Gillian Gaar

Elvis and the Real Colonel Parker - Book and Film Globe The standard view of Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley’s manager, is that he was a shyster, a conniving conman who manipulated Presley as he saw fit,

I spoke with #PeterGuralnick about his book #TheColonelAndTheKing for #BookAndFilmGlobe bookandfilmglobe.com/books/the-re... #Elvis #ElvisPresley #ColTomParker

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The business I use for my mail had a fire this week. They could use some help getting back to business! gofund.me/c2e02711

My sentiments exactly!

This Fourth of July, the world declares its independence from America | Stephen Marche America is turning away from itself, and the rest of the world must follow

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Who Are the Killers in 'Murderland'? - Book and Film Globe What makes a killer? Could it be — something in the air? That’s the premise of Caroline Fraser’s (author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Prairie Fires: The

One more time...my review of #Murderland: bookandfilmglobe.com/nonfiction/w...

Who Are the Killers in 'Murderland'? - Book and Film Globe What makes a killer? Could it be — something in the air? That’s the premise of Caroline Fraser’s (author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Prairie Fires: The

My review of #Murderland on #BookAndFilmGlobe: bookandfilmglobe.com/nonfiction/w...

Tim Walz eulogizes slain lawmaker as a historic Minnesotan — and friend After a hug with Kamala Harris, Gov. Tim Walz eulogized slain state Rep. Melissa Hortman as “the most consequential speaker in Minnesota history.”

It's incredible that neither the president nor VP was here. The politicization of all facets of American life is coming from the White House. No other American president would have failed to pay their respects. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

Well, I did my list. Difficult, as there were so many movies I hadn't seen. Surprised to see Lord of the Rings on so many lists.

Socialism is what they called public power.

Socialism is what they called social security. 
 
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
 
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.

—Harry Truman, 1952

It does not get any more backwards than Republicans pushing rural hospitals to closure through partisan health care cuts... to then try to keep those hospitals open by creating a new fund to counteract their own policies.
 
There's a simpler solution. Vote NO on the entire bill.

I believe at present they are only open on the weekends.

As a brutal heat wave overtakes much of the country, almost every single state lacks universal air conditioning in their prisons, where temperatures can exceed 120 degrees.

This isn’t an issue of comfort or luxury — it's an issue of life or death for many incarcerated people.

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Check out the Gillian Gaar book section at The Music Project in Aberdeen!

'Never Turn Back' and the Lasting Power of Music - Rock and Roll Globe “Swing Low Sweet Chariot.” “Crossroads Blues.” “‘Round Midnight.” “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag.” These classics of gospel, blues, jazz and soul have a

I wrote about the new exhibit #MoPOP: rockandrollglobe.com/african/neve... #SweetSoulMusic

Murderland by Caroline Fraser: 9780593657225 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books “Scorching, seductive . . . A superb and disturbing vivisection of our darkest urges.” —Los Angeles Times “This is about as highbrow as true crime gets.” —Vulture ...

Any outlet looking for a review of Caroline Fraser's new book #Murderland? The outlet that was going to run mine had to cut it. DM me if interested! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/741809...

After The Fabs: 10 essential post-Beatles books This year marks the 55th anniversary of The Beatles’ breakup. Yet most books about the group focus on those fabled years from 1957 to 1970. We look beyond that.

My list of post-Beatles books for #Goldmine: www.goldminemag.com/features/aft...

Ocean Shores, Westport, Elma and Raymond host ‘No Kings’ rallies on Saturday | The Daily World Projected millions across 1,500-plus cities to join the largest protest to ‘reject authoritarianism’ since Trump took office

Ocean Shores, Westport, Elma and Raymond host ‘No Kings’ rallies on Saturday

Projected millions across 1,500-plus cities to join the largest protest to ‘reject authoritarianism’ since Trump took office

www.thedailyworld.com/news/ocean-s...

Trivia: I once played "We're All Water" (my favorite from this album) when I was a guest on Krist Novoselic's radio show!

There’s a lot going on with Trump and Republicans' “Big Beautiful Bill,” and it’s all bad.

16 MILLION losing health care.
4.3 MILLION losing food assistance.
And 3 TRILLION added to our national debt.

All for billionaires and billionaire corporations to get even richer.

No Time For Superheroes: The Films of 1975 - Book and Film Globe In 1975, Al Pacino bookended the year in movies. As January dawned, The Godfather, Part II was the number one film in the US, with Pacino reprising his

#TheGuardian wrote about the importance of #Jaws and #Nashville this week. I got there in January, w/this piece I did for #BookAndFilmGlobe: bookandfilmglobe.com/film/no-time...

Beatles Roundup for Summer 2025 Beach reading? There are plenty of books coming out about The Beatles, among other things. Find out the best stuff available for Summer that is related to the Fab Four!

Beatles Beatles Beatles Beatles Beatles! Always Beatles stuff to write about...for #GoldmineMagazine this time: www.goldminemag.com/features/bea...

Beatles Roundup for Summer 2025 Beach reading? There are plenty of books coming out about The Beatles, among other things. Find out the best stuff available for Summer that is related to the Fab Four!

Beatles Beatles Beatles Beatles Beatles! Always Beatles stuff to write about...for #GoldmineMagazine this time: www.goldminemag.com/features/bea...

Did you know that tens of thousands of active duty service members and their families rely on SNAP?

🧵 Nick Judin is a world-class journalist. Please read his thread and this story.

Michelle and I are thinking of the entire Biden family. Nobody has done more to find breakthrough treatments for cancer in all its forms than Joe, and I am certain he will fight this challenge with his trademark resolve and grace. We pray for a fast and full recovery.

personally would like to see every store show what part of the price increase is due to tariffs bc if these tariffs ever come down, i need to see that price go right back down

Queen’s 'A Night at the Opera' Turns 50: Gillian G. Gaar’s New Book Celebrates the Album That Redefined Rock - That Eric Alper If there’s one album that shattered the boundaries of what rock music could be, it’s A Night at the Opera—Queen’s 1975 masterpiece that gave the world “Bohemian Rhapsody” and cemented Freddie Mercury ...

More nice reviews of my Queen book: www.thatericalper.com/2025/04/18/q...