No matter what happened on Sunday at the Super Bowl, those on the right were going to act like it was a win for them. There’s a line from the movie The American President where a character says, “How do you have patience for people who claim they love America, but clearly can’t stand Americans?” And I think it’s getting worse now. The SuperContinue reading “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Super Bowl”
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Super Bowl LX Is A Day Away
The 60th Super Bowl might be getting some more attention if it wasn’t for all the hoopla over the half-time show as Bad Bunny is scheduled to perform. So many conservatives (and racists) have been angry since it was first announced months ago. Kid Rock said he would do an alternative half-time show sponsored byContinue reading “Super Bowl LX Is A Day Away”
RIP Bob Weir, Long Strange Trip Ends
If I live to be 109, I will always regret never being able to attend a Grateful Dead concert. The band was known for their long performances and jam sessions. They were some of the few who believed the notion you’re never going to perform a song the same way twice so have all the fun you can. Bob Weir wasContinue reading “RIP Bob Weir, Long Strange Trip Ends”
John Denver Crashes While Charlie Rich Burns…His Award Slip
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”
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”
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