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Barenaked Ladies 2024 Tour

April 22, 2024April 23, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAndy Creeggan, band, banter, Barenaked Ladies, Be My Yoko Ono, Brian Wilson, Canada, concert, Ed Roberts, Entertainment, fun, hits, If I Had A Million Dollars, improvised, Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, live show, Music, Ontario, performance, rap, Rochester, Scarborough, St Kitts, Steven Page, The Big Bang Theory theme song, The Old Apartment, tickets, tour, Tyler Stewart0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Back in 1988 Ed Roberts and Steven Page got together in Scarborough, ON and formed the band Barenaked Ladies. They added Jim Creeggan and his brother Andy, Tyler Stewart and Kevin Hearn who replaced Andy when he left the band in 1995. Page left the band in 2009 to pursue a solo career and everyone else remains. The band first had success in Canada with their 2 hits “If I Had A Million Dollars” and “Brian Wilson”. The hits kept coming for the band…

“Reba McEntire: The Queen of Country’s Remarkable Journey from Rodeo Ranch to Stardom”

October 22, 2023October 22, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffMusic, Reba McEntire, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Reba McEntire was born in 1955 in McAlester Oklahoma and grew up on a ranch in Chockie, OK. McEntire took part in daily chores along with her 3 other siblings. McEntire’s mother Jacqueline was a school teacher who aspired to be a country singer. Reba would get a degree in teaching and as we know would become a singer, actress, and be dubbed the Queen of Country. Reba’s father was a steer roper and Reba and her siblings would sing in the car on…

Remembering Music Legend Jimmy Buffett!

September 3, 2023September 3, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffJimmy Buffett, Music, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith James William Buffett was born in 1946 in Mississippi. Buffett whose music is laid back and upbeat has a number of signature songs. “Margaritaville” is a top and back in the day I did a pretty bad ass karaoke cover of this song. “Cheeseburger in Paradise” is another great classic song that I should have tossed into my karaoke playlist, and round it out with “Why Don’t We get Drunk”. Buffett learned guitar while attending Auburn University. After earning his bachelor’s degree in history in 1969,…

THE POP EXPOSE – REMEMBERING THE LEGEND TONY BENNETT!

July 23, 2023July 23, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffMusic, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE, Tony Bennett0 comment

Well hello everyone. Anthony Benedetto better known as Tony Bennett was born August 3rd 1926 in New York City and passed away July 21, 2023 just shy of 97th birthday. Bennett who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016 continued to perform till 2021 where he toured with Lady Gaga on his final farewell tour. Bennett’s parents were hard working people but struggled like most people during the Great Depression. Bennett lost his father when he was 10 years old and although Bennett already had a passion for art and…

THE POP EXPOSE – REMEMBERING TINA TURNER!

May 28, 2023May 28, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffMusic, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE, Tina Turner0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith “Oh What’s love got to do, got to do with it?What’s love but a second hand emotion?What’s love got to do, got to do with it? Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?” Tina Turner born 1939 in Tennessee, was coined the Queen of Rock. Growing up in the eighties Turner had the most awesome hair. What an icon performing in Mad Max Beyond the Thunderdome. She was truly an inspiration to everyone. Turner started out in 1957 with Ike, well what can…

THE POP EXPOSE – Billy Squier Still Rocking!

May 14, 2023May 14, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffMusic, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everyone. Today I’m taking a look at a musician many may know, but not realize how many hits he has produced over the years. Billy Haislip Squier was born in 1950 in Massachusetts. His most popular song “The Stroke” has been used in the movie, “Billy Madison”, sampled in Eminem’s song “Beezerk”, and used in the video game “Call of Duty.” Although this is a song most people know Squier also has a long list of hits including My Kind of lover, In the Dark,…

THE POP EXPOSE – SPACEHOG!

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffMusic, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everyone, today I’m taking a look at one of my favorite nineties bands that got overshadowed by some of the greats like Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, and Nirvana, and that is Spacehog. Spacehog formed in 1994 in New York City. The band consisted of Royston Langdon, Antony Langdon, Jonny Cragg, and Richard Steel. Their first album Resident Alien is one of my favorite albums. Most people know their hit song In The Meantime, but this disc is full of great songs from top to bottom.…

Remembering Lisa Marie Presley!

January 15, 2023January 15, 2023 Serpentorslair StaffLisa Marie Presley, Music, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Good Sunday Morning to everyone. Today we say goodbye to Lisa Marie Presley at the young age of 54. She is the only daughter of the late great Elvis Presley. Born into the spotlight she inherited her fathers estate in the eighties. She pursued a career in signing and songwriting and put out a few albums in the 2000’s. Presley was just at the 80th Golden Globe Awards in January 10th and it was a shock to everyone to learn of her passing. Presley’s marriage to…

THE POP EXPOSE – Pink Floyd ‘The Wall’!

