From Donnali Fifield, our one-time editor and long-time friend comes this story about Branch Rickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers, his decision to sign Jackie Robinson and Donnali’s grandfather Wendell Fifield, who was the minister of Rickey’s church in Brooklyn. View the article here
Author: the Reluctant Blogger
New Tucker article on American Spectator
In American Spectator online today, William Tucker weighs in again on the nuclear crisis in Japan: “People think that Fukushima will mean the end of nuclear power, but I’m convinced it’s the opposite.” Read the entire article here
The Great Throwdini: Pushing the Limits
As featured in Believe the Unbelievable, amazing knife thrower The Great Throwdini has once again pushed the limits in performance and record holding. As noted in Believe the Unbelievable, Throwdini is one of the most profilic and noteworthy record holders featured by the Record Holders’ Republic for his knife throwing exploits.
This time, he’s featured in the Wall Street Journal for his death defying feats. Videos accompanying the story illustrate the improbable and fantastic skills he possesses.
Throwdini was also featured recently in AOL News, discussing his career and the book and its importance in the world of record keeping.
Rock and Roll History
How did we miss this?
Our new book reveals the amazing, true but unknown story of the British Invasion, and how pirate radio changed the face of rock and roll forever.
It’s called The Ship that Rocked the World: How Radio Caroline Defied the Establishment, Launched the British Invasion and Made the Planet Safe for Rock and Roll, and was written by Tom Lodge, Radio Caroline’s top Deejay. It has a Foreword by Steven van Zandt.
Here’s a preview. There’s some great music in it, so make sure your sound is turned on:
www.shipthatrocked.com/radiocaroline.html
Think we’re exaggerating about the importance of Radio Caroline and Tom Lodge to the history of rock and roll? Pete Townshend said:
“Without Caroline we would not have sold a single record. Tom Lodge was a vital figure in Caroline’s most vital times.”
And, Paul McCartney said:
“Pirate radio, and in particular Radio Caroline, was a really exciting part of all of our lives in those days and summed up the spirit of the times culturally and musically.”