Domestic violence is a two-way street. Yes, the big stories we hear are men beating women, but it does happen the other way. It isn’t as common, but it does happen. We don’t hear so many instances because the traditional values of a man are not to be so vulnerable and to be protective of… Continue reading 88: Rocky Relationships, Guns, and Murder
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87: Early Influence, Forgotten Member, and the 27 Club
Usually, when I write about the 27 Club, I write about the conspiracies around the person. This one, however, is different and not well known. This one is about a member of one of the biggest cult bands of their generation. This guy was one of the pivotal members when the band had just… Continue reading 87: Early Influence, Forgotten Member, and the 27 Club
58: Partnerships, Betrayal, and Troubled Waters
Having to put up with your bandmates is tough, especially in the early days. Everyone has their own ideas, creatively etc. and trying to merge them together can cause issues between members. Plus, there’s whether they can get along together, get to a show on time and, hopefully, pull their weight. You would think the… Continue reading 58: Partnerships, Betrayal, and Troubled Waters
29: Wood, Black and Blue, and Finding A Replacement
In 1975 the Rolling Stones were the biggest band in the world. Millions of albums sold, selling out world tours and names constantly in the tabloids you couldn’t go anywhere without hearing of the band’s exploits. So, when at the end of 1974 Mick Taylor decided to quit the band the biggest job in music… Continue reading 29: Wood, Black and Blue, and Finding A Replacement
27: Package Tours, Standing Out, and Fire
Pink Floyd’s The Wall tour, Arthur Brown’s fire helmet and Motley Crue’s Rollercoaster drum kit. Bands have been trying to get the edge over others in live performances throughout the whole music industry. As live performances are the best way for bands and artists to earn money, they want to put on a show to… Continue reading 27: Package Tours, Standing Out, and Fire
26: Eric, George, and Pattie
When love triangles are mentioned you think of an episode of EastEnders or Jerry Springer. You don’t necessarily think of music. Sure, there have been some over the years, Fleetwood Mac produced their most famous album over various affairs between members and Keith Richards stole Anita Pallenberg from Brian Jones but most of these ended… Continue reading 26: Eric, George, and Pattie
12: The Beano, Launching Many Careers, and The Blues
There’s a myth in Hollywood that there are six degrees of separation between Kevin Bacon and anyone in the film industry. For example, there are only two degrees between Bacon and the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Bacon was in the film JFK with Edward Asner who also appeared in a film with… Continue reading 12: The Beano, Launching Many Careers, and The Blues