Ongoing History Daily: Pre-Foos Dave Grohl
So what did Dave Grohl do before he was in the Foo Fighters? Well, he was in Nirvana, right? What about before that. He was in a DC-based band called Scream. Well, what
Read MoreSo what did Dave Grohl do before he was in the Foo Fighters? Well, he was in Nirvana, right? What about before that. He was in a DC-based band called Scream. Well, what
Read MoreBefore we begin, I am very aware that there are many people who have never, ever set foot in a record store. They came of age musically after the internet changed everything about
Read MoreStupid sexy Flanders ass. One you investigate that, move on to music news for November 16, 2020. Coronavirus update: This is an interesting social bubble. Perry Farrell underwent some really risky spinal surgery
Read MoreSquirt, the junior English bull terrier in the house, turns five today. Special treats for everyone! On to music news for March 23, 2019. Here are my weekly music picks for GlobalNews.ca. Guy
Read MoreIf you’ve seen the Tower Records documentary All Things Must Pass, you’ll know that the film ends with the chain’s founder visiting Japan where Tower Records is still a thriving business. Actually, it’s
Read MoreI gotta say it: the breakfast sandwiches at Tim Hortons are light-years better than the more expensive ones at Starbucks. And that’s not just some misguided Canadian thing. And now, the Monday music
Read MoreAt one point, Tower Records was one of the biggest chains in the world. No visit to LA was complete unless I visited the store on Sunset Boulevard, followed by a trip to
Read MoreWhen Tower Records opened its Toronto location at the corner of Yonge and Queen in 199–geez, I don’t remember–I was the first person through the door. I was in heaven. The place was
Read MoreMy favourite record store on the planet used to be the big Tower Records on Sunset Boulevard. Nothing would stop me from walking out of there with an armful of CDs, even when
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