In the early 00’s, Jessica Simpson was a superstar. Before the end of the decade, she was finished as a musician.
We have one man to thank for the creation of the nickel.
After the success of “Another One Bites the Dust,” Queen recorded an entire album in that vein. Too bad the songs weren’t as good.
I’m very proud to see “State of the Profession,” an annual feature I’m in charge of, win the National and Upper Midwest Regional Azbee Awards …
Penty of cult artists have gone mainstream. Not Liz Phair…
J.C. Chasez was always the talented one in NSYNC. But this album ensured he’d never measure up to the other guy.
“Oh honey, look at this one!” my wife gesticulated to me one night, holding out her phone with glee. It was a picture of …
Why did we once have a 20-cent piece? We can thank one U.S. Senator for that.
A rare instance where a band’s most successful album helped lead to its demise.
80’s star Bryan Adams beat the odds and thrived in the 90s. Then came this album.
It’s hard to believe that only one Supreme Court justice (who wasn’t previously President) has ever been on a government-issued coin.
Can’t afford a coin? Wait for the restrike!
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The Class of 1916: The Standing Liberty Quarter, Mercury Dime and Walking Liberty Half Dollar
“Speak softly and carry a big stick. And make sure you have beautiful-looking coins in your pocket.”
Mark Knopfler writes his own ending to the Dire Straits story.
Maria Theresa never ruled the Holy Roman Empire, but she gave us a beautiful coin, and one of the most popular trade dollars ever.