I have been a subscriber to Rolling Stone magazine for decades and I still do. The political coverage, the in depth articles and the celebrity profiles make the magazine. I always glance at the record reviews because they have been co-opted for many years (I have wondered if the reviews are bought and paid for, […]

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I’m taking a few days off from the column. See you next week!

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For most people, Bill Cosby is an icon – first black performer on a regular television series (I- Spy), multitudes of comedy concerts and albums, all clean, family friendly material, and of course, arguably the most successful television situation comedy of all time – The Cosby Show. Plus, holding a Doctorate of Education, Cosby has […]

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Radio is a sound salvation Radio is cleaning up the nation They say you better listen to the voice of reason But they don’t give you any choice ’cause they think that it’s treason. So you had better do as you are told. You better listen to the radio. – Elvis Costello – “Radio Radio” […]

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The latest blow against the Washington NFL team’s nickname is that the Federal Communication Commission may fine announcers and networks using the nickname “Redskins.” Already refusing to acknowledge the copyright for the name, the government has been aggressive in trying to convince Daniel “Cry Baby” Snyder to change the name. Of course he still refuses […]

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One of the problems with being a major media outlet is what happens when you have to report on a major partner? Can you be impartial if you are making money with an organization where there are issues? I’ve been very busy, so I never got a chance to discuss the Bill Simmons/ESPN situation. For […]

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I am a fan of U2, jumping on the bandwagon since I first heard “I Will Follow,” the first song on the band’s first album “Boy.” My friend who owns a record store had gotten a number of demo copies and gave me one. I was hooked. I have followed all these years, through the […]

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