The National Anthem, Lady Gaga, and the Entertainment Culture in 2021
I mentioned on a popular Social Media site that I found the Lady Gaga rendition of our national anthem a bit disturbing.
White Rage Against the Machine
I used to hate the band Rage Against the Machine, because my brother used to constantly play the opening guitar riff of “People of the Sun.”
An Englishman Adds His Voice To The World
We all want to be heard don’t we? We don’t? Oh. Must be just me then. A lot of people do want to be heard you know, and I’m no exception.
Musical Cats and Dogs and Badgers
Two of the best things to happen to humanity, in my view, were music and animals. Music was, on the whole, created by talented members of humanity.
In the Year 2525—Looking Into The Future
Americans, Zager and Evans, who’s band name makes them sound like a make of beer and a drunken Welshman, had a hit record in 1968 called “In The Year 2525.
An Englishman Thinks Bryan Adams Rocks
Rock stars usually have names that sound ‘cool’ and very ‘rock n roll’. They always have had cool names. Occasionally an Elvis Presley.
Rock ‘n Roll Icon Chuck Berry Dead At 90
(NEWSER) – A sad day for fans of rock and roll: Chuck Berry has died at age 90, reports ABC News. Details are sketchy, but...
What Sex, Drugs, and Rock ‘n Roll Have in Common
Sex, drugs, and rock ’n roll: What do they all have in common? Each can affect the brain in a similar way.
How to activate your brain’s ability to learn
A new study looks at the power of practicing well beyond mastery. Pexels How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice, practice, practice,...
Winding Up To Christmas
I have a confession to make and I'm told it's good for the soul. Being something of an atheist I have always taken that to mean...
Pussy Riot Vows to ‘Grab Back’ At Trump With New Song
Russia’s anti-Kremlin band Pussy Riot has released its latest song, a feminist riposte to Donald Trump’s boasts that he could “grab” women by the genitals...
Queen Did Not Give Trump Permission to Use Their Song
Donald Trump used some triumphant entrance music at the Republican National Convention on Monday night. Queen's "We Are the Champions" blared over the convention speakers...
The Queen Is Dead: Return Of The Vinyl
[caption id="attachment_145699" align="aligncenter" width="606"] Record Spinning on Turn Table[/caption] When my daughter was very young - about 5 or so - she asked me "What...
Prince: Death Of A Sex Thimble
Prince has popped his clogs. David Bowie first and now Prince. In the meantime several 'celebrities' in Britain, possibly not known in America, have also...