Author: Daniel Bukszpan
10 iconic rockers who were kicked out of their bands
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!)
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
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
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
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
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
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 …