On New Year Eve, I spent a quiet night at home with my boyfriend. While flipping through the channels waiting for the ball to drop, we came across a Rolling Stones concert on PBS.
We were both excited, especially since the Stones are one of Chris's favorite bands (I'm more of a Beatles girl).
It was the Rolling Stones live from Wembley stadium in the early 90's. I thought it was well done, even with a very strange psychedllic video montage.
My favorite part was when a giant inflatable dragon appeared and Mick attempted to 'slay' the dragon! It was all sorts of strange.
I've also got to say that the Stones are so skinny here, they stayed the same size as they were back in the sixties.
I also thought that Keith was on his game that night and his guitar solos were impressive. Keith was also wearing these awesome pants which were women's I suspect. You can find them now! They're part of the skinny jean/jegging trend.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
It was a teenage wedding and the old folks wished them well.....
I am a big fan of Chuck Berry's. It only happened recently when I went back and actually payed attention to the pioneers of the 1950's and Chuck stuck out to me. I also play guitar and most guitar players strive to play like him and 'Johnny B. Goode' is a song that most learn first.
Well, I heard this morning that Chuck passed out at one of his concerts. The man is 84 and still tours! He ended up being okay but that is still pretty scary. I wouldn't want to lose Chuck Berry since I want to see him someday. It would be awesome to see him duckwalk live!
Plus, my uncle Kevin got a guitar when he was young and it was a replica of Chuck Berry's, cherry red and all.
I thought of the worst and can breathe a sigh of relief. It reminds me of the hoax that went out that B.B. King died.
Enjoy this awesome video with Chuck Berry featuring Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band.
Well, I heard this morning that Chuck passed out at one of his concerts. The man is 84 and still tours! He ended up being okay but that is still pretty scary. I wouldn't want to lose Chuck Berry since I want to see him someday. It would be awesome to see him duckwalk live!
Plus, my uncle Kevin got a guitar when he was young and it was a replica of Chuck Berry's, cherry red and all.
I thought of the worst and can breathe a sigh of relief. It reminds me of the hoax that went out that B.B. King died.
Enjoy this awesome video with Chuck Berry featuring Bruce Springsteen and the E. Street Band.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
The Doors members break on through and slam pardon
A couple of months ago, I found out that Jim Morrison was possibly going to be pardoned from an alleged incident that happened at a concert in Miami, Florida. At the time, Jim was into performance art and supposedly tried to expose himself onstage.
The pardon passed a whopping 41 years later and Morrison isn't even alive to enjoy it. He passed away awaiting trial in Paris, France in 1971.
I came across this article, in which Morrison's band members are upset about the whole pardon, thinking that the whole thing was a big joke and misunderstanding in the first place. They believe that Morrison should've been issued an apology rather than a pardon, which I do believe makes it seem like he really did do it.
Article:
JIM MORRISON's THE DOORS bandmates have criticised officials in Florida for granting the singer a pardon 41 years after he was accused of indecency at a concert in Miami - insisting an apology would be "more appropriate".
The late music icon was handed a six-month jail term and a $500 (£333) fine after he was convicted of drunkenly exposing himself on stage at a show in 1969. He was in the process of appealing the sentence when he died in Paris, France in 1971.
Florida Governor Charlie Crist recently launched a campaign to have the offence wiped from state records and Morrison was granted a pardon by members of a Clemency Board earlier this month (Dec10).
Morrison's bandmates Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek and John Densmore have now spoken out about the move, insisting the pardon is bittersweet because their late pal should never have been charged in the first place.
A statement from the trio reads, "We don't feel Jim needs to be pardoned for anything... Whatever took place that night ended with The Doors sharing beers and laughter in the dressing room with the Miami police, who acted as security at the venue that evening. No arrests were made... Four days later, warrants were issued in Miami for the arrest of Morrison on trumped-up charges of indecency, public obscenity, and general rock-and-roll revelry. Every city The Doors were booked into cancelled their engagement.
