Earlier this month I learned of the retirement announcement from Brian Henneman, lead singer and main songwriter for the Bottle Rockets. After 28 years, they leave behind an incredible discography and so many great live shows. Here are some thoughts on their impact on us.

I stumbled into another fascinating mystery relating to my two favorite topics in life: Rock and Roll and St. Louis. What started with a Valentine's Day present turned into a long research phase relating to guitartist Robert Quine and his connection to St. Louis and some of the best rock records ever made. This story culminates with an interview with one of Quine's lifelong friends who met in St. Louis while attending Washington University. Kind readers, I was giddy doing the research for this blog. I realize only a small handful of people know this music, but it means everything to me and having a St. Louis connection is a lovely bonus.