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Bay Area native. Cal alumni and diehard Bears fan (so painful). Leans liberal, anti MAGA. I earned all those grey hairs
What do you think? 12/
December 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
What do you think? 12/
1990 – ?? : Mixed Genres
Music seems to have gone in a number of different directions since the 90’s. Traditional rock got more serious, Hip Hop emerged, Country went mainstream, a revival of Pop with Brittney Spears and her contemporaries. 11/
Music seems to have gone in a number of different directions since the 90’s. Traditional rock got more serious, Hip Hop emerged, Country went mainstream, a revival of Pop with Brittney Spears and her contemporaries. 11/
December 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
1990 – ?? : Mixed Genres
Music seems to have gone in a number of different directions since the 90’s. Traditional rock got more serious, Hip Hop emerged, Country went mainstream, a revival of Pop with Brittney Spears and her contemporaries. 11/
Music seems to have gone in a number of different directions since the 90’s. Traditional rock got more serious, Hip Hop emerged, Country went mainstream, a revival of Pop with Brittney Spears and her contemporaries. 11/
1984 – 1989: Big Hair 80’s
All rock stars now had to have big hair and plunging necklines.
Signature songs: Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley, Like a Virgin - Madonna 10/
All rock stars now had to have big hair and plunging necklines.
Signature songs: Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley, Like a Virgin - Madonna 10/
December 11, 2025 at 2:31 AM
1984 – 1989: Big Hair 80’s
All rock stars now had to have big hair and plunging necklines.
Signature songs: Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley, Like a Virgin - Madonna 10/
All rock stars now had to have big hair and plunging necklines.
Signature songs: Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley, Like a Virgin - Madonna 10/
1980 - 1983: Rebirth of Rock
Rock and Roll escapes the darkness of disco.
Signature songs: Another Brick in the Wall – Pink Floyd, Billie Jean – Michael Jackson 9/
Rock and Roll escapes the darkness of disco.
Signature songs: Another Brick in the Wall – Pink Floyd, Billie Jean – Michael Jackson 9/
December 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
1980 - 1983: Rebirth of Rock
Rock and Roll escapes the darkness of disco.
Signature songs: Another Brick in the Wall – Pink Floyd, Billie Jean – Michael Jackson 9/
Rock and Roll escapes the darkness of disco.
Signature songs: Another Brick in the Wall – Pink Floyd, Billie Jean – Michael Jackson 9/
1976 - 1979 : Disco
A dark period (IMO) for rock and roll…..
Signature songs: Staying Alive – Bee Gees, other disco crap
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A dark period (IMO) for rock and roll…..
Signature songs: Staying Alive – Bee Gees, other disco crap
8/
December 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
1976 - 1979 : Disco
A dark period (IMO) for rock and roll…..
Signature songs: Staying Alive – Bee Gees, other disco crap
8/
A dark period (IMO) for rock and roll…..
Signature songs: Staying Alive – Bee Gees, other disco crap
8/
1968 - 1975: Hard Rock
Music went from simple three chord love songs, to more complex heavy beat music.
Signature songs: Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin, Born to be Wild - Steppenwolf 7/
Music went from simple three chord love songs, to more complex heavy beat music.
Signature songs: Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin, Born to be Wild - Steppenwolf 7/
December 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
1968 - 1975: Hard Rock
Music went from simple three chord love songs, to more complex heavy beat music.
Signature songs: Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin, Born to be Wild - Steppenwolf 7/
Music went from simple three chord love songs, to more complex heavy beat music.
Signature songs: Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin, Born to be Wild - Steppenwolf 7/
Between the British Invasion and Hard Rock was the Summer of Love and the San Francisco sound. 6/
December 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Between the British Invasion and Hard Rock was the Summer of Love and the San Francisco sound. 6/
1964-1967: British Invasion
The Beatles erupted on the scene with their distinctive sound and backbeat. US groups copied their style.
Signature songs: She Loves You – Beatles, Satisfaction – Rolling Stones 5/
The Beatles erupted on the scene with their distinctive sound and backbeat. US groups copied their style.
