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Tom Richards

Contributor Tom Richards is a broadcaster, writer, and musician. He has an unseemly fondness for the Rolling Stones and bands of their ilk.

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Houston Concert Watch 4/24: Rolling Stones, Bad Bunny and More

By Tom Richards
Apr 24, 2024

Concluding our series on Stones scandals prior to the band’s appearance on Sunday at NRG Stadium, today we consider the question, “So did Keith Richards really snort some of his father’s ashes?” The short answer? Could be. In 2007, Richards told a reporter from England’s New Musical Express, “I snorted...
Houston Concert Watch 4/17: Adan Ant, Bad Religion and More

By Tom Richards
Apr 17, 2024

As the Rolling Stones’ show at NRG Stadium on Sunday, April 28, draws closer, we continue with a survey of Stones scandals. This week, let’s explore the question of whether Keith Richards actually had his blood swapped out before heading off on tour. By all accounts (including his own), Keith...
After Some Time on the Shelf, Jesse Dayton's Album The Hard Way Blues is Ready for Release

By Tom Richards
Apr 16, 2024

Jesse Dayton is busier than a one-legged man in an ass kicking contest. Busier than a bee on a buzzsaw. Busier than a pickpocket at a kangaroo convention. In addition to maintaining an active recording career as a solo artist for three decades, Dayton has played guitar with OG outlaws...
Sam Morrow Makes Some Discoveries On the Ride Here

By Tom Richards
Apr 11, 2024

Sam Morrow’s music has been described in any number of ways, with any number of words employed to explain his wide-ranging mix of influences and inspirations. A press release refers to his “groove-driven country-fried funky-tonk sound,” and Rolling Stone said that Morrow’s records “demand to be played loud at parties.”...
Houston Concert Watch 4/10: Rickie Lee Jones, Sam Morrow and More [UPDATED]

By Tom Richards
Apr 10, 2024

Regular visitors to this space may recall that, last week, we endeavored to answer the question, “Could Mick Jagger really have slept with over 4,000 different women?” Our conclusion: Er, maybe. It would have taken dedication and commitment, but, after all, he is Mick Jagger. Continuing in our quest to...