Bono, much like Bruce Springsteen, can sell a ton of records and tour stadiums around the world, but is maligned by many for his views and activities. Is he just another rich, liberal rockstar whose solution is to throw other people’s money at countries that can’t solve their own problems? Bono is certainly an activist … More Bono: Surrender, 40 Songs, One Story (book review)
The anxiously awaited book by Pulitzer Prize winning, White House correspondent Maggie Haberman, who covered the subject of this book for years writing for various New York publications. She interviewed more than 200 sources, and the subject himself several times. He called her his psychiatrist; later, he referred to her as a third-rate journalist. If … More Confidence Man (2022), by Maggie Haberman (book review)
Retired Secret Service Agent Clint Hill has a unique place in history. He provided protection for Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, and Gerald R. Ford, was also in charge of protection for Vice President Spiro Agnew. He was with President Kennedy in Dallas, and can be seen … More Clint Hill: My Travels With Mrs. Kennedy
“The battle of the generations was for the soul of America. Rock and roll was soft power. This was the underlying theme of Rolling Stone: a charter to examine all aspects of America, to get “the latest spin on the shit we’re in,” in Jackson Browne’s phrase, so this book is in part a report … More Jann S. Wenner: Like a Rolling Stone (book review)
I was just thinking Why we never agree A person could circle the globe Returning to this very tree — This planet now feels super small Yet we share no common ground We disappear in our far flung positions Into the distance, never to be found — No corners or ends, just going ‘round A … More The World Must Be Flat
“This is Not a Drill” I’ve seen a lot of concerts in my lifetime, Roger Waters’ trek across America this year is one I’ll never forget. This tour was making up concerts postponed from 2020 due to the pandemic. Outside the venue, I’ve never seen so many trucks outside the venue, which makes sense given … More Roger Waters: 2022 Tour
The Islander (2022) tells the story of Chris Blackwell’s life in music, and of the rhythms of his soul, his deep, spiritual love for Jamaica and the people there who he felt an enduring connection. A white man, of privilege, the struggles and inequality, as well as the joyous spirit of the Jamaican people were … More Chris Blackwell: Founder of Island Records
Is the assault on books, censorship or simply a warning to those who might be harmed or offended? Is it to keep one vulnerable person safe or to limit a subject or author? America is both a tolerant and intolerant country. There are tolerant and intolerant people. I am reminded of the Ray Bradbury book, … More The Trouble With Books (and knowledge in general)
I had great anticipation for these films and books. I often read books by authors I follow or people in the news that have some interesting revelations. I’m very selected about films too, my attention span is pretty short for poorly made or mindlessness. Music is an entirely different matter. I have my preferences, but … More Recent Film, Book and Music Disappointments
Brave, pushing the courage out Surrounded in a hostile crowd Alone, no one feels any clout Silently screaming out loud — Awaken from hibernation A towering giant thumb Pushing us toward salvation Brother, I am not dumb — Don’t look at me My years left are few I still believe in destiny But woke up … More Tearing the Inside Out
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