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You may not know his name, but if you’re any kind of film buff – or a fan of David Lynch’s ‘90s cult television series Twin Peaks – you’ve definitely heard his music. Badalamenti – who died on December 11th at the age of 85 – composed the extraordinary theme music for Twin Peaks and some of Lynch’s groundbreaking films, including Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart, and Mulholland Drive.

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Happy "Twin Peaks" Day: Ranking 23 of the Show's Recurring Characters

"Diane, 11:30 AM, February 24th. Entering the town of Twin Peaks."

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(This article contains spoilers of Twin Peaks.)

On this day in 1989, FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper drove into the town of Twin Peaks, Washington, to investigate the murder of homecoming queen Laura Palmer.

Although there have certainly been some imitators, no television show is quite like Twin Peaks. David Lynch and Mark Frost's quirky, campy crime drama — which first premiered in the spring of 1990 — is perhaps one of the most beloved shows of all time. There are many aspects of Twin Peaks that contribute to its rightful cult status: its suspense, its impeccable soundtrack, its subtle goofy humor. But, really, the best part of Twin Peaks is its array of diverse, complex characters.

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Happy Birthday, David Lynch: The "Twin Peaks" Mastermind's 5 Best Films, Ranked

The filmmaking genius, known for Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet, and Dune, turns 75 today.

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Today, January 20, 2021, is David Lynch's 75th birthday.

The director, screenwriter, musician, and occasional actor has been dubbed one of the most important filmmakers of all time. With a heavy focus in surrealism, his work is instantly recognizable, with the word "Lynchian" having been coined to describe his imitators — or just anything that would otherwise fit in his twisted, fascinating creative universe.

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8 of David Bowie's Most Iconic Film Roles

In addition to his music, the glam rock icon left behind an impressive legacy of memorable film roles.

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David Bowie was a musical genius.

Prior to his tragic death from liver cancer in 2016, he cemented his legacy as one of the 20th century's most iconic musical voices with classic albums like Hunky Dory, "Heroes", and Let's Dance. But his musical talent was only part of what made him a living legend. His best work was intertwined with his talent for mythmaking.

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Grouplove Are the Healers We Need

The group understands that we can't try to heal the world without also trying to heal ourselves.

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These are tumultuous times, and everything about the world as we know it is shifting—or maybe the cracks that were always there are just revealing themselves.

In these times, we desperately need healers and leaders. Those healers will come in different forms, but musicians and artists definitely have important roles to play.

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Kate Perry performs at Windsor Castle

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In the video, Katy Perry's looking, but not seeing. She's somewhere else entirely.

Her glazed eyes belie a world of weariness—or is it a dream of another world, a parallel universe? We can only imagine what's spinning inside her mind.

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