I discovered something new yesterday that I want to share! I was reading through my Twitter timeline, and saw @roqofthe80s had liked one of my posts. Remembering that was a tagline for my favorite radio station back in the 80s and 90s, I clicked to investigate. During the 1980s, there several “reasonably good” radio stations… Continue reading KROQ of the 80s is Back on Radio.com!
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World in My Eyes by Richard Blade
I haven’t given a book recommendation in a long time, but I’m about to offer up a good one! As most know, I grew up in Southern California, probably about an hour from where I live now. If you really want to look it up on a map, the name of the town is Glendora.… Continue reading World in My Eyes by Richard Blade
In the Self-Obsession Age: Are We Really Oldies?
A few weeks back, a friend of mine sent me a link to a contest for Duran Duran tickets in Washington DC. At the time, I glanced at her note briefly, and then saved it for later when I had more time. As I looked at it later, two things caught my interest: one, it… Continue reading In the Self-Obsession Age: Are We Really Oldies?
Its a New Religion: Rio and the Self-Titled Debut
I’ve noticed that Amanda has been telling her own stories regarding each album lately, and so I’ve decided to join in. Perhaps you’ll decide to share your own – and we certainly encourage that! I’m going to start with the first album…and actually Rio… since that seems to be the best place to begin! This… Continue reading Its a New Religion: Rio and the Self-Titled Debut
Look What You’ve Done: Why Am I A Fan?
I’ve been thinking a lot about why I became a Duran Duran fan lately. Not just that I heard a song and fell in love with it, but what really drove me into fandom? Almost more importantly, why have I stayed? When Amanda and I were writing our manuscript, we tried to answer that… Continue reading Look What You’ve Done: Why Am I A Fan?
Today in Duran History – JT on KROQ
On today’s date in 1996, John Taylor was interviewed on KROQ (Los Angeles radio station 106.7) and discussed new Power Station and the B-sides release. -R
I’ve Seen the Future, I can’t afford it
I began my training for the next tour last night. I went to go see ABC in a tiny venue out in Riverside, about 45 minutes from my house. To be fair, I really had no expectations of the show. While I liked ABC well enough, I wouldn’t say they were a favorite of mine,… Continue reading I’ve Seen the Future, I can’t afford it
Today in Duran History – Loveline
On today’s date in 1998, John Taylor appeared on KROQ’s Loveline. What is “Loveline”, you ask?? Well…let me enlighten you! To give some background, KROQ is an LA-area radio station, known for (at least back in the 80s and 90s) playing Alternative music. In the 80s that meant New Wave. I’m very proud to say… Continue reading Today in Duran History – Loveline