Charles Crossley, Jr.
@cvcjr13.bsky.social
Long time Rock Hall watcher of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Want Johnny Burnette and the Rock 'N' Roll Trio inducted. Also into other things.
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FWIW, the Rock Hall changed the "end date" of the countdown to February 11th so it just displays zeros now. The March 2nd date could have just been a random placeholder or they reconsidered including the actual date.
The Rock Hall has a hidden countdown clock on their fan vote site that implies the nominees will be announced on Monday, March 2nd. vote.rockhall.com/coming-soon
February 12, 2026 at 5:52 PM
FWIW, the Rock Hall changed the "end date" of the countdown to February 11th so it just displays zeros now. The March 2nd date could have just been a random placeholder or they reconsidered including the actual date.
Rock Hall watchers alerts. 3 min read. Always verify.
1) Lesley-Ann Jones’ book Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love was published 05 Sep 2025. In it, she revealed that Mercury had a secret daughter who in the book was only named B. On 15 Jan 2025, B’s husband, going only. . .
1) Lesley-Ann Jones’ book Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love was published 05 Sep 2025. In it, she revealed that Mercury had a secret daughter who in the book was only named B. On 15 Jan 2025, B’s husband, going only. . .
February 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Rock Hall watchers alerts. 3 min read. Always verify.
1) Lesley-Ann Jones’ book Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love was published 05 Sep 2025. In it, she revealed that Mercury had a secret daughter who in the book was only named B. On 15 Jan 2025, B’s husband, going only. . .
1) Lesley-Ann Jones’ book Love, Freddie: Freddie Mercury’s Secret Life and Love was published 05 Sep 2025. In it, she revealed that Mercury had a secret daughter who in the book was only named B. On 15 Jan 2025, B’s husband, going only. . .
RHWs alerts. This will be the last of the triple edition for now. Always verify.
1)On 18 Apr 2026, a.k.a. Record Store Day, Weezer will release 1192, a collection of early demos and rarities remastered using an analog process.
2) On 23 Jan 2026, lawyer Brent J. Lehman representing Chad Hugh. . .
1)On 18 Apr 2026, a.k.a. Record Store Day, Weezer will release 1192, a collection of early demos and rarities remastered using an analog process.
2) On 23 Jan 2026, lawyer Brent J. Lehman representing Chad Hugh. . .
February 12, 2026 at 1:28 PM
RHWs alerts. This will be the last of the triple edition for now. Always verify.
1)On 18 Apr 2026, a.k.a. Record Store Day, Weezer will release 1192, a collection of early demos and rarities remastered using an analog process.
2) On 23 Jan 2026, lawyer Brent J. Lehman representing Chad Hugh. . .
1)On 18 Apr 2026, a.k.a. Record Store Day, Weezer will release 1192, a collection of early demos and rarities remastered using an analog process.
2) On 23 Jan 2026, lawyer Brent J. Lehman representing Chad Hugh. . .
RHWs alert. Triple edition. Always verify.
1) On 28 Feb 2026, Noel Gallagher will be honored as Songwriter of the Year at the Brit Awards, Co-op Arena, Manchester, England. Performing at the ceremony will be Harry Styles, Olivia Dean, Mark Ronson, Rosalía and Wolf Alice.
2) The Tedeschi. . .
1) On 28 Feb 2026, Noel Gallagher will be honored as Songwriter of the Year at the Brit Awards, Co-op Arena, Manchester, England. Performing at the ceremony will be Harry Styles, Olivia Dean, Mark Ronson, Rosalía and Wolf Alice.
2) The Tedeschi. . .
February 12, 2026 at 1:05 PM
RHWs alert. Triple edition. Always verify.
1) On 28 Feb 2026, Noel Gallagher will be honored as Songwriter of the Year at the Brit Awards, Co-op Arena, Manchester, England. Performing at the ceremony will be Harry Styles, Olivia Dean, Mark Ronson, Rosalía and Wolf Alice.
