Gift idea: Gord Downie socks
Still shopping for Christmas? How about a pair of these Gord Downie socks? And yes, they’re officially licensed from the Downie estate. In other words, with permission from the family. A portion of
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Gift Idea: Bauhaus’ Peter Murphy is now an action figure
Okay, so there’s not much action to be had but wouldn’t this look good on the shelf? It’s for the Goth who has everything. The purpose? To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Murphy’s
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I’m a little (Radiohead) teapot, short and stout
Looking for a Christmas gift idea that won’t be delivered in time for the holidays? Or maybe you’re already shopping for Christmas 2022. Either way, take a look at this new Radiohead teapot
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Gift idea: How did I miss this radio-related present?
I was already in radio when this appeared in the Sears catalogue in 1982. Still, I would have grabbed one had I known it existed!
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There’s now a Metallica version of the board game CLUE
Next to KISS, Metallica never seems to miss a merchandising opportunity. The band’s latest offering is a Metallica version of the classic board game CLUE. I quote from Blabbermouth: The band and crew
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Members of Tool star in an Xmas commercial. No, really.
A Tool Christmas commercial? That doesn’t make any sense. Then again, it does if bassist Justin Chancellor is plugging his new Dunlop Cry Baby Wah pedal. Justin plays just about every part in
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Like jigsaw puzzles? Then check out this Johnny Rotten set.
I’ve lost count of how man musician-theme jigsaw puzzles have been released over the last couple of years. Bowie, Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Queen, and many others have jumped into the market.
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Gift Guide: Black Sabbath Shoes & Shirts
Yeah, it’s that time again when I start posting cool music-related items suitable for gift-giving this Christmas. First up is an offering from DC Shoes which includes a collection of Black Sabbath stuff.
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Once upon a time, The Rolling Stones were the most dangerous band on Earth. Now they’re Fisher-Price toys.
Well, I guess it’s never too early to introduce the wee tyke to the history of rock’n’roll. This new Fisher-Price offering of The Rolling Stones might get things, er, rolling. And yes, Charlie
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Bored? Try this 1000-piece Radiohead puzzle.
Radiohead feels your pain. The lockdowns, the boredom, the uncertainly have taken a toll on us all. Perhaps you need a distraction, like a good old-fashioned jigsaw puzzle. This being Radiohead, the In
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David Bowie…socks? Yep.
David Bowie was one of the most important rock’n’roll fashion mavens of all time. And now those sensibilities are coming to your feet. Happy Socks has secured a license from Bowie’s people to
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