Man Cave Collection

Peanut butter was invented by a Montreal pharmacist in 1884 to help some of his poorer and malnourished patients get more protein and nutrients into their diet. I'm sure he...

The transistor circuit was first developed in 1947 and by the mid-1950s it had found its way into the first portable radios. By the 1960s transistor radios were being mass-produced...

Small jukeboxes like this were a common fixture in North American diners during the 50s and 60s. But time and technology have all but erased their existence as the world...

The evolution of music is fascinating. Consider this, in the first few millennia, music was largely mono-cultural, meaning, people within limited geographic areas or cultural groups stuck to very similar rhythms and...

Kurt Donald Cobain was born on February 20, 1967, in the small logging town of Aberdeen, Washington. Kurt lived a troubled life and by the time he reached his teens was adrift,...

The B-52's burst onto the Athens, Georgia music scene in 1976. Their quirky, surf-dance sound was one of the more influential and redefining styles to come out of the post-punk era. Tracks like Planet...

Amy Winehouse was known for her distinctive voice and blend of R&B, jazz, and soul sounds. She grew up surrounded by professional musicians and singers that influenced her musical journey from...

Saul Hudson, better known as 'Slash and lead guitarist of Guns 'N Roses, led the band to fame during the late '80s and early '90s with his guitar prowess and songwriting abilities. His...

This piece captures the spirit of a memorable moment at Live Aid '85— the moment Freddie had the 100,000-strong Webley Stadium crowd in his hands. Little did they know he was running...

The early 1980s ushered in a 'new wave' of music and bands that pushed the concept of branding to new heights. Devo, a quirky group out of Akron, Ohio, understood...

Lead singer Steven Tyler of the band Aerosmith is known best for his dynamic voice and signature scarf-draped microphone stand. In a 2007 Blender interview, he told how he wore...

Joey Ramone (a.k.a. Jeffrey Ross Hyman) was born and raised in a tough Queens, New York neighbourhood. He survived an abusive upbringing as well as mental and physical health challenges throughout his life. In...

Johnny Cash grew up poor, the son of an Arkansas farmer, in America's heartland. His song catalogue resonates many aspects of his life. As a musician and songwriter, he never lost touch with...

Bob Marley grew up in a Trench Town, a poor neighbourhood in Kingston, Jamaica. His life was not easy. Living in poverty throughout his youth during the 1950s was a...

Radiohead came out of the late 80s British alternative music scene. Their music is a mix of a wide range of sounds including punk, new age, and rock. No two albums are alike...

The Red Hot Chili Peppers burst onto the LA music scene during the mid-1980s with their combination of alt-rock, funk and punk-infused sound. By the mid-1990s, they became true hitmakers....

Following WWII, the recreational boating boom led brands to create dependable, lightweight motors perfect for hobbyists and growing families. Models like the 1947 Mercury Lightning 10HP became a trusted companion...

After WWII, motorboating exploded in popularity, with brands racing to develop smaller, affordable motors perfect for families and weekend adventurers. Lightweight models like the 1952 Evinrude 3.5HP made it easier...

Following WWII, boating exploded in popularity as motor makers developed new, affordable models designed for the booming recreational market. Outboards like the 1957 Johnson Javelin 35HP offered boaters a perfect...

Post-WWII, the boating world entered a golden age as manufacturers raced to produce powerful, affordable motors for a booming population of recreational boaters. Models like the 1958 McCulloch 45HP captured...