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…
BEATLES BEST AIR BNB
Beatles fans now have another destination in their hometown of Liverpool. Original drummer Pete Best and his brother Roag have turned their childhood home into a five-apartment Airbnb. The rooms are named after John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, original bassist Stuart Sutcliffe, and Best, with a “sprinkling” of a Beatles theme, including photos of…
AEROSMITH RETIRES FROM TOURING
Aerosmith has officially announced their retirement from touring due to Steven Tyler’s vocal issues. After more than 50 years of shows, the band made the difficult decision as Tyler’s voice has been affected by a vocal cord injury.
NEW JOHN LENNON VIDEO
Ahead of next month’s release of John Lennon‘s Mind Games – The Ultimate Collection comes a video for one of the album’s 12 tracks, “You are Here,” which he wrote for Yoko. But what makes this video extra special is that it features never-before-seen footage of John and Yoko filmed in July 1968 at his first major art show, You…
BRIAN WILSON: Conservatorship Granted
The petition to place Beach Boy Brian Wilson, who has dementia, in a court-ordered conservatorship was granted. His manager Jean Sievers says, “While Brian was diagnosed with dementia and he mourns the loss of his beloved wife Melinda, he is physically healthy and leads a full life, and is currently working on projects. Brian’s daily living needs are…