Duff McKagen is an unlikely essayist on finance and America considering he is the legendary bassist for the rock band Guns-n-Roses. Yet, surprisingly, outside of his music career, Duff is the money writer for Playboy magazine – host of his own column Duffonomics.

In his most recent article Duff talks specifically about Huntington and our great towns resilience;

I began to think at that moment that a story like Huntington’s could very well epitomize the true American story. The people here know what adversity is and don’t sulk in its shadow when they very well could (without being blamed one bit). No, this town knows how to dust itself off, put its blinders on, and forge ahead, learning from its history but not getting mired in it.

It’s great to see Huntington get some positive national media coverage, even if it is a non-traditional magazine and written by a non-traditional author. Rock on Duff and feel free to come back and experience the revitalization of Huntington any time.