2) The Tedeschi. . .
1) On 28 Feb 2026, Noel Gallagher will be honored as Songwriter of the Year at the Brit Awards, Co-op Arena, Manchester, England. Performing at the ceremony will be Harry Styles, Olivia Dean, Mark Ronson, Rosalía and Wolf Alice.
2) The Tedeschi. . .
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That fell into place very nicely. Some process of elimination, and there it was. Nothing but greens and I solved the Wordle in 3. And how did you do? Wordle #1,699 3/6
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February 12, 2026 at 5:07 AM
That fell into place very nicely. Some process of elimination, and there it was. Nothing but greens and I solved the Wordle in 3. And how did you do? Wordle #1,699 3/6
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Regarding Gene Simmons getting his privates in a twist over rap being inducted into the R&RHoF. . .
I find no need for posting what Simmons has said. He said the same thing he said ten years ago.
First, for what it's worth, my take: rap comes from funk, which comes from soul, which comes. . .
I find no need for posting what Simmons has said. He said the same thing he said ten years ago.
First, for what it's worth, my take: rap comes from funk, which comes from soul, which comes. . .
February 11, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Regarding Gene Simmons getting his privates in a twist over rap being inducted into the R&RHoF. . .
I find no need for posting what Simmons has said. He said the same thing he said ten years ago.
First, for what it's worth, my take: rap comes from funk, which comes from soul, which comes. . .
I find no need for posting what Simmons has said. He said the same thing he said ten years ago.
First, for what it's worth, my take: rap comes from funk, which comes from soul, which comes. . .
Rock Hall watchers alerts. min read. Always verify.
1 ) Sometimes history can be a good thing. . . sometime during the 1950’s Billy Gibbons met B.B. King in Las Cruces, New Mexico. At the time, Gibbons’ guitar was strung with heavy-gauge guitar strings, because that was the common. . .
1 ) Sometimes history can be a good thing. . . sometime during the 1950’s Billy Gibbons met B.B. King in Las Cruces, New Mexico. At the time, Gibbons’ guitar was strung with heavy-gauge guitar strings, because that was the common. . .
February 11, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Rock Hall watchers alerts. min read. Always verify.
1 ) Sometimes history can be a good thing. . . sometime during the 1950’s Billy Gibbons met B.B. King in Las Cruces, New Mexico. At the time, Gibbons’ guitar was strung with heavy-gauge guitar strings, because that was the common. . .
1 ) Sometimes history can be a good thing. . . sometime during the 1950’s Billy Gibbons met B.B. King in Las Cruces, New Mexico. At the time, Gibbons’ guitar was strung with heavy-gauge guitar strings, because that was the common. . .
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Nothing like a combination of logic & process of elimination, & I solved the Wordle in 3. Meanwhile, people keep asking me where my Wordlers are from. Okay, Boston (USA) here. Also, how did you do? Wordle #1,698 3/6
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February 11, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Nothing like a combination of logic & process of elimination, & I solved the Wordle in 3. Meanwhile, people keep asking me where my Wordlers are from. Okay, Boston (USA) here. Also, how did you do? Wordle #1,698 3/6
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A 13-year-old opened a hot dog stand in front of his home in Minnesota, causing a complaint to the health department.
Instead of shutting him down, the inspectors helped him bring his stand up to code and paid the $87 fee for his permit out of their own pockets.
Instead of shutting him down, the inspectors helped him bring his stand up to code and paid the $87 fee for his permit out of their own pockets.
February 11, 2026 at 3:30 AM
A 13-year-old opened a hot dog stand in front of his home in Minnesota, causing a complaint to the health department.
Instead of shutting him down, the inspectors helped him bring his stand up to code and paid the $87 fee for his permit out of their own pockets.
Instead of shutting him down, the inspectors helped him bring his stand up to code and paid the $87 fee for his permit out of their own pockets.