June 26, 2022June 26, 2022 Serpentorslair StaffMusic, PINK FLOYD, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Hello everyone. Today I’m checking out one of my favorite albums Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”. Sure many people know songs like “Another Brick in the Wall”, Mother, and “Comfortably Numb” , but if you never listened to the entire album you miss the whole story. The songs played on the radio fit into the rest of the album. Essential the album is one long song. If you have time to sit and listen from start to finish it takes you on a magic journey. Many people might not know there…

THE POP EXPOSE – ‘The Doors’ Story by Mitchell Smith!

May 1, 2022May 1, 2022 Serpentorslair StaffMusic, The Doors, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

I decided to write this in a Jim Morrison state of mind. Although he is an accomplished artist he was everything with The Doors, and a poet without them. Ray Manzerek, John Densmore,and Rob Kreiger, likewise were just musicians with out Jim. In 1965 Morrison and Manzerek met and The Doors were born. It was an amazing ride to the top and Morrison gained most of the popularity of the band as lead singers often do. Most of there work was accomplished between 1967-1971 releasing 8 albums in that time.…

THE POP EXPOSE – Loretta Lynn an American Icon Turns 90!

April 24, 2022April 24, 2022 Serpentorslair StaffLoretta Lynn, Music, Pop Culture, The POP EXPOSE0 comment

Hello everyone. Today I’m checking out an American icon who just hit the 90 year old milestone, Loretta Lynn. Loretta Lynn was born April 14th 1932. Shortly after the Winter Olympics in my hometown area Lake Placid, NY. That’s a story for another day though. South of New York Loretta was born and raised in Butcher Hollow, KY. Loretta is 1 of 8 children and her youngest sister is Crystal Gayle. Along with many great songs her most famous is “Coal Miner’s Daughter”, which is the story of Loretta’s life…

THE POP EXPOSE – Remembering Louie Anderson and Meat Loaf!

January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 Serpentorslair StaffLouie Anderson, Meatloaf, Music, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE, TV0 comment

Hello everyone. This week I’m paying tribute to 2 greats we lost this past week. Louis Anderson and one of my favorite artists Meat Loaf. Anderson was a long time stand up comedian who often made fun of himself to get laughs. Anderson also had a hand in a number of movies including Maurice in the 1988 hit comedy Coming To America, and the 2021 Coming 2 America. Anderson starred in his own show, The Louis Show, as well as appearing in many other shows such as Alley McBeal, Scrubs,…

THE POP EXPOSE – Remembering ‘Graeme Edge’!

November 14, 2021November 14, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffGraeme Edge, Music, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Well hello everyone. Today I’m remembering long time music great Graeme Edge, born in 1941 in England and passed away this past week at the age of 80. Edge is best known as co-founder and drummer for the Moody Blues. The Moody Blues have several hits over the years including “Nights in White Satin”, “I Know You’re out There Somewhere”, and “Your Wildest Dreams”. The band was a pioneer in Art Rock and Progressive Rock. The Electric Moog Synthesizer can be heard in many of there…

THE POP EXPOSE – ‘The Beach Boys are Still Surfing’ Story by Mitchell Smith!

October 10, 2021October 10, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffMusic, The Beach Boys, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Hello everyone. Today I’m checking out a group that stormed the beaches in 1961 and never looked back. The Beach Boys are a unique band from California that hit it big with hits like Surfin’ USA, Wouldn’t it be Nice, and Good Vibrations. They took the world by Storm with their surfer, feel good music. I recently picked up a greatest hits CD with 30 hits for $7.99. Something many kids these days do not do, but the album comes with a sleeve of pics of The Beach Boys and…

THE POP EXPOSE – ‘Bon Jovi’ Story By Mitchell Smith!

September 26, 2021September 26, 2021 Serpentorslair StaffBon Jovi, Music, The POP EXPOSE, The POP-EXPOSE0 comment

Hello everyone. The 1980s produced some of the greatest musicians of our time. Back when there was MTV, VH1, and even videos on regulars cable tv. We went to the record store and bought tapes. Blank tapes sometimes to try and catch one of the most popular bands of the late eighties. Bon Jovi the band from New Jersey started out in 1983 and hit it big with songs like “Living on a Prayer” and “You Give Love a Bad Name. My favorite album is New Jersey which is packed…