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‘Junkie’: William Burroughs talks about his heroin habit, 1977
Uncle Bill ‘fesses up about his heroin habit.
This interview from 1977 begins with William Burroughs replying to a question as to whether he had any regrets in using heroin?
A writer can profit from things that maybe just unpleasant or … Continue reading
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‘Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now’: Johnny Marr explains how to write a classic song in one afternoon
Johnny Fuckin’ Marr
Johnny Marr is the antithesis of a stereotypical hard rock or heavy metal guitarist. He is associated with unforgettable riffs but not endless guitar solos, whether as a solo artist, band member in The Smiths, The The, or Elect… Continue reading
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Happy Bloomsday!: Hear James Joyce read from his Modernist classic ‘Ulysses’
Today is Bloomsday—the day that commemorates and celebrates the life and works of James Joyce across the world.
Bloomsday is the day on which the events of Joyce’s most famous novel Ulysses take place, June 16th, 1904. This is also… Continue reading
Just Two Tickets: David Bowie with very special guest Morrissey
There will be those who will see these two tickets as evidence of what could have been one of the greatest tours ever.
David Bowie
(with very special guest Morrissey)
Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre
29 Nov 1995
7.30pm
Standin… Continue reading
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Alice Cooper wants to take you into an Asylum: Vintage interview from 1978
Alice Cooper was described as “a violent and evil influence on the nation’s youth,” when he toured Britain in 1973. The dread Cooper inspired led six Members of Parliament to petition the Prime Minister to refuse the singer pe… Continue reading
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Dangerous Finds: Hollywood could go belly up; ‘I Miss Drugs’ coffee mug; What if bees go extinct?
Scientists use new engineered virus to restore sight – Sci-News
Serge Gainsbourg impersonator on trial for stabbing Johnny Hallyday impersonator – Raw Story
If bees go extinct, this is what your supermarket will look like – io9
Guess how ma… Continue reading
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New Order (and some less famous Factory-related groups) in ‘Umbrellas in the Sun’
Crispy Ambulance looking all angsty and artsy
Here’s a little something you don’t see every day, a compilation of original video by bands associated with the “lesser” Factory-related record labels operating out of Brussels Bel… Continue reading
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Dangerous Finds: Kim Deal quits Pixies, Gene Wilder hates ‘Wonka’ remake and Mick Jagger, age 15
Kim Deal quits the Pixies – Pitchfork
Gene Wilder trashes Charlie & the Chocolate Factory remake ‘I think it’s an insult’ – The Wrap
Scientists stand against companies who pick and choose which studies to use – Science… Continue reading
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Gentle Giant: Rosey Grier’s ‘Needlepoint for Men,’ 1973
I never realized what an awesome role model Rosey Grier was to kids (and grown men who enjoy needlepoint) in the 1970s. I mean, how many former NFL players do you know of who wrote books on needlepoint and sang songs like “It’s Alri… Continue reading
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EDWARD SNOWDEN IS MARK ZUCKERBERG’S COUSIN… (or something like that?)
… according to conspiracy theorist Ed Chiarini (aka Dallasgoldbug) that is. I hope you didn’t think… Oh well, you’re here now. What’s done can’t be undone and all that.
Yes, as soon as this NSA story hit, I knew that… Continue reading