Do your own thing – and take turns!
Nov 032010
Nov 032010
Granted, the following video of Can is probably not considered representative of the band’s sound, but the revolutionary, political mumbo jumbo surrounding it is – I believe – a major factor in this band’s critical acclaim among rock snobs.
I can empathize with many of you who identify with the “socialist” stance of a Can or Henry Cow, with the “anarchist” stance of an MC5. It’s hard to give up on the belief that rock ‘n roll is important, and who better to uphold rock’s claims to social relevance than some avant-garde German hippies? If only these high-minded expressions were upheld in the grooves… Continue reading »
Nov 032010
I usually prefer we stay away from hot-button political issues, but out of respect for our friends in California, I think it’s only right we take a few moments to revisit the following clip…after the jump! Continue reading »
Nov 032010
The Atlantic City police force’s confiscation of illicit drugs held by attendees of Phish’s recent 3-night stint left longtime fans of the jam band wondering what all the fuss had been about.
“I should have eaten my mushrooms before leaving the car,” said one 20-something fan who asked to remain anonymous following his first disappointing experience at a Phish concert after attending “dozens” of shows since the band’s 2009 reunion. “Without even a roach to smoke you could say the scales fell from my eyes: Booorrrrrrinnng!”
“Their harmonies were better than I’d ever realized,” said Alex, 56, a jewler from New Hope, “but I don’t go to a Phish concert to relive the magic of the friggin’ Everly Brothers, not to mention I don’t travel to AC to get hassled by the Gestapo over a friggin’ joint.”
“The cops didn’t even care when I told them I have ADHD,” complained Brooks, 17, of Collingswood, NJ, who managed to keep only a strategically placed whippet after being frisked. “After getting bored out of my gourd by Trey’s endless jamming,” he chuckled, “maybe I do!”
Other fans whose drugs were confiscated expressed similar feelings of dissatisfaction with the band’s performance. Shaun, a 40-something fan who’s attended over 200 Phish shows since the demise of her beloved Grateful Dead, was more philosophical. “I mean, everyone has an off night now and then, you know? Maybe the cops took their stash too.”
Nov 022010
Your challenge today is to cite rock ‘n roll songs containing euphemistic fruit references: fruit, not vegetables, although our highly unscientific judges will allow the blurring of categories regarding tomatoes and melons. (One judge does know this much: technically, almonds are a fruit not a nut.) By “rock ‘n roll songs” I mean songs released during the rock ‘n roll era, so that rules out the excellent and not-naughty (as I would expect most entries will be) “Strange Fruit.”
I’ll kick things off with an entry some might quibble over if suggested by anyone else, an unexpected banana reference in Grand Funk Railroad’s “We’re an American Band”:
Four young chiquitas in Omaha…
Surely, this will be one of the most exclusive Last Man Standing competitions in the history of Rock Town Hall…or not!
Nov 022010
Didja know Anita Pallenberg is still alive?
I did not until reading Keith Richards‘ new autobiography, Life.
Actully, I was reminded of this not too long ago, having been surprised at that time to learn she was alive, but I guess I didn’t believe it. Prior to that, I should have at least remembered she was alive at the time of her appearance on Absolutely Fabulous. If you tell me next week that Anita Pallenberg is still alive I’ll be surprised all over again. Even more than Keef she seemed like a goner.
What’s your most-recent rock-oriented Didja know… moment?
Nov 022010
I was driving home from work last night and thinking about the election today. After a scan across the many news and political Sirius/XM stations that were all at commerical (on paid radio?)…so I flipped to music.
Station A, song #1: “Nookie,” by Limp Bizkit
Station B, song #2: “Lovin’ Every Minute Of It,” by Loverboy
This is my musical equivelent of the mid-term elections.
Is there a lesser of two evils?
Keep the personal politics out of this: If you had to decide between supporting one of these “candidates” which one would you pick, and why?
Hey, Maybe you really dig one of these songs. Maybe Mike Reno is your cousin and you support him unconditionally. Maybe you chose “Nookie” last time and feel burned.
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