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Writer. Author. Media dude for U of C Faculty of Arts. Was weaned on comics, pro wrestling & metal. I like scotch.
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RT @TamaraGignac: Fascinating read in @theatlantic. Scholars debate the merits of the U.S. #civilwar. A million were killed/injured. http:/…
150 Years of Misunderstanding the Civil War
theatlantic.com — The Battle of Gettysburg, lithograph (Currier and Ives/Wikimedia Commons) In early July, on the 150 th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, pilgrims will crowd Little Round Top and the High Water Mark of Pickett's Charge. But venture beyond these famous shrines to battlefield valor and you'll find quiet sites like Iverson's Pits, which recall the inglorious reality of Civil War combat.
Monster drummer Gregg Bissonette on auditioning @DavidLeeRoth #EatemandSmile #VanHalen shar.es/x46Te via @VanHalenNews
‘My prayers had to be altered’: Gregg Bissonette never played with Van Halen, but he got close
vhnd.com — For drummer Gregg Bissonette, as a youngster, Van Halen was the pinnacle. There was one problem, of course. "My dream was always to play in a rock back - and to me," Bissonette says in the Vic Firth video below, "there was no other rock band than Van Halen.
#Sopranos was a seismic shift on TV. Stepped up the game immeasurably. James Gandolfini was the show's heart of darkness. What a loss!
I think of all the epic TV dramas over the last decade - #MadMen, #BreakingBad, #Deadwood - and I feel like their godfather was #TonySoprano
@belliott5150 In an era when rock wasn't seemingly breathing its last gasps, it would've been huge.
@belliott5150 Oh, and She's The Woman too. Maybe my fave, actually.
@belliott5150 I flipped for the deep cuts too. On ADKOT loved Frosty, BloodnFire, As Is. Loved the whole album. How about u?
They need to further explore A Different Kind of Truth. #StayFrosty #Bullethead Van Halen (Setlist) shar.es/xuR1C
Van Halen Kicks Off Japan Tour in Nagoya! (Photos & Setlist)
vhnd.com — Today (June 18th) Van Halen kicked off their Japan 2013 tour at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, Japan! (Showtime was 7PM in Japan, which was 3AM Pacific time) This morning, Wolf tweeted, "Show day in Nagoya", followed by "We're almost ready for ya, Nagoya. Just gotta tune up real quick...
Tokyo Story vid is perfect for a #VanHalen concert. Dave's Dog World, not so much. shar.es/xuFIW
Van Halen Kicks Off Japan Tour in Nagoya! (Photos & Setlist)
vhnd.com — Today (June 18th) Van Halen kicked off their Japan 2013 tour at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya, Japan! (Showtime was 7PM in Japan, which was 3AM Pacific time) This morning, Wolf tweeted, "Show day in Nagoya", followed by "We're almost ready for ya, Nagoya. Just gotta tune up real quick...
Alice Cooper on Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Fave Guitarists and Ray Manzarek. rol.st/14mPl1s via @rollingstone
Alice Cooper Pays Homage to the Guitar Skills of Jeff Beck, George Harrison - Video
rollingstone.com — Alice Cooper Pays Homage to the Guitar Skills of Jeff Beck, George Harrison In his more than 40-year career, Alice Cooper has accomplished almost everything, from hit singles and sold-out tours to landing in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame. But there is one thing he regrets: Giving up the guitar.Sign up to discover more journalists who cover Arts and Entertainment, Canada and more.
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