Tony Wade

FAIRFIELD — I have been writing reviews of local theatrical productions for the Daily Republic since 2006.

Fairfield High School Class of 1973 grad Kevin S. Tenney is a filmmaker known for, among many other movies, “Witchtrap,” which was filmed in the Stonedene mansion near Solano Community

I recently came across a picture I took of a signature in a copy of the 1969 Fairfield High School yearbook.

I can’t help but feel a little silly literally crying after I heard the news that Ozzy Osbourne died at 76 on July 22.

“Motel, money, murder, madness, let’s change the mood from glad to sadness.” — from “L.A. Woman” by The Doors

Sometimes when I am experiencing a tiny bit of writer's block, all I need to bust out a column is a writing prompt. Today’s prompt is Beatles song titles.

Like many people my age, I grew up listening to AM radio where they used to play a little bit of everything.

Parody singer/songwriter Weird Al Yankovic’s 2014 album, “Mandatory Fun,” has a song called “Lame Claim to Fame” that describes just what the title says.

Note: The following is a fictionalized account of actual events.

I celebrated my 61st birthday on January 2nd and it was absolutely soul fulfilling. When I was a kid, my favorite birthdays were based on what presents I received.