The 2023 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced this week. Kate Bush, my all-time favorite female artist, has been nominated for the fourth time in six years. Among the first-time nominees are Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott, Cyndi Lauper, George Michael, Willie Nelson, The White Stripes, and Warren Zevon. You canContinue reading “Quick Hits: February 3”
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Quick Hits: November 10
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame held their annual induction ceremony this past weekend. During Duran Duran’s acceptance speech, they read a letter from guitarist Andy Taylor, who left the band for good in 2006 but was expected to appear at the induction. In the letter, Taylor revealed he had been diagnosed with stageContinue reading “Quick Hits: November 10”
Quick Hits: May 4
Happy Star Wars Day, once again! May the force be with all of you today. Spider-Man premiered twenty years ago today. Starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson and Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn AKA Green Goblin, Spider-Man was the result of Marvel’s twenty-year journey to bring their flagship characterContinue reading “Quick Hits: May 4”
Quick Hits: May 2
The divine Christine Baranski is celebrating her 70th birthday today. Born in Buffalo, New York, Baranski graduated from the prestigious Julliard School and began her career in the theater. She made her Broadway debut in 1980’s Hide & Seek; two years later, she won her first of two Tony Awards for her performance in TomContinue reading “Quick Hits: May 2”
Quick Hits: May 12
The 2021 inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have been announced: Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go’s, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters and Todd Rundgren. Tina Turner is now the second woman, after Stevie Nicks, to be inducted twice (she was inducted with ex-husband Ike in 1991). The Go-Go’s, after fifteen years of eligibility,Continue reading “Quick Hits: May 12”
