PhD historian. | Multi-decade victim of @nyjets. | Author of Van Halen Rising & authorized autobiography of Grammy-winning superproducer Ted Templeman.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TED!
Ted Templeman was born on this day in 1942. Templeman produced The Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald and Nicolette Larson, played percussion on “I Gotta Try” and provided backing vocals on “Lotta Love”. I can’t recommend this book about his life story highly enough. @GregRenoff
Can someone explain why some people spend their time on IG sending me (and their other contacts I assume) random reels by messenger all day long. Why?????
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Here’s a story about how Garrett Wilson, with a small act of kindness, brought some light to a 17-year-old fan who had just recently experienced the loss of her best friend.
On their interaction after the Bears game, and what it meant to a grieving family:
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Plant made the rounds here in Tulsa a few months back. A couple of lucky friends of mine got to meet him. Only a little jealous @RonTerrell !
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How an unassuming college professor became one of the world’s leading authorities on Van Halen guitarworld.com/music-indust…
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Long overdue recognition for my pals @vanhaydenband, the world's greatest Hayden Fry + Van Halen tribute band
Monday through Friday, they fill prescriptions, write code, and restore historic homes.
On Saturdays in Iowa City, they put on white pants, aviators and fake mustaches, and become Van Hayden.
More on how the group became college football's most unique cover band ⤵️ spr.ly/6011BGfDe1
At his peak, Roth was as much an athlete as a lead singer. Serious air, every night off the drum riser
Happy Birthday to David Lee Roth of Van Halen. 1981 tour in Chicago at the International Amphitheater. @DavidLeeRoth @VanHalen
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Prayers up for @DeenTheDrummer !
Journey's Jonathan Cain, Neal Schon and Arnel Pineda asked for prayers for their bandmate, who has been taken to a local hospital: ultimateclassicrock.com/jour…
A great, fun story! @vanhaydenband
A day on tour in Kinnick Stadium tailgate lots with Van Hayden, the world’s greatest (and only) Van Halen/Hayden Fry tribute band made up of cargo-shorts Midwest dads living their rock and roll and Hawkeyes dreams and everybody wants some. @vanhaydenband
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