The sky cake is a lie!
That Time Eddie Murphy Got Snowed In At Rick James’s House For Two Weeks
Eddie talks about the earthquake California had in LA, receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes, sending texts back and forth with Tracy Morgan quoting Planet of the Apes, the reason he turned down a Star Trek movie, watching Cocoon at Sammy Davis Jr’s house, his friendship with Michael Jackson, meeting Bubbles, making a documentary about his life, getting snowed in Rick James’ house for two weeks, his new movie You People with Jonah Hill, being on SNL in 1982, Robert Blake getting banned from show, his entourage, the most naturally funny person he has ever met, buying the original painting from Good Times, shooting Beverly Hills Cop 4, and never going to his good friend Arsenio Hall’s house.
My Next Read: “Drumming with Dead Can Dance and Parallel Adventures” by Peter Ulrich
Peter Ulrich thinks he got the ultimate fan trip―to play, record, and tour with his favourite band, Dead Can Dance. His memoir details the early days, from signing with 4AD, recording their first album, then heading off on tour with the Cocteau Twins. There follow insights into the legendary period of the 4AD label of the 1980s; contributing to This Mortal Coil; guesting with Wolfgang Press, Pieter Nooten and Michael Brook, and Modern English; and touring the US for the first time in 1990. Following his departure from DCD, Ulrich remained close with Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard, and his memoir tracks their parallel paths over the following decades. A must for fans of Dead Can Dance and the 4AD label, and at the same time, a fascinating slalom through the ups and downs of trying to pursue a vision through the music industry.
Timeless Wonder: Steve Martin’s Magical Comedy Still Charms Audiences Half a Century Later
In 1969, a young and budding Steve Martin stepped onto the primetime television stage, leaving an indelible mark with his whimsical and spellbinding performance. Armed with wit and a dash of magic, Martin seamlessly blended comedy and enchantment in a short standup routine that showcased his unparalleled talent.
Watch The Timeless Scene of Jeff Beck Smashing His Guitar in Antonioni’s Blowup From 1966
Mini-skirted mods, swinging London go-go scenes, cool 1960s fashions, The Yardbirds with Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page, it’s all here in 4 minutes in Michelangelo Antonioni’s Blowup film in 1966.
My Next Read: “The World Is Going To Love This: Up from the Basement with The Strokes” By Gordon Raphael
Legendary music producer, Gordon Raphael has spent four decades working with musicians, performers and songwriters to create unique genre-defining sounds. His work with THE STROKES, REGINA SPEKTOR and THE LIBERTINES has made him one of the world’s most sought-after music producers. What’s his secret?
This book gives an insider’s view into how music is created and recorded, sharing insights into the artistic discoveries that happen when a group of talented musicians find the right studio, the right producer and the right sound.
Like sitting on the purple velvet couch at New York’s fabled Transporterraum Studio, this rock ‘n’ roll memoir gives an All Access Pass to the processes and techniques, the people and the performances.
It’s the early 2000s and, for the first time, young people who’ve grown up hating their parent’s rock music, have found a reason in the songs of NYC newcomers THE STROKES to drop their electronica, house and techno for guitars, Converse, leather jackets—to form their own bands.
Focussing on the eight-year period from the demise of the Seattle grunge scene to the rebirth of a thrilling cultural shift in New York and London that reimagined rock ‘n’ roll. Gordon Raphael shares his tales of musical glory and loss, creative triumphs and breakups.
It’s a bumpy ride with a killer soundtrack.
Dive Into David Letterman’s Full-Length Interview With Volodymyr Zelenskyy
David Letterman travels to Kyiv, Ukraine, for an in-depth conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in front of a small live audience.
CBGB Revived: Vibrant Short Animation Breathes Life into NYC’s Punk Legacy with David Godlis’ Iconic Photos of Patti Smith, The Ramones, and More
In a riveting homage to New York City’s punk rock legacy, CBGBs comes alive once again through a captivating short animation that skillfully weaves together the rebellious spirit of the iconic punk club. This vibrant visual journey utilizes the legendary photographs captured by David Godlis, featuring punk luminaries such as Patti Smith, The Ramones, and other influential figures of the era. The animated revival transports viewers back to the gritty and electrifying atmosphere of CBGBs, rekindling the raw energy and DIY ethos that defined the punk movement. David Godlis’ evocative images serve as a powerful backdrop, breathing life into the era’s cultural rebellion and immortalizing the spirit of CBGB in a dynamic and visually stunning celebration of New York’s punk history.
…and here’s how he made the video:
Watch The Smile Perform On NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert
Just a reminder of how great The Smile – Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, and Sons of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner – were performing on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert to promote their sonically adventurous album, A Light for Attracting Attention.
Matt Damon and Julia Roberts Take Center Stage Roasting George Clooney
In 2022, the atmosphere at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony was electrified with laughter as Matt Damon and Julia Roberts took the stage, delivering uproarious and light-hearted speeches aimed directly at George Clooney.