English rock band (1968–1980)
James Antle explains in a Daily Caller column that congressional conservatives are voting with their feet when it comes to membership in a caucus devoted to conservative issues. The Beatles…
Who knew? That at least is one of the conclusions of Walt Hickey, writing for fivethightyeight.com, based upon an analysis of the music played by 25 classic rock stations in…
I am not a fan of programs. Based on my limited experience, a program is when people sit down to structure how other people are supposed to solve a problem.…
This Hard Rock Park saga just keeps getting weirder and weirder. First the $400m. venture in Myrtle Beach goes belly up after a few months, largely due to being unable…
Spent a fun, if expensive, six hours at Hard Rock Park in June this summer. You could see the quality in the $400m. operation, especially the Led Zeppelin roller coaster.…
John, Your link to Mike Munger’s humorous post is just a click away from the page: “From Abba to Zeppelin, Led: Using Music to Teach Economics.” It’s nice to see…
I don’t think it’s being too critical to question the timing of Jeri Rowe’s N&R piece on Greensboro Coliseum director (and highest-paid city employee) Matt Brown now that March Madness…
And on that note, consider that Hannah Montana stopped in Charlotte last night. Laws against ticket scalping were powerless to stop the tide. Tickets went for many times faces value.…
Paul, I’m reminded of the scene in Barry Levinson’s “Diner” when someone asks Mickey Rourke, “Sinatra or Mathis?” His answer? “Presley.” In each of your examples, I would choose a…
I pretty much agree with Mitch. Pink Floyd: Wish You Where Here. While there are some great songs ? sides even ? on The Wall, the 4th side just doesn?t…
From reader John Covil: No Meddle? No Wish You Were Here? The Wall was a Waters solo album with a few nice Gilmour solos, and nothing more. He…
Paul, you make a great point about certain songs being played ad nauseum. 106.1 is especially guilty. If I hear “Cheap Sunglasses” ever again, it’ll be too soon. As for…