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Van Hagar was swimming along, generating #1 albums and making tons of money. But then some contracts got in the way and we ended up with Hatfields vs. McCoys. And that’s saying something, considering this is Van Halen.

Four out of five!

Turnabout is fair play.

Nixon in New York: How Wall Street Helped Richard Nixon Win the White House is available now! In fact it’s been available since 2018. Get your copy today! Or request it at your local library! (Images via ChatGPT)

Supreme Pressure: The Defeat of John J. Parker and Birth of the Modern Supreme Court Confirmation Process is available now! Get your copy today! Or request it at your local library! (Images via ChatGPT)

Read about some of the main characters and themes in my upcoming book, Supreme Pressure: The Rejection of John J. Parker and the Birth of the Modern Supreme Court Confirmation Process.

No dollar coin? Might I make some suggestions?

Spandau Ballet was supposed to be the exception to the rule that money breaks up bands. Then three band members sued for songwriting royalties…

Jane’s Addiction has weathered substance abuse, personal feuds, creative tension, and ugly disputes over money. Could a lawsuit finally end them?

Former Delaware governor, U.S. Representative and numismatic superstar Michael Castle passed away on August 14 at the age of 86.

UPDATE (07/30/2025): Of course, minutes after I posted this, Kamala Harris announced she would not run for governor in 2026. Oh well. The post is still worth a read, if I do say so myself.