Happy 67th Birthday to John Kay – frontman for Steppenwolf.   Their biggest hit, “Born to Be Wild” was originally written as a ballad.  Steppenwolf’s sped-up 1967 arrangement was the one that became a hit and helped the band sell over 25 million records worldwide. Shar

I love random facts.  And I couldn’t pass this one up …. so random, so weird, and so damn cool! On this day in 1963, Fleetwood Lindley died.  At the time of his death, Fleetwood Lindley was the last living person to have looked upon the face of Abraham...

A few hours ago, Debbie Friedman passed away. For those who knew her, she was a unique person with an absolute gift. But for most Jewish kids, she was the creator of countless songs that are indelibly linked to our days in youth group.

Too many folks today feel compelled to tell you how shitty their experience was with any retailer.  It seems that bad news is far more interesting to share than the good kind.  After a while, you start to get really pessimistic.  The surplus of unwarranted cynicism is enough to make you...

This post was written by David Ginsburg of Hector Solutions… Over the weekend, (“weekend” is a vague term in the 24/7 world of social media) I was speaking with a colleague handling the PR for a mutual account regarding the importance of sticking to the content strategy laid out at...

I don’t like discussing politics.  Usually it’s because I’m totally right, and the other person is an absolute moron. But seriously folks… The more I watch the news, I see all these ridiculous Repubican-type “Tea Partiers” bitching and moaning about how the...

On this day in 2000, the musical “Cats” (finally) closed on Broadway after 7,485 performances spanning nearly 18 years.  Snooty theater people say it happened 7,484 performances too...

35 years ago on this day, Jimmy Hoffa went to a lunch meeting at the Machus Red Fox Restaurant in suburban Detroit.  He was never seen again.  Coincidentally, on that same day, at roughly the same time, I entered the world. Share Tweet

Today would’ve been Totie Field’s 80th birthday.  She was born Sophie Feldman in Hartford, CT and got her start in Boston clubs.  Not that I see any resemblance to anyone in my family, but it does make you wonder...

Reprinted with permission by Bob Lefsetz. Read more at www.lefsetz.com Every Sunday morning my father went to Sam’s. Well, first it was Max’s, then he and his partner had a fight and it became Sam’s. What I remember most is the pickle barrel, with half sours that you...

I spent last week at SXSW.  And with all the chaos going on in Austin, I wasn’t able to pay attention to the political wrangling going on in DC.  It was nice to be disconnected from the bitter partisanship, back-stabbing, and utter contempt for differing viewpoints. Upon return to...

Also an apparent golfer, North Korean state media reports that Kim routinely shoots three or four holes-in-one per round...

“It would be fatal for the nation to overlook the urgency of the...

First broadcast on Swedish TV back on 12/31/80, it’s still played every New Year’s Eve all over...

Frank Costanza: “Many Christmases ago, I went to buy a doll for my son. I reached for the last one they had, but so did another man. As I rained blows upon him, I realized there had to be another way.” Kramer: “What happened to the doll?” Frank Costanza: “It was...

No, not that guy.  The other, older one.  Born on this day in 1911, Spike would’ve been 98 years old today.  An original comic and rebel, Spike is the credited with the original recording of (the timely!) “All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth.” But I prefer to...

Words are powerful;  they connote feelings, opinions, and facts.  The right word, at the right time, can do so much.  Unfortuntely, there are multiple phrases which have become far too ubiquitous in our daily discourse, and they deserve to be banned.  Here’re my least favorite. ...

The Paul Lynde Halloween Special was a Halloween-themed television special starring Paul Lynde whose first (and only) broadcast was October 29, 1976 on ABC. It featured guest stars Margaret Hamilton as The Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz, Billie Hayes as Witchiepoo from H.R....

In retrospect, not working for WBCN is a huge regret. That’s not to say I turned down the opportunity (who would?), but a variety of twists and turns, ended up with me starting at WZLX 3 days after my 21st birthday. That internship turned into a job, and that job turned into a career. ...

Here’s the deal – short and sweet.  The Hector Fund is shooting for a panel at SXSW.  You can vote for us!  All’s you gotta do is click the little button, give ‘em your email address*, and give The Hector Fund a thumbs up!  All the cool people are voting for...

We’re moving the blog and site toward a new, snazzy design.  ‘Til then, things’ll look a little odd… Hang in there, all will be well soon. We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming already in...

Last night, I was watching the Red Sox lose to the Texas Rangers.  Sad, really.  In fact, I’d go as far as to call it tragic.  I’m a massive Sox fan.  I’ve been going to games since I was in kindergarten.  I know more useless Red Sox trivia than most people have...

Normally, I don’t like to spotlight my own projects on here. In a way, tooting my own horn seems to obliterate any sense of credibility gained. That being said, I watched The Hector Fund in action. And I feel some toot-age is in order. For those unaware, The Hector Fund provides...

Jerry Garcia – Born 8/1/42...

66 years old today … That’s right,...