KTRK is just down the road and Kay’s was a popular hangout for people who worked there. Having a beer at the Texas table was a rite of passage for any Houstonian. I’ve worked in television in Houston for a long time, but never at 13. I have friends that did and that was their spot. Any time I was at Kay’s I got nostalgic for what the “Anchorman” news days of the 80’s must’ve been like there between the 6 and 10pm shows.
Fun fact of the day: Earl Campbell and Warren Moon both entered the NFL draft in 1978. Earl was drafted, Moon wasn’t and went to the CFL. Moon entered the NFL in 1984 and his last season was 15 years after Earl’s final game. They did share one season together in the backfield for the Houston Oilers.
I might be in the minority, but the oversized KANSAS wordmark they’ve used the past few years has really worked for me. Something very “Kansas” about its overt simplicity
I have no inside info and could easily be wrong, but this really does feel like he’s simply hanging it up for good. He’s been on the scene for almost 40 years and just seems to be ready to retire from the grind of touring and being in the studio creating new music.
I've long thought that Matt's drumming style and personality was key to Pearl Jam's longevity. He always came across as super consistent, reliable, and professional, which is essentially a requirement for a band known for long live shows and a massive studio catalogue.
Because of the union, he was paid the daily rate an extra would get. Because Candy was there, Hughes was on set that day, the only day he was on set for Home Alone. 20+ hour day, supposedly.