It’s strange how specific dates seem to always pop up during a certain person’s life. Last month, I posted how Mike Gundy was fired from his position as head coach of Oklahoma State University’s football program 18 years and one day to his explosive rant against the Daily Oklahoman after a win against Texas Tech.Continue reading “John Denver Crashes While Charlie Rich Burns…His Award Slip”
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Good Night, Sweet Prince Of Darkness!
The thing about music is that it all comes from somewhere else. Someone decides to play a chord a different way or does a different beat on their drums and the rest is history. In Tom Hanks’ directorial debut That Thing You Do!, the drummer speeds up the tempo and what would’ve been a slowContinue reading “Good Night, Sweet Prince Of Darkness!”
How ‘In Living Color’ Forever Changed The Super Bowl Broadcast
Since the first Super Bowl game on Jan. 15, 1967 and for every one 25 years later, the halftime became synonymous with an urban legend that the New York City sewer system would experience problems. Before there was TiVo and the generic DVS, people had to watch the Super Bowl live. They couldn’t even tapeContinue reading “How ‘In Living Color’ Forever Changed The Super Bowl Broadcast”
Cole Porter Revue Performed At NSU
The legendary Cole Porter was recognized during a collection of performances at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the Center for Performing Arts at the Tahlequah, Okla. campus of Northeastern State University. The Cole Porter Revue was a collaboration between the NSU Opera Workshop and the NSU Jazz Ensemble. They performed popular music mostlyContinue reading “Cole Porter Revue Performed At NSU”
Kris Kristofferson: A Poet, A Picker, A Prophet, A Pusher, A Pilgrim, A Preacher
It might be hard for some people under 30-35 to believe but country-western music was actually at one time very revolutionary in its delivery. Old school musicians were considered “outlaws” and the music was full of anger, sadness, hurt, desperation and vitality. Kris Kristofferson was one of many along with Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, WaylonContinue reading “Kris Kristofferson: A Poet, A Picker, A Prophet, A Pusher, A Pilgrim, A Preacher”
‘Gary’ A Profile Of One Who Was Loved By Fans But Abused By Loved Ones
If Gary Coleman stood six-feet tall, it’s highly unlikely so many people would’ve taken advantage of him as much. Even if he was 5-foot-6, it’s quite possible people would’ve thought differently or at least given it a second thought. But Coleman never grew taller than 4-foot-8. Even Danny DeVito is taller. Peter Dinklage is onlyContinue reading “‘Gary’ A Profile Of One Who Was Loved By Fans But Abused By Loved Ones”
‘Tortured Poets Department’ Is A Somber Mixture of Emotions For Swift
I was never a Taylor Swift fan. That doesn’t mean I didn’t think anything bad about her. I just never really listen to her music past what they play on the radio. Then, she started making people mad with her relationship with Travis Kelce and encouraging people to vote and I began to like herContinue reading “‘Tortured Poets Department’ Is A Somber Mixture of Emotions For Swift”
‘The Last Repair Shop’ Is A Perfect Tune-Up For Music Lovers
I went into The Last Repair Shop expecting something different. As a person who performed in the concert and marching bands through middle school and high school, I support anything that supports the arts. But the short documentary directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers takes a different angle by focusing on the Los AngelesContinue reading “‘The Last Repair Shop’ Is A Perfect Tune-Up For Music Lovers”
‘Footloose’ At 40: Still Too Outrageous To Be Enjoyed
Footloose was released 40 years ago today. And I have never been able to sit through it. I remember my mom rented it for us to watch one evening and then we all got bored during the chicken race scene with the tractors. I was more fascinated by how Kevin Bacon’s Ren McCormack had theContinue reading “‘Footloose’ At 40: Still Too Outrageous To Be Enjoyed”
How Toby Keith Ruined Country-Western Music
I know we’re not supposed to speak ill of the dead but someone like Toby Keith basically brought it upon himself. I never cared for country-western music. I watched Hee Haw and my grandfather and uncle both played in bands and enjoyed the music. But it never was something I really liked. However, the greatsContinue reading “How Toby Keith Ruined Country-Western Music”
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