Whitney Houston and the Wages of Fame
Sean MurphySadly, only the most optimistic or naive observers did not see this coming. Indeed, it is fair, if harsh, to wonder how it took so long. I make it a…
The Ugly and Unlistenable Death Spiral of Eddie Van Halen (Cont’d?)
They're...back? You tell me, because I have not listened to it yet and am not in any special hurry to do so. Does the new Van Halen redeem them and…
Reagan & Dickens or, The Money Dread (Redux)
Did you know Reagan and Dickens almost share the same birthday? I didn't. One day apart: Dickens --and his readers-- celebrate his 200th birthday this week. Reagan --and his disciples--…
Nello Ferrara, R.I.P.
Nello Ferrara invented the Atomic Fireball, the Lemonhead, the Boston Baked Bean and the Black Forest Gummi Bear. What, exactly, have you done with your life? Check out this obituary,…
Ben Gazzara, R.I.P.
Still reeling from the sad news about Don Cornelius, it's painful to acknowledge the loss of another irreplaceable master, Ben Gazarra. Some good tributes out there. (Here's one.) What can…
Don Cornelius, Cont’d…
I only have one more thing to add to yesterday's tribute. WATCH THE VIDEOS CONTAINED IN THIS LINK. Let's run it down: A young, beautiful Michael Jackson? Check. A younger,…
Don Cornelius: Rest in Peace, Love and Soul
This hurts. A genuine American icon has left the planet. (NYT obit here.) People born during or after the '80s might know Don Cornelius mostly from name-checks in interviews, songs…
2/1/12
2/1/12. 2112. Get it? Since none of us will be around a century from now to celebrate the official day all planets of the solar federation may rest easily with the…