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This one turned out well: got off to a slow start, but then things all fell into place and I solved the Wordle in 3. And how did you do? Wordle #1,697 3/6
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February 10, 2026 at 5:05 AM
This one turned out well: got off to a slow start, but then things all fell into place and I solved the Wordle in 3. And how did you do? Wordle #1,697 3/6
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Rock Hall watchers alerts. 2 min read. Always verify.
1 ) File this one under “nuts & bolts.” On 06 Jan 2026, Universal Music Group announced a partnership with NVIDIA to use NVIDIA’s artificial intelligence architecture with Music Flamingo’s audio model and Universal’s catalog to create. . .
1 ) File this one under “nuts & bolts.” On 06 Jan 2026, Universal Music Group announced a partnership with NVIDIA to use NVIDIA’s artificial intelligence architecture with Music Flamingo’s audio model and Universal’s catalog to create. . .
February 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Rock Hall watchers alerts. 2 min read. Always verify.
1 ) File this one under “nuts & bolts.” On 06 Jan 2026, Universal Music Group announced a partnership with NVIDIA to use NVIDIA’s artificial intelligence architecture with Music Flamingo’s audio model and Universal’s catalog to create. . .
1 ) File this one under “nuts & bolts.” On 06 Jan 2026, Universal Music Group announced a partnership with NVIDIA to use NVIDIA’s artificial intelligence architecture with Music Flamingo’s audio model and Universal’s catalog to create. . .
RHWs alerts. Triple editions until I catch up. Always verify.
1) On 31 May 2026, Eddie Trunk will host the annual Rock for Ronnie Concert in the Park, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund at the Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, California. Lita Ford. . .
1) On 31 May 2026, Eddie Trunk will host the annual Rock for Ronnie Concert in the Park, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund at the Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, California. Lita Ford. . .
February 10, 2026 at 7:18 AM
RHWs alerts. Triple editions until I catch up. Always verify.
1) On 31 May 2026, Eddie Trunk will host the annual Rock for Ronnie Concert in the Park, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund at the Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, California. Lita Ford. . .
1) On 31 May 2026, Eddie Trunk will host the annual Rock for Ronnie Concert in the Park, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund at the Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, California. Lita Ford. . .
RHWs alerts. Triple editions until I catch up. Always verify.
1) Remember Martin Shkreli, the pharmaceutical CEO who in 2015 paid $2 million for the one and only copy of Wu-Tang Clan's album Once Upon A Time In Shaolin, only to forfeit it after Shkreli's conviction for securities fraud? . . .
1) Remember Martin Shkreli, the pharmaceutical CEO who in 2015 paid $2 million for the one and only copy of Wu-Tang Clan's album Once Upon A Time In Shaolin, only to forfeit it after Shkreli's conviction for securities fraud? . . .
February 10, 2026 at 6:20 AM
RHWs alerts. Triple editions until I catch up. Always verify.
1) Remember Martin Shkreli, the pharmaceutical CEO who in 2015 paid $2 million for the one and only copy of Wu-Tang Clan's album Once Upon A Time In Shaolin, only to forfeit it after Shkreli's conviction for securities fraud? . . .
1) Remember Martin Shkreli, the pharmaceutical CEO who in 2015 paid $2 million for the one and only copy of Wu-Tang Clan's album Once Upon A Time In Shaolin, only to forfeit it after Shkreli's conviction for securities fraud? . . .
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The Rock Hall has a hidden countdown clock on their fan vote site that implies the nominees will be announced on Monday, March 2nd. vote.rockhall.com/coming-soon
February 8, 2026 at 11:44 PM
The Rock Hall has a hidden countdown clock on their fan vote site that implies the nominees will be announced on Monday, March 2nd. vote.rockhall.com/coming-soon
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Well, that was more complicated than I thought it would be, but with some process of elimination, I solved the Wordle in 4. And how did you do? Wordle #1,696 4/6
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February 9, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Well, that was more complicated than I thought it would be, but with some process of elimination, I solved the Wordle in 4. And how did you do? Wordle #1,696 4/6
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Rock Hall watchers alerts. 2 min read. Always verify.
