Chuck Berry: Johnny B. Goode
This song written and performed by Chuck Berry is not only the most influential song in the history of rock and roll, it is also an icon of the “American Dream”, of going from rags to riches (vom Tellerwäscher zum Millionär).
john.he.is
Our bottom up, viral election year. Giving it to John McCain.
Simply beautiful
When is the last time you went to a meeting and saw a presentation that knocked your socks off? It’s a rare occurrence, isn’t it?
Plant + Krauss = Raising Sand
Raising Sand is a duet collaboration between rock legend Robert Plant and country/bluegrass superstar Alison Krauss. The brains behind the project is T Bone Burnett, who explains: “The idea was to take them both out of their comfort zone – to take us all out of our comfort zones” (5:30) Here’s a video about the […]
Alanis Morissette: Hand in my pocket
Woke up this morning to hear this song unplugged on Bayern 3, where Alanis was plugging her upcoming album (will be out in Germany on May 31). Nice interview there with her.
Vote for Beppe
Italy is voting for a prime minister for the 62nd time since the end of the second world war, and unless a miracle occurs, it will elect Belusconi for a third term. Oh, Italy!
Spring fashion
What should you wear to the Olympics? Easy: your chic little black t-shirt. From Reporters sans Frontières.
