The bassist on Frampton’s huge hit album reflects on it then and now.
Ray Routhier
Staff Writer
Ray Routhier has written about pop culture, movies, TV, music and lifestyle trends for the Portland Press Herald since 1993. He is continually fascinated with stories that show the unique character of Maine’s people and places. He’s written about why so many businesses use the made-up word “Mainely” in their names, how you can trace Portland’s history through its various smells and why Mainers lament the loss of Portland-made B&M baked beans. He’s interviewed a wide variety of filmmakers, actors, musicians and authors, including Patrick Dempsey, Tony Shalhoub, Richard Russo, Tess Gerritsen, Tony Bennett, Anna Kendrick, and Stephen King. His passions, besides writing, include baseball history, old movies and “Jeopardy!” A native of Manchester, New Hampshire, he graduated with a degree in political science from the University of New Hampshire. He lives in South Portland with his wife and two children.
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No snow, no Downtown Showdown
The free event that has been held for the past few winters in Monument Square has been canceled and won’t be rescheduled this year.
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Roll with your Oscar instincts
The nominations are out, meaning it’s time for our annual ‘Readers Pick’ poll.
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Author Q&A: War stories
Portland author George Daughan’s new book ‘1812’ helps shed some light on one of the nation’s lesser-known conflicts.
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Off Beat: Have some serial
Charles Neville will perform at the first ‘Club 86’ radio story and music show.
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Two from Maine given chance to taste Oscar glory
The list of nominations for this year’s Academy Awards includes Glenn Close and Alexander Libby.
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Open House: Period peace
A Saco gem comes into its own when restored to its more authentic, antique good looks.
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‘Red Tails’: One who lived it sees truth in film
A local member of the history-making Tuskegee Airmen gives the movie a qualified thumbs-up.
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Off Beat: Laugh track
No one’s going to the principal’s office for being snarky at this class for teens interested in stand-up comedy.
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State of the State Theatre
It’s pretty good, actually: Since it reopened in 2010, the theater has booked more shows than anticipated, and the healthy playlist for 2012 seems to continue the trend.