Ongoing History Daily: Flea facts
Given that Flea is now one of the most respected bass players in the history of rock, it might be surprising to learn that he grew up hating this kind of music. Flea
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Random music news for Saturday, June 5, 2021
Why is Venus so awful? We might soon find out. Meanwhile, here’s some music news for June 5, 2021. Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers has a new movie role. Well, this
Read MoreRandom music news for Monday, January 4, 2021
End of the holidays, back to work. Now we just need to focus on getting through January, February, and March. Things will be better in less than 90 days. Now for some music
Read MoreRandom music for Saturday, January 2, 2021
In case you missed it, Dawn Wells–Mary Ann on Gilligan’s Island–died this week at the age of 82. COVID. On that cheery note, here’s music news for January 2, 2020. Eight things we
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Flea proves he has the stuff from 3-point range
The RHCP’s Flea is known as a super-intense fan of the LA Lakers. He also likes to play a little pickup himself. Video has surfaced of him in a celebrity shooting competition for
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Random music news for Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Still in LA. I remain unconsumed by wildfires. A good thing, that, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to report on music news for October 29, 2019.This list need to be expanded: Canadian music
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Thom Yorke and Flea recording together? Yes.
Back in August, a song appeared from the soundtrack of an upcoming movie entitled Motherless Brooklyn. The track was “Daily Battles,” which featured Thom Yorke of Radiohead and Flea of the Chili Peppers
Read MoreRandom music news for Thursday, October 24, 2019
If I hear the term “quid pro quo” again today, I think my brain will explode. There will be none of that talk for today’s music news, October 24, 2019. A very good
Read MoreRandom music news for Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Why do long weekends never really feel long enough? Back to work with music news for July 3, 2018. Remember that killdeer nest that held up construction of the main stage at Ottawa’s Bluesfest?
Read MoreRandom music news for Friday, June 22, 2018
Thirty-two years ago today, Diego Maradona scored his famous Hand of God goal at the 1986 World Cup. Moving to music news for June 22, 2018… So what sorts of plans does Facebook
Read MoreRandom Music News for Monday, April 16, 2018
Interesting hockey factoid: On this day in 1910, the Boston Arena opened. It’s the oldest hockey rink still in use. And when it comes to music news on April 16, 2018… It’s possible
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