Today’s quote: “The violence that was normally only a promise (or threat) in rock ‘n’ roll was realized in Esquerita’s sound” — Charles Gillett, “The Sound of the City: The Rise of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” (1970) /eof
Today’s soundtrack: "The Capitol Collector’s Series," "Esquerita," and "Sinner Man: The Lost Sessions." Today’s tributes: 1. Big Audio Dynamite’s “Esquerita.” 2. Adam Ant (and Marco Pirroni)'s "Miss Thing" on "Viva Le Rock" 2/
On this day, October 23rd, in 1986: Esquerita, at the age of 50, died of AIDS in Harlem, NY. He is buried in Potter’s Field on Hart's Island. Today's photo: c. Eddie Rocco Today's nom du disco: Fabulash #Esquerita#OTD 1/
Today’s quote: "'Clue' was a big flop when it came out, but it became a... It's a movie that almost everyone references with me, now, when I run into people." /eof
Today’s soundtrack: Lenny & the Squigtones, the Left Banke, the Folksmen, the Thamesmen, the Credibility Gap, and Spın̈al Fucking Tap. 2/
On this day, October 17th, in 1947: Michael McKean was born in New York City. Today’s screening: He is world class. Today's photo: c. Gabriela Herman for The New York Times Today’s book club: Chip Rowe’s "Spinal Tap: A to Zed" #MichaelMcKean#OTD 1/
Today’s photo: © David Ashdown/Stringer - Getty Images Today’s soundtrack: “Why” and “The Ballad of Evel Knievel” Today’s sage advice: “When you’re mad at someone, it’s probably best not to break his arm with a baseball bat.” Today’s tattoo: tinyurl.com/czsy63p /eof
Today's world record: Evel broke 433 bones in his lifetime. Today's concert that I was in the audience for: Beck opening for Evel, April 1, 1994, the Grand, NYC - tinyurl.com/3fz3y3s2tinyurl.com/3ycyx3pctinyurl.com/4e7ktwsr 3/
Today’s fun fact: Evel’s famous Caesar’s Palace crash was filmed by Linda Evans, working with then-husband John Derek, who was directing the event. Today’s book club: "Evel: The High-Flying life of Evel Knievel: American Showman, Daredevil, and Legend" by Leigh Montville 2/
On this day, October 17, in 1938: Evel Knievel was born in Butte, MT. Today’s screening: "Evel Knievel" (1971), "Viva Knievel!" (1977) and all of his jumps from ABC’S "Wide World of Sports." #EvelKnievel#OTD 1/
