Category Archives: Rock

Today’s Music: Ben E. King, “Stand By Me”

This durable ‘dusty’ should be Obama’s campaign song.

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Today’s Music: John Prine, “Sour Grapes”

Who’s John Prine? Click here and read while you listen to the music. H/T to Mat Wilson

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Today’s Music: Ray Charles and B.B. King, “Sinner’s Prayer”

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Today’s Music: The Hawks (with Levon Helm), “Further On Up the Road” (1961)

R.I.P., Levon. Here he is on vocals and drums with his first recorded group, “The Hawks.” H/T to Mat Wilson.

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Today’s Music: Les Elgart Orchestra, “Bandstand Boogie” (the “American Bandstand” Theme Song)

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The Death of Dick Clark

“American Bandstand” host (1956 to 1987) and all-around show biz legend Dick Clark passed on to that great Sugar Shack in the Sky two days ago from a heart attack, according to the AP. He was 82 and his transition … Continue reading

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The Band’s Levon Helm Dead at 71

RIP, Levon. Here’s a report from CNN: Levon Helm, co-founder of The Band, dead at 71 By Todd Leopold CNN updated 4:23 PM EDT, Thu April 19, 2012 (CNN) — Levon Helm, the drummer, multi-instrumentalist and singer for The Band … Continue reading

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Yet Another Republican Hypocrite: “Braveheart” Ted Nugent

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Video: Dumber Endorses Dumb; Will Dumb Reject Endorsement?

The crapshit crazy Ted Nugent makes some interesting accusations in this video — claiming that the Obama administration is full of criminals and four members of the Supreme Court believe we have no right to self-defense — but, like most … Continue reading

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Today’s Music: Steve Earle, “Warrior”

The song speaks for itself; this is the waking nightmare the chickenhawks avoid, while they wave the flag to start more wars that others serve and die in:

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