Every Halloween, Robert George Pickett rises from the grave. (Figuratively.)
The song that made Pickett famous (three times over), “Monster Mash,” spikes to 40 times its regular view and search volume on YouTube every Halloween, and with good reason. It is a uniquely ripe piece of American cheese, a novelty hit that stands among the best of a decade packed with them, and Pickett’s life — and dogged attempts to keep grabbing the brass ring he glimpsed with the song — represent a uniquely American story.
Pickett was in born in Somerville, Massachusetts, in 1938, right in the middle of Universal Studios’ reign atop the horror movie industry.
The song that made Pickett famous (three times over), “Monster Mash,” spikes to 40 times its regular view and search volume on YouTube every Halloween, and with good reason. It is a uniquely ripe piece of American cheese, a novelty hit that stands among the best of a decade packed with them, and Pickett’s life — and dogged attempts to keep grabbing the brass ring he glimpsed with the song — represent a uniquely American story.
Pickett was in born in Somerville, Massachusetts, in 1938, right in the middle of Universal Studios’ reign atop the horror movie industry.
- 10/27/2016
- by alexheigl
- PEOPLE.com
We're into our third week of Britain's Got Talent auditions, and as always there were all sorts of acts on show. Well, when Ant & Dec weren't zip-lining or downing Guinness or dancing in the streets, that is. And when Simon Cowell wasn't off welcoming baby Eric into the world (all together now: aww.) As always, though, while the acts were varied in genre, they were also massively varied in, well, talent level. Read on to find out what we saw on this week's episode of Britain's Got Talent, from the good to the bad to the bizarre...
The Good...
Innova Irish Dance Company: Oh, all the girls in Innova seem really sweet - they've been dancing together since they were toddlers and put it all together themselves. And don't expect just your standard Irish dance - they brought out a bit of 'Timber', 'Party Rock Anthem' and 'Earthquake' for their...
The Good...
Innova Irish Dance Company: Oh, all the girls in Innova seem really sweet - they've been dancing together since they were toddlers and put it all together themselves. And don't expect just your standard Irish dance - they brought out a bit of 'Timber', 'Party Rock Anthem' and 'Earthquake' for their...
- 4/26/2014
- Digital Spy
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.