Thursday, April 12, 2018

VLOG: On Channel Awesome, #ChangeTheChannel, and Online Harassment

Some thoughts and memories of my experiences with Doug Walker, Obscurus Lupa, and the website, ThatGuyWithTheGlasses aka Channel Awesome. In short, bad behavior shouldn't be rewarded. Also, some points regarding online harassment.

See the Google Doc here.

Check out #ChangeTheChannel on Twitter.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Channel Awesome, I should note that it was the site that inspired me to do my own show, and it was a great source of entertainment for years. I am genuinely saddened by these past few weeks of events, so I felt compelled to record my thoughts on it.

Play That Rock'n'Roll: Boston (Retrospective)

Episode 30 of Play That Rock'n'Roll is a full look back at the breakout stars of 1976, Boston. Led by Tom Scholz, this classic rock band released six albums across five decades, including their blockbuster self-titled debut record. This episode covers all of those albums, along with the genius of Tom Scholz, as well as the tragedy of vocalist Brad Delp.

VLOGS: Questions on Journey's Future & 2018 Eagles Tour

Some hot takes about news from the world of classic rock. First, I recap Journey's tumultuous 2017 and discuss their potentially rocky future. Then, I discuss whether it's a good idea for the Eagles to tour without founding member Glenn Frey, and how they plan to do it.

Have other ideas for a classic rock vlog? In the comments, post some topics you would like to hear from me on!

Play That Rock'n'Roll: Top Ten Songs by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Episode 29 of "Play That Rock'n'Roll" is the eighth of a series of "Top Ten" lists we will be doing for the biggest names in classic rock. This video is meant to pay tribute to the late Tom Petty, and his band, the Heartbreakers. Do you agree with this list? Post your favorites in the comment section!

RIP Tom Petty 1950 - 2017

Review of "Got Any Gum?" (1987) by Joe Walsh [Album Review]

Episode 28 of Play That Rock'n'Roll is a look back a commercial low point of Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh's solo career.