I was only 8 years old, but i’d been listening to The Beatles my entire life (still do), thanks eternally to my Dad. It was Monday Night and we were watching Monday Night Football, when this happenend… I remember my Dad was devastated. The memory of the death of Elvis was still fresh in my [...]
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…in no particular order (actually, in alphabetical order) The Acorn – “No Ghost” This album crossed my desk a few months back, and i don’t know, i guess i was just in the mood to check something new out, so i popped it in. It instantly became a contender for one of the best of [...]
I Love Lou Reed!!!
Posted: September 9, 2010 in CommentaryTags: america's got talent, american idol, corporate greed, goodnight ladies, lou reed, music biz sucks, perfect day, power of the heart, record industry, susan boyle, tequila, tmz, toezoo, x-factor
In case you haven’t heard, British talent show phenom Susan Boyle was reduced to tears by Lou Reed yesterday. Now, i’ve nothing against Ms. Boyle and i’m sorry she had her feelings hurt, but THANK GOD Lou Reed refused to let her sing Perfect Day! Not enough artists are standing up to this corporate music [...]
The Duran Duran Demo Tape Incident
Posted: August 19, 2010 in Commentary, Party 934 PodcastTags: duran duran, las vegas, leno, nick rhodes, party 934, secret sanity, toezoo
Back in 1993 I was living in Las Vegas and trying to make it as a rockstar. Yes, really. I was the drummer for local stars Secret Sanity, and we worked harder than any band i’ve been in, before or since! We’d rehearse 5 days a week, play shows every weekend and constantly write & [...]
Just read in Billboard that Kristin Hersh is releasing her new album “Crooked” with book publisher HarperCollins! I’m not sure what section you’ll have to look in to buy it, but with the record industry collapsing, this is a shrewd move on her part. Is it a book with a CD, or a CD with [...]
A few years ago, i suddenly realized that i was not enjoying music very much anymore. I delved down deep to figure out why, and it wasn’t because there was nothing good out there, nor was it because i’m just getting old. Was it because my ears are shot? No, though they are. So what [...]
Today’s Dose, Happy Version: Duran Duran
Posted: December 8, 2010 in Commentary, The Dose, What's NewDuran Duran have long been one of my favorite bands, and i’ve taken a lot of stick for it. Do i give a shit? What do you think? Admittedly, their catalogue is hit and miss from about ’82′s ‘Rio‘ album, but when they hit, they really hit. Which brings me to their new album (out [...]