. The Rule of Three — Comedians live by it. Hockey players call it a hat trick. Children learn about three blind mice, Goldilocks and the three bears, and how genies always grant three wishes. The Constitution gave us the trio of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Christians talk of the Holy Trinity. […]
The Beatles, The Beats & The Beard
August 31st, 2021 · 26 Comments · Kerouac and The Beats, Music
Tags: Allen Ginsberg·Andy Warhol·Barney Rosset·Barry Miles·Bill Graham·Billy the Kid·censorship·Dennis Hopper·George Harrison·Haight-Ashbury·Jean Harlow·Jim Morrison·Michael McClure·Paul McCartney·Richard Bright·Rip Torn·Rocky Horror Picture Show·The Beard·The Beatles·The Rule of Three
Repugnant Convention — Love and hate
July 20th, 2016 · 23 Comments · Politics, Real-life Adventure Tales
Republican Convention — Day 2 — Tuesday July 19th . As the crazy circus rolls on that is the Repugnant National Coronation of their favorite racist bigot who is now their official “standard-bearer” after years of less obvious assholes — the playful sense of humor of many sensible and silly Americans is still on display. […]
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Johnny Clegg concert in Toronto
April 20th, 2014 · 22 Comments · Music, Real-life Adventure Tales
“It’s Your World, So Live In It” . . Note: Years ago when I picked the best musical performances I ever saw after watching thousands and reviewing hundreds for RockPeaks, it was a Johnny Clegg clip that I considered the greatest single musical performance I ever saw. * * […]
Tags: Bill Graham·Jesse Clegg·Johnny Carson·Johnny Clegg·Koerner Hall·Nelson Mandela·The Beatles·Toronto