"Hi-de-ho!!!" to all you hep-kats 'n' kittens out there, Tommy C. here, and thanks for keeping me employed for the last (over) 30 years?!?! Apparently, that's true, but I'm still trying to get it right (well, one of these days). When I'm not flying in the cockpit, it's the same ol' same ol': either watching the Patriots, Food Network, or 1950s sci-fi flicks on TCM, and if there's nuthin' on the tee-wee, I highly recommend "Mojo" magazine or an original paperback copy of any James Bond thriller by Ian Fleming (published back in the day by Signet for 50 cents each!). Now if you'll excuse me, Miranda Lambert is calling...
Tommy C.
Silent Beatle Gets A Spotlight, Plus Zep’s Last Breath
Tom Petty's best bud George Harrison gets an "A", plus Bowie makes a monster and Zeppelin release six different versions of the same thing! We think you'll find your Tuesday Coffee Break Calendar quite satisfying today...
Zep III Turns 50 & The Other 9 Best Albums Of 1970
50 is a landmark number, no doubt. Going back 50, let's see, we were 12 at the time, and every day after school we would hunker down at my friend Mike's house, draw comics and play the Zep III tape on his brand new cassette player, over and over.
Sparks! Motorhead! Boomtown Rats! Where Else But…
A Special All "Happy Birthday!" Edition today, sending out appropriate props to three of the coolest-taken-for-granted rockers that we've ever known -- Your Monday Coffee Break Calendar is ready and waiting...
Sunday Game Food: A One Pot Pasta Miracle!
How about pasta that you don't have to cook in boiling water and it's not some weird pre-mixed-box of goo you plop in the microwave?
We All Like a Quickie, Plus The Weird History Of “Hang On Sloopy”
Today you gotta take a peek at classic Number One singles from different decades -- Because they're all really cool songs, that's why! Take another sip and dive into your Friday Coffee Break Calendar...
The Top Ten Greatest Debut Albums Of All Time
Follow along here. Welcome to Rocktober and the first day of the 10th month, so naturally we had to put together a list of the 10 best first releases. Complain if you wanna, but these are the must-have's...
Slowhand’s Slayed By Jimi, While Julie Makes It OK To Be A Kid
Jimi in England -- Johnny Cougar makes chart history -- and Happy Birthday to a movie-icon-we-couldn't-have-grown-up-without -- A rather enjoyable Coffee Break Calendar for the first day of Rocktober...
5 Movies You Can Only Watch One Time
They don't have to be cult films. Nor do they have to be super-bloody and confusing. But they do have an effect on you to the point where having seen it once is likely more than enough. What movie do you never need to see again?
Two More Reasons Why The ’60’s Totally Kicked Ass, Plus…
...a b'day for a singer with an amazing chart accomplishment eclipsed only by Pink Floyd!!! Please enjoy your Wednesday Coffee Break Calendar...
What Bands Do You Have To Apologize For Liking?
Otherwise known as "Guilty Pleasures". We've all got one or two that your friends don't understand (or want to believe) you're really a fan of.
Three All-American Musical Icons We’re Still Blown Away By
All Happy Birthdays edition today: a cowboy, a bare-chested '70's pin-up dude, and a 1950's nut-job. We love 'em all! Now, take a deep breath 'n get ready to blow out alotta candles for yer Tuesday Coffee Break Calendar...
Here’s Your 10 Song Presidential Debate Playlist
Because you're going to need the power of music to get through the next 37 days. These are ten that you should keep close by...
The Memphis DJ That Changed The World, Plus Bad Company’s Debut
Mott The Hoople meets King Crimson, along with props for a pioneering DJ (they used to exist) and an actual bona-fide soul legend (yes, a real one!) -- Today's Coffee Break Calendar is gonna make your Monday much better, kids...
Your Classic Rock “Chill-Out” Weekend Playlist
The weekend is finally here!
Sunday Game Snackin': Fried Cheesy Pickles!
This fried cheesy pickle recipe is my simplified version of Molly Yeh's. Right now I'm reading her "Molly On The Range" cookbook like it's a novel -- She really is a fantastic writer and storyteller, as well as being super-smart about how to properly treat your ingredients.
Classic Rock + Television = Queen On SNL & Animated Beatles…
From the days when TV Guide was de rigueur in the house, it's an all "Let's see what's on TV" edition for your Finally Friday Coffee Break Calendar...