Radical Musician Idea
Lately, I've gotten a lot of calls on WFAN about who the greatest rock guitarist is or was. The usual suspects get named ---Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Santana, Peter Townshend, etc. What about a competition? Obviously, the late greats...
The new Riley King
Here's a little background on The Punch List, released today. It was originally planned to be the fourth in the series, but on the advice of my writing guru, I put The Last Resort out first, since it concentrated on a radio shock jock, which was more topical at the...
More thoughts on NFL’s spectacle
The "celebration" in Philly was reprehensible. Why should cars be overturned, property destroyed, and fires started because 45 guys you'll never meet win a football game? I saw people trashing Tom Brady in disgusting fashion, a man who has accomplished more in his...
Nothing Lasts Forever
Nick Foles outplays Tom Brady. Doug Peterson outcoaches Bill Belichick. Shows that we really know nothing about football. Although Brady is the GOAT, in this case, he was the goat. Picked a bad time to fumble with the game on the line. Missed a lot of throws early,...
Tonya Harding, Revisited
My reaction when this film came out was ---why? A biopic about a bad woman who ordered the kneecapping of an Olympic opponent was the last thing we needed in 2018. Most of my friends agreed. But as a voter in the SAG awards, I felt I should give it a chance since...
Why you are crazy if you bet on Football…
There were predictable elements, and some which defied predictions. The Pats did romp over Tennessee, but otherwise look out! One dictum that prognosticators apply when picking games "is go with the better QB". So Foles beats Ryan, Keenum beats Brees and Bortles beats...
Football Weekend
Four close games. A couple of road wins. No huge surprises, unless you count the Titans' big comeback against KC.. I admit, I had written the Mariotas off at halftime and had concert tix, so I missed the fireworks. Let's see if they can hang tough against the Pats...
Richard on X’s & Mo with Robert Moses Podcast
Radio would seem to be a dying medium, especially in an era of social media. Yet here in New York -- and many other cities -- fans keep calling in to talk sports. In the latest edition of X's and Mo, we talk to host Richard Neer about why callers can't resist...
Finally — #1 Who’s Next
Criteria for a great rock album: Songs you never get tired of. Genius songwriting, both with words and music. Virtuoso musicianship with multiple instruments. Gripping vocal performances. Each band member contributing at the very height of their power. Who’s Next...
Tie#2 Rumors and Hotel California
I’m sorry, but these two albums from the seventies were so good, it was impossible for me to choose one over the other. Rumors was recorded despite the turmoil of the band members’ dissolving personal relationships. John and Christine McVie were divorcing, Lindsey...