Monthly Archives: November 2011
Literarian Kaplan on Books & Miami
All hail the hale and hirsute Mitchell Kaplan. He’s a fuzzy intellectual who truly nurtures writers — I should know! In his acceptance speech at the National Book Awards, he talks about founding Books & Books and the Miami Book … Continue reading
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RIP Laura Kennedy of Bush Tetras
“Picking up an instrument is not the easiest thing in the world for a lot of people. There’s a fear about it. If you’ve already had to battle the ‘being queer’ thing, you can do anything. You’re not accepted anyways, … Continue reading
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Cherie Currie Posts on Runaways Reunion
Cherie Currie reportedly posted Lita Ford’s comments about a Runaways reunion on her Facebook page. So it looks like she’s on board. Who will play bass? And drums? Laurie McAllister and Sandy West are no longer with us. And Jackie … Continue reading
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Lita Fans Reunion Whisper
I said it yesterday, and I’ll say it again: The Runaways are going to reunite. Lita Ford, who reportedly scuttled the last attempt at a reunion, told the Chicago Sun-Times she’s ready: “I would love it. I can’t answer that … Continue reading
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Ford and Jett Break Bread
More than three decades after the Runaways rancorously split up, Joan Jett and Lita Ford are finally talking again. As recently as this summer, Ford had publicly been disagreeing with Jett and her camp over issues like the Runaways tribute … Continue reading
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Joan Jett Fights Foo at MSG
“The world’s in trouble, there’s no communication.” “Bad Reputation” is still one of the greatest songs of all time. And I love the way Dave Grohl yells “Joan Jett!” when it’s over. A genuine arena-rock blast. Come on rock hall … Continue reading
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This Land Is Your Land
During the last depression, they called them Hoovervilles. In this American autumn, we call them occupations. Amanda Palmer presciently released this photo tour of Occupy spaces yesterday afternoon, before New York’s mayor evicted Wall Street’s pioneers. She sings an old … Continue reading
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