RINGO’S MANTRA PEACE AND LOVE
Ringo Starr says that his message remains simple and constant. “I’ll say it until my dying day. I wish peace and love for everyone. I can’t force you to be peaceful and loving; I can only say, ‘Peace and love.’.”
Hansen doesn’t see retiring as retirement
Retiring Foreigner singer Kelly Hansen says, I think that Americans, in a way, have a work ethic that says, work till you die. I’ve traveled the world, I’ve seen a lot of places, I’ve seen a lot of cultures and I said to myself, I want to enjoy and live my life. I have many…
Traveling with Lithium Batteries
You Can’t Put Them In Checked Baggage because of the amount of fires they have caused. They can, however, be in your carry on. Here are some common items that have lithium batteries…keep them out of your checked baggage. Electric toothbrushesSmartphonesExternal hard drivesCameras and camcordersPower banks and portable chargersVapes and e-cigarettesDronesRechargeable shaversSmartwatches and fitness trackersBluetooth…
The Beat Changes for Mick
Mick Fleetwood says that he never plays the same drum pattern twice, even for decades-old songs. “I’ll never play exactly the same pattern on the bass drum on a song that I’ve been playing for 40 years. It’s become the sound of our rhythm section.”
SURVIVING THE HEAT
TIPS: Generally, cold showers aren’t as effective in the heat as a lukewarm one. However, in cases of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, cold water immersion is a critical first aid measure to rapidly lower body temperature. Weight loss jabs (Ozempic and Wegovy) can lead to severe dehydration. Doctors also warn that side effects like…
Passings
June of 2025 has been a rough month. Among those we lost this month: Sly Stone (9th), Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys(11th) and Lou Christie (18th) all at age 82. Plus on the 23rd, Mick Ralphs, 81, best known for his work with Bad Company and Mott The Hoople.
PERFECT VACATION?
According to a new survey: The trip would last 11 days, be at least three hours away from home, and prioritize food, relaxation and good weather. For 63% that perfect getaway is at the beach, while others prefer historic sites or a trip to a major city.
SHARED MORE THAN A WIFE
A Gibson acoustic guitar, played and owned by Eric Clapton and George Harrison, is on sale for almost $1 million. Given its shared history with Harrison and Clapton, the guitar was eventually nicknamed Pattie, a reference to Pattie Boyd, who was married to Harrison from 1966 to 1977, and to Clapton, from 1979 to 1989.…
GOT PLANS?
A little something for everyone over the next few days. Saturday 5/3 it’s a Mint Julep Day and fancy hat day, aka The Kentucky Derby Sunday 5/4 Lightsabers at the ready -May the Fourth (ce) Be With You – Star Wars Day And on Monday 5/5 – Sombreros and Margaritas are appropriate – cause it’s…
ONE LAST TIME WON’T BE ROD’S LAST TIME
Rod Stwerarts One last time 2025 starts in March before completely getting underway in Raleigh, North Carolina. But don’t worry about it being the “last time” as the name of the tour implies as he said last year, “I shall never retire! I was put on this Earth to be a singer and will keep doing so…