by toddtherocket | Mar 25, 2025 | Journal, Spring2025
At the beginning of 1984, when I was roughly 8 1/2 years old, I saw the music video for Van Halen’s Jump on MTV. The intensity with which the video and the music struck me was like nothing I had experienced up to that point. So, I did what most kids my age did in this...
by toddtherocket | May 2, 2023 | Gene Speaks: Remembering Gene McDaniels, Journal, uhart
“So, who’s the greatest pop singer?” The answer tumbled out of my mouth so quickly, with a smile that turned to embarrassment when I considered my own confidence allowing me to forget who I was speaking with. This was obviously a test. “Sam...
by toddtherocket | May 7, 2019 | Feature, Journal
Please check out this piece I just wrote on medium.com. I’ve missed writing, and this story was too good not to share with you. I’d be thrilled if you’d read, and share with your friends if you’ve enjoyed it. View at...
by toddtherocket | Sep 23, 2018 | Journal, Photos
(non-instagrammed actual and authentic old school photo from Summer 1978) A repost from 2013. I miss you every day, Uncle John. Love you. On this day, seven years ago, my Uncle John left this Earth and went Home. This day has become thick with celebrations and...
by toddtherocket | Aug 16, 2018 | Feature, Journal, Music, Photos
Such a thrill to be surprised tonight by the incomparable talent that is Brynn Cartelli. You may know her as the winner of last season’s The Voice on NBC, but in the summer, she’s pretty happy to be on vacation and keeping a low profile. That said, she...
by toddtherocket | Jun 18, 2018 | Gene Speaks: Remembering Gene McDaniels, Journal, Music
Every June, Maine Public Radio produces a fantastic series that they air on their stations called “Music That Moves ME.” This premise is joyously simple, Mainers of all stripes tell their stories of their favorite songs. I am so fortunate to have such a...
