In May of 1987, Tom Petty and his family were the victims of a violent crime that remains unsolved to this day. The post The Troubling Story Behind the Unsolved Arson Case…
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How John Fred & His Playboy Band Parodied The Beatles Right to the Top of the Charts
“Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)” was a novelty No. 1 by John Fred & His Playboy Band. Fred used a Beatles’ song as his touchstone. The post How John Fred & His…
List of Chains That Are Closing or Have Closed Locations in 2025
Hundreds of stores are being closed across the U.S. Here are some of the notable chains shutting down locations. Continue reading… Go To Source Author: Rob Carroll
Born on This Day in 1944, the Singing Satirist and Politician Who Spoofed Merle Haggard and Styled Himself After Mark Twain
On this day in 1944, the irreverent singer, satirist and politician Richard “Kinky” Friedman was born in Chicago, Illinois. The post Born on This Day in 1944, the Singing Satirist and Politician…
“I Had No Intentions”: Why Carl Perkins Kept Pushing for a Record After Sam Phillips Rejected Him
Carl Perkins recalls the moment he convinced Carl Perkins to let him cut a record at Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee. The post “I Had No Intentions”: Why Carl Perkins Kept Pushing…