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<a href="http://www.ddavisla.com">David Davis</a> is the author of Wheels of Courage: How Paralyzed Veterans from World War Invented Wheelchair Sports, Fought for Disability Rights, and Inspired a Nation. A <a href="https://sidewinderfilms.org/films/waterman">documentary</a> based on his previous book, Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku, airs on <a href="https://www.pbs.org/video/waterman-duke-ambassador-of-aloha-ot83gi/">PBS’s American Masters series</a> on May 10.

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UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 01: Football: San Francisco 49ers QB Joe Montana (16) gesturing bunny ears with Brent Jones (84) in locker room before game, San Francisco, CA 11/18/1990--11/25/1990 (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (SetNumber: D52377)

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Michael Zagaris Had The Backstage Pass Of A Lifetime

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Country music star Garth Brooks during his first night of a series of concerts at Croke Park, Dublin. Picture date: Friday September 9, 2022. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Images via Getty Images)

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Garth Brooks Overpowers Croke Park In Delayed Irish Invasion

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My Chemical Romance plays Barclays Center on September 11, 2022.

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My Chemical Romance Never Died

Amy Schneider is a software engineer, cat owner, and Jeopardy champion who posts about her experiences on Twitter @Jeopardamy. She used to have a podcast, and odds are she will again some day.

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Where Are You Jimmy Ray?

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‘Ray Of Light’ Turned Madonna From Star To Legend

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Less-Renowned Kink Revisits Feud With Brother Ray, Alien Abduction In New Memoir

<a href="https://twitter.com/robertfoconnell" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Robert O’Connell</a> is a writer from Kansas living in New York. His work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, The Atlantic, The New York Times, and elsewhere.

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Craig Finn of The Hold Steady performs at Ottobar in Baltimore.

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Arts And Culture

Craig Finn Returns To The Scene

Columnist. Author of many <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drew-Magary/e/B001JS8R52/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1">fine works of literature</a>, including Point B. Handsomest man in the world.

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LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 05: Fans react as Papa Roach performs at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel &amp; Casino August 5, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The rock group is touring in support of the platinum-selling album "Getting Away With Murder." (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Papa Roach And Alien Ant Farm In Concert

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We Don’t Need Concert Encores Anymore

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 18: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors poses for a picture with Grateful Dead musician Bob Weir following Game Two of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets at Chase Center on April 18, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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I Demand A Goth-Sludge Chipmunks Cover Of Every Great Pop Song, Immediately

Mitski releases Laurel Hell, her sixth album.

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Mitski’s Most Formidable Opponent Is Still Herself

ATLANTA - FEBRUARY 8: Singer 'Meatloaf' performs at the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk Contest during the 2003 NBA All Star weekend at Philips Arena on February 8, 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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If It Weren’t For Meat Loaf, I Might Not Be Here

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My Long Lost Pedal Returned At Just The Right Time

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Investigations Editor. You can reach her at diana@defector.com or, if you prefer protonmail, dfmoskovitz@protonmail.com. If security is a concern, download the Signal app and send her a text at 929-251-8187.

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Concert-goers watch BTS perform onstage during iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2021 presented by Capital One at The Forum on December 03, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

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These Musicians Are Angry, Organized, And Coming For Spotify

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Titus Andronicus Made Me Feel At Home In The Mosh Pit Again

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“All Too Well” New York Premiere

Taylor Swift Confronts Her First Draft

<a href="https://twitter.com/ericnus">Eric Nusbaum</a> is a writer based in Tacoma, Washington. He is the author of the book <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/stealing-home-los-angeles-the-dodgers-and-the-lives-caught-in-between-9781541742222/9781541742215">Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between</a>. He is also a former editor at Vice.

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Illustration of Chris Ballew, performing as Caspar Babypants, by Adam Villacin

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Chris Ballew Went Platinum On The Way To Becoming Caspar Babypants

Fran Hoepfner is a writer and teacher.

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Harry Styles Performs On His European Tour At AccorHotels Arena, Paris

We All Came To See Each Other At The Harry Styles Show

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MUNICH, GERMANY - JUNE 4: Drummer Charlie Watts Perform at the opening night of the European leg of The Rolling Stones Forty Licks Tour at the Olimpiahalle Spiridon on June 4, 2003 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Getty Images)

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Charlie Watts Knew It’s Not The Drummer, It’s The Song

Visual Editor. Runs <a href="http://defectorstore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">defectorstore.com</a>. Philadelphia-based, if you couldn’t tell.

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Triptych of McGruff, an ad promoting McGruff's album, and McGruff again

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This McGruff Drug Album Might As Well Be By Weird Al

BTS performs during Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2020 on December 31, 2019 in New York City. All seven members are standing on a lighted staircase and smiling after their performance.

At Bang Bang Con 2021, BTS Told Its Own Story