"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.
How Little Richard Made History, Plus: The Stones Get Small!
Time almost runs out on Little Richard -- Thousands show up to see The Stones in a venue that only holds about three hundred -- Props for The Queen Mother Of Nashville (and it's probably not who you think it is) -- Here's your Monday Coffee Break Calendar...
Sunday Game Snackin': You Gotta Try These 5 Ingredient Drumsticks
We're so psyched about having some Pats action on Sunday afternoon, you don't want to have to spend your time prepping and cooking and cleaning up. Nor do you have to settle for rippin' open a bag of chips and serving 'em with that pre-made-in-the-container-wicked-salty-dip-stuff.
Never Forget Aren’t Just Words To Say…
19 years later, still a really difficult day to get through.
Back To School? These Classic Rockers Have Degrees!
Rock 'N' Roll might be more famous for its drop-outs, but these guys actually finished getting their degrees before they ever thought about going on tour. Lesson: always {and we mean, always!} have a back-up plan.
Tom Scholz, Master's Degree - It was 1970 when the future Boston master-mind earned his Mechanical Engineering degree from MIT...
This Album Sells 200,000 Every Year; Plus, When Rod & GNR Were First-Timers
First time for Rod, first time for Roses, and a huge album from a huge guy is about to sell a huge amount of records -- Here's your Thursday Coffee Break Calendar...
Bands On The Bubble: Why Don’t These Rockers Get More Credit?
Procol Harum, Ian Hunter, and The Dave Clark Five all come to mind as the kind of classic rock artists we know you've heard of, somewhere, sometime. But the passion fans have for their stuff pretty much keeps 'em relegated to "Cult Land".
A Tribute To A Trio Of Bonafide Classic Rock Icons
TV History! A True Guitar Pioneer! A Soul Legend! Wicked good stuff for this Wednesday edition of your Coffee Break Calendar...
The Best Musical Moments In Non-Musical Movies Are…
After spending the summer binge-watching films instead of swimming at (_________________) {you fill in the blank}, we came up with a sorta "new" category that might come in handy on some distant future trivia night competition. Maybe.
Ya Gotta Love Aimee Mann; Meanwhile, The Allmans Cruise To No. 1
Look at how cool the charts were in 1973 with this pair of #1's, along with a very Happy Birthday wish for one of the nicest artists we ever met here at the Blimp. Your Tuesday Coffee Break Calendar's gonna make ya happy-happy...
Our Most Requested (& E-Z To Make) Treats For Holiday Munching
If someone else is doing the grilling, the least you can do is offer up something on the side, right? "You're going to make that salsa, aren't you Dad?" and "Hey Pops, where's that cheese ball?" are the two most heard questions at the cook-out.
Compare The Beatles On This Date In ’62, ’65 & ’68. Wowza!
Coincidence or fate? Either way, this was a fascinating date on the calendar for John, Paul, George and Ringo. Here's todays special All Beatles Edition of the Coffee Break Calendar. Hey, it is what it is...
Weekend Cooking? Not Without These Pantry Must-Have’s
Years of Food Network addiction have finally paid off. It's a fact: as long as your shelves are stocked with these, you'll find there's no recipe you can't tackle. Before you go about your Labor Day festivities, make sure you got this stuff. I hate leaving the party to go pick up something you need that you should have already had in the house!
Jimmy Page Hits #1(But Not With Zep), Plus…
...wait till you see who's in the super-group called Trading Faces (playing birthday parties!), and a very influential blues legend born this date (one of Eric Clapton's heroes, that's all). Here's your Thursday Coffee Break Calendar...
Ridiculous Song Titles That Are Totally Classic
We had to leave "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" off the list. Otherwise, nonsense song titles are a great classic rock tradition. These might be the best ever...
Tommy’s Coffee Break Calendar for September 2nd
The Stones get down -- A festival burns down! -- We remember a great talent on his birthday...
For Sept. 1st, It’s Classic Rock’s Most Notable Firsts
Today's Classic Lunch played the first two songs on an artist's first album for your September 1st menu. When it came to "breaking new ground", these three remain unbeatable...