Jean tapped into the powers of the Phoenix Force to defeat Apocalypse. The Phoenix Force is sentient, cosmic energy of immeasurable power. In the comics, Jean comes into contact with the Phoenix Force while traveling through space, but in the films, she’s born with the connection. It is kind of…
Morrison did not play an instrument live (except for maracas and tambourine for most shows, and harmonica on a few occasions) or in the studio (excluding maracas, tambourine, handclaps, and whistling). However, he did play the grand piano on “Orange County Suite” and a Moog synthesizer on “Strange Days”. What…
A blues-rock guitar player of astonishing prowess, Jeff Healey impressed everyone who heard him ply elastic licks, fluid bends and emotive vibrato from his Squier Strat . Here are five reasons he remains a guitar legend… Jeff Healey, live in 1999. Norman Jeffrey “Jeff” Healey (March 25, 1966 – March…
Courson was buried by her family as Pamela Susan Morrison after Jim Morrison’s death, despite the two having never been married. Who was Jim Morrisons wife? American author and journalist Patricia Kennealy-Morrison, circa 1990. Patricia Kennealy-Morrison — the one-time rock journalist and partner of Doors singer Jim Morrison — died…
Jefferson Finis Davis, the first and only president of the Confederate States of America, was a Southern planter, Democratic politician and hero of the Mexican War who had represented Mississippi in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate and served as U.S. secretary of war (1853-57). What side was Jefferson…
Jimmy Hoffa, in full James Riddle Hoffa, (born February 14, 1913, Brazil, Indiana, U.S.—disappeared July 30, 1975, Bloomfield Hills, near Detroit, Michigan), American labour leader who served as president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from 1957 to 1971 and was one of the most controversial labour organizers of his…
His wife Rachel helped take his music from, as he puts it, “super angsty and pining for love” to completely lovestruck — as evidenced by two of his most-streamed songs, the heart-melting ballad “Tuesdays” and the bouncy “Favorite T-Shirt.” The native of Greenwood, South Carolina, Scott was born in the…
Now, 60 years on, the iconic scientist, naturalist and activist is still advocating passionately for the conservation of the natural world. Goodall has described a pivotal moment in her life when she traveled from Gombe to a conference in Chicago. She says she arrived as a researcher and left as…
Jaleel Ahmad White (born November 27, 1976) is an American actor. In 1989, he was cast in the role of Steve Urkel on the sitcom Family Matters. The character, which was originally intended to be a one-time guest appearance, was an instant hit with audiences and White became a regular…
Jane’s sweet and charming demeanor captured Henry’s heart. Married just days after her predecessor’s death, she was to become Henry’s favorite wife. Jane, unlike any of Henry’s other wives, gave Henry the one thing he wanted most — a son, an act that would lead to her death. Why did…