Mr. Feelgood

Jul 4, 2024 | mrfeelgood.com | John Pearson

It’s a strange thing to say that laying a pal to rest turned out to be one of the most beautiful days of my life. But that’s the truth. And I’ve been blessed with having experienced many beautiful days. We lost our friend of 35 years, the renowned photographer Kurt Markus, two years ago on June 12, 2022. A week ago today, as I write this, there gathered a group of around 50 people to honor our pal, on a remote hillside, Tuscarora cemetery in Nevada, established 1870.

Jul 4, 2024 | mrfeelgood.com | Pete Samson

Whether slaying zombies in The Walking Dead, or revving engines in The Bikeriders, Norman Reedus spends his life at the intersection of work and passion, normally on a Harley-Davidson. He is, of course, best known for his 14-year stint as Daryl Dixon in the post-apocalyptic AMC drama The Walking Dead and its recent sequel series The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. Given the spin-off was named after Norman’s now-iconic protagonist, it’s fair to say that job has gone rather well.

May 31, 2024 | mrfeelgood.com | John Pearson

Born in Boston of Italian heritage — his paternal grandfather was Constantino Nivola, the eminent Italian sculptor, muralist and teacher — Alessandro Nivola is a man in possession of the healthy balance of a renowned artistic talent mixed with deep family values, and is the consummate professional.

May 21, 2024 | mrfeelgood.com | Pete Samson

The best — and sometimes the worst — thing about being a journalist is getting a front row seat to history being made. As an entertainment reporter in London during Amy Winehouse’s reign as the queen of Camden, I saw her perform live many times, from small impromptu pub gigs to iconic large shows. I met her and many of the main players in her story, and was excited to be in the orbit of this once-in-a-generation star.

Mar 16, 2024 | mrfeelgood.com | John Pearson

If, like me, youā€™re Gen X, then youā€™ll remember key moments from our cultural landscape. The day Elvis Presley died, hearing that Marvin Gaye passed, the moment you were told that John Lennon had been shot in New York City.