1 ) A little late on this one. . . On 09 Jan 2026, Salt-N-Pepa announced their appeal of the 08 Jan 2026 decision by New York District Judge Denise Cote to dismiss their lawsuit against Universal Music Group. Judge Cote ruled that, . . .
1 ) A little late on this one. . . On 09 Jan 2026, Salt-N-Pepa announced their appeal of the 08 Jan 2026 decision by New York District Judge Denise Cote to dismiss their lawsuit against Universal Music Group. Judge Cote ruled that, . . .
February 9, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Rock Hall watchers alerts. 2 min read. Always verify.
1 ) A little late on this one. . . On 09 Jan 2026, Salt-N-Pepa announced their appeal of the 08 Jan 2026 decision by New York District Judge Denise Cote to dismiss their lawsuit against Universal Music Group. Judge Cote ruled that, . . .
1 ) A little late on this one. . . On 09 Jan 2026, Salt-N-Pepa announced their appeal of the 08 Jan 2026 decision by New York District Judge Denise Cote to dismiss their lawsuit against Universal Music Group. Judge Cote ruled that, . . .
RHWs alerts. Always verify.
1) Gunnersbury Park is located between Acton, Brentford, Chiswick and Ealing, West London, England. On 15 Aug 2026, Lenny Kravitz, Leon Thomas and Joss Stone as well as Brooke Combe and De'Wayne will perform there. On 16 Aug 2026, Jimmy Eat World, Rise Against. . .
1) Gunnersbury Park is located between Acton, Brentford, Chiswick and Ealing, West London, England. On 15 Aug 2026, Lenny Kravitz, Leon Thomas and Joss Stone as well as Brooke Combe and De'Wayne will perform there. On 16 Aug 2026, Jimmy Eat World, Rise Against. . .
February 9, 2026 at 6:45 AM
RHWs alerts. Always verify.
1) Gunnersbury Park is located between Acton, Brentford, Chiswick and Ealing, West London, England. On 15 Aug 2026, Lenny Kravitz, Leon Thomas and Joss Stone as well as Brooke Combe and De'Wayne will perform there. On 16 Aug 2026, Jimmy Eat World, Rise Against. . .
1) Gunnersbury Park is located between Acton, Brentford, Chiswick and Ealing, West London, England. On 15 Aug 2026, Lenny Kravitz, Leon Thomas and Joss Stone as well as Brooke Combe and De'Wayne will perform there. On 16 Aug 2026, Jimmy Eat World, Rise Against. . .
RHWs alerts. Always verify.
I'm going to triple up on the RHWs evening alerts again. . . which have been creeping into the mornings. . . Sorry about that. . . at least today's are in the evening? . . .
1) Bikini Girl, known as one of the major riot grrrl bands, disbanded in 1997, regrouped. . .
I'm going to triple up on the RHWs evening alerts again. . . which have been creeping into the mornings. . . Sorry about that. . . at least today's are in the evening? . . .
1) Bikini Girl, known as one of the major riot grrrl bands, disbanded in 1997, regrouped. . .
February 9, 2026 at 6:20 AM
RHWs alerts. Always verify.
I'm going to triple up on the RHWs evening alerts again. . . which have been creeping into the mornings. . . Sorry about that. . . at least today's are in the evening? . . .
1) Bikini Girl, known as one of the major riot grrrl bands, disbanded in 1997, regrouped. . .
I'm going to triple up on the RHWs evening alerts again. . . which have been creeping into the mornings. . . Sorry about that. . . at least today's are in the evening? . . .
1) Bikini Girl, known as one of the major riot grrrl bands, disbanded in 1997, regrouped. . .
That was awesome!
February 9, 2026 at 1:34 AM
That was awesome!
