News and Reviews

News and reviews about music, concerts, events, technology and more by Stephen K. Peeples.

Author Barry Alfonso will guest at a launch party for his new Backbeat book, 'A Voice of the Warm: The Life of Rod McKuen,' at Book Soup on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood on Tuesday, July 16.

Rod McKuen Bio Author Gets ‘Warm’ at Book Soup Signing July 16

Noted pop culture journalist, hit songwriter and Grammy-nominated liner notes writer Barry Alfonso will celebrate the publication of his new book, "A Voice of...
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Bennett Scholarships Awarded to Canyon, West Ranch Seniors

Graduating seniors Christine Nguyen of Canyon High School and Daniel Bisla of West Ranch High School were each awarded a 2019 Rod Bennett Memorial...
Life Magazine, "Faces of the American Dead in Vietnam," mugshots of the 242 guys killed in Vietnam this week in 1969, published in the mag's Aug. 22, 1969 edition.

Life’s ‘Faces of the American Dead in Vietnam’

Life Magazine's "Faces of the American Dead in Vietnam: One Week's Toll" photo feature gathered portraits of the 242 guys killed in Vietnam during...
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Mick Jagger Moves Like Mick Jagger, Even After Heart Surgery

Early to rise: Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger posted a little clip of his post-heart surgery workout early the morning of May 15,...
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Artlaw Boyd Elder ‘No AMF Tour’ Rocks Justine’s in Austin

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Austin, Texas resident Shaula Elder, on behalf of older sister Flaunn Elder-Jamieson of Kona, Hawai'i, honored their departed father, Texas artlaw Boyd Elder, aka "El...
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Joni Mitchell 75th Birthday Concert to Screen in Theaters Feb. 7

DENVER - Honoring one of the world’s most revered artists, Joni Mitchell, on her 75th birthday, "The Music Center Presents Joni 75: A Birthday...

Boyd Elder ‘No AMF’ Marfa Bash a Feast of Family, Friends, Art

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Nearly 100 family members, friends, and admirers of Texas artlaw Boyd Elder gathered at The Capri in Marfa, Texas, on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018,...
Boyd Elder and "American Fetish - RIP" painted and adorned skull, late 1970s.

(No) AMF, Boyd Elder: Texas ‘Artlaw’ Dead at 74

Legendary Texas multi-media fine artist and rock ’n’ roll “artlaw” Boyd Elder, who spent a lifetime expressing his artistic vision with often flagrant disregard for...
Eagles: Their Greatest Hits, with cover art by Boyd Elder.

Boyd Elder Skull Art Featured on Eagles’ Best-Selling Album in U.S. History

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Texas artlaw Boyd Elder's eagle skull art for Eagles' best-selling 'Their Greatest Hits' album is owned by 38 million US music fans who don't know his name.
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Nokie Edwards Memorial a Fond Farewell to Ventures Guitar Hero

Pastor Andre Veluzat and his son Pastor Paul Veluzat hosted a memorial for Nokie Edwards, legendary lead guitarist with The Ventures, Rock 'n' Roll...