Robin Bannks
@robinbannks.com
Politics makes me crazy. Music keeps me sane.
Driftless Region, Wisconsin.
“Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it.”
― Mark Twain (thank you, Conan ...)
www.robinbannks.com
Driftless Region, Wisconsin.
“Loyalty to country ALWAYS. Loyalty to government, when it deserves it.”
― Mark Twain (thank you, Conan ...)
www.robinbannks.com
Make. Good. Trouble. robinbannks.com/2026/01/27/m... #ice #immigration #minneapolis #stpaul #trump #news
Make. Good. Trouble.
This from my sister-in-law. She and her family live in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Beyond the heartbreak, it’s inconceivable to me that this is happening in our country. It’s easy to pull the…
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January 28, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Make. Good. Trouble. robinbannks.com/2026/01/27/m... #ice #immigration #minneapolis #stpaul #trump #news
Bon’s last stand … robinbannks.com/2026/01/27/b... #bonscott #acdc #70srock #classicrock #bluesrock #hardrock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #classicrock
Bon’s last stand …
January 27, 1980 ~ AC/DC play their last show with Bon Scott at the Gaumont theater in Southampton, England. He dies three weeks later after a night of excessive drinking. Precious few bands can pu…
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January 28, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Working On A Dream … robinbannks.com/2026/01/27/w... #theboss #bruce #brucespringsteen #brucespringsteenandtheestreetband #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #heartlandrock #workingonadream #barackobama
Working On A Dream
The Boss (and The E Street Band) release Working On A Dream January 27, 2009. Most of the songs were written in a “songwriting frenzy” and recorded with the E Street Band during breaks …
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January 28, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Moondance … robinbannks.com/2026/01/27/m... #VanMorrison #moondance #70srock #bluesrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #classicrock #rockradio
Moondance
Van the Man releases his third album on January 27, 1970. Moondance established Morrison as a major commercial success, blending soul, jazz, pop, and Irish folk influences and the title track remai…
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January 27, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Nantucket Sleighride … robinbannks.com/2026/01/27/n... #mountain #nantucketsleighride #70srock #rock #rockmusic #70smusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky #hardrock #lesliewest
Nantucket Sleighride
The sophomore album from Mountain turns 55 today and though the album did not produce a hit single on the level of their debut’s “Mississippi Queen,” it’s widely considered …
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January 27, 2026 at 2:09 PM
"If you’ve never considered that you could laugh about psych wards or the death of a parent, you haven’t heard comedy from Maria Bamford." #makemelaugh #sundancefilmfestival #mariabamford #minnesota
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January 27, 2026 at 12:13 AM
"If you’ve never considered that you could laugh about psych wards or the death of a parent, you haven’t heard comedy from Maria Bamford." #makemelaugh #sundancefilmfestival #mariabamford #minnesota
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Don’t Shoot Me … robinbannks.com/2026/01/26/5... #EltonJohn #dontshootme #70srock #crocodilerock #classicrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky
Don’t Shoot Me .. I’m Only The Piano Player
Elton releases his 6th on January 26, 1973. It yields his first #1 single — Crocodile Rock. The title of the album comes by no other than Groucho Marx. Sir Elton and Groucho had become buddie…
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January 26, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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It looks like Noem is going to be the scapegoat. She deserves it but she isn't alone. I haven't heard anyone mention that Miller called Pretti a domestic terrorist and claimed he was a would-be assassin --- and JD Vance retweeted it.
January 26, 2026 at 9:56 PM
It looks like Noem is going to be the scapegoat. She deserves it but she isn't alone. I haven't heard anyone mention that Miller called Pretti a domestic terrorist and claimed he was a would-be assassin --- and JD Vance retweeted it.
Like A Bridge Over Troubled Water … robinbannks.com/2026/01/26/5... #simonandgarfunkel #bridgeovertroubledwater #70srock #70smusic #classicrock #folkrock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky
Like A Bridge Over Troubled Water
January 26, 1970 ~ Simon and Garfunkel release their final album together. Both the single and the album shoot to #1 in America — and stay there — the album spending 10 weeks at the to…
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January 26, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Like A Bridge Over Troubled Water … robinbannks.com/2026/01/26/5... #simonandgarfunkel #bridgeovertroubledwater #70srock #70smusic #classicrock #folkrock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky
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Don’t forget the papers #epsteinfiles
January 26, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Don’t forget the papers #epsteinfiles
Life Will Kill ‘Ya … robinbannks.com/2026/01/25/5...
#warrenzevon #lifewillkillya #zevon #rock #folkrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky
#warrenzevon #lifewillkillya #zevon #rock #folkrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky
Life Will Kill ‘Ya
Rolling Stone called it his best since “Excitable Boy.” Zevon releases Life Will Kill ‘Ya on January 25, 2000 … noted for its humorous and unflinching exploration of aging, …
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January 26, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Life Will Kill ‘Ya … robinbannks.com/2026/01/25/5...
