The first generation of that singular brand of celebrity known as the “rock star” came into being in the early-to-middle 1960s. That group included a lot of Englishmen: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Keith Richard. But the Yanks had their share of rock royalty as well. Think Bob Dylan, Brian Wilson, Jimi Hendrix…and the world first saw and heard four others on … [Read more...] about Words and Music by Michael Nesmith
The Voice of CBS Sports
The plan: meet at Katy’s Place for breakfast, but it turned out that Katy’s was closed that morning; Plan B: The Little Swiss Café. “Carmel is a great breakfast town,” CBS sports commentator Jim Nantz says, “and I’m a big breakfast guy.” This is a man whose face and voice are as familiar as family to untold millions of sports fans, yet far from shunning public places, he … [Read more...] about The Voice of CBS Sports
The Silver Screen’s Alan Silvestri
The list of successful film composers is short indeed. The discipline is rarified and exceedingly specialized; the very few at the top of the game are highly sought-after artists. One member of this exclusive club is Carmel resident Alan Silvestri. This composer’s credits comprise some of the most famous and beloved films of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. A (very) … [Read more...] about The Silver Screen’s Alan Silvestri
High Flying Design In the Carmel Highlands
This house is more about showing off the coast than showing off the architecture,” says Eric Miller, architect of the spectacular Pelican House, sited in the Carmel Highlands while that might seem to be an unusual statement coming from an architect, it’s part of Miller’s design philosophy. Having grown up in Pacific Grove, he has an innate understanding of the architectural … [Read more...] about High Flying Design In the Carmel Highlands
A Blended Career
Actress Drew Barrymore was a mere six years old when she stole the hearts of a generation through her portrayal of Gertie in Steven Spielberg’s 1982 mega-hit “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” She subsequently became one of the most popular child stars of her time and has grown into adulthood as a versatile and successful actress and producer in a wide range of film projects. Now … [Read more...] about A Blended Career