admin I can’t definitively explain why the masses besmirch LA. Personally, I think it’s based on jealousy. I envision cold-climate easterners, huddled in heavy blankets in front of their TVs watching a Sofi Stadium football game, wishing they, too, could bask in the warmth of the winter sun’s rays. Let’s face it, not every city boasts … Read more
Time, a complicated concept, defies explanation. We can define it, categorize it, and break it down into miniscule pieces. We can amuse and confuse ourselves with mental gymnastics, employ scientific analysis, and pretend our ability to measure it is synonymous with understanding it. But our limited minds can’t expand enough to fully grasp its meaning. … Read more
Music lovers owe a debt of gratitude to Ronnie Wood. His sense of humor, sincerity, and warmth singlehandedly saved the Rolling Stones. His technical abilities don’t approach those of former Stones lead guitarist Mick Taylor, but Ronnie transcended those limitations with soulful, perfectly timed licks. Casual fans may not notice Wood locking down a Rolling … Read more
Do not go gentle into that good night,Old age should burn and rave at close of day;Rage, rage against the dying of the light. Virtually every review of the Rolling Stones’ 2024 Hackney Diamonds tour focused on the band’s age. Yes, it’s a newsworthy point but one that’s already been made—a thousand times. Critics brought … Read more
People gravitate to many types of songs for various reasons. Some contain personal messages, triggering sense memories. Others dig into our ears, like earthworms, even when we try to ignore them. I’m convinced the public doesn’t yearn for yet another analysis of “Like a Rolling Stone” or “Born to Run.” This series of contemplations isn’t … Read more