#warrenzevon #lifewillkillya #zevon #rock #folkrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky
#warrenzevon #lifewillkillya #zevon #rock #folkrock #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky
Dixie Chicken … robinbannks.com/2026/01/25/d... #littlefeat #dixiechicken #bluesrock #rock #rootsrock #southernrock #swamprock #neworleansrnb #rock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky
Dixie Chicken
January 25, 1973 ~ Little Feat release the album that should be in everyone’s collection. It was the first album to feature the classic Little Feat lineup. Bonnie Bramlett and a young guitari…
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January 26, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Jar of Flies … robinbannks.com/2026/01/25/j...
#aliceinchains #jarofflies #rock #rockmusic #90smusc #90srock #music #musicsky #musiciansky #altrock #acousticrock #grunge
#aliceinchains #jarofflies #rock #rockmusic #90smusc #90srock #music #musicsky #musiciansky #altrock #acousticrock #grunge
Jar of Flies
After the band had returned from the ’93 Lollapalooza tour, they learned they’d been evicted from their flat. They moved into the studios where they’d begin their work on Flies &#…
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January 25, 2026 at 8:03 PM
January 25, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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Actually, it appears they’ve now lost the NRA..
NRA “disavowed statement from U.S. attorney who said law enforcement authorities would be legally justified in shooting someone who approaches them while possessing a gun, calling remark ‘dangerous and wrong.’”
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NRA “disavowed statement from U.S. attorney who said law enforcement authorities would be legally justified in shooting someone who approaches them while possessing a gun, calling remark ‘dangerous and wrong.’”
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Live updates: Fatal shooting in Minneapolis renews protests; Video raises questions about DHS account
The victim in the shooting was identified as Alexander “Alex” Pretti, 37, of Minneapolis.
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January 25, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Actually, it appears they’ve now lost the NRA..
NRA “disavowed statement from U.S. attorney who said law enforcement authorities would be legally justified in shooting someone who approaches them while possessing a gun, calling remark ‘dangerous and wrong.’”
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
NRA “disavowed statement from U.S. attorney who said law enforcement authorities would be legally justified in shooting someone who approaches them while possessing a gun, calling remark ‘dangerous and wrong.’”
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The Lion’s Roar … robinbannks.com/2026/01/24/t... #firstaidkit #thelionsroar #emmylou #johannasoderberg #klarasoderberg #indiefolk #americana #music #musicsky #musiciansky
The Lion’s Roar
Swedish folkies First Aid Kit release their breakthrough album on January 24, 2012. Klara and Johanna’s album was almost universally acclaimed by music writers and reviewers. Rolling Stone ra…
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January 25, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Paul Simon … robinbannks.com/2026/01/24/p...
#paulsimon #rock #folkrock #70smusic #70srock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky
#paulsimon #rock #folkrock #70smusic #70srock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky
Paul Simon
Rhymin’ Simon releases his second solo album on January 24, 1972. It’s nearly two years since his split with Garfunkel and this is where he begins to really hit his stride as one of the…
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January 25, 2026 at 12:55 AM
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Pam Bondi just sent a letter to Minnesota officials saying ICE will leave if the state turns over its voter database to Trump.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
January 25, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Pam Bondi just sent a letter to Minnesota officials saying ICE will leave if the state turns over its voter database to Trump.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
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By the way if you live in Wisconsin and aren't follwing @ryanclancywi.bsky.social Follow him He's out there all the time on the streets with everyday people fighting for people
#WisconsinPolitics
#WisconsinPolitics
January 25, 2026 at 12:40 AM
By the way if you live in Wisconsin and aren't follwing @ryanclancywi.bsky.social Follow him He's out there all the time on the streets with everyday people fighting for people
#WisconsinPolitics
#WisconsinPolitics
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Happy birthday, Sandy … robinbannks.com/2026/01/24/z... #zevon #warrenzevon #birthday #rock #altrock #americana #folkrock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky
Happy birthday, Sandy …
b. January 24, 1947 Listen to my Warren Zevon playlist on Amazon Music … #zevon #warrenzevon #birthday #rock #altrock #americana #folkrock
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January 24, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Happy birthday, Sandy … robinbannks.com/2026/01/24/z... #zevon #warrenzevon #birthday #rock #altrock #americana #folkrock #rockmusic #music #musicsky #musiciansky
Belushi … robinbannks.com/2026/01/24/b...
#belushi #birthday #snl #animalhouse #legend #comedy #makemelaugh #music #musicsky #musiciansky
#belushi #birthday #snl #animalhouse #legend #comedy #makemelaugh #music #musicsky #musiciansky
Belushi
b. January 24, 1949 #belushi #birthday #snl #animalhouse #legend #comedy #makemelaugh #music #musicsky #musiciansky
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January 24, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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Elo Kiddies … it’s Robin’s birthday … turn it up! robinbannks.com/2026/01/23/r...
Robin Zander
Elo Kiddies … it’s Robin’s birthday … turn it up! Listen to my Cheap Trick playlist on Amazon Music … #turnitup #robinzander #birthday #cheaptrick #70srock #80srock #90srock #classicroc…
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January 23, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Elo Kiddies … it’s Robin’s birthday … turn it up! robinbannks.com/2026/01/23/r...