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James Zahn aka The Rock Father is the founder and publisher of The Rock Father Magazine, and also serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, and Senior Editor of The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider. Zahn is an Illinois-based writer, media personality, commentator, director, actor, adventurer, raconteur, and overall pop culture and toy enthusiast. James is frequently called upon for expert commentary on the toy industry and has been seen on or quoted in Yahoo! Finance, CNN, FOX Business, MarketWatch, Forbes, NBC, ABC, CBS, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The NY Post, The Chicago Tribune, PopSugar, Fangoria, Starlog, and many more. He has been involved with business, entertainment, and media for more than 30 years, with a passion for music, film, retail, and publishing. Follow James on Twitter @TheRockFather. Email him: james@therockfather.com
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Not a New Thing: Christmas in July, Halloween Candy in August, Pumpkin Spice in September…

Rock Father: Unleashed
Originally published Sept. 5, 2017. Updated and added to the Greatest Hits, July 17, 2021. Re-featured Aug. 9, 2022. It's about that time again. As...

Covered 6-Pack: Kate Bush – ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’

Music
Kate Bush's 1985 hit "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" is one of the biggest hits of 2022 thanks to the success...

Daniel Suárez Brings Tootsie’s to the Track at Nashville Superspeedway

Lifestyle
Some local flavor is hitting the track at Nashville Superspeedway this weekend. Daniel Suárez will pilot Trackhouse Racing's No. 99 in Sunday's NASCAR Ally 400...

QUEENSRŸCHE Prepares to Unleash ‘Digital Noise Alliance’

Music
QUEENSRŸCHE will release its 16th studio album, Digital Noise Alliance this fall. Set for release on Oct. 7 via Century Media, Digital Noise Alliance was...

Alan Parsons Set to Release New Opus ‘From The New World’

Music
The legendary Alan Parsons is readying a new studio album, From The New World. Set for release on July 15 via Frontiers Music Srl, From...

Dropkick Murphys’ ‘This Machine Still Kills Fascists’ to Feature the Words of Woody Guthrie

Music
Dropkick Murphys is dropping a new album on Sept. 30 that is like no other in the band's extensive catalog. This Machine Still Kills Fascists...

Talas Takes the DeLorean Back to ‘1985’ for New Album

Music
Talas is back and picking up right where they left off in '85. Formed in the early 1970s and disbanded when Back to the Future...

Gibson Extends Collaboration with Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine for EXP ‘Rust In Peace’ Flying V Guitar

Music
The Dave Mustaine Collection is expanding. Gibson just dropped the curtain on the limited-edition Dave Mustaine Flying V EXP Rust In Peace guitar. Gibson's expert...

Jeff Beck, Johnny Depp Team Up for Covers Album with Depp Originals

Music
Over the past six years, Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp have built a friendship fueled by a mutual love of cars, guitars, and laughter. Now,...

1982: The Year I Became a Rock and Roll Gangster…

Rock Father: Unleashed
Originally published Sept. 13, 2013. Added to The Rock Father's Greatest Hits June 4, 2022 1982 was a monumental year that encompassed so many culturally-important...

Licensing Expo 2022: Connect with ‘The Toy Book’ and ‘The Pop Insider’

Business
The Adventure Media & Events (AM&E) team is headed to Las Vegas for Licensing Expo, taking place May 24-26, 2022, and I'll be there! For...

Watch: Bill Maher Takes on ‘American Carnage,’ the Growing State of Societal Breakdown in the U.S.

Comedy
America is in trouble. As I type this, it's Sunday night, capping off an exceptionally violent weekend from coast to coast. I may be hyper-aware...
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