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R.I.P. Tina Turner
When John Lennon was 24 years old, he was in the midst of the Beatles’ meteoric rise, and he was not handling it well. He wasn’t a particularly nice person, and – of all the Beatles – his childhood was … Continue reading
“You can’t dance in a long dress.” — Tina Turner
I pretty much said what I needed to say about Tina Turner in my review of this year’s documentary Tina. I saw her in concert. I was there, I was present for her rise to total dominance in the culture, … Continue reading
Review: Tina on HBO Max (2021)
The HBO Max documentary Tina, on Tina Turner, is overwhelming. I reviewed the film for Ebert..
6-State Shuffle
I headed north into the wilderness for some necessary time off. Off the grid (well, except for Instagram). The drive is long and boring: interstates all the way. Hot muggy weather outside, nice AC in the car, and 5 hours … Continue reading
Rock. Stars.
Keith Richards. Tina Turner. David Bowie.
Soulsville, U.S.A.
After our intense trip to the Lorraine Motel, we made our way to the Stax Museum. We drove through what felt like a pretty rough area. The streets were deserted. Boarded-up storefronts. Much of Memphis felt deserted during our trip, … Continue reading