While even as an 11-year old I learned rather quickly I’d never be the next Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton or Robert Townsend, I dreamed of mastering the electric guitar. Since I didn’t own one (or any instrument for that matter) I’d resort to visualizing banging out riffs with my composition notebook or nearly anything I … Read More
The Buffalo Bills declined to match the two-year, $6.4 million offer for restricted running back Mike Gillislee, who now joins the New England Patriots and makes him a heavy favorite to run for 300 yards and three touchdowns when they play the Bills twice next season. The Bills waited literally until the Monday 4:00pm deadline … Read More
Josie probably shouldn’t have opted to go on a vacation far away from her residence, because her boyfriend is unequivocally locked into cheating on her. There’s no denying this as the biggest takeaway from The Outfield’s 1985 smash hit “Your Love”; a semi one-hit wonder from the band. I mean, they technically also charted with … Read More
There’s a plethora of worthy candidates, but Devo belongs on any marketing poster for biggest one-hit wonders in the 1980s. With all due respect to the band and I’m not exaggerating here, I never heard a Devo song before “Whip It” nor did I afterwards. Don’t let that take away from my admiration of this … Read More
My wife’s name is Erin. When we got married, she became Erin Moran. If she had a dollar for each time someone sarcastically asked her if she was Erin Moran from Happy Days over the first few years we were married—she’d have plenty of dollars. Sadly, the first Erin Moran to enter my life passed … Read More
Contrary to popular belief, this isn’t a countdown of my favorite 100 Madonna songs from the 80s, despite her already appearing for a third time over these first 17 selections. “Papa Don’t Preach” (86) and “Borderline” (88) have made their presence felt on the list, and now “Like A Prayer” comes in a bit higher. … Read More
I’m speaking only for myself here but there’s a handful of songs that categorically personify 80s musical culture. For me, “Jack and Diane” is unquestionably one of them. In 1982 John Cougar, before he became John Cougar Mellancamp released this song and I was instantly drawn in the first time I heard it (as an … Read More
I have some thoughts on the 2017 Buffalo Bills schedule, because this is a blog and I’m supposed to have thoughts on it. Typically I can’t stand people praising or scolding a schedule predetermined years in advance, but there are a few things stand out to me about this slate, and I’m sure it’ll surprise … Read More
I understood when launching my countdown of favorite 80s songs occasions will rise where those following will fire up their laptop or cell phones, see my latest entry and immediately think “fucking seriously”? I’m willing to bet this one of them. I have a very close buddy who married roughly four years ago and (amazingly) … Read More
Oh, just your Thursday morning Buffalo sports bombshell. At approximately 10am this morning and seemingly out of nowhere the Buffalo Sabres sent out a Tweet, announcing the organization has fired both Head Coach Dan Blysma and General Manager Tim Murray. “After reviewing the past season and looking to the future of the organization, Kim and … Read More
