Archive for 2010/03


Alex Chilton

THE LETTER My introduction to rock music wasn’t on television, not even radio, but the jukebox, at the Nutmeg Bowl.  After a couple of strings I’d find myself peering through the glass, studying the tracks, waiting for my parents to pick me up. That’s where I first heard "Dawn (Go Away)" and "I Get Around". […]

Michael Lewis/Kindle

From: AndrewDate: March 16, 2010 11:52:41 AM MDTTo: Bob LefsetzSubject: Re: Money, Power & Fame Bob – Interesting note about Lewis’ new book. There is a backlash on Amazon because the publisher has neglected to release a "Kindle version" (currently 24 negative reviews from people who have not read the book – all citing lack […]

Lesley Duncan

The best Elton John album is "Tumbleweed Connection".  Released on the heels of "Elton John" and the huge success of "Your Song", "Tumbleweed Connection" had no singles and itself was soon followed by "Friends", "11/17/70" and at the end of the year, "Madman Across The Water".  Casual listeners are unaware of the record, but fans […]

More Sam Adams

Have you been following the story of the runaway Prius? Turns out the guy declared bankruptcy and his lease was about to expire and… Bottom line, science doesn’t lie, and his Prius just didn’t have the brake wear it should have if the story was true.  Take it from the "Wall Street Journal": Questions Arise […]