The Merry Patreon Marching Society

A while ago, I trimmed back a couple of my Patreon subscriptions to focus on a few favorites; one about audio, one about comic book art, and one about the Beatles

  • Audio Unleashed is a podcast with Brent Butterworth and Dennis Burger. Brent is a friend of a friend, from when they worked at Dolby Labs.
  • Artist Colleen Doran I know well enough to say I consider her to be a friend.
  • Andrew’s Parlogram videos are mostly about the Beatles. Another Andrew of impeccable quality and integrity, named Sandoval, who I have met, has given a thumbs-up to Andrew’s work.

TikTap

When I was just turning three, I had spinal meningitis. My very first memory is of being restrained and having an extremely painful spinal tap.

My parents were told to prepare for my death, as my condition was hopeless. To the best of my recollection I did not die, but my condition has always remained hopeless.

Spinal Tap II is coming! For me, it’ll be III.

Songs Not on My Playlist

I’m tired of these three songs, even the two that were covered by the Rolling Stones. Here, you listen to them, because I won’t!

‘Love Potion No. 9’ – by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, 1959, originally recorded by the Clovers.

‘Poison Ivy’ – by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, 1959, originally recorded by the Coasters.

‘Fortune Teller’ – by Allen Toussaint, 1962, originally recorded by Benny Spellman.

To me they’re all the same song, and I have never cared for any of them. Whew! There! I’m glad to have gotten that off my chest. 🙂