Arlo and I were walking around the elevated path that runs along the edge of Frog Island Park this evening, looking down toward the river, and talking about fish, when we noticed a young woman sleeping in a hammock that she’d tied up between two trees, just a few feet off the water. It looked […]
By Mark | February 22, 2012
Iggy Pop had some nice words to share today about Michael Davis, the bass player for the MC5, who just passed away a few days ago. Here’s what Pop, who got his real start in the music business opening for the MC5 in Detroit, had to say: For me, Michael was the original cool guy. […]
Posted in Art and Culture, Detroit | Also tagged Danny Fields, Dennis Thompson, faggots, homophobia, Iggy and the Stooges, Iggy Pop, John Sinclair, Lookin At You, MC5, Michael Davis, New Order, Rock and Roll, Ron Asheton, Search and Destroy, The Stooges |
Two of my best friends are releasing books this week, and, in spite of the all-consuming jealousy that’s overtaken me, I’ve decided to help them promote their works here. The first book that I’d like to tell you about is by my blog-hijacking friend Steve Hughes, the publisher of the often recalled zine Stupor. Here’s […]
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It is normal for one to be jealous of his puppet when said puppet appears on the cover of a local tabloid? I suppose I should be happy that he’s out there in the world, doing stuff that I don’t want to do, like having pictures taken with the likes of Jamboman, but still… And, […]