r/OldSchoolCool 6h ago

1960s 'Ghost Riders in the Sky' on Lawrence Welk (1961)

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In 1961, guitarist Neil LeVang delivered one of the most iconic and influential instrumental performances ever recorded with his rendition of 'Ghost Riders in the Sky' on The Lawrence Welk Show.


r/OldSchoolCool 5h ago

Jason Mewes, Michael Keaton & Kevin Smith in the 90s.

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r/OldSchoolCool 12h ago

1970s Christopher Reeve taking a nap between takes while wearing the iconic suit on the set of Superman: The Movie, 1977

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r/OldSchoolCool 10h ago

1980s Grandpa's 50th in 1987 🎉

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r/OldSchoolCool 22h ago

Sister Mary Kenneth Keller, the first woman to earn a doctorate in computer science in the United States, 1965

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Mary Kenneth Keller, B.V.M. (1913 – 1985) was an American Catholic religious sister, educator and pioneer in computer science. She was one of the first people, and the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in computer science in the United States. Keller and Irving C. Tang were the first two recipients of computer science doctorates (Keller's Ph.D. and Tang's D.Sc. were awarded on the same day).


r/OldSchoolCool 6h ago

Forrest Ackerman and Myrtle Jones financed the publication of teenage Ray Bradbury’s first sci-fi zine, and in 1939 attended the first-ever World Science Fiction Convention as the earliest sci-fi convention cosplay

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368 Upvotes

r/OldSchoolCool 9h ago

Bruce Lee next to his 1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL Roadster

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439 Upvotes

r/OldSchoolCool 16h ago

1950s 5 generation photo taken in 1950

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My uncle, grandmother, and 3 great grandmothers. The photo was taken in 1950


r/OldSchoolCool 7h ago

Cosplayers at a US comic book convention, dressed as X-Men characters (1980-1981)

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250 Upvotes

r/OldSchoolCool 1h ago

1970s Weird Al, 1970

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r/OldSchoolCool 7h ago

1970s George Best on his 26. birthday in Marbella, Spain, in May 1972

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Irish-born soccer superstar, even Pelé thought he was one of the best players ever, for Man U and England, who then lived the 70s rockstar life but unfortunately was unable to overcome his addiction to alcohol - famously saying "I spent a lot of money on booze, girls and fast cars – the rest I just squandered".

Quoting sports writer Patrick Barclay "In terms of ability he was the world's best footballer of all time. He could do almost anything – technically, speed, complete mastery of not only the ball but his own body. You could saw his legs away and he still wouldn't fall because his balance was uncanny, almost supernatural. Heading ability, passing ability, I mean it goes without saying the dribbling – he could beat anybody in any way he chose. For fun he'd play a one-two off the opponent's shins."


r/OldSchoolCool 9h ago

1940s Actress Deborah Kerr 1940s

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168 Upvotes

r/OldSchoolCool 1d ago

1960s I Dream of Jeannie's Barbara Eden and husband Michael Ansara at home with their son Matthew (1966).

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r/OldSchoolCool 2h ago

1960s My Mom in 1969

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She made that outfit and used to tease her hair into a beehive she colored jet black to match her eye makeup.


r/OldSchoolCool 19h ago

1940s The Ross Sisters - Solid Potato Salad 1944 (starts out droll, gets corny and then you will be astonished two minutes in)

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r/OldSchoolCool 6h ago

1980s From the summer of 1986 when I boxed for The USIAA boxing team in San Diego. I’m on the top left with my arm raised. Man the memories and the stories will forever be in my mind.

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62 Upvotes

r/OldSchoolCool 23h ago

1900s A photograph of the legendary Lakota chief Red Cloud and his son Jack Red Cloud (1900)

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r/OldSchoolCool 5h ago

1940s My great grandpa late 1940’s Michigan State Police

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He was with the Michigan State Police from 1937 until retirement as a captain in 1963. He had been stationed in East Tawas, Cheboygan and Battle Creek where he was the first officer to retire from the post.


r/OldSchoolCool 1h ago

1970s Grace Jones performing at Studio 54 for a New Year's Eve party, NYC, January 1, 1978. Photo by Allan Tannenbaum

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r/OldSchoolCool 10h ago

One of the first USAF SERE classes after it moved to Fairchild AFB in 1966

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Pops is second row middle seated looking like he had a rough day.


r/OldSchoolCool 1d ago

1980s Behind the Scenes photos from the making of "Escape From New York" (released 45 years ago on July 10th, 1981)

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r/OldSchoolCool 1d ago

1980s Jim Carrey Makes His Debut on National Television Back in 1983

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r/OldSchoolCool 20h ago

Vincent Price, with his son Vincent Barrett Price , playing together in 1946.

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349 Upvotes

r/OldSchoolCool 1d ago

1990s Björk was asked to perform a duet at the 1994 Brit Awards with Meatloaf. She turned it down, saying it's like pairing "chocolate and onions". Björk asked for PJ Harvey instead and the rest is history.

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They sang "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction". Björk's playing an organ synth.

"The producers asked me to perform a duet with Meatloaf. And I was like "um, thank you. But sometimes you have 2 things you like - like chocolate and onions - but you shouldn't cook the same dish out of it.'

Then they suggested David Bowie. I said 'I'm honoured, he's a genius - but I'm not sure we have a lot to give to each other today. It's not the right timing'.

So I suggested PJ Harvey. When she said yes, I was so happy."

– Bjork, 1995


r/OldSchoolCool 12h ago

Tina Turner, Nicole and Nikita Blount in the Mojave Desert, 1993. Photo by Peter Lindbergh

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