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It's the fiftieth anniversary of the day the music died. But don't blame us. Today in Backbeat Online: • Herman Gauche delights and disgusts equally. • Jim Dalton joins Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. • Good morning, America. Today's the Fray. Today in Cafe Society: • Are you the best...
By Michael Roberts
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It’s the fiftieth anniversary of the day the music died. But don’t blame us.

Today in Backbeat Online: • Herman Gauche delights and disgusts equally. • Jim Dalton joins Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. • Good morning, America. Today’s the Fray.

Today in Cafe Society: • Are you the best teen chef? • The Ace-Hi Tavern, Golden’s lovable s*#thole, gets a facelift — and pizza!

Today in The Latest Word: • “Ramsey Mountain News” farms out JonBenét coverage. • Where have you gone, Sunshine Megatron? • Who wants to go in with me on a tricked-out Hummer? Anyone? • Will more car dealers advertise on YouTube instead of buying expensive TV commercials? • No justice for Van Cise? That’s a lot of questions — and at least a few answers.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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