Signature songs: She Loves You – Beatles, Satisfaction – Rolling Stones 5/
December 11, 2025 at 2:29 AM
1964-1967: British Invasion
The Beatles erupted on the scene with their distinctive sound and backbeat. US groups copied their style.
Signature songs: She Loves You – Beatles, Satisfaction – Rolling Stones 5/
The Beatles erupted on the scene with their distinctive sound and backbeat. US groups copied their style.
Signature songs: She Loves You – Beatles, Satisfaction – Rolling Stones 5/
Between Birth of Rock and Roll, and the British Invasion, Surf music overlapped.4/
December 11, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Between Birth of Rock and Roll, and the British Invasion, Surf music overlapped.4/
1955-1963: Birth of Rock and Roll
Elvis and others came on the scene to appropriate black R&B and Gospel to create mainstream Rock and Roll.
Signature songs: Heartbreak Hotel – Elvis, Rock Around the Clock – Bill Haley and the Comets 3/
Elvis and others came on the scene to appropriate black R&B and Gospel to create mainstream Rock and Roll.
Signature songs: Heartbreak Hotel – Elvis, Rock Around the Clock – Bill Haley and the Comets 3/
December 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
1955-1963: Birth of Rock and Roll
Elvis and others came on the scene to appropriate black R&B and Gospel to create mainstream Rock and Roll.
Signature songs: Heartbreak Hotel – Elvis, Rock Around the Clock – Bill Haley and the Comets 3/
Elvis and others came on the scene to appropriate black R&B and Gospel to create mainstream Rock and Roll.
Signature songs: Heartbreak Hotel – Elvis, Rock Around the Clock – Bill Haley and the Comets 3/
Here is how I think it lays out properly – though it clearly isn’t as clear cut as this. Different genres overlap eras, and there are sub-eras as well. I am sure many will disagree with the names and divisions. I would welcome other’s thoughts. I am by no means an expert at popular music. 2/
December 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Here is how I think it lays out properly – though it clearly isn’t as clear cut as this. Different genres overlap eras, and there are sub-eras as well. I am sure many will disagree with the names and divisions. I would welcome other’s thoughts. I am by no means an expert at popular music. 2/
Music Eras
We tend to look at music in decades. The 60’s, the 70’s, the 80’s. But I don’t believe music eras really match the decades. In fact, a new era seems to tend to often start in the middle of a decade. 1/
We tend to look at music in decades. The 60’s, the 70’s, the 80’s. But I don’t believe music eras really match the decades. In fact, a new era seems to tend to often start in the middle of a decade. 1/
December 11, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Music Eras
We tend to look at music in decades. The 60’s, the 70’s, the 80’s. But I don’t believe music eras really match the decades. In fact, a new era seems to tend to often start in the middle of a decade. 1/
We tend to look at music in decades. The 60’s, the 70’s, the 80’s. But I don’t believe music eras really match the decades. In fact, a new era seems to tend to often start in the middle of a decade. 1/
Since Jayden Ott isn't doing much of anything at Oklahoma, do you think he might come back home? #GoBears #calgorithm #UCBerkeley
November 17, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Since Jayden Ott isn't doing much of anything at Oklahoma, do you think he might come back home? #GoBears #calgorithm #UCBerkeley
#gobears
So, how did the defectors do?
Fernando Mendoza - Indiana
18/31-193yds. Passing 0TD. 6/33yds rushing, 1TD
Javian Thomas - UCLA
7/17yds Rushing 0TD
Jayden Ott - Oklahoma
1/-3 Rushing
Nando didn't do too bad, but Ott and Thomas might be getting homesick.
So, how did the defectors do?
Fernando Mendoza - Indiana
18/31-193yds. Passing 0TD. 6/33yds rushing, 1TD
Javian Thomas - UCLA
7/17yds Rushing 0TD
Jayden Ott - Oklahoma
1/-3 Rushing
Nando didn't do too bad, but Ott and Thomas might be getting homesick.
September 1, 2025 at 1:11 AM
#gobears
So, how did the defectors do?
Fernando Mendoza - Indiana
18/31-193yds. Passing 0TD. 6/33yds rushing, 1TD
Javian Thomas - UCLA
7/17yds Rushing 0TD
Jayden Ott - Oklahoma
1/-3 Rushing
Nando didn't do too bad, but Ott and Thomas might be getting homesick.
