I’m actually not objective about the significance of Kiss as a part of rock history. I’m not sure whether their impact is that of a true super group, or whether they were just a niche band with a large and loyal fanbase. That’s because they have a large foothold on my childhood memories. Just like …
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The Devil Take Your Stereo And Your Record Collection!
Frequently, when I talk about music, I am showing my age. The title to this blog is borrowed from Stand and Deliver, an early 80s song from English group Adam and the Ants. They were very big in 1981 – I recall Ant Music spending about 10 weeks on top of the Australian singles chart …
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Do We All Become Grumpy Old Men? Reflections On the Feud Between Daryl Hall And John Oates….
My mother always, in the AM days, used to keep her radio tuned to 3KZ, a station known for its golden oldies. It is no surprise that now that FM has been in the ascendency for over three decades, that 3KZ’s successor station, GOLD FM is playing constantly in her kitchen. I’m Countdown Generation, so …
Lost For Words! 