Month: January 2010

Here are some more quick picks for you, the loyal reader:BOOK: Charlie Murphy with Chris Millis / The Making Of A Stand-Up Guy – As Charlie Murphy was best known as “Eddie Murphy’s brother” up until a few years ago, not everyone realizes his successes as a screenwriter, director, producer, actor, and musician. Stand-up comedy was something he began performing after his success on Chappelle’s Show, and this book largely focuses Murphy’s journey into the stand-up world. Along the way, readers are treated to tales from Murphy’s Long Island childhood, time in prison, and military service, in addition to some…

Here are another 5 quick picks for you, the loyal reader: MUSIC: Cheap Trick / Sgt. Pepper Live – Original lineup still intact, Cheap Trick remains as revered and legendary as ever. In addition to releasing recent studio album The Latest, the quartet took on a Las Vegas Hilton residency in which they performed The Beatles’ classic Sgt. Peppers’ Lonely Hearts Club Band. As the title of this release would imply, this is a live recording of that entire classic album, giving listeners exactly what they would expect. (cheaptrick.com)   BOOK: Michael J. Kitson & Bob Calandra / How To…