Steve Knopper
@knopps.bsky.social
Billboard editor at large. Ex-Rolling Stone contributing editor. Author of books including Appetite for Self-Destruction and MJ: The Genius of Michael Jackson. NYT contributor. Freelancer forever.
SID DELICIOUS REFERENCE
Old Denver music heads: this one's for you (and me, since I moved to and started seeing shows here many moons ago).
Via George Tanner and @denverpost.com #denvermusic
Via George Tanner and @denverpost.com #denvermusic
15th Street Tavern, Tulagi and more Colorado music venues we miss
Long-gone stages in Denver, Boulder hosted the first Colorado visits from Dolly Parton, Eagles, White Stripes and The Shins.
www.denverpost.com
September 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
SID DELICIOUS REFERENCE
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Know your rights, Illinois.
Stay safe and stay informed.
Stay safe and stay informed.
September 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Know your rights, Illinois.
Stay safe and stay informed.
Stay safe and stay informed.
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Crow: "Look at what happened. US military personnel in uniform literally were on hands & knees rolling out a red carpet for the most murderous dictator of the 21st century...we keep on acting like Putin deserves to be brought out in open like any of head of state. This is a historic embarrassment."
August 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Crow: "Look at what happened. US military personnel in uniform literally were on hands & knees rolling out a red carpet for the most murderous dictator of the 21st century...we keep on acting like Putin deserves to be brought out in open like any of head of state. This is a historic embarrassment."
Can they do this? Is this “venue”licensed for public performance with BMI/ASCAP/etc?
I did not edit this, this is the actual parade with the actual music being played.
CINEMATIC
CINEMATIC
June 15, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Can they do this? Is this “venue”licensed for public performance with BMI/ASCAP/etc?
NO KINGS*
*Except for these 3
*Except for these 3
June 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
NO KINGS*
*Except for these 3
*Except for these 3
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Not much more I could add.
oh brian 🥺
June 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Not much more I could add.
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68 seconds of Brian Wilson perfection. Look, listen, vibrate, smile. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZaD...
You're Welcome
YouTube video by The Beach Boys - Topic
www.youtube.com
June 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM
68 seconds of Brian Wilson perfection. Look, listen, vibrate, smile. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZaD...
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My thoughts on what’s going on in Los Angeles:
June 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
My thoughts on what’s going on in Los Angeles:
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I adore Russell Westbrook. His daughters painted his nails. @denver-nuggets.bsky.social
January 25, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I adore Russell Westbrook. His daughters painted his nails. @denver-nuggets.bsky.social
Starkey was with The Who more than twice as long as Keith Moon.
BREAKING: The Who have parted ways with drummer Zak Starkey after three decades.
Starkey has performed with them at practically every concert since joining the band in 1996.
Starkey has performed with them at practically every concert since joining the band in 1996.
The Who Part Ways With Drummer Zak Starkey After Three Decades
The Who have fired longtime drummer Zak Starkey after a three-decade stint in the band. He last played with them a the Royal Albert Hall in March.
www.rollingstone.com
April 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Starkey was with The Who more than twice as long as Keith Moon.
Celebrating Easter is gonna cost Christians an arm and an egg this year.
April 13, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Celebrating Easter is gonna cost Christians an arm and an egg this year.
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song of the summer has landed youtu.be/cqvYNoiPDKw?...
Annie: We'd Like to Thank You, Herbert Hoover
YouTube video by Annie Ensemble - Topic
youtu.be
April 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
song of the summer has landed youtu.be/cqvYNoiPDKw?...
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MY senator
BENNET: Don't insult the intelligence of the American people. Did Goldberg invite himself to the Signal thread?
RATCLIFFE: I don't know how he was invited. I've seen conflicting reports.
B: You're the CIA director! Why didn't you call out that he was present... this is just a normal day at the CIA
RATCLIFFE: I don't know how he was invited. I've seen conflicting reports.
B: You're the CIA director! Why didn't you call out that he was present... this is just a normal day at the CIA
March 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
MY senator
Me in the national security group chat
March 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Me in the national security group chat
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This country desperately needs good journalists holding this administration to account, especially as major media institutions are failing the moment badly.
If you ever bitch on here about a goddamn article being paywalled, I will block you on sight.
If you ever bitch on here about a goddamn article being paywalled, I will block you on sight.
March 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
This country desperately needs good journalists holding this administration to account, especially as major media institutions are failing the moment badly.
If you ever bitch on here about a goddamn article being paywalled, I will block you on sight.
If you ever bitch on here about a goddamn article being paywalled, I will block you on sight.
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We're doing these racists a big favor when we pretend their project is in any way based on actual grievance with modern DEI policy. They just want to promote the belief that no non-white person has ever been worthy of any praise or qualified for any honor or position
This is blood-boiling. Charles Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor in Vietnam after being wounded three times leading the defense of a position.
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
March 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
We're doing these racists a big favor when we pretend their project is in any way based on actual grievance with modern DEI policy. They just want to promote the belief that no non-white person has ever been worthy of any praise or qualified for any honor or position
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March 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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This is very well done. And very very important.
March 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
This is very well done. And very very important.
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Cannot stress Amy's second point enough. It's both morally wrong and unbelievably dangerous for Jews to allow ourselves to be used as the wedge to overturn basic civil liberties in this country.
As far as I can tell, Khalil has still not been charged & his attorney/family still don’t know where he is.
Any Jew who thinks this is going to start and stop with a few Palestinian activists is fooling themselves. Our community should not be used as an excuse to upend democracy & the rule of law.
Any Jew who thinks this is going to start and stop with a few Palestinian activists is fooling themselves. Our community should not be used as an excuse to upend democracy & the rule of law.
The Trump admin is exploiting real concerns about antisemitism to undercut democracy: from gutting education funding to deporting students to attacking diversity, equity, & inclusion.
As we’ve repeatedly said: this makes Jews - & so many others - less safe.
jewishpublicaffairs.org/news/jcpa-re...
As we’ve repeatedly said: this makes Jews - & so many others - less safe.
jewishpublicaffairs.org/news/jcpa-re...
March 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Cannot stress Amy's second point enough. It's both morally wrong and unbelievably dangerous for Jews to allow ourselves to be used as the wedge to overturn basic civil liberties in this country.
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deporting people for unpopular speech does not make jews (or anyone) safer. shame on the ADL.
March 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
deporting people for unpopular speech does not make jews (or anyone) safer. shame on the ADL.