Time To Celebrate Music Reigning Diva! My wife Alex and I had the chance to see the legendary Diana Ross at the Hollywood Bowl, and she was amazing! Here is a look at the concert, her song list, some videos… Read More ›
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“Actor” Glenn Frey! From “Jerry Maguire” to “Miami Vice!” Great Solo Hits Too!
Glenn Frey Rocks The Big Screen – And TV Too! Eagles fans know all about the music – both from the band and from members as solo artists…so I wanted to look at Glenn Frey’s other passion: acting! And where… Read More ›
Musical “Heaven And Hell”! The Eagles Dump Don Felder! His Candid Eagles Memoir!
UPDATE: this is NOT a slam against the Eagles or any band members! I have posted many stories about the group, and I am a longtime fan…I thought this was an interesting perspective – and one that was covered EXTENSIVELY… Read More ›
Tokyo’s Got My Wagyu Beef Burger! Amazing Kappabashi Plastic Food! Burger Shirts! Tokyo Rules!
Time To Get “Wrapped Up” In Tokyo! Yes, this is a triple cheeseburger wrapped in plastic! When I posted Tokyo food pics recently, I received a few comments asking “where’s the beef?” Well, here it is! I knew I was… Read More ›
Todd Rundgren’s “Utopia 2!” A Neglected 80’s Power Pop Classic! Kasim Sulton’s Departure – And Return!
The Two Faces Of Utopia! Fans of Todd Rundgren and Utopia know there are two albums titled “Utopia”: one is the band’s debut, and the other almost a decade later…both are terrific for different reasons… This first Utopia album was… Read More ›
China’s Incredible “Lost” Kowloon Walled City! A True-Life Crime Oasis!
Welcome To Paradise – Chinese Crime Style! I love travel. I love to see unique places. THIS IS SUCH A PLACE. Here is how this legendary city was described: “It was one of the greatest unplanned wonders of the 20th… Read More ›
My Paul McCartney “Electric Argument!” Was The Fireman Actually “McCartney III?” Macca’s Heather Mills Dis Myth!
This Paul McCartney album was hailed as: “The ex-Beatle’s headiest music in years!” The album being referenced captured Macca in a very artistic mood, as a series of photo shoots revealed: “Electric Arguments” Electrifies The Critics! It was, of course,… Read More ›
Happy Birthday Todd Rundgren! A Collection Of Todd’s Great Music! Todd’s Songs Of Celebration!
Happy Birthday Todd! All Todd Rundgren fans know that June 22 is his birthday, and this year, Todd is celebrating by being busier, and more musically relevant than ever! Todd’s new CD “White Knight” has gotten a ton of press… Read More ›
Caroline Munro! From Sex Kitten To Vincent Price To Bond Girl! A “Maniac” Too!
Caroline Munro – from Vincent Price’s Dead Wife to 007’s Bond Girl! Time to celebrate another 007 “Bond Girl”…while that sounds derogatory, this is a description that has been used since the series premiered in 1963…with this legendary “Bond Girl”:… Read More ›
Led Zeppelin “Stairway To Heaven” Courtroom Update! Jimmy Page Testifies!! Homage Or Theft?
Originally posted on johnrieber:
“While it is true that a descending chromatic four-chord progression is a common convention that abounds in the music industry, the similarities here transcend this core structure” With those words, a Judge is taking Led Zeppelin…