"Client Number 9"

Did anyone else notice that the Spitzer scandal story broke on the same day The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame held its 2008 induction ceremonies ?

I will not suggest any conspiracy. I will, however, note the sad irony of Spitzer's reputation being destroyed within the same 24-hour news cycle that celebrated the music industry's most narcissistic glory orgy. You see, he first made his name prosecuting major record labels who ripped off artists - most of them rock musicians. He won huge back settlements for deserving songwriters who otherwise could not afford the kind of high-powered attorneys needed for such work.

Kind of sad to imagine sleazy corporate rock honchos toasting his demise at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after-hours parties. I'm sure that happened. I'm also sure that one day, another Eliot Spitzer will come along and kick their fat asses on behalf of underpaid artists.

But hopefully THAT guy will have the sense to avoid call girls and stick with the groupies.