Thursday, January 12, 2012
Isn't That Ironic?
Upon hearing that life is indeed a box of chocolates, Riley accidentally showed up on the set of "Forrest Gump" looking for them.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Jailhouse Bark
Though, according to our demographic analogy, this classic image is way beyond our typical readers' pop cultural frame of reference, we couldn't resist posting it. The gentleman in the striped shirt went on to be quite influential in the roots of rock 'n roll, while Riley's influence continues to be behind the scenes, producing such classic bands as The Mama's and the Pappas, the Chipmunks and Ricky Martin. This number, from the Ed Sullivan Show, was risque for the times, as it was not common for two men to dance with each other.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
It's Summer Somewhere
This is Riley during some downtime between holidays. We believe it was taken somewhere in the vicinity of Diamond Head, judging by the lack of size or shape of the "wave." Riley often volunteers his time to teach grommets how to surf, when he's not helping to build schools for underpriveliged kids in New Jersey. Right after this photo was taken, he pulled off a backside off the lip, got barreled and then rode the wave all the way to shore doing the coffin.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Truth to Power
Always at the forefront of important political issues of the day, Riley recently joined crowds in lower Manhattan to protest the corporate takeover of U.S. government. Here he is standing up for what's right with other civil disobedients, before taking a break to eat some Sabrett's hot dogs off the street vendor's cart.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
The Fifth Beatle
This is a little-known historical factoid of the popular Beatles' run as the best musical group of all time. Riley actually cut one album with the band. Here he is pictured on an early album cover, of which Ringo is known to have stated "The chap's hair is just too long for our image." Riley played toys.
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