Since the death of Steve Ditko a few months ago we have lost the superb comic book illustrator Russ Heath and former Marvel writer Gary Friedrich, whose run on Sgt. Fury I enjoyed very much. On the same day as Gary’s passing, longtime Marvel artist Marie Severin also passed away.
Hippie Economics
John Sebastian and the Lovin’ Spoonful explain how the economy works.
Calling All Hipsters!
Millennials have come around to what we Boomers knew when we were young — for music, vinyl is groovy both figuratively and literally. For those who want to get into records, but without the hassles associated with hooking up all the gear, Yamaha is introducing a networked turntable.
Be True to Your Song
Radiohead was sued by Albert Hammond and Mike Hazlewood for copyright infringement, over the song “Creep.”
The songwriters alleged it sounded too similar to “The Air That I Breathe.”
The song that I think “Creep” borrows from — intentionally or not — is from 1964, expressing support for the surfin’ Beach Boys against the rising Beatles tide.
How’s that work again?
During a visit to my old place of work yesterday, wanting an update on who had quit or retired and who was still there, I asked, “Who’s left… and who’s left?”
Leading by Example
Commentators and comedians have pointed out how the Trumpster praises the attractiveness of his daughter Ivanka. Last year I posted this about Trump’s former personal attorney, now self-confessed felon, Michael Cohen.
Cohen’s lawyer has reportedly set up a GoFundMe page for his client, seeking half a million bucks, but I’m not going to look for it, let alone link to it! Obviously, the lawyer will be taking his cut out of the proceeds.