Hootie freakin' rocks, man. I take a lot of shit for loving them at this station, and it's about time I set the record straight. Yes, this site is normally reserved for sports blogs, but Hootie transcends that label. Have some heartache? Hootie. First day of summer with the windows down? Hootie. Ready to have a most righteous party? Hootie. Why is it so cool to hate on one of America's greatest musical treasures? It's unjust. Here's a more in-depth look at the beauty of the Blowfish: