The Cramps’ fierce voodoobilly bad girl-guitarist extraordinaire-inscrutable dominatrix Poison Ivy turned 72 today.
Been spending most of my Fridays in January at Nuanu for live music. Four different acts. All Russians. All amazing.
Eleven years ago today, Deborah Bone, the woman who inspired Pulp’s hit song “Disco 2000” died shortly after being appointed an MBE.
To attend the reunion of Oasis? Not recommended. The Gallagher Brothers only want your money.
40 years ago today, U2 scored their second UK number 1 album with The Unforgettable Fire.
The Hydrant frequently covers "Bella Ciao", but I had no idea it was a protest song about resistance and antifascism.
42 years ago today, The Smiths played their first gig at the Ritz in Manchester, England.
32 years ago today, Radiohead released their iconic single, "Creep". Eventually, they hated their own song.
38 years ago, "Don't Leave Me This Way" peaked at #1 in the UK. The song eventually became an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community.
Liam Lynch, the one-hit-wonder sensation, turned 54 today. He once shook showbiz with his short and abrasive punk tune, "United States of Whatever".
28 years ago today, EBTG's "Missing" broke the all-time US chart stay record previously held by The Four Seasons' "December, 1963 (Oh What A Night)".
Drinking with clients, in Japan, is a sign of company loyalty and is regarded "part of the job".
One of my oldest—and coolest—friends, Belinda Kazanci, was in Bali. This wasn't her first time, but it was perhaps the most memorable.
