Retro Review: ‘Smithereens’
During the 1980’s New York City was one of the global hubs for punk rock. The Big Apple was producing acts like: the New York Dolls, Patti Smith, Blondie and the Ramones. All… Continue reading
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Spotlight On: The Million Dollar Quartet
As some of you may have gathered from reading my work here over the years, I am proud to be a citizen of Memphis, Tennessee. Around the world this city on the banks… Continue reading
The Smiths Greatest Songs
One of the most influential bands alternative/post-punk bands of the 1980’s was the Smiths. Hailing from the musical hotbed of Manchester England the Smiths were one of the first examples of an indie… Continue reading
Best Goth/Industrial Bands of the Eighties
Music of the 1980’s is often associated with; hair metal, shopping mall pop, and synthesizers; but let us not forget there was a massive dark undercurrent to the Decade of Excess. Rising largely… Continue reading
Movie Review: ‘A Star Is Born’
Plot: Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) is a famous country music singer secretly battling an alcohol addiction and slowly losing his hearing. After one of his concerts he stumbles into a drag bar… Continue reading
Retro Review – ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Nightmare’
It is no secret I am always on the hunt for the craziest of B grade horror movies from a bygone era. Which is why I was more than intrigued when one of… Continue reading
Movie Review: ‘Three Summers’
Director: Ben Elton Cast: Robert Sheehan, Rebecca Breeds, Michael Caton, Magda Szubanski, Deborah Mailman, Jacqueline McKenzie, John Waters Plot: A cross section of West Australian culture and attitudes is showcased during three years… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘1776’
A wise man once said that summer is America’s season, hell America was even born in the summer (in case you were wondering that wise man in Hank Hill). So what better way… Continue reading
‘Sun Records’ Episodes 2-4 Review
For the review of the first episode of Sun Records click HERE The eight episode saga of the birth of rock n’ roll in Memphis continues to unfold and more players are introduced.… Continue reading
‘Sun Records’-Episode 1 Review
In the 1950’s the city of Memphis, Tennessee (my proud hometown) became ground zero for a revolution which changed music forever. The city had been a massive crossroad of culture for the first… Continue reading