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re: that last repost, there are a lot of very quiet people who are doing the work of locating tape collections from people who have passed, convincing their families that they will take care of the collections but that the taper would have wanted their work continuing to circulate & then circulating
February 8, 2026 at 10:41 PM
re: that last repost, there are a lot of very quiet people who are doing the work of locating tape collections from people who have passed, convincing their families that they will take care of the collections but that the taper would have wanted their work continuing to circulate & then circulating
Rock Hall watchers alerts. 2 min read. Always verify.
1 ) On 13 Jan 2026, Beckley, West Virginia – where Bill Withers was raised – invited the world to participate in the Bill Withers Challenge. First, you visit Bill Withers Plaza on Neville Street, Beckley, West Virginia. Then you record. . .
1 ) On 13 Jan 2026, Beckley, West Virginia – where Bill Withers was raised – invited the world to participate in the Bill Withers Challenge. First, you visit Bill Withers Plaza on Neville Street, Beckley, West Virginia. Then you record. . .
February 8, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Rock Hall watchers alerts. 2 min read. Always verify.
1 ) On 13 Jan 2026, Beckley, West Virginia – where Bill Withers was raised – invited the world to participate in the Bill Withers Challenge. First, you visit Bill Withers Plaza on Neville Street, Beckley, West Virginia. Then you record. . .
1 ) On 13 Jan 2026, Beckley, West Virginia – where Bill Withers was raised – invited the world to participate in the Bill Withers Challenge. First, you visit Bill Withers Plaza on Neville Street, Beckley, West Virginia. Then you record. . .
RHWs alerts. Always verify.
On 12 Jun 2026, Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan will release is debut solo album Gargoyle Of The Garden State on earMUSIC.
On 12 Jun 2026, Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan will release is debut solo album Gargoyle Of The Garden State on earMUSIC.
February 8, 2026 at 3:10 PM
RHWs alerts. Always verify.
On 12 Jun 2026, Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan will release is debut solo album Gargoyle Of The Garden State on earMUSIC.
On 12 Jun 2026, Skid Row bassist Rachel Bolan will release is debut solo album Gargoyle Of The Garden State on earMUSIC.
RHWs alerts.
When Ludacris is not dropping singles from perhaps an upcoming album, he is getting together with artists from the imprint Disturbing Tha Peace - like Chingy, Shawnna, I-20 and DJ Infamous - for a Super Bowl commercial for Frank's Red Hot Sweet Chili Sauce. . . .
When Ludacris is not dropping singles from perhaps an upcoming album, he is getting together with artists from the imprint Disturbing Tha Peace - like Chingy, Shawnna, I-20 and DJ Infamous - for a Super Bowl commercial for Frank's Red Hot Sweet Chili Sauce. . . .
February 8, 2026 at 2:52 PM
RHWs alerts.
When Ludacris is not dropping singles from perhaps an upcoming album, he is getting together with artists from the imprint Disturbing Tha Peace - like Chingy, Shawnna, I-20 and DJ Infamous - for a Super Bowl commercial for Frank's Red Hot Sweet Chili Sauce. . . .
When Ludacris is not dropping singles from perhaps an upcoming album, he is getting together with artists from the imprint Disturbing Tha Peace - like Chingy, Shawnna, I-20 and DJ Infamous - for a Super Bowl commercial for Frank's Red Hot Sweet Chili Sauce. . . .
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Well, that came together very quickly. Almost had a 3, but I can't complain about a 4. And how did you do? Wordle #1,694 4/6
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February 7, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Well, that came together very quickly. Almost had a 3, but I can't complain about a 4. And how did you do? Wordle #1,694 4/6
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Awful news to hear
Always liked the song of theirs that is in the Eddie Guerrero tribute
Always liked the song of theirs that is in the Eddie Guerrero tribute
3 Doors Down founder and frontman Brad Arnold has died, he been battling stage 4 kidney cancer. “With his beloved wife Jennifer and his family by his side, he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer” the band announced. Arnold was 47.
February 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Awful news to hear
Always liked the song of theirs that is in the Eddie Guerrero tribute
Always liked the song of theirs that is in the Eddie Guerrero tribute