What would you do if your idol fell so far from grace that their music stopped being played on the radio? Musicals in his/her name were being canceled? What if the music you grew up with, was written and performed by a known pedophile?
Tag: Michael Jackson
Starstruck: Are Fans Really Like That?
One of the things I really love about the summer is that I have time to read more than I do during the school year. Typically, my summer reading includes a little bit of everything from fun fiction, to historical or political topics to fandom. This year is no different. Recently, I found a book… Continue reading Starstruck: Are Fans Really Like That?
Being Hard Isn’t Being Strong
Yesterday was my first day back at work. As with every other teacher inservice day, the agenda was filled with meeting after meeting. One meeting involved us getting into small groups and sharing the path each of us took to become a teacher. One of the specific questions involved childhood and our experiences as kids.… Continue reading Being Hard Isn’t Being Strong
Look For the Girl With the Sun In Her Eyes and She’s Gone
They are pretty much dropping like flies at this point, aren’t they? I have to admit that each morning as I open my laptop, I’m almost nervous to see what the news might be…which idol, legend, favorite, etc, has left us. January has not been kind to the music lover this year. Yesterday afternoon, it was… Continue reading Look For the Girl With the Sun In Her Eyes and She’s Gone
Guest Blog: The Notorious Mr. Nile Rodgers
By PamG As most of us in Duranland know, the band has recently worked with the legendary Nile Rodgers for the new album. This news really made me happy. I mean, really, really happy. Not only does it signal forward progress on the new album, but I’m also hoping it means he’s bringing back some… Continue reading Guest Blog: The Notorious Mr. Nile Rodgers
Love Never Felt so Good – Jackson/Timberlake
It’s rare that I discuss other bands or artists here on the blog, but I kind of thought this deserved special mention. Have you heard the new Michael Jackson song that features Justin Timberlake…and more importantly, have you seen the video? It’s all over Twitter this morning, and so I decided to take a peek.… Continue reading Love Never Felt so Good – Jackson/Timberlake