
I've been a fan of Michael Jackson for as long as I can remember. I've always loved his music, his unique style and his over-the-top videos, but more than anything I loved the way he danced. He moved with a quickness and precision I'd never seen before. He created moves that seemed physically impossible. He could toss his hat, spin into a blur, flash his white socks and pop up on his toes before you knew what had happened. It was the magic of Michael. When people ask me how I could like someone that's been accused of some of [...]
Fuse and the Boston Phoenix have coincidentally come up with similar ways to celebrate Independence Day. The Phoenix has named the best band, best solo artist, and best new band from each of the 50 United States, while Fuse is having viewers decide which of two modern acts should represent each state for an All-American Face-Off . The Phoenix is going for bands that exemplify both the "all-time greatest" and ultrahip, so their choices rarely coincide with Fuse's. For instance, while the Boston alt-weekly praises Alabama's Hank Williams, [...]