The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe
This book, like Under the Rainbow by Celia Laskey, and others, came out (no pun intended) at the local library during LGBTQ Appreciation Month. The books under this title celebrated and/or concerned...
View ArticleAthlete rockers
Who knew that musicians are also accomplished athletes? These rockers prove that you can not only play music but sports as well! And some of them even have kids who turned to sports!Mick Jagger-Before...
View ArticleDecember Birthdays
Since it's December, time to say Happy Birthday! And to also end the year and move on to 2021!Stevie Young-Birth name: Stephen Crawford Young Jr.-DOB: 12/11/1956-Where: Glasgow, Scotland-He joined the...
View Article2020: What a year!
Good grief! What a year this has been! The sooner it ends, the better!! I had a year to end all years, like most everyone on the planet!!Had my first car accident-It happened on 10/30/2020. I was on my...
View ArticleJanuary birthdays
Since it's January, it's time to say Happy Birthday!Peter Steele-Birth name: Petrus Thomas Ratajczyk-DOB: 1/4/1962-Where: Brooklyn, New York-DOD: 4/14/2010-Where: New York City, New York (heart...
View ArticleFebruary Birthdays
Since it's February, time to say Happy Birthday!Tony Iommi-Birth name: Anthony Frank Iommi-DOB: 2/19/1948-Where: Aston, Birmingham, England-Is the only member of Black Sabbath to have appeared on...
View ArticleMarch Birthdays
Since it's March, time to say Happy Birthday!Michael Imperioli-Birth name: James Michael Imperioli-DOB: 3/26/1966-Where: Mount Vernon, New York-In 2003, he took up taekwondo to help him quit...
View ArticleApril Birthdays
Since it's April, time to say Happy BirthdayJet Li-Birth name: Li Lian-jie-DOB: 4/26/1963-Where: Beijng, China-Known for performing martial arts extremely fastRitchie Blackmore-Birth name: Richard...
View ArticleAt the End of the Day: The Story of the Blaze Bayley Band
I just officially finished reading this book via e-book version. At first, I was hesitant to read it; I didn't know if I would like it. I didn't want to be like those Iron Maiden fans that only read...
View ArticleLaw and Order: SVU
One of my favorite shows. I love watching shows about criminal justice. It's one of my biggest interests.Summary-This show follows the work of the Special Victims Unit, whose detectives are trained in...
View ArticleReplay by Amy Daws
This is a recent book written by American author Amy Daws, known for her London Lovers series and her other successful series The Harris Brothers. This book focuses on the Bethnal Green FC team lawyer...
View Article21 Awe-inspiring facts about Princess Diana
Princess Diana was a beautiful woman who was kind, loving, highly intelligent and just so happened to be thrust in to the world of the royals. Instead of flaunting her status as a royal, she did...
View Article16 Details from Mafia Movies You May Not Have Known
It seems like everyone likes mob movies. Maybe it's the glamourous life the guys seemingly lead, with money, power and more. Maybe it's the dark, seedy deals that go down, who knows. But when it comes...
View ArticleMay Birthdays
Since it's May, it's time to say Happy BirthdayBlaze Bayley-Birth name: Bayley Alexander Cooke-DOB: 5/29/1963-Where: Birmingham, England-Prior to recording The X-Factor with Iron Maiden, he had gotten...
View ArticleMoments in mob films that were real
We all know most of those mob movies are either strongly based/loosely based on real life. Who knew there were moments in those films that actually happened?1. John Dillinger really did break out of...
View Article5 Reasons Why Iron Maiden Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
This ought to shock some. The "hallowed" (and I use this term with severe sarcasm) Rock Hall of Fame has decided on nominating legendary British metallers Iron Maiden in to their supposed "hallowed"...
View Article10 Things Fans Want from Iron Maiden in 2021
The people at MetalHammer.com must be MASSIVE Iron Maiden fans. They've compiled a list of things they think fans want from the veteran British metallers in the upcoming days, months or even years.A...
View ArticleGuitar Legends: Ritchie Blackmore
When it comes to famed names in guitar, one name sometimes pops to the front of the line, depending on what kind of music you're in to. That name tends to be Ritchie Blackmore if you're in to hard...
View Article10 Metal Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Snubs
We all know that recently some bands have been inducted into the "hallowed" halls of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. A lot of people are upset at some of the choices. Noticeably, there...
View ArticleJune Birthdays
Since it's June, time to say Happy Birthday!Dominic Rowan-DOB: 6/17/1971-Where: London, England-Has done mostly theatre workNicko McBrain-Birth name: Michael Henry McBrain-DOB: 6/5/1952-Where:...
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