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Who Else Remembers Video Disks? They Actually Existed!
I know what you're thinking: "Of course, I remember laser disks. I still have some in my basement!" But that's not what I am referring to. I'm talking about video disks. A friend and I were discussing my recent article, "Can You Identify These '70s Objects?" and the topic of home video came up. I then mentioned how much fun we had watching video disks in the early '80s. He replied, "Like video laser disks? The ones that look like giant CDs." I said, "No, the ones that looked like 78 RPM records."
Take the Kids on a Trip to Oklahoma’s Great Salt Plains
Tucked away in the middle of nowhere, just North of Jet, OK, you'll find the Great Salt Plains State Park. A very large, 11,000 square mile salt flat, lake, and wildlife refuge. It's open from sunrise to sunset to any visitor that wants to take in a little nature, and...
The Quartz Mountains – Stay Cool Exploring Southwest Oklahoma
If you're willing to explore, Southwest Texoma is full of great places to cool off. Take the Quartz Mountains North of Altus. You wouldn't normally look to the North and think "I bet there's a lake atop the peaks of those mountains." but believe me, it's there. It's also a...
Crazy Town’s Shifty Shellshock Has Died at 49
Crazy Town singer Shifty Shellshock (born Seth Binzer) reportedly died at the age of 49 yesterday (June 24). Newsweek reports that Binzer was found dead in his home and that no cause of death has been determined at this time. The Los Angeles medical examiner is said to have confirmed the singer's death.
Here’s the Best Chicken Fried Steak in Oklahoma
Chicken fried steak is a part of Oklahoma's state meal. And there's several places in the Sooner State that has chicken fried steak on the menu. But where can you get the best chicken fried steak in Oklahoma?. A popular Oklahoma travel Facebook group recently compiled the state's best chicken...
Inspiring Stories of How Oklahoma’s Greatest Musicians Were Discovered
Oklahoma is home to some of the greatest singers, songwriters and performers in country, rock and other genres of music. After re-discovering some notable bands that also call Oklahoma home, I decided to delve into how the greats got their start. Reba McEntire. In many cases with "making it music,"...
Better Beastie Boys Album – ‘Licensed to Ill’ vs. ‘Paul’s Boutique’ – Chuck’s Fight Club
Which is the better Beastie Boys album - Licensed to Ill or Paul's Boutique? Both are groundbreaking records in their own right, and this week they go head-to-head as part of Chuck's Fight Club on the Loudwire Nights radio show. In late 1986, three bratty but brilliant punk-inspired kids took...
10 Unforgettable Led Zeppelin Moments
In what was an unforgettable career, we've scanned the internet and come up with 10 Unforgettable Led Zeppelin moments. This career-spanning visual compilation finds the legendary band's members at various stages throughout their career, and it starts with video captured of a barely teenage Jimmy Page, who was just learning guitar and playing in a skiffle band that garnered a TV interview. The boyish looking musician thankfully dodged the interviewers idea of him becoming a doctor.
Does New Photo Suggest a Hole Reunion Is Coming?
Does a newly posted photo potentially tease the return of Hole's classic lineup? in a new Instagram post from the From Her to Eternity account, Courtney Love and bassist Melissa Auf Der Maur are seen hanging out together in a studio, with the caption noting it's the first time they've been "in studio together in 24 years."
15 Beautiful Photos of The World’s Ugliest Dogs
There is a new world champion for being the ugliest dog in the entire world. A Pekingese named Wild Thang took home the title of World's Ugliest Dog on July 21 during an annual contest that's been held for almost 50 years. Don't even think about being mean to any...
Body Count’s Ice-T Names Producer Who Is the ‘Dr. Dre of Metal’
What producer does Ice-T consider to be the "Dr. Dre of metal"? During a recent interview with Metal Hammer, the Body Count frontman bestowed that accolade on someone very familiar to him, producer Will Putney, who has done the last four Body Count albums. The compliment came up during discussion...
Taylor Swift Fires Back at Dave Grohl’s Diss, Internet Erupts
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl found himself on the firing line of Swifties over the weekend, making a joke about Taylor Swift's tour name as it applies to their band and throwing some shade in the process. Meanwhile Swift offered her own commentary during a separate show over the weekend, seemingly responding to Grohl's quote without mentioning the singer.
As the Heat Sets Into Oklahoma, So Does the Algae
After what turned out to be a shockingly wet and mild spring, the summer temps are hitting Oklahoma right out of the gate. While the news of clear, hot days may mean endless lake days for that crowd, it also means a risk of pet and people harmful algae. Obviously,...
West Nile Virus Is Back In Oklahoma in 2024
West Nile Virus is officially back in the Sooner State. Epidemiologists have confirmed mosquitoes that carry West Nile are back to the Sooner State, recently found in mosquitoes trapped in Tulsa. Other parts of the state are to be tested and surveyed next. If you're wondering how they do this,...
Why This Once-Thriving Wing Chain Just Shuttered Several Locations
Some cities suddenly found themselves with one less place to get chicken wings over the weekend. Multiple Hooters locations have been closed across the U.S. Customers at several Hooters locations found their local restaurant closed down over the weekend. The company has not revealed an entire list of locations that were part of the most recent closings.
Kittie’s Morgan + Mercedes Lander Name Their Favorite Era in the Band
Kittie's Morgan and Mercedes Lander have spoken on what they feel was the most fun period to have been in the band. For those who've followed the group, you know there have been multiple lineup changes around the sibling musicians, but in speaking with Full Metal Jackie, they reflected on their favorite period within the group and explained why it stands out to them.
Max Cavalera + Andreas Kisser Express Interest Over Sepultura Reunion
Could a long-awaited Sepultura reunion actually happen? It seems more likely than before now that estranged member Max Cavalera and classic guitarist Andreas Kisser have both expressed interest in doing so. It's been nearly 30 years since the frontman departed the Brazilian metal legends in a contentious split. Neither side...
The Five Best Concert Films of the 1990s
The '90s were an interesting time for concert films, with some of the decades top turns into the visual media providing historical mile markers in the process. As we revisit some of the decades biggest concert films, there is the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert from Queen, which put a spotlight squarely on assisting the fight for an AIDS cure after the legendary vocalist had died the previous year.
Prepare A Cheap Oklahoma Original This 4th of July
Due to the rampant and still-rising inflation in the United States this year, everything from burgers and hotdogs to steak is still somehow rising in price. Thanks to the government, your July 4th cookout is going to jump even higher in 2024 than the family cookout did last year, but there is at least one delicious way you can still get your low & slow on without going brisket-broke.
25 Extremely Rare (And Expensive) Tool Things You Can Get on eBay
Being a Tool fan can get expensive if you really want to take a deep dive into all of the band's collectibles. Even as far back as the early '90s, Tool proved to be a marketing powerhouse turning out unique album packaging and selling limited edition items at their merch tables.
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