Proof that George Carlin Was a Genius
If you had any doubt, check out this short George Carlin video sent to us by Dennis Altman.
What will Joe Brooks be Remembered for?
It’s unfortunate when you’re remembered for the things you’re least proud of — unspeakable things.
Ronald Reagan: Honorary Boomer
Reagan challenged the status quo – one of the many qualities boomers can relate to, no matter what their politics.
Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks Start Rumors
Rod Stewart & Stevie Nicks will tour together starting rumors that they may have more in common than just great music.
Ron Silver: Someone who knew the meaning of “Let Life In.”
By Gary Geyer Ron Silver was an old friend of mine. I met him about 40 years ago when I was vacationing by myself in Toromolinos, a beach resort in Spain. Ron was a graduate student studying in Valencia, traveling around for the summer. My intention was to spend three weeks mostly doing [...]
Being Sting.
It’s a Tough Job but somebody’s got to do it. By Gary Geyer Sting was born in 1951. Before he was Sting he was Gordon Sumner. His father was a milkman and his mother a hairdresser. When “Gordie” was eight he was up at 4 AM delivering pints of milk with his father. Sting described [...]
Bette Midler: Still Naughty, Still Bawdy!
By Gary Geyer Warning: Some parts of the following article are on the risque side. Not dirty, just risque. If you think this might not be your cup of tea, please don’t read it. Bette Midler has always been in a class by herself. She sings, she acts and she puts on one heckova show. [...]
The Four Types of Modern-day Hippie
By Robert Fuller The popular hippie counterculture that started back in the 1960’s was indeed so popular that even now, the concept and the culture still manage to live on. However, the years have changed the counterculture a great deal. Despite the attempts of true-blue hippies to carry out and retain the genuine hippie spirit [...]
Don Johnson: Oh, the Stories We Could Tell.
By Gary Geyer Don Johnson was born December 15, 1949 on a farm in Flat Creek Missouri. He grew up pretty fast. Women Rumor has it that Don, at the age 12 seduced his babysitter, at 16 moved in with a woman who was 25 years old and that during his college days seduced his [...]
Keith Richards: Satisfaction, Guaranteed.
By Gary Geyer Answer: Keith Richards and Cockroaches. Question: Name 2 things that would survive a nuclear war. It’s an old joke but hey, Keith Richards is a survivor. He is known as the man with 5 strings and 9 lives. Keith has been arrested at least 10 times; his reputation is that of a [...]
Patti LaBelle: I’m 63 now. God Spared Me
By Gary Geyer Everybody knows Patti Labelle. She’s the one with the megawatt voice and ‘the hardest-to-ignore hair in the business.’ You’d never guess it but she’s actually very shy, the opposite of the way people perceive her. She says of herself, “On stage I’m like a lion; offstage I’m like a mouse.” Patti Labelle [...]
Goldie Hawn: Keeping Doors Open.
By Gary Geyer Goldie Hawn was born in November 1945, which means she will be 63 years old this year Growing up She told Mike Wallace on 60 Minutes, “I was awkward as a young girl. I just didn’t feel very attractive. And boys didn’t take me as sort of their — they didn’t– you [...]
