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The 8th Album by "the most important band in history" This album was renowned for revolutionizing not just the music industry. But society and culture as a whole. The cover featured the "fab four" in brightly coloured marching band suits and is also credited as the first "concept album"
What is Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
This debut solo album by one of the biggest pop superstars the world has ever seen was released in 1979. While initially debuting at #3 in the charts it has since gone on to sell 20 Million copies. This album also set a record for the first time a solo artist's album had 4 singles in the top 10 at the same time (a record this artist would go on to break multiple times)
What is Off the wall by Michael Jackson.
Released in 1982 the "King of Pop" officially marked his place in history by releasing this best selling album of all time.
Michael Jackson's Thriller.
Released in 1991 this album featuring a child swimming after a dollar bill on a fish hook on the cover and went on to redefine the culture of the time and fully introduced the "Grunge" era.
Nirvana's Nevermind
Released in 2002, this debut solo effort launched the former NSYNC member into super stardom.
What is Justin Timberlake Justified
This delightful animated Christmas classic was released in 1966 and featured the voice of Universal's original Frankenstein as the "small hearted" main character.
What is How the grinch stole christmas?
Released in 1973, this album cemented Pink Floyd's status as a psychedelic rock powerhouse. This album also infamously remained on the Top 200 best selling albums for 736 nonconsecutive weeks (from 17 March 1973 to 16 July 1988).
What is the dark side of the moon.
Released in 1986 this film about air force pilots ensured Tom Cruise's place as a "Top billing" for the rest of his career.
What is Top Gun
Based on Hunter S. Thompson's 1971 book about drug fueled escapades in the deserts of Nevada. This film took viewers along on his "bad trip" of a week.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
Released in 2002, this film was considered a "daring move" for director Sam Raimi. A mainstay of the horror genre he attempted to bring his signature quirks to the super hero genre.
What is Spider-Man
Before Clint Eastwood was asking punks how lucky they felt, he was featuring in a trilogy of films from 1964 - 1966 that were responsible for launching an entire new genre of Cinema notoriously named after their Italian influence.
What is the dollars trilogy, the good the bad and the ugly, for a few dollars more & fistful of dollars.
Released on May 25, 1977 this film is considered the pioneer and trailblazer of the sci fi genre. It's become a cultural icon of "nerdiness" and It's also commonly referred to as a "Space Opera"
What is Star Wars
Released in 1984 this album and movie of the same name were initially doubted and were nearly scrapped all together. The movie would be a semi biographical look into the artists life and raise to fame.
Prince's Purple Rain
Released in 1993 this "adventure 65 million years in the making" nearly drove director Steven Spielberg to the brink as he filmed it and "Schindler's list" at the same time.
What is Jurassic Park
Released in 2004 this movie attempted to mock the "social hierarchy" within American high schools at the time. The movie may also be described as very "fetch"
What is Mean Girls
Released in 1960 it is considered one of the greatest peaks of legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock's career. It is also credited as the pioneer of the modern horror movie.
What is "Psycho"
Released in June 1978, this film infamously parodied the 50s teenage drama genre. Bringing a new appreciation for malt shops, drive in movies & hot rod cars.
What is Grease
Released in 1988, this groups debut album helped launched the careers of Dr. Dre, Ice cube & Eazy-E. It's also considered the first mainstream and most influential hip hop album ever released.
NWA's Straight Outta Compton
Released in 1996 this rap album gave Tupac his first #1 hit and went on to become best selling record for "Death Row Records"
What is Tupac Shakur's All Eyez on me.
Released in 2004 this 90s punk bands bold album title stirred up it's share of controversy. Featuring a bloody grenade in the shape of a heart on the cover. The album took direct aim at American culture.
What is Green Day American Idiot
Released in 1962 this film based on Ian Fleming's legendary novel spawned one of the biggest movie Franchises of all time that still continues to this day.
Released in the summer of 1975 this film would go on to invent the "Summer blockbuster" It's also the big screen directing debut of Steven Spielberg.
This seemingly family friendly comedy travel film was released 1983. While it received backlash for the way it appeared to be family friendly. It went on to launch the career of Chevy Chase and introduce the world to a new era of "raunchy comedy"
What is National Lampoons Vacation
Released in 1999 this college project went on to become an innovator for the "Found footage" horror genre. Infamously making use of POV shots with a camcorder. This movie received a bit of a backlash as many people genuinely thought the footage was real.
Released in 2001 this star studded cast of actors teamed up to perform their take on a Sinatra Rat Pack classic about a man attempting to rob a Casino and win his wife back.
What is Ocean's Eleven