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Dio, Holy Diver, and Hexagram 10 of the I Ching
Was Ronnie James Dio a student of ancient Chinese wisdom? There’s no question that many of the archetypes which are pervasive in Western esoterica surface in Dio’s work. We recognize the Lady of the Lake and the chivalrous knight from Arthurian legend. We come face to face with wizards, witches, dragons, and the wandering fool who might just be a god in disguise. And, of course, we can’t forget, nor should we begrudge, the rainbow!
By C. Rommial Butler9 months ago in Beat
May Pang Reveals a Love Story in The Lost Weekend
If you’re even remotely aware of the actual ballad of John and Yoko, you know that the pair had a split in the early 70s, and John referred to the hiatus as The Lost Weekend. A burst of drugs, alcohol and woman is assumed, and likely succumbed to the standard operating procedure of the typical rock star. But the headline does not tell the story, according to the woman at the center of the decades long misconception.
By Rich Monetti9 months ago in Beat
Good Riddance
This began with a message from home. My brother and I have been sending each other messages on WhatsApp for some time now. Often, we talk about family, friends, politics, and just about anything that comes our way that we think needs a chat. The other day, my brother sent me a link to an article with the title: “Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner removed from Rock Hall leadership after controversial comments”.
By Kendall Defoe 10 months ago in Beat
My First Concert Ever
I went to my first concert ever last night, on 9/15/2023, to see my favorite band since 2017, Icon for Hire. I wanted to make going there extra special by getting the highest VIP package there is, the pre-show party. This includes going onto the tour bus and actually hanging out with Ariel, Shawn, and Flicka.
By Rene Peters10 months ago in Beat
Pick a Monster and I’ll Treat You With a Playlist
Calling all monsters! (And mortal music-lovers who wish they were monsters.) Have you ever been out partying with your fellow creatures of the night only to have a disappointing selection of tunes? There's nothing worse than getting yourself dolled up for a blood-sucking masquerade ball or undead graveyard smash only to dance to rehashings of "Monster Mash" and "The Addams Family" theme song. Is the DJ playing Michael Jackson's "Thriller" for the upteenth time? It's no use wasting your immortality or afterlife on cliché Halloween tracks.
By Kathryn Milewski3 years ago in Beat
It was a Lovely Cruise....
Like the rest of the world, I woke up Saturday morning to the devastating news that Jimmy Buffett had died. I was in shock - total disbelief. My best friend and Buffett loving sister-from-another-mother had texted to give me the sad news. Had he been ill? I wondered, mentally chastising myself for not keeping abreast of Buffett news.
By Cindy Calder10 months ago in Beat