Ongoing History Daily: When U2 was mistaken for drug smugglers
It was January 16, 1996. Bono and his family were on vacation, flying on a private plane in the Caribbean that had to make a quick fuel stop in Jamaica. No big deal,
Read MoreIt was January 16, 1996. Bono and his family were on vacation, flying on a private plane in the Caribbean that had to make a quick fuel stop in Jamaica. No big deal,
Read MoreLook, it’s never too late to follow your dreams. Let me illustrate that with a few inspirational examples. Anna Mary Robertson was born in New York City in 1860. For years, she worked
Read MoreYou might know the original video from 1980, but this one was found in the archives after being lost for 41 years. This was shot in Grey Rock, Quebec, by the way. And
Read MoreMaybe Santa won’t be coming to town. Labour shortages. As for music news for November 15, 2021… ICYMI, Britney is now free. Slipknot’s Clown tore some bicep muscles during a gig necessitating surgery.
Read MoreSure, it’s nice to have a long string of hit songs that generate royalties to support you in to your dotage. But sometimes, you need just one song to make that happen. Celebrity
Read MoreWhy 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 MoreTrue or false: guitarist Andy Summers of the Police was once considered for a position with the Rolling Stones. True. In 1974, Andy was a pretty well-respected session player. He also had experience
Read MoreBefore we begin, who doesn’t love news bloopers? Moving to music news for December 9, 2020… If this album sells for the expected amount, it will be the most expensive vinyl record of
Read MoreIn its original unadulterated form, The Police’s “Every Breath You Take” is a creepy song about a stalker. How could it be made even creepier? Like this. (Via Tom)
Read MoreLooking to burn off time at work before you can start the weekend? Here are two strange music videos that you’ll want to share around the office. No work will be done for
Read MoreApologies to Sting, of course. Adorable. (Via Tom)
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