Explore some of my favorite stories…
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Johnny Cash and the Cons of Owning an Ostrich Farm
The tough-talking rebel of rock may not have been as tough as he thought, at least when it comes to large birds. Back in 1981, Johnny Cash’s flame was beginning to dim as he spent most of his time in Tennessee at his studio and many farms, a place which was referred to as “The
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The Grand Theft of Gram Parsons’ Body
This is one of my all-time favorite stories in rock and roll history. Gram Parsons was a rowdy young trust fund kid with a penchant for Nudie suits. He was notable for his work with The Byrds and The Flying Burrito Brothers before his untimely demise at the age on 26 in 1973. Parsons had
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The Tumultuous Relationship of Frank Zappa, Adrian Belew, and David Bowie
As many know, Frank Zappa has many notable musical partnerships. One of my favorites is with guitar player and vocalist Adrian Belew, who is well noted for collaborations with King Crimson and Talking Heads. The story goes that David Bowie had been headhunting for a new guitarist. Belew was touring with Zappa in Berlin for
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