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Jeff Tamarkin

@jefftamarkin.bsky.social

Freelance writer/editor specializing in rock, jazz and other music. Proud lifelong liberal. No MAGA/Repubs. Husband of Caroline (with a C!) Leavitt. Dad of Max. No posts or profile=block. No DM unless I know you. Resist Trump!

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It's spelled versus.

14.08.2025 12:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Finally, after more than a year of delays, my book on Carlos Santana, "Love, Devotion, Surrender: The Illustrated Story of His Music Journey," is set for publication on May 27 via Insight Editions. Pre-orders are available now from your favorite bookseller.

19.03.2025 21:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Trump, Musk, Johnson, etc., think there was no wrongdoing, so why would he resign? In the GOP world, this kind of stupidity is a feature, not a bug.

25.03.2025 20:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
MSN

They think it's hilarious. Of course they do.

www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...

25.03.2025 15:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Republican lawmaker booed during rowdy town hall after complaining crowd is 'obsessed' with the government Hundreds of people attended the town hall, jeering Rep. Harriet Hageman throughout her comments on issues including Elon Muskโ€™s Department of Government Efficiency.

A tiny glimmer of hope. Watch the video--it's inspiring. And this is WYOMING!

20.03.2025 21:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He's so out of touch. We are definitely there now. Does he want to wait for tanks to roll down the streets?

19.03.2025 22:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Finally, after more than a year of delays, my book on Carlos Santana, "Love, Devotion, Surrender: The Illustrated Story of His Music Journey," is set for publication on May 27 via Insight Editions. Pre-orders are available now from your favorite bookseller.

19.03.2025 21:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I'd like to know who the 6% are that will still buy one of his Swastikars.

14.03.2025 22:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It already is in my house.

09.03.2025 14:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Transgender mice! Trump outed them last night! Next thing you know they're gonna be using whatever bathroom they want and playing sports with the wrong team.

Oh, he got it wrong? It's transgenic, not transgender?

Never mind.

05.03.2025 22:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Joey Molland, Last Member of Classic Badfinger Lineup, Dead at 77 The power pop band scored with such hits as "Come and Get It" and "Day After Day."

Sadly, another death in the rock world has been reported. The last survivng member of Badfinger, known for such hits as "No Matter What" and "Day After Day," has died at age 77.

02.03.2025 13:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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New York Dolls Frontman David Johansen Dies at 75 - Best Classic Bands He was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in 2020, but made the decision to keep his illness private.

One of the greats...

01.03.2025 17:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump on Oval Office spat with Zelensky: โ€˜This is going to be great televisionโ€™

28.02.2025 21:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Still don't believe that Trump is a Russian asset? You've got your proof now.

28.02.2025 19:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I despise bullies.

28.02.2025 19:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Jeff Tamarkin - Hoboken Talks YouTube video by Hoboken Historical Museum

Tonight at 7 PM Eastern. Live-streamed from Hoboken, NJ! Give a listen!

27.02.2025 21:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Donny posts his nightmare hallucination of an ethnically-cleansed Gaza what in the small-batch artisanal fuck is this?

Donny posts his nightmare hallucination of an ethnically-cleansed Gaza
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26.02.2025 23:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If Bezos is all about "personal liberties," can we assume that there will be many WaPo op-eds focusing on trans rights and a woman's right to choose?

(Don't be silly. Of course we can't.)

26.02.2025 22:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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They're gonna put me in the movies. They're gonna make a big star outta me!

Not really but, would you believe a live streaming show? A 1-hour interview with yours truly.

Check it out--this Thursday (2-27) at 7 PM Eastern, streaming live on YouTube on the Hoboben Historical Museum's channel.

25.02.2025 17:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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U.S. Attorneys are not the Presidentโ€™s lawyers. They are the United Statesโ€™ lawyers. You didnโ€™t pledge an oath to a President, you pledged it to the constitution. This statement alone is reason enough to resign.

24.02.2025 20:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15974    ๐Ÿ” 4056    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 471    ๐Ÿ“Œ 267
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Roberta Flack, '70s Singer Who Made History, Dies at 88 - Best Classic Bands She was the first recording artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in consecutive years.

What a voice! RIP Roberta Flack.

24.02.2025 16:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Chris Murphy Emerges as a Clear Voice for Democrats Countering Trump (Gift Article) The third-term senator from Connecticut is eschewing caution and throwing out the traditional political playbook as he seeks a broader audience for his critiques of the president and his agenda.

I really like this senator from CT and I'm keeping my eye on him for 2028. Yes, it would be another white guy looking to be president, but he's one of too few Democrats who are really speaking to the Trump disaster.

23.02.2025 21:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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PBS shutters DEI office The public broadcaster says it is closing its Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) office to comply with a recent executive order from President Donald Trump.

Just the fact that we now have "leadership" that considers diversity, equity and inclusion to be so toxic that they must be eradicated, and that major corporations and organizations comply with this insanity without a fight, should tell you everything you know about the state of the country.

12.02.2025 14:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

OK then, why in the world would I join Truth Social?

09.02.2025 00:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is that a trick question?

08.02.2025 23:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Apparently this post is real. It's absolutely tragic. Imagine the next Kennedy Center Honors--Ted Nugent! Kid Rock! Alex Jones! Jon Voight! Vlad Putin! Melania, Ivanka, Eric and Don Jr.! Real Americans!

07.02.2025 23:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

You missed my point, that there are many younger bands that also deserve the prize, and yet the Grammys went to two bands that began in the early '60s. The Beatles are my favorite band of all time, and the Stones come close. But if that is all that rock has to offer in 2025, it's over.

04.02.2025 13:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Beatles and the Rolling Stones both won Grammys tonight. Is that the Recording Academy's not-so-subtle way of declaring that rock is truly dead?

03.02.2025 00:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Marianne Faithfull, Legendary Singer, Actress and Stones Muse, Dies - Best Classic Bands The legendary English singer-songwriter-actress recorded a string of hits including her 1964 version of โ€œAs Tears Go By.โ€

RIP the one of a kind Marianne Faithfull

30.01.2025 20:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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