This week 80's pop star George Michael confessed in an interview how he gets "everything he wants" out of life. From "fastlove" with strange men in public places to an occasional "monkey" on his back, George says it's just who he is. Even though he's cut back from about 25 to 8 joints per day, that hasn't stopped some artists, like Elton John, from speaking out on the "careless actions of a good friend". In response, Michael says Elton can shut his mouth and get on with his life.

Perhaps George Michael has more "faith" in Bruce Springsteen. If it were up to "the Boss" not only would "Rosalita come out tonight", but it would become legal in his "hometown" for her to "ride down in a tunnel of love" with a same-sex partner. Even though New Jersey governor-elect Chris Christie has seen Springsteen in concert 122 times, "the Boss" rejected an offer to attend his inauguration because of his stance on gay marriage.

Another artist preferring to tell it just "the way it is" is Bruce Hornsby. In a recent interview he talked about growing up in colonial Williamsburg, Virginia where "a night on the town" meant getting together with friends, dressing up in costumes and taunting the tourists. Hornsby recently scored a Spike Lee movie about Kobe Bryant, released a new album and is currently writing a musical about overnight deliverymen.

You know, say what you want about George Michael, Bruce Springsteen or Bruce Hornsby - but at least they're upfront and honest. Because we all know, even having the most "brilliant disguise" can leave you chasing a "tiger" by the tail.

That's it for Retro News I'm Jenni Waylon for Retro Rewind.

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