Bowie Friday:

This one is for you hip hop junkies, a killer interview with Premier revisiting Gang Starr’s “Step in the Arena.”

The Andy Pettitte goodbye gala will stretch into tomorrow. Seems that fans are both nostalgic for the past, reflecting on Pettitte’s fine career, and concerned about what his retirement means for the 2011 team.

He was an easy guy to watch, especially these past few years, and we’ll always remember the Pettitte “look,” cap drawn low, eyes focused in on the catcher’s sign. As Ralph Kramden used to say, “Ohh, yer a good one.”

Say goodnight, Andy:

Did you know that the late Joe Strummer loved him some Bruce Springsteen?

It’s the emmis, man.

Like our man Phife, the 5-foot assassin after the Sundance screening of the new Quest documentary.

Here is the official website for the movie.

R.I.P. John Barry.

Shake it, folks.

According to Premier, Kool Herc, one of Hip Hop’s founding fathers, is seriously ill (here is an update on the story).

Our thoughts go out to Herc and his family.

Sunday morning wake-up from…Billy Joel? Yep, go figure.

Bowie Friday…

From my pal Jay…

R.I.P. Charlie Louvin.

Flipped.

Caught this on Saturday at the Times Square subway station. Dig Susan Keser’s website and listen to her play:

Game One: The Great Rivalry Continues…Nagurski, Nitschke, Butkus, Bears, Brats, Brews…You gotta love it.

Chow Down:

Word to Pete Rock:

[Photo Credit: How Cook Like a Wolf]

Cold Sunday morning in New York. Take it away, Johnny:

Or here’s the original by Robert Service:

Brought to you by our pal, Matt B.

Bowie Friday:

More Snow.

The beat goes on.