I & I survive.
Why must all the people keep on shooting and robbing.
Why?
Why must must all the people keep on killing and fighting.
No, not I.
I and I will would never try.
No, not I.
I … Read the rest
Month: May 2012
The Blood of A Nomadic Polygamist Tribesman
Now I’m not a wifer, I’m just saying….
… Read the restSo Shiny Back Then
Lasers too!
Only on WFNK, I present to you deep 80s-ness
with Boney M, that German funk weirdo
covering the classic pop-reggae hit “Dreadlock Holiday”
aka “I Don’t Like Cricket”
presented first by british rockers 10cc.
(or shiny costumes and … Read the rest
The iPad of 1997
It was called a Newton, it had a kindle-like screen, handwriting recognition, great software, and was still smaller than a modern netbook. Check out this in-depth look at using the final model of the Apple Newton, circa 1997.
The guy … Read the rest
Qualified To Be A Citizen
Well done, sir.
… All Megaphoned Out
And he was polite. He would always say “Thank you”. He coined the term, everyone is saying it now.
Mouth Zeppelin
You are welcome.… Read the rest
The Girl Was Bad
R.I.P. The amazing vocalist Belita Woods. I had a couple of opportunities to meet Ms. Woods over the years and she had such a kind heart and just a beautiful personality. You will be missed Belita. Here she is doing … Read the rest
Replacement Theory
I’ve never been clear on the difference in “replace” and “displace”, I just know that tablets are the future and people who degrade them as faddish or toys are in denial. I type this before hitting the dictionary to see….… Read the rest
You Don’t Know
Stretched Out and Shining
Here’s a rare track from US TV, circa late 80’s, with Bootsy and The Rubber Band destroying some late night. Turn this up and get your party started:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sh9cezHNec
… It’s Been Built Inside
If you haven’t picked up some new funk lately, check out this excellent double album from Bootsy – 17 amazing tracks for only $10!
I picked this up on blue vinyl a few months back and I’ve been wearing it … Read the rest
I Got Spirit
Nice live War track with Eric Burdon, circa 1971.
Need I remind everyone that this was the last band Jimi Hendrix jammed with before his demise? Damn you pills taking Jimi away from us.… Read the rest
Dayton’s On The Mothership
More classic Ohio funk for you, this time from Faze-O. Dayton & Cinci are really making their pitch as the home of funk and I like it. So many good funk bands and all kinds of killer players came out … Read the rest
We Miss Curtis
Excellence.… Read the rest
A Fitting Tribute
… Tighten Up Your Stroke
Live Ohio funk on prime-time TV? Watch the set turn into a huge party a few minutes in. Oh the seventies, oh the seventies…
Super Group Redux
Here’s maybe the first super-super group, given that their bass player was in one of the worlds first super groups back in the 70’s. Fear not rock is not dead!
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