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Happy 420 Day: legalize it or not, musicians are probably still going to advertise it

Still a couple hours left to 420 Day, the unofficial day in March when all pot smokers make an effort to light up on the same day. I’m not one of those – the one and only time I tried … Continue reading

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Hip hop – the profane and the principled (part 1)

I’m a white guy who was weaned on rock ‘n’ roll. It took me a long time to get used to the idea of hip hop…. At least that’s what I’ve been telling people, but you know what? I’m not … Continue reading

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Proto-metal – the roots of hard rock and prog

I’ve been a hard rock fan ever since I can remember. I’ve moved onto other styles of music, but I always end up listening to the stuff at some point. It’s like comfort food for the ears. But as much … Continue reading

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Mexican musicians paying price for war on drugs

This situation is so sad and frustrating: Mexican musicians wary after latest murder. Drug lords are at war and musicians have been getting caught up in it. Musicians are being assassinated, kidnapped, shaken down for money. It’s really awful. I … Continue reading

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Two theories about drugs and music

Theory #1: Metal today sucks because they’re doing the wrong drugs. I grew up on hard rock and still loved it for a long time after they started calling it metal, but at some point it just went to hell … Continue reading

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