David Yonke

Author and retired journalist, still keeping busy writing, editing and podcasting. Every day is a gift, let's make the most of it.

[David Yonke @Whirlpeace]

The Duke Blue Devils have been finding ways to win even with two of their key players being sidelined with injuries. It should be interesting how things go in the NCAA tournament. #GoBlue

[David Yonke @Whirlpeace]

@StevieNicks @LBuckingham Stevie sounds like a great daughter and sister, and quite “normal” for a rock star!

[Stevie Nicks @StevieNicks]

I wanted to share this letter I wrote to my family while Lindsey and I were making Buckingham Nicks. My mom saved it and it’s been in a drawer for over 50 years.
@LBuckingham

[David Yonke @Whirlpeace]

We talk about Billy Joel in my new "Newsroom To Nowhere" podcast: https://t.co/TcPBoDauHo

[David Yonke @Whirlpeace]

@MLBONFOX so sad to hear this news, he was a tremendous ballplayer and was very kind to me and my friends when we met him in person.

[Bob Dylan @bobdylan]

Today is Paul Butterfield’s birthday. He would have been 82. We miss you Paul.

[David Yonke @Whirlpeace]

Thinking of my big brother Rick today, 5 years after he left this mortal coil. Rick was a one-of-a-kind, beautiful person who made this world such a better place.

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

Today, I have good news to report from the Middle East.

I have spoken to the Prime Ministers of Lebanon and Israel. And I am pleased to announce:

They have accepted the United States’ proposal to end the devastating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

[David Yonke @Whirlpeace]

I had the privilege of interviewing Toledo-area guitarist Joe Boes and writing about him in an article for the Toledo Free Press: https://t.co/dWtROC9lBD

[David Yonke @Whirlpeace]

@beatlesstory Let It Be?

[Duke Better @DukeBetter]

really tough to see a guy go who’s given Duke two great years and represented the school so well. best of luck wherever you end up, Mark.

[David Yonke @Whirlpeace]

I was interviewed about John Mellencamp's onstage meltdown at his Toledo concert last month by two of my former Gannett colleagues, Chris Pugh and Craig Shoup, along with Robert McCune. Here's a link to the podcast: https://t.co/F06XitmwHs
#JohnMellencamp #MellencampInToledo

[David Yonke @Whirlpeace]

https://t.co/TeboC6Gwkg A few followup thoughts on John Mellencamp's "St. Paddy's Day Meltdown" in Toledo....

[U2Songs.com @u2songs]

Pollstar is reporting the final numbers for #U2UVSphere - have a look at them here: https://t.co/ro3RkiV6of

[U2Songs.com @u2songs]

Larry Mullen didn't perform tonight, but he was at the show and he was all smiles as he waved to the crowd. (Photo thanks to Patrick!) #U2UVSphere

[U2 @U2]

“What an incredible night at Sphere-So Grateful to Bono Edge and Adam and of course Bram for an amazing job-very emotional night for me personally”
• Larry Mullen Jr.

📸: @richfury

[David Yonke @Whirlpeace]

@u2songs “Unknown Caller”! It’s so creative and profound!

[David Yonke @Whirlpeace]

@U2 The greatest show on earth! I am lessed to have seen it twice.

[David Yonke @Whirlpeace]

Video I took on U2's opening night at Sphere, Las Vegas, Sept. 29, 2023: https://t.co/Q4x4mxz6v1 via @YouTube

[David Yonke @Whirlpeace]

Music photographer John Rockwood for https://t.co/xvPhaH1V0t https://t.co/Y3oMtgrgb4 via @YouTube

Terrific interview with local legend John Rockwood!