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2012 Stories by Duff McKagan

• Duff McKagan: A Hall of Appreciation

  published May 16, 2012

  Watching the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on HBO recently, I was struck by how honored I was to have been included in such an... More >>

• Duff McKagan: Folk's Dreamboat

  published May 2, 2012

  Spring is in the air, acoustic instruments are being tuned, beards are being grown, and the sunglasses oft-missing in the rainy season are once... More >>

• Duff McKagan: Where Are the Local Hits?!?!?

  published April 4, 2012

  I am in no way alone among touring rockers who live and die with every pitch. Dudes from Death Cab to Soundgarden to Alice in Chains to Mark... More >>

• Duff McKagan: Test Case

  published March 14, 2012

  It is no secret that I fly a lot. It is also no small secret that I have a history with substance abuse, general mayhem, and public... More >>

• Duff McKagan: War's Horror Stories

  published March 7, 2012

  This column is dedicated to the memory of Lynn D. "Buck" Compton. I first read about Buck and his World War II exploits with Easy Company in... More >>

• Duff: 10 Things Seattle Can Learn From L.A.

  published February 29, 2012

  In truth, you can't really compare these very different municipalities. Seattle is a place people grow up in, have roots in, and defend to a... More >>

• Duff McKagan: On Drinking

  published February 8, 2012

  I used to be the guy who was constantly trying to find the best place in town to drink the cocktail. Yeah, I was the guy barkeeps loved at... More >>

• Duff: Think Before You Tweet

  published January 18, 2012

  I found out last week that one of my all-time favorite bands was getting back together to do some gigs later this year. Yes, the great Swedish... More >>

• The Customer Is Always Right

  published January 11, 2012

  OK, I like good deals just like everyone else. There is a store with the initials B.B., right by my house, that specializes in, well, deals and... More >>

• 11 Things I Learned About in 2011

  published January 4, 2012

  1. If you write a book about yourself, just remember: A LOT of people will now know those things about you that you have shared. 2. The... More >>