Author: Rick Anderson

Rick Anderson (not that one) is a dedicated music enthusiast, deeply passionate about guitars and audio equipment. His musical journey, enriched by collaborations with well-known artists he prefers not to disclose, makes him a versatile figure. Equally comfortable strumming his guitar in El Monte and writing on a broad spectrum of topics — from music critique to in-depth guitar and audio equipment reviews.

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Das Beste im Leben!

Rick Anderson,

August 22, 2026August 24, 2026

Reading Time: 2 minutesOlder, wiser, and perhaps a little softer, he revisits the question that has defined his life: What is best in life?

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Bearded man in a red cap grips a gas pump nozzle on the album cover “Fightin’ in that War of Norther Eggression” by Dusty Loebs.

No Stepy on Snek

Rick Anderson,

July 18, 2026July 18, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minuteDusty Loebs From “Fightin’ in that War of Norther Eggression” Lost Cause Records, 2025 A…

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Retro album cover for Dr. Barry Cox’s “The Parameters of Desire,” showing him presenting a proposal and contract.

I Propose That We Engage In Recreational Coitus

Rick Anderson,

June 10, 2026June 13, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minuteA rare archival audio deployment of Dr. Barry Cox’s 1976 formal consent protocol.

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The Twilight Blues

Rick Anderson,

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlind Lemon Pledge sings a song of pain and misery. From his album, Heartbreak Motel.

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The Naughty Bits: Flop Sweat: Smothered & Sticky

The Waffle Stomp

Rick Anderson,

May 11, 2026May 24, 2026

Reading Time: 3 minutesA song about the shame only the shower drain knows I get asked about this…

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Steve Cropper Was Instrumental in the Blues Brothers

Rick Anderson,

August 27, 2024March 12, 2026

Reading Time: 3 minutesA legendary guitarist, a soul-soaked soundtrack, and a band that was no joke—how one Stax icon helped turn a wild comedy into a timeless musical homage.

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