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Troy Smith

@troylsmith.bsky.social

Reporter for Axios. Father, content creator, pop-culture lover, Bonas grad, WNY native. "There is no tomorrow!" https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland

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50 years ago today…the Sensational Alex Harvey Band at the Allen Theatre. After two cancellations due to weather, the Alex Harvey show finally arrives for the second time in Cleveland to a sold-out crowd. Opening the concert was Joe Vitale’s Madmen. 

Photo by Janet Macoska

25.03.2025 18:26 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Bad Company rakes in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame endorsements Everyone from Sammy Hagar to Alice Cooper supports the band.

"No act among this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees has received more high-profile support than Bad Company." @troylsmith.bsky.social www.axios.com/local/clevel...

25.03.2025 12:52 — 👍 1    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0

Is it weird that my favorite Eagles song is “One of These Nights”?

15.03.2025 22:03 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame odds: 14 nominees' chances of induction Ranking the nominees from most to least likely to get in.

Troy Smith gives induction odds for each of the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees @troylsmith.bsky.social www.axios.com/local/clevel...

12.03.2025 00:47 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 4    📌 0
Max’s Song (Full Scene) | Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill | Stranger Things | Netflix
It's true: 'Running Up That Hill' by Kate Bush can literally save the universe. Max's (Sadie Sink) battle with Vecna is a moment in cinematic history. #StrangerThings #SadieSink #KateBush ➡️SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE: http://bit.ly/29kBByr About Netflix: Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments. Max’s Favourite Song | Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill | Stranger Things | Netflix https://www.youtube.com/stillwatchingnetflix Darkness returns to Hawkins just in time for spring break, igniting fresh terror, disturbing memories — and an ominous new threat. Max’s Song (Full Scene) | Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill | Stranger Things | Netflix

I go scene from “Stranger Things” a lot…great f’n TV!

01.03.2025 23:06 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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R&B Hall of Fame plans to call Cleveland home The hall of fame would be part of the Buckeye Road revitalization plan.

Another music hall of fame in Cleveland? It could come to fruition within the next year.

23.02.2025 14:22 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Should Not Exist A bad idea gets worse every year.

I’ve thought about writing a response article to this for weeks now but I’m not even sure it’s worth it.

18.02.2025 21:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

I asked ChatGPT for its biggest #RockHall snubs and the results won’t surprise you LOL

18.02.2025 21:22 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Yeah. I think the old-school rock voters will give Idol and Bad Company a solid boost as well.

16.02.2025 13:36 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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6 takeaways from the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot Why it's Outkast's time — and explaining Maná's surprising nomination.

My take on this year's Rock Hall ballot...more to come (finally returning to social media after a much needed break!) #RockHall2025

15.02.2025 02:26 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 1

Doing a story for Axios I was wondering if I could use you as a source for?

19.11.2024 13:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Hey all...doing a story about Clevelanders on Bluesky and wondering if any Northeaset Ohioans can share their thoughts about why they came to the site and what they think of it so far!

19.11.2024 13:33 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0

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