Category Archives: 2010s

Voodoo Economic Assholes

April 3, 2011 – 5:27 pm

The Great Depression has faded from the American consciousness. The national economy expanded enormously over the last half-century. Most people have only known relative prosperity in their lifetime. Few living recall standing in lines for a soup kitchen. Big cars and fast food created a sense of comfort for the nation. Under GW Bush’s tutelage […]

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White Enough For You

April 3, 2011 – 11:01 am

Michael Jackson was unquestionably the most popular entertainer in modern history. His music reached every corner of the world. His shows electrified millions and videos dancified billions. Even in death Jocko earns big money for his estate and Sony Records. His fans overlooked accusation of child molestation and drug abuse. He was the King of […]

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40th Anniversery of Allman Brothers’ AT FILLMORE EAST

March 12, 2011 – 7:05 pm

AT FILLMORE EAST was released in the summer of 1971. The epic concert was recorded at the famed rock hall on March 12. The album was available with conventional 2-channel stereo and 4-channel quadraphonic mixes. Duane Allman’s slide guitar was emulated by millions of guitarists worshiping the slide work oN WHIPPING POST. Tonight I’m going […]

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Britain Go Home

March 6, 2011 – 6:36 pm

I’m a peaceful drinker. My local on Fulham Street is only two blocks from my atelier. The regulars have accepted as one of them rather than ‘one of Them’. The core of the bar numbers about ten. We converse about racism, neighborhood change, Mississippi cops, the Celtics, Knicks, Prince versus Michael Jackson, food, and pretty […]

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In More Wine More Truth

March 1, 2011 – 9:38 pm

Last night I was invited to a dinner in the East Village. AP, my landlord/friend was impressed by my energy. It was 8:30. My usual bedtime was a little past 11. This detour from my pillow was at the request of the greatest B-movie actor in the history of punk rock. I bid AP good-night, […]

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