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JoeyX
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Celebrating the sacred and the profane, the winners and the losers that occupy my brain. he/him.
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On this day, March 20th, in 1915: Sister Rosetta Tharpe was born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas.

Today's soundtrack: She is perfection.

Today's screening:
1. "Didn't it Rain," Manchester, 1964 - bit.ly/joeyx375
2. "Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock & Roll"

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Sister Rosetta Tharpe playing electric guitar on a Manchester train station platform.
March 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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On this day, March 20th, in 1936: Lee “Scratch” Perry was born in Kendal, Jamaica.

Today’s soundtrack: The heavy heavy monster dub coming out of the Black Ark Studios. The Upsetter all the way.

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Lee "Scratch" Perry poses with a sideways baseball cap and striped socks covering his hands and arms.
March 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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On this day, March 20th, in 1928: Mr. Fred Rogers was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

Today's documentary: "Won't You Be My Neighbor"

Today’s childhood fear: those damn puppets.

Today's photo: Fred and Joanne in Nantucket, c. Lynn Johnson

Today’s #1 neighbor: Mr. Rogers!

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Mr. Rogers and his wife Joanne smile for the camera while sitting among the beach grass in Nantucket.
March 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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On this day, March 20th, in 2020: Kenny Rogers died. He was 81.

Today's silver screen classic: 1976's "Six Pack"

Today's book club: "Luck or Something Like it: A Memoir"

Today's chicken and ribs joint: Kenny Rogers Roasters

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Kenny Rogers, in an Adidas shirt and jacket, cuddles up with a plush koala and a plush kangaroo.
March 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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On this day, March 20th, in 1969: John married Yoko in Gibraltar.

Today’s soundtrack: “The Ballad of John and Yoko” and “The Wedding Album”

Today's good advice: "Don't blame it on Yoko, Yoko's cool!" - The Young Fresh Fellows

Today’s tattoo: bit.ly/2mkourG

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John and Yoko, in white, after getting married in Gibraltar.
March 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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On this day, March 20th, in 1985: Libby Riddles became the first woman to win the 1,135-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

Today's conditions: So harsh that at one point she covered her face with dog booties.

Today's screening: bit.ly/joeyx004

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Libby Riddles, the first woman to win the Iditarod dog sled race. she's bundled up with a furry hat and knit sweater.
March 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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On this day, March 20th, in 1990: Sinéad O'Connor and Ensign/Chrysalis Records released "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got" (CHEN14)

Today's soundtrack: Always.

Today's screening:
1. "Year of the Horse" live in 1990 - bit.ly/joeyx378
2. UK TV commercial - bit.ly/joeyx379

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Close up image of Sinéad O'Connor.
March 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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On this day, March 20th, in 1990: The Fall and Cog Sinister Records released “Extricate.”

Today's photo: A test pressing of the album.

Today's "sides" -
First Half - Subjective, As Usual
Second Half - Objective, Unusual

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White label test pressing of the Fall's LP "Extricate," which is scrawled on the label in pen.
March 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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On this day, March 19th, in 1953: Ricky Wilson was born in Athens, GA.

Today’s soundtrack: The B-52s, baby! I need to dance this mess around.

Today’s business-sized cards that Ricky would hand out in high school: “Ricky Wilson loves you.”

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Ricky Wilson plays a double necked Mosrite guitar on stage with the B-52s.
March 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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On this day, March 19th, in 1928: Patrick McGoohan was born in Astoria, Queens. Yes, Queens.

Today’s marathon viewing: “The Prisoner”

Today’s vacation hot spot: Portmeirion, Wales

Today’s tattoo: tinyurl.com/kbyh9ry

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Patrick McGoohan in character as No. 6 from "The Prisoner" TV show.
March 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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On this day, March 19th, in 1951: Fred “Mr. Penguin/Rerun” Berry was born in St. Louis, MO.

Today’s screening: “What’s Happening!!”

Today’s dance troupe: The Lockers

Today’s Soul Train line dance: bit.ly/2mXohba

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Fred "Rerun" Berry, in smoked sunglasses, a red beret, a necklace, and a pink jacket stares off camera.
March 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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On this day, March 19th, in 1977: David Lynch’s “Eraserhead” premiered at the Filmex film festival in Los Angeles and was screened for 25 people.

Today’s screening: A midnight movie staple and one of my favorites.

Today's photo manipulation: James Barnett, natch.

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This is the terrifying image of the Lady in the Radiator from David Lynch's "Eraserhead," but James Barnett has photoshopped my face into it.
March 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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On this day, March 19th, in 1971: Leonard Cohen and Columbia Records released “Songs of Love and Hate.”

Today’s soundtrack: Love me the Lenny.

Today’s screening: "Leonard Cohen: The Early Years” - youtu.be/yBPikgZIzNY?...

