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"Try to stay as safe and sane as possible in this crazy world in which we live." --Fil Henley from Wings of Pegasus in the U.K. on YouTube. (Photo: Lori Pond)

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Nervous about a Madison Square Garden appearance opening for Neil Young and Crazy Horse in 1996, Neil sternly advised Jewel, "This is just another hash house on the road to success. You show them no respect". A perspective that enabled Jewel to replace intimidation with confidence.

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Alice Cooper is resurrecting living members of his original band after more than 5 decades for an album of 14 tracks with: guitarist Michael Bruce, bassist Dennis Dunaway and drummer Neil Smith. The album is dedicated to Glen Buxton, who died in 1997. Taped solos of Buxton will also be featured.

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Tonight, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band opened their Land of Hope & Dreams Tour. Bruce launched this run of shows with three statements about the situation in the United States, with comments preceding his songs Land of Hope and Dreams, House of a Thousand Guitars and My City of Ruins.

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Bruce Springsteen just opened his European tour in Manchester with a powerful message about how things are going back home 🔥

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Looking forwward to seeing Heart at The Ravinia Festival in Chicago next month.

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Fear has a way of being contagious. But courage is also contagious.

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Finally drove to The Navy Pier to see the bronze statue of Bob Newhart (1929-2024) as Dr. Robert Hartley. I saw Bob twice in performance at Casino Arizona in Scottsdale. His best friend was Don Rickles & he was also a friend of the late Richard Pryor. Bob hosted The Tonight Show 87 times. Missed...

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This is my idea of a true Career Pivot: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEea...

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Yes, "a kid in a candy store". I zeroed in on this 1964 Gibson SG and played it for 15 minutes in a sound booth. A beautiful instrument that brings The Doors' Robbie Krieger and Chicagoan Pete Dankelson of Pete's Diary to mind. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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First real guitar I played as a kid, an Ovation Custom. Kept it for years. Rang out with a very bright sound, and had to get used to the round back. The Custom Balladeer was out of reach for my limited budget. This was taken at Chicago Music Exchange.

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Happy Sunday: Thinking about Peter Framptons recent birthday celebation!

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The Ravinia Festival for 2025 looks exciting with this lineup: tickets-center.com/search/ravin...

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New post for tonight: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV03...

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Look at these good dogs celebrating Therapy Animal Day at the Capitol!

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The world is so very scary right now, it's hard to stay functioning. But knowing warblers like these will be in my life every day for the next month (as they're migrating through to their northern breeding grounds) fills me with awe, peace, and joy anyway. Thread #birds photos today:

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Happy 92nd birthday to the one and only Carol Burnett!

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Wishing a Happy Birthday to Ace Frehley, a founding member of KISS. Ace’s innovative guitar playing and larger-than-life persona have inspired generations of musicians and fans around the world. His electrifying solos and raw energy, continues to resonate in the hearts of rock lovers everywhere.

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I saw Herb Alpert in concert. He is not to be missed, regardless of the type of music you create. What an amazing life journey in music and the A&M Records label. Musician and Sculptor, he has to perform (at 90). This is worth a look with appreciation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e13l...

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20,000 in ruby red Utah on their feet, in community, and ready to organize for a better world. A better world is possible.

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