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38 Vintage Photos That Captured More Than Expected

Elvis Presley as the life of a party

Even while partying, Elvis Presley was an entertainer. With a lit up cigarette, he is rocking the party with his Bongo playing skills. In the public eyes, Presley was famous for his hair and music as he rose to fame at just nineteen. His first-ever hit was Heartbreak Hotel that made him an international star. In the mid-fifties, he collaborated with the drummer D.J. Fontana. They both came up with new beats contributing to the rock ‘n’ roll era. Moreover, the duo gave hits like Shook Up, Jailhouse Rock, and Viva Las Vegas. Apart from music, Presley also served as a G.I. in the U.S. military.

Madonna at sixteen: before becoming queen of pop

In this picture, Madonna was only sixteen. This was before her pop star era when she had no clue how life would turn around. She was born in a Catholic household, and her father was an engineer designer. Her family called her Little Nonni, as her real name was the same as her mother. Little Nonni soon dropped out of college in 1978 and decided to move to New York City with a total sum of $35 in her pocket. She worked at Dunkin’ Donuts while attending classes at a Dance Theater. Her band, The Breakfast Club, paved a path for her international career.

Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler’s Mugshot

Fame comes with positive and negative sides. No matter how big a star is, one cannot get away from the law. But this was even before he hit fame; Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was caught for the possession of pot at eighteen years of age. This was in Yonkers, New York, as an undercover narcotics cop got his hands on Tyler. However, after attending a rock show, he turned his life around where he met his future bandmates, Joe Perry and Tom Hamilton. The duo was performing in a band called The Jam Band. All the music lovers know that the rest is a legend in history.

Elvis Presley as the life of a party

Even while partying, Elvis Presley was an entertainer. With a lit up cigarette, he is rocking the party with his Bongo playing skills. In the public eyes, Presley was famous for his hair and music as he rose to fame at just nineteen. His first-ever hit was Heartbreak Hotel that made him an international star. In the mid-fifties, he collaborated with the drummer D.J. Fontana. They both came up with new beats contributing to the rock ‘n’ roll era. Moreover, the duo gave hits like Shook Up, Jailhouse Rock, and Viva Las Vegas. Apart from music, Presley also served as a G.I. in the U.S. military.

Wonder Woman in her patriotic costume

Starring Linda Carter and Lyle Waggoner, the original Wonder Woman aired from 1975 to 1979. She may have been a real-life Wonder Woman as she got this part after beating two-thousand women in the auditions. Her superhero costume is patriotic with red and blue along with the stars, which is an ideal theme for the 4th of July celebration for the Americans. Her superpowers included jewelry that could work as weapons. She wore a bullet-deflecting bracelet that worked by flashing it in front of the bullet. This was controlled by a remote control device that she hid in her hands while filming.

The Wedding Ceremony of Allman and Cher

Talk about wild and adventurous weddings, and one is reminded of Greg Allman and Cher’s wedding. Greg Allman, who co-founded the Allman Brothers band, had an exciting wedding ceremony in Las Vegas in the year 1975. Cher had just filed for divorce after being married to Sonny Bono for not even a full week. As soon as this was finalized, Greg and Cher boarded a jet and flew to their destination. Well, you know what they say about getting married in Las Vegas? It doesn’t last for long. Just after nine days, the newlywed couple separated. Anyway, they did have a fantastic wedding, and this picture is proof of that.

Like Father, Like Son

Hank Williams was a prominent country musician known for his iconic song I Am So Lonesome I Could Cry. Though William died at the prime of his life, he left behind a son who would grow up to become a musician just like his father. At the initial stage of his career, Hank Williams Jr. would mostly imitate his father’s singing style by covering his music. However, in the later years, he developed his own style and decided to pursue that further. Here is an adorable picture of the father-son duo in which Hank Jr is holding a small guitar.

The Beautiful Ann-Margaret

We have all been a fan of The Flintstones at some point in our lives. In this animated series, Ann-Margaret gave voice to the famous character of Ann-Margrock. She also sang the famous ballad known as The Littlest Lamb. After a considerably long time, she sang Viva Las Vegas in Viva Rock Vegas, where a live-show of The Flintstones took place. Margaret had an interesting career and soon grew popular after becoming a part of mainstream Hollywood. She played some important roles, including Mike Nichols’ Carnal Knowledge, in which she was a lead character. Her performances have been widely acknowledged.

Marvelous Linda Gray from Dallas

The phenomenal performances of Linda Gray have managed to mesmerize the American people. She became a popular face after her performance in the film Dallas, a television show by CBS. She had landed the lead role of Sue Ellen Ewing. This role is what got her two Golden Globe Award nominations and an Emmy Award nomination. In this picture, Gray gives a pose while walking down the staircase, dressed in a swimsuit. She was surely one of the most elegant actresses of her time. Her notable performances are worth the hype.

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