"A circus of fire-and-brimstone 'decency' rallies, grand jury investigations and apocalyptic editorials followed... The charges against him were largely an opportunity for grandstanding by ambitious politicians - not to mention an affront to free speech and a massive waste of time and taxpayer dollars.
"Four decades after the fact, with Jim an icon for multiple generations - and those who railed against him now a laughingstock - Florida has seen fit to issue a pardon.
"If the State of Florida and the City of Miami want to make amends for the travesty of Jim Morrison's arrest and prosecution 40 years after the fact, an apology would be more appropriate - and expunging the whole sorry matter from the record."
The pardon passed a whopping 41 years later and Morrison isn't even alive to enjoy it. He passed away awaiting trial in Paris, France in 1971.
I came across this article, in which Morrison's band members are upset about the whole pardon, thinking that the whole thing was a big joke and misunderstanding in the first place. They believe that Morrison should've been issued an apology rather than a pardon, which I do believe makes it seem like he really did do it.
Article:
JIM MORRISON's THE DOORS bandmates have criticised officials in Florida for granting the singer a pardon 41 years after he was accused of indecency at a concert in Miami - insisting an apology would be "more appropriate".
The late music icon was handed a six-month jail term and a $500 (£333) fine after he was convicted of drunkenly exposing himself on stage at a show in 1969. He was in the process of appealing the sentence when he died in Paris, France in 1971.
Florida Governor Charlie Crist recently launched a campaign to have the offence wiped from state records and Morrison was granted a pardon by members of a Clemency Board earlier this month (Dec10).
Morrison's bandmates Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek and John Densmore have now spoken out about the move, insisting the pardon is bittersweet because their late pal should never have been charged in the first place.
A statement from the trio reads, "We don't feel Jim needs to be pardoned for anything... Whatever took place that night ended with The Doors sharing beers and laughter in the dressing room with the Miami police, who acted as security at the venue that evening. No arrests were made... Four days later, warrants were issued in Miami for the arrest of Morrison on trumped-up charges of indecency, public obscenity, and general rock-and-roll revelry. Every city The Doors were booked into cancelled their engagement.
"A circus of fire-and-brimstone 'decency' rallies, grand jury investigations and apocalyptic editorials followed... The charges against him were largely an opportunity for grandstanding by ambitious politicians - not to mention an affront to free speech and a massive waste of time and taxpayer dollars.
"Four decades after the fact, with Jim an icon for multiple generations - and those who railed against him now a laughingstock - Florida has seen fit to issue a pardon.
"If the State of Florida and the City of Miami want to make amends for the travesty of Jim Morrison's arrest and prosecution 40 years after the fact, an apology would be more appropriate - and expunging the whole sorry matter from the record."
Johnny's in the basement mixin' up the medicine...
To all Bob Dylan fans, I just found out that there is a contest currently going on until Januaray 20th. After that, one entry will be picked in Febuarary. The big prize is a trip to SXSW!
It's the Bob Dylan Remix Project by Sony.
You can remix up to four verses of the classic, "Subterranean Homesick Blues."
There are pieces of audio to choose from featuring Bob, the Ting-Tings, and other fans/bands. Plus, you can remix your own track and upload it as well. The entry with the most votes/views wins!
Link: http://www.remix-project.com/Make
Friday, December 31, 2010
Happy New Year 2011!
Well, it's official: 2011 is upon us. Looking back, 2010 was actually quite a great year for music. It may be because I was back to doing what I love, having a show and being the DJ.
I was generally very excited for all the releases. I have put together a little list of my favorite albums of 2010:
1)Contra-Vampire Weekend. These guys really knocked me out again w/ the release of their sophmore album. I really loved their first album but this is my new favorite. I can't really stop playing it yet!
2) The Union-Elton John and Leon Russell. I was pretty excited to hear that Elton wanted to honor Leon, whom inspired him to stick with his piano playing. He wanted us to remember a lost, great session musician who didn't make it past the seventie's. This was the result of their duet and I must say that it's an excellent cd and the title fits it so well...two people coming together.