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8-track cover for Leonard Cohen's "Songs of Love and Hate."
March 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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On this day, March 19th, in 1954: Willie Mosconi set a world record by running 526 consecutive balls without a miss during a straight pool exhibition at East High Billiard Club in Springfield, Ohio. The record still stands today.

Today’s book club: “Willie’s Game”

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A young Willie Mosconi, in a dark suit and tie, plays pool.
March 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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On this day, March 18th, in 1970: Queen Latifah was born in Newark, NJ.

Today’s soundtrack: “All Hail the Queen”

Today’s screening: I love seeing her on the screen.

Today’s photo: I took this photo of Queen Latifah as the Mermaid Queen at the 1999 Coney Island Mermaid Parade.

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Queen Latifa as the Mermaid Queen in Coney Island USA's Mermaid Parade, 1999.
March 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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On this day, March 18th, in 1941: Wilson Pickett was born in Prattville, Alabama.

Today’s soundtrack: The Wicked Mr. Pickett! ”In the Midnight Hour,” “Land of 1,000 Dances,” “Mustang Sally,” “Funky Broadway,” and the list goes on and on and on.

#SartorialAspirations

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Wilson Pickett in a cream colored tuxedo/jumpsuit hybrid smiles for the camera. There are a lot of ruffles and buttons going on. And the lapels are so wide that a strong wind could carry him away.
March 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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On this day, March 18th, in 1959: Terry Hall was born in Coventry, England.

Today’s quote: “If you were 12 in 1979, the Specials were easy peasy lemon squeezy the greatest band on the planet. If you’re 42 in 2009, nothing has changed.” - Mark Lamarr, 2009

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Terry Hall poses arms crossed in a London street. He's wearing a white Shangri-Las t-shirt.
March 18, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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On this day, March 18th, in 1961: Grant Hart was born in St. Paul, MN.

Today's soundtrack: Hüsker Dü, Nova Mob, and Grant solo.

Today's photo: Grant as the jaunty Captain.

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Grant Hart in denim, a red and black plaid jacket, and a captain's hat lounges in a booth in a bar.
March 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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On this day, March 18th, in 1967: Miki Berenyi was born in London, England.

Today’s soundtrack: Lush, Lush, Lush.

Today’s photo: Miki getting weird with Babes in Toyland

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Miki Berenyi mugs for the camera with Kat and Lori from Babes in Toyland.
March 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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On this day, March 18th, in 1977: The Clash and CBS Records released their first single, “White Riot” b/w “1977”

Today’s hot as shit debut single: “White Riot”

Today’s lyric: “Danger stranger, you better paint your face. No Elvis, Beatles, or the Rolling Stones, in 1977.”

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Yellow tinted print ad for the Clash's first single, "White Riot" b/w "1977." The band are up against a wall facing away from the camera with their arms over their heads.
March 18, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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On this day, March 18th, in 1977: Iggy Pop and RCA Records released “The Idiot.”

Today’s soundtrack: All day, top volume.

Today’s swan song: Ian Curtis listened to “The Idiot” before committing suicide.

Today’s tattoos:
1. bit.ly/2TTxPXy
2. bit.ly/2Tie8EE
3. bit.ly/2HIkoDv

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A chewed up 8-track of Iggy Pop's "The Idiot."
March 18, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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On this day, March 17th, in 1972: "Pink Flamingos," directed, produced, and written by John Waters, premiered at the University of Baltimore.

Today's tagline: "An exercise in poor taste."

Today's fun night out: "Pink Flamingos" and DEVO, both for a buck, April 4, 1975.

Today's budget: $10,000

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Poster for a screening of "Pink Flamingos" at Kent State. The opening act for the movie is Devo. Tickets are $1.
March 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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On this day, March 17th, in 2010: Alex Chilton died of a heart attack in New Orleans. He was 59.

Today’s soundtrack: Big Star, Box Tops, Panther Burns, and AC’s solo work.

Today's photo: LX with the Replacements at Maxwells. c. Ted Barron

Today’s Big Star tattoo: tinyurl.com/ckwoqd4

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Alex Chilton sings while Paul Westerberg plays guitar behind him at Maxwells. Photo by Ted Barron.
March 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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On this day, March 17th, in 1962: Clare Grogan was born in Glasgow.

Today's soundtrack: Altered Images!

Today's tribute: She was the inspiration for "True" by Spandau Ballet.

Today's eternal crush: Sigh, Clare Grogan...

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My future ex-wife, Clare Grogan, performs on stage.
March 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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On this day, March 17th, in 2019: Mr. Andre Williams died. He was 82.

Today’s quote: "Andre Williams makes Little Richard sound like Pat Boone." - Lux Interior

May his memory be a greasy, nasty blessing.

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Andre Williams in a black shirt, white tie, and black hat smiles for the camera.
March 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM