May 27, 1957 - Siouxsie Sioux (Susan Janet Ballion) - goth musician - Born.
Happy 56th birthday to iconic goth/post-punk musician Siouxsie Sioux!
RELATED LINKS:
http://siouxsieandthebanshees.co.uk/
http://www.youtube.com/user/bansheesofficial
May 18, 1980 - Ian Curtis - Musician, Joy Division - Died
RELATED LINKS:
Ian Curtis at Joy Division Central
Joy Division History at World in Motion
Fuck Yeah Ian Curtis on Tumblr
April 21, 1959 - Robert Smith - music - born
Happy 54th birthday to the beloved goth musician!
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February 1, 1851 - Mary Shelley - Author - Died
February 1, 1965 - Brandon Lee - Actor - Born
February 1, 1988 - Heather O'Rourke - Actress - Died
The author of Frankenstein died on this day. Brandon Lee, who starred in The Crow, was born. And the little blonde cutie from Poltergeist sadly passed away on this date.
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October 8, 1988 - The Munsters Today - TV Show - Premiered
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October 7, 1849 - Edgar Allan Poe - Died
163 years ago today Edgar Allan Poe died. Quite possibly the saddest anniversary in goth history.
RELATED LINKS:
The International Edgar Allan Poe Society
The Museum of Edgar Allan Poe, in Richmond Virginia
The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore
The Collected Works of Edgar Allan Poe
October is Edgar Allan Poe month at Dark Side of the Net!
October 5, 1952 - Clive Barker - Writer - Born
Happy 60th birthday to Clive Barker!
I saw him speak at World Horror Con years ago in Eugene, Oregon. One of the funniest speakers I've ever listened to, which surprised me. Anyway, most people probably know him because of Hellraiser, but he's done so many other dark things.
RELATED LINKS:
The Official Clive Barker Resource
Official Clive Barker, on Facebook
Clive Barker Fans: Fifth Dominion