So, how did the defectors do?
Fernando Mendoza - Indiana
18/31-193yds. Passing 0TD. 6/33yds rushing, 1TD
Javian Thomas - UCLA
7/17yds Rushing 0TD
Jayden Ott - Oklahoma
1/-3 Rushing
Nando didn't do too bad, but Ott and Thomas might be getting homesick.
Well, this is fun. I received a CP14 notice from the IRS saying I didn't pay my taxes owed. But I did! And the check got cashed! My daughter had the same thing happen and called the IRS who said that since they are short staffed, they didn't open the mail for a month. Thanks Elon!
June 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Well, this is fun. I received a CP14 notice from the IRS saying I didn't pay my taxes owed. But I did! And the check got cashed! My daughter had the same thing happen and called the IRS who said that since they are short staffed, they didn't open the mail for a month. Thanks Elon!
#TheWheelOfTime #WotSkies
Just finished Season 3 of the TV series. Seems to me that since the series deviated quite a bit from the books, and compressed perhaps 10 books into 3 seasons, one more season could close the whole thing out. Perhaps another streaming service could pick it up?
Just finished Season 3 of the TV series. Seems to me that since the series deviated quite a bit from the books, and compressed perhaps 10 books into 3 seasons, one more season could close the whole thing out. Perhaps another streaming service could pick it up?
June 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
#TheWheelOfTime #WotSkies
Just finished Season 3 of the TV series. Seems to me that since the series deviated quite a bit from the books, and compressed perhaps 10 books into 3 seasons, one more season could close the whole thing out. Perhaps another streaming service could pick it up?
Just finished Season 3 of the TV series. Seems to me that since the series deviated quite a bit from the books, and compressed perhaps 10 books into 3 seasons, one more season could close the whole thing out. Perhaps another streaming service could pick it up?
Emperor Taco!
May 31, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Emperor Taco!
#TheWheelofTime #WheelofTime #WoTSkies
I wish I could read one more book to see how everyone does "Happily Ever After"
Final/
I wish I could read one more book to see how everyone does "Happily Ever After"
Final/
May 25, 2025 at 1:38 AM
#TheWheelofTime #WheelofTime #WoTSkies
I wish I could read one more book to see how everyone does "Happily Ever After"
Final/
I wish I could read one more book to see how everyone does "Happily Ever After"
Final/
#TheWheelofTime #WheelofTime #WoTSkies
It is fun to think about what happens after. Does Perrin go back to Two Rivers and become a Lord? How does Mat do with Tuon and the Seachan? What will be Egwene's legacy? How will Causane do as Amyrlin? Will Lan reclaim the kingdom?
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It is fun to think about what happens after. Does Perrin go back to Two Rivers and become a Lord? How does Mat do with Tuon and the Seachan? What will be Egwene's legacy? How will Causane do as Amyrlin? Will Lan reclaim the kingdom?
5/
May 25, 2025 at 1:38 AM
#TheWheelofTime #WheelofTime #WoTSkies
It is fun to think about what happens after. Does Perrin go back to Two Rivers and become a Lord? How does Mat do with Tuon and the Seachan? What will be Egwene's legacy? How will Causane do as Amyrlin? Will Lan reclaim the kingdom?
5/
It is fun to think about what happens after. Does Perrin go back to Two Rivers and become a Lord? How does Mat do with Tuon and the Seachan? What will be Egwene's legacy? How will Causane do as Amyrlin? Will Lan reclaim the kingdom?
5/
#TheWheelofTime #WheelofTime #WoTSkies
Might be some spoilers here, so beware.
I was shocked in the final book or two that Thom and Moirane were an item. When did that happen????
4/
Might be some spoilers here, so beware.
I was shocked in the final book or two that Thom and Moirane were an item. When did that happen????
4/
May 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
#TheWheelofTime #WheelofTime #WoTSkies
Might be some spoilers here, so beware.
I was shocked in the final book or two that Thom and Moirane were an item. When did that happen????
4/
Might be some spoilers here, so beware.
I was shocked in the final book or two that Thom and Moirane were an item. When did that happen????
4/