3) She and Him Vol. 2-She and Him. I loved the first album and was hoping they would have a follow-up and to my surprise, they did. I can't decide whether I like this one better or not.
4)As I call you down-Fistful of Mercy. I didn't know what to expect from this album, which was made in only 3 days. It absolutely blew me away! It's a supergroup featuring Dhani Harrison, Ben Harper, and Joseph Arthur.
5) The Suburbs-Arcade Fire. So I'm a bit late coming into the Arcade Fire game, but I really enjoyed this one a lot and listened to it all the way through several times.
6) Doo woops and Holligans-Bruno Mars. I learned of Bruno Mars when he first guest spotted on Travie McCoy's "Billionaire." I actually liked him better and decided I needed to know more about him.
7) Sea of Cowards-The Dead Weather. At first Jack White's group w/ Allison Mosshart took some getting used to. In fact, I thought the first cd was a little bizzare. Then, I listened to this and something clicked. I got it. I think 'Hustle and Cuss' might just be my favorite track!
8) Band of Joy-Robert Plant. Since I've become a huge Led Zeppelin fan, I wasn't expecting this to be as good as Led Zep. I was wrong! I didn't know what to expect from a cd of covers featuring traditional style music with folk and celtic roots but I was pleasantly surprised. I'm still singing "Angel Dance!"
9) Valleys of Neptune-Jimi Hendrix. First of all, to think Hendrix has been dead for over forty years and is STILL putting out albums! I rushed out to buy this after reading a rolling stone article. It's a fantastic album full of rare cuts, never-before released songs, and a super long jam on the Cream classic, 'Sunshine of Your love.'
10) Echoes-The Morning Benders. I first knew nothing of this group. Then I discovered their covers project and the rest was history. I love this album because it sounds very sixties and the band says that they were inspired by Phil Specter's wall of sound.
11) Lungs-Florence and the Machine. Great new act! Florence Welch has an amazing voice and I never tire of hearing this cd.
12) Emotion and Commotion-Jeff Beck. Wonderful guitar god and good album featuring Joss Stone doing a great take on 'I put a spell on you.'
13) See my Friends-Ray Davies. I was worried about this album since I thought it would be like the Santana one....an album with a lot of good names, but unnecessary covers. I was so wrong! These Ray Davies/Kinks covers are reimagined and made relevant again. Billy Corgan does a great job as well as Metallica!
Best Remasters: There always seems to be older albums getting new treatment, here are the better ones!
1) Double Fantasy-John Lennon/Yoko Ono
2) Band on the Run-Paul McCartney/Wings
3) Darkness on the Edge of Town-Bruce Springsteen
4) West Coast Seattle Boy-Jimi Hendrix
5) The Witmark Demos-Bob Dylan
6) Exile on Main Street-The Rolling Stones
7) Live at Leeds-The Who
8) Come and Get it-The Best of Apple Records
Honorable Mentions-Artists w/ albums I enjoyed that didn't make the 'best-of' list:
1) John Legend and the Roots
2) Duffy
3) The Black keys
4) Kings of Leon
5) The Black Eyed Peas
6) Sarah Bairelles
7) Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
8) Katy Perry
9) Lady Gaga
10) Cee-Loo Green
11) Michael Jackson
12) Taylor Swift
13) Mumford and Sons
14) Rhianna
15) Muse
16) Ratatat
17) KT Tunstall
18) Ringo Starr
19) The Constant
20) Gorillaz
21) Imelda May
Artists I didn't 'get':
1) Brandon Flowers
2) Chromeo
3) Nikki Minaj
4) Travie McCoy
5) Kesha
6) Adam Lambert
Undecided:
1) Jay-Z
2) Eminem
3) Pink
4) Sleigh Bells
5) Kayne West
6) Kate Nash
7) Janelle Monae
8) Brian Wilson
9) Weezer
Worst Albums or Albums that bummed me out:
1) Guitar Heavean-Santana
2) Mojo-Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
3) I'm having fun now-Jenny and Johnny
Albums I never got around to:
1) Mean old Man-Jerