VIEWPOINT with Artimus Felding

Emerson, Lake & Palmer , British  band  known for its role in the development of  art rock  during the 1970s. The members were Keith Emerson (b. November 2, 1944, Todmorden, Lancashire [now in West Yorkshire], England—d. March 10/11, 2016,  Santa Monica , California, U.S.),  Greg Lake  (b. November 10, 1947, Poole, Dorset, England—d. December 7, 2016), and Carl Palmer (b. March 20, 1950, Birmi...

Captain Beyond is an American rock supergroup formed in Los Angeles in 1971. Consisting of former Deep Purple singer Rod Evans, former Johnny Winter drummer Bobby Caldwell, former Iron Butterfly guitarist Larry Reinhardt and former Iron Butterfly bassist Lee Dorman, the band had an eclectic style bridging elements of hard rock, progressive rock and jazz fusion with space rock. They released three...

Take a listen to a short story told as only Vincent Price could do. Vincent Price the man that would forever be thought of as the B grade scary movies while secretly he was amassing a fortune in cash and treasured art pieces. From the Wax Museum, The Conqueror Worm and of The Pit and The Pendulum that was Vincent Price with a strange voice but it worked in this genre. He also was a serious actor i...

Well sometimes “older people" can get a job, just beware of what you are signing up for. The ruthless unsafe or illegal companies will hire anyone it seems. Take a listen to one such case where no real information was obtained and yet was told to report to work the next evening?

Ms. Sandy Denny, the incomparable voice from Fairport Convention and many other collaborations with Robert Plant and The Strawbs the lists are long. The tragic ending at an early age in 1978, she was 37 years of age. She passed away as the result of a brain trauma after falling down some stairs at a friend’s house in London. The success was never realized fully for Sandy Denny but the following fo...

Can we say that politics have taken us down this shameful muddy road into fear. The citizens without health insurance and the inability to care for themselves is a reality and yet the politicians have a paycheck and health insurance, fair or realistic to expect they would even feel our pain? Debt, this country is in debt as never before. We are borrowing money from enemies to have a war with other...

Well we know by now it is just a matter of time until we see Trump currency! Perhaps the $100 dollar bill with the smug photo of Trump and the “In God we trust” gone and the new , “In Trump we Trust”. Don’t laugh I predict it is just a matter of time.

The gun is the key ingredient of Crime in this country, the United States of America. In other countries they are permitted to be held by the police or the military only. However here we are armed for the fear of the next guy that is near might have one. The problem now is everybody has a gun or two and how do we get rid of these fuses to be lit so casually these days. Too easy to pull the trigger...

Joni Mitchell, oh where did she go for so many years? We are in the middle of a great era dying off and with that so goes the artists of the music industry. Enjoy while you can and remember, if you can where you were when you first heard Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, John Prine and so many others that we have said our condolences to these past two or three years. These artists are our milestone...

Artificial Intelligence sucks the soul out of a storyline, a song, a drawing or anything involving your own personal creativity. The imperfections and real-life experiences are what make up our many avenues of expression of art in general. To avoid AI no matter what it takes is my objective and the distain I have for fake or artificial goods or projects. IF you listen to the audio you will find th...

No one is ever protected from the evils of the world or guaranteed to be successful, no one.

Life insurance is a deadend! IF you outlive the expected termination date then you become out of pocket all the premiums paid and your monetary worth is nothing, seem fair to you? The game of fear and the payout is becoming another winning situation for the insurance companies and a losing game for the longer lasting senior citizens. Damn, just cannot win, living or dying.

We engage you with the facts and the reality of this life. The responsibility of yourself and the greatest act of love and consideration for your family and friends. Take a listen with a notepad handy. This podcast is the 3rd in a series of senior citizen based podcasts to share and help each other to understand and appreciate this life.

This Doom Machine one of many serial radio programs from the 1950’s. It is best to have a free 30 minutes to enjoy, hopefully with headphones. The best time is right after the news with this current world.

Just a sample to bring back the real feel of music and the flood of memories that is wrapped around each note. Take a second to play some old favorites or search the ruination of us all, the internet. Just don’t forget where the music came from, the hearts and souls of the wonderfully creative human beings. Music is the international language and will always be.

Understanding the negatives in our life and making changing before either is too late. People destroy other people as a way to feel elevated above them perhaps. The manipulation is powerful and therefore suffocating to the recipient. Drowning out of not being noticed or acknowledged? We are all at a point where the space has expired or crowded you out, that is when you move on to better things or...

You ever stop and think about when was the last time you were you inside that garb, costume or make-believe persona? Nobody likes a faker except another faker. The comfort level of being you is easy and usually less expensive. Develop your safe place as you and welcome those that don’t judge but rather also feel comfortable around you. Life shouldn't be a series of lies and charades with you h...

Have you already reached the top of your existence? Have you laid down the tools to dig a little harder and further? Some of us are born to burn out quicker than others and some continue to thrive, learn and create until it is just possible. I would say the seniors that still find a reason to be alive and enjoy life are still involved in a hobby, job or a commitment. This poem was written some 25...

Yeah I know sounds pretty serious, but sometimes you have to scare people into reality! Hey IF you are not active in some way, start today. It doesn’t mean you have to run a mile or dig a ditch. Just stay active mentally ay least with a hobby, task, part-time job or silly project. It doesn’t matter what it is just do it. We are limited by our ages and mobility but find a small something to do. Bel...

In these days it has became almost normal to see the elderly living in parking lots, behind commercial buildings and even in the wooded areas of the city. In God’s name have the homeless become unimportant or even looked over? As a senior citizen myself I fear for the future and the rising costs of housing along with the associated costs to ‘“live” anywhere. Take a look at the cars parked overnigh...

My interview with Mr. Mike Drak is a tale of truth and how he fell apart after retirement. Much like many of us we became depressed, feeling of being worthless. His book is a must read IF you are retired or know that it is coming around the corner. His book, RETIREMENT HEAVEN or HELL, Which will you choose?

Take a listen with an open mind and willingness to hear the truth or at least something different. This life is hard and we can get lost into thinking it will never end or it’s really not all that bad. Whatever path you take while you are here just remember we are heading into the same terminal. Be peaceful with reality so live today.

Join me and my interview with a founding member of The Sex Pistols, Glen Matlock. Why did he leave the band and his current life. Listen to the big mistake I made with the wrong question to Glen. See if you spot it.

Finish the interview with me and Anthony Bentivegna and the well researched biography of Seals and Croft. Done with passion, admiration and care about the past and ailing members. A genuine guy with a yearning for music and the hopes of his music being heard or at least being realized for himself.

The idea of being pushed out of an opportunity and/or advancement is just not right or fair. However this is a normal and daily recurring event for a lot of people and especially senior citizens. When the end of the road in your career is based on some person’s opinion or dislike for you this is an injustice. Who wins, IF ever? Listen to an expert about ageism and enjoy.