John Lingan
@johnlingan.bsky.social
Writer. "Homeplace," about Patsy Cline's hometown. "A Song for Everyone," about CCR. "BACKBEATS: A History of Rock and Roll in 15 Drummers" is out on 11/11/25.
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This rules and you rule.
February 3, 2026 at 12:06 AM
This rules and you rule.
Nothing in the world cuter than a dimpled baby hand
February 2, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Nothing in the world cuter than a dimpled baby hand
Silliest musician I've ever spent time around (derogatory)
January 30, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Silliest musician I've ever spent time around (derogatory)
Didn't know that was Drayton on the Idler Wheel, he's a beast. Will have to relisten today.
January 30, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Didn't know that was Drayton on the Idler Wheel, he's a beast. Will have to relisten today.
My nominee: Rod Stewart’s “Every Picture Tells a Story” with huuuuge galloping drums throughout by Micky Waller.
January 30, 2026 at 1:57 AM
My nominee: Rod Stewart’s “Every Picture Tells a Story” with huuuuge galloping drums throughout by Micky Waller.
That’s also the only way I can comprehend it with the others. Has to be the most arch Album of the Year slate ever.
January 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
That’s also the only way I can comprehend it with the others. Has to be the most arch Album of the Year slate ever.
You can tell how much love and knowledge went into it. Great work man.
January 18, 2026 at 10:32 PM
You can tell how much love and knowledge went into it. Great work man.
Nothing sounds like Source Tags… magically heavy. Not improved by seeing the drummer’s hat and facial hair.
January 17, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Nothing sounds like Source Tags… magically heavy. Not improved by seeing the drummer’s hat and facial hair.
Amazing, thank you!
January 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Amazing, thank you!