Author: Daniel Bukszpan
10 iconic rockers who were kicked out of their bands
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Playing in a band is a tricky proposition. In addition to sounding good together, all the band members have to like each other, or at least …
10 iconic rockers who were kicked out of their bands
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Playing in a band is a tricky proposition. In addition to sounding good together, all the band members have to like each other, or at least …
Don’t be ashamed to love these ‘guilty pleasure’ songs from the ’80s
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Everyone knows what a guilty pleasure is. They know this because they have many of their own and won’t tell you what they are. Honestly, most …
Country music artists who went to jail
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
As any cultured and educated person knows, many country music songs are about jail. In fact, many country music albums are about the experience of being …
The worst one-hit wonders of all time
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
The one-hit wonder is one of nature’s most curious phenomena. For one thing, we can all be happy that the artist has one hit and one …
10 of the weirdest & most upsetting concert performances ever
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
In the early days of rock and roll, it didn’t take much to shock audiences. From Elvis Presley gyrating to the Beatles’ unkempt hair, people were …
Country music’s greatest bar brawl songs of all time
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
It’s hard to beat the sweet twang of a classic country music song when it comes to excellent comfort music. Interestingly, that same music also provides …
Disbanded: The dumbest musical breakups of all time
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
On the outside, many bands seem to consist of musicians with a common cause and something to say. Behind the scenes, it can be a very …
Pixar movies that delight kids & destroy parents
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Pixar Animation Studios made its first film in 1995, the critically-acclaimed box office hit “Toy Story.” Since then, the studio has been known for its high-quality …
How were they hits? Some of the worst summer songs of the 1990s
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
The era known as the 1990s was a historic one by any measure. It saw the fall of communism, the purchase of lots of flannel, and …
How were they hits? Some of the worst summer songs of the 1990s
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
The era known as the 1990s was a historic one by any measure. It saw the fall of communism, the purchase of lots of flannel, and …
Overrated ’70s ballads we hate to admit that we love
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
In the 1970s, the syrupy romantic ballad reigned supreme. Artists from across the musical spectrum lined up to record them, convinced as they were that the …
Trash TV that we can’t stop watching
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Truly great television shows are timeless, resonating with audiences today as much as when they first aired. Sadly, television churns out much more noise than signal, …
Movie scenes so cringe they make us want to poke our eyes out
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Some emotional responses may mask what we’re feeling. For example, when we’re nervous, we may laugh even though nothing is funny. Other responses are exactly what …
Movie sequels we like much better than the originals (and you should, too!)
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Movie sequels are often a step down from the originals. See 1983’s “Staying Alive,” a wholly unnecessary follow-up to “Saturday Night Fever.” The 1977 original influenced …
The most disturbing celebrity autopsy revelations in Hollywood history
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Few things galvanize the public’s attention like the passing of a celebrity. Whatever else is happening in the news, life seems to pause as people worldwide …
10 classic country songs that will feed your soul
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
In his 1697 play The Mourning Bride, British playwright William Congreve wrote, “Music has charms to soothe a savage breast.” Few would argue with that point …
The most disturbing celebrity autopsy revelations in Hollywood history
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
Few things galvanize the public’s attention like the passing of a celebrity. Whatever else is happening in the news, life seems to pause as people worldwide …
This world-class Texas national park belongs on your travel bucket list
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
You may think you know Texas, but if you don’t know Big Bend National Park, you’re missing a big piece of what makes the state the …
Our favorite superband reunions of all time
Written by: Daniel Bukszpan
In early September 2021, fans of the Swedish pop group ABBA were treated to an announcement that they never thought would come. A full 40 years …
