John Lennon was a fan of one of the forgotten disco songs of the 1970s. He had a more tolerant attitude toward disco than some other rock stars. He was also a fan of another track from the same era because it reminded him of Elvis Presley’s early work.
John Lennon liked a disco song but forgot the name of the group behind it
During a 1975 Rolling Stone interview, John was asked to name the musicians listened to at the time. “I like ‘Shame, Shame, Shame,'” he said. “Shirley and the gang. Some of this disco stuff. Great.” “Shame, Shame, Shame” was actually by a group by Shirley & Company. Considering a lot of 1970s rockers really hated disco music, John’s comments showed that he was more open to new styles than many of his contemporaries.
John gave fans more insight into his taste. “I like just individual records,...
John Lennon liked a disco song but forgot the name of the group behind it
During a 1975 Rolling Stone interview, John was asked to name the musicians listened to at the time. “I like ‘Shame, Shame, Shame,'” he said. “Shirley and the gang. Some of this disco stuff. Great.” “Shame, Shame, Shame” was actually by a group by Shirley & Company. Considering a lot of 1970s rockers really hated disco music, John’s comments showed that he was more open to new styles than many of his contemporaries.
John gave fans more insight into his taste. “I like just individual records,...
- 11/2/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Investigative reporter Arnold Diaz, whose popular “Shame On You” consumer series ran for more than 20 years, has died at 74 after battling multiple myeloma.
Diaz retired in 2022 after a 50-year career in television journalism, during which he won 48 Emmy Awards.
One of the original television news consumer watchdogs, Diaz sent many scammers to jail with his reporting work. Diaz later worked for ABC’s 20/20, Wnyw and Wpix, where his segments were retitled to “Shame, Shame, Shame.”
In 1995, Diaz was inducted into the National Academy of Arts and Sciences Silver Circle, given to those who have distinguished service in the broadcast industry for a minimum of 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Shawn, three children and twin grandsons. No memorial plans have been revealed.
Diaz retired in 2022 after a 50-year career in television journalism, during which he won 48 Emmy Awards.
One of the original television news consumer watchdogs, Diaz sent many scammers to jail with his reporting work. Diaz later worked for ABC’s 20/20, Wnyw and Wpix, where his segments were retitled to “Shame, Shame, Shame.”
In 1995, Diaz was inducted into the National Academy of Arts and Sciences Silver Circle, given to those who have distinguished service in the broadcast industry for a minimum of 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Shawn, three children and twin grandsons. No memorial plans have been revealed.
- 10/27/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
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