
Monday, October 25, 2010
You know who's cool?

Robert Smith
"Love Cats" (live 1984) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk08Zb6oyf8
"Why Can't I Be You" (live 1987) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itInfhK3aD4&feature=related
"Love Song" (live 2008) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlTjX8HyuMw
Interview w/ Robert, 1984 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra5w-RyJiiM
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
My mom is so cool!
My mom recently surprised me the coolest gift ever. She found this cute little box equipped with the most awesome 45's in it. What a treasure! It includes stuff by The Eagles, Elton John, Thin Lizzy, Three Dog Night, Jefferson Starship, Paul McCartney, Jethro Tull, Carly Simon, Gordon Lightfoot, and much, much more. SO AWESOME!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Featured absolutely random but awesome song
"White Punks on Dope" by The Tubes
Why this song/The Tubes is awesome:
- They're CRAZY...and I love it!
- Totally theatrical and over-the-top...costumes, glitter, platform shoes
- Really cool analog synths
- Bill Spooner's guitar is neat
http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=4827325289004520517
Monday, September 20, 2010
Lisa's Book Recommendations
Take a Walk on the Dark Side: Rock and roll myths, legends, and curses (by R. Gary Patterson)
Including chapters entitled "Mr. Crowley," "Waiting at the Crossroads," "Welcome to the Hotel California," and others, Patterson's book covers the tales and ironies that have cursed rock 'n' roll and its icons. Patterson also reveals the mysteries behind hidden messages in songs you've always wondered about.
Classic Rock Stories (by Tim Morse)
A great collection of stories, memories, recollections, and opinions of some of the most beloved rock stars.
Here are some things I learned from reading this book (more useless knowledge--just what I need):
Including chapters entitled "Mr. Crowley," "Waiting at the Crossroads," "Welcome to the Hotel California," and others, Patterson's book covers the tales and ironies that have cursed rock 'n' roll and its icons. Patterson also reveals the mysteries behind hidden messages in songs you've always wondered about.Classic Rock Stories (by Tim Morse)
A great collection of stories, memories, recollections, and opinions of some of the most beloved rock stars.
Here are some things I learned from reading this book (more useless knowledge--just what I need):
- "Dust in the Wind" wasn't supposed to be a song. It's original form was actually a finger-picking exercise that Kerry Livgren was working on. In fact, Kerry fought with the rest of the members of Kansas over doing the song. "This is not us," he would keep saying.

- Keith Emerson thought his Moog synth solo in "Lucky Man" was "shit." It was completely improvised, and the rough version ended up making the cut.
- The song "Bad Company" by Bad Company was recorded at night in a field in one take.
- Elton John and Bernie Taupin have no idea what "Take Me to the Pilot" is about. It's all just a bunch of jibberish.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Movie characters I wish were real so that I could hang out with them
William Miller (from Almost Famous). I imagine we would have been best friends growing up. We would have exchanged music and records and have had intense discussions about rock 'n' roll over cups of coffee. He would have taken me backstage to shows on occasion and introduced me to some of the hippest, coolest rock stars on the scene that he was interviewing.
Riff Randall (from Rock 'N' Roll High School). Riff would have been my rock 'n' roll partner-in-crime in high school. We would have attended every rock concert we could possibly manage together. We would wear matching shiny outfits, pigtails in our hair, and run around shouting "gabba gabba hey!"
Jam (from Detroit Rock City). Jam would have been another one of my closest chums. After school, I'd go watch him practice and rock out on his drums and then talk endlessly about t
he amazingness of KISS.
The Spinal Tap guys.
Who wouldn't want hang out with Spinal Tap, the coolest, wildest rock band on the planet!?

Thursday, September 2, 2010
You know who's cool?
Ronnie WoodRonnie shows off his guitars backstage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkn5nr_84pA
The Faces "Stay With Me" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nro4dWnqob8
"Buried Alive," 1979 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FWbut9rVY0
"You're Watching MTV" Keith and Ron http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7sDGRhP7fk
Rolling Stones "Wild Horses" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhVLiHPUOIM
Official website http://www.ronniewood.com/


Wednesday, September 1, 2010
What I've Been Listening To Lately
Scorpions Love at First Sting
Tom Waits The Heart of Saturday Night
Tom Waits The Heart of Saturday NightMonday, August 30, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
You know who's cool?

John Sebastian
A cool interview w/ John: http://www.guitarsam.com/interviews/john-sebastian.htm
"Darling Be Home Soon," @ Woodstock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtvD1DZxcMc
"You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" with the Lovin' Spoonful, 1965: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpZI8biFsn8&feature=related
"Daydream," Lovin' Spoonful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB9XiOBR5i0
Video interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq2IVpkBikE&feature=related

Wednesday, August 4, 2010
You know who's cool?
Jon AndersonYes "Starship Trooper": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jhk5MEugJYJhk5MEugJY
Yes "And You and I": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tv3fKIpKCv4&feature=related
Yes "Heart of the Sunrise": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY6mIG4cvkk
Video interview w/ Jon Anderson (super cool!!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgF761QWY30


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