For most of us, it’s Opening Day, but for Rusty Staub, “Le Grand Orange,” who…
Tag: RIP
Remembering Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking shared a birthday with Galileo and died on Einstein’s birthday (which is also…
Russ Solomon, Tower Records Founder, 1925-March 4, 2018 RIP
Russ Solomon, who changed music retailing with his chain of Tower Records, died yesterday. According…
O-Bits: Moon Shot Edition
It’s only two more days until pitchers and catchers report, but we’re sad to report…
O-Bits: Marty Crane, RIP edition
John Mahoney, who won two Emmys for playing Martin Crane, the bluff, gravely-voiced, lovable retired…
Gloomy Tunes: Mark E. Smith, RIP
I never met Mark E. Smith, but he was a regular presence in my life.…
Joe Frank, August 19, 1938—January 15, 2018
I discovered Joe Frank in probably the best—and most Joe Frank-like—way possible: by accident. It…