ROCKthusiast

48 years ago
The Misfits at the Shock Theatre, Toronto December 1977.

Jerry Only, Glenn Danzig, Manny Martinez and Franché Coma.

This was a very early Misfits show at a short lived Toronto venue

Photo taken by Paul Till

#punk #punks #punkrock #misfits #history #punkrockhistory

Buster from the tv show ‘Arrested Development’ holding an arm full of plushies while he looks at his mother Lucille, saying, “these are my awards, mother, from FIFA.“

Who has made this 🤣

Tarantino's Top 20 Films of the 21st Century includes School of Rock.
QT wrote: “It was a really fun time at the theaters. I do think this one had the explosion of Jack Black combined with Rick Linklater and Mike White — that made it special.”

It’s now streaming on @Netflix-Can.

This is happening

When You’re Strange returns to big screens on Dec 4 & 6. The cinematic séance for The Doors’ 60th anniversary offers a newly crafted Riders on the Storm performance with the surviving members.

Will Jim Morrison attend? I don’t believe he Broke On Through to the other side in 71.

YouTube video by Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin - What Is and What Should Never Be (Live at The Royal Albert Hall 1970)

December 4, 1980

Led Zeppelin breaks up.

A press statement read, “We wish it to be known that the loss of our dear friend, and the deep sense of undivided harmony felt by ourselves and our manager, have led us to decide that we could not continue as we were.”
#ClassicRock

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Here’s something I never thought I would announce. I just recorded an episode of the Record Store Day podcast with musician and actor, John C. Reilly, and it will be on an upcoming episode of the podcast sometime over the next few weeks. I’ll tell you more when the episode comes out.

My claim to fame used to be I was technically the last person to interview Weiland before he died (these are my questions being asked)... Ten years already, Sweet Jeebus :( youtu.be/vBUpmegV_SE?...

Kids Can Press company logo and logo and image of Franklin character with statement text,”Franklin the Turtle is a beloved Canadian icon who has inspired generations of children and stands for kindness, empathy, and inclusivity. We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin’s name or image, which directly contradicts these values.”

The Pope holding the gift of a baseball bat in the aisle of a commercial flight

"Life goes on. A man becomes preeminent, he's expected to have enthusiasms. Enthusiasms, enthusiasms. What are mine? What draws my admiration? What is that which gives me joy?"

My Summer Lair featuring Paul Myers (John Candy A Life in Comedy) My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to author Paul Myers for his biography John Candy: A Life in Comedy.

“I devoured @pulmyears’ fantastic book, #JohnCandy: A Life In Comedy. I’ve spent years pondering the greatness & essential humanity of John Candy.

Paul truly captured the essence of the John Candy we all know and we all love,” says @vancityreynolds.

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Remembering Freddie Mercury today on the 34th anniversary of his passing (November 24, 1991)

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ticket stub for James Brown November 23, 1996 Lulu's Roadhouse Kitchener, Ontario

Red oval Lulu's Roadhouse logo Kitchener, Ontario

Photo of James Brown November 23, 1996 Lulu's Roadhouse Kitchener, Ontario Photo: UW LIBRARY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES

#OTD in 1996 I had the honour of getting to see the Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown himself! Lulu's was a crazy place, but there were some good acts that went through there.

James Brown
November 23, 1996
Lulu's Roadhouse
Kitchener, Ontario

#ticketstubs

A #BITS2025 #PantsWorthy Recommendation:
Canada’s weirdest, wildest kids’ show finally gets the love letter it deserves.

Behind the Castle Doors unearths the local DIY magic, madness & monster mania that made The Hilarious House of Frightenstein a cult classic.

cc: @bitsfilmfest

We need you! 🎁
It's time to dust off those sleigh bells (and maybe your car keys!). We have 50,000 gifts waiting to be delivered to financially vulnerable children across the GTA!

Ready to bring hope and joy with just one delivery run?
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#StarSantaClausFund

39 years ago today
Licensed to Ill is the debut studio album by the American hip-hop group Beastie Boys, released on November 15, 1986

With this album, the Beastie Boys (to my dismay) completed their transition from hardcore to hip hop.

You gotta fight for your right (to party)

#punkrockhistory

Thrilled to make my @exclaimdotca.bsky.social debut with a review of the excellent new Home Front record.

Heavy, weird and distinctly Edmonton, “Watch It Die” is the culmination of a sound 20 years in the making.

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Last one!

We’ve been celebrating Neil Young’s 80th birthday all day today with help from musicians we asked to pick their favorite song by him.

@pixiesofficial.bsky.social’s Frank Black went deep on “Winterlong” (1973) and here’s a clip!

Full video: www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMvAJXv1/

Happy 80th, Neil Young. Great night of his music so far at ye olde Massey Hall organized by a friend of my youngest brother, Dale Gago. Skye Wallace doing My My Hey Hey has probably been the highlight so far!

The White Stripes + OutKast getting inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on the same night reminded me of my favourite Eye Weekly cover concept, commissioned for our Jan. 22, 2004 Music Critics Poll issue. (Illustration: Ben Shannon)

I think Feist + Olivia Rodrigo are going to be friends after duetting on “We Are Going to Be Friends” for the White Stripes’ Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction

We all know who the main attraction is here!

A color photo of a woman with short, platinum-blonde hair, wearing a light yellow dress, standing in front of a decorative background of lush green foliage and pink and white flowers. The setting appears to be indoors with a modern, marble-walled environment.

Happy birthday to Jully Black, born on this day in 1977 in Toronto.
So far in her career as a singer-songwriter, she has won one Juno out of eight nominations. She is also a Gemini Award nominee. She has three top-20 hits in Canada and is known as Canada's Queen of R&B.

I know I don't post much anymore, but because people are asking me - Yes of course I hope #TheWhiteStripes reunite at tonight's R'n'R HoF induction ceremony, and I will $#!% my pants if Jack & Meg play any of Let's Shake Hands, Screwdriver or Death Letter. Ball and Biscuit too, of course.

Shout out to Brian Dunn who wore this T shirt for a hit on TV once

This does not bode well for a Jack and Meg reunion.

Today is the 35th anniversary of the release of My Bloody Valentine's _Loveless_, which is as good a reason as any to spin one of the 20th century's greatest works of art in any genre.

I know we haven't heard the last of you, Dani!

Blue Jays have the chance to win the World Series on what would have been John Candy's 75th birthday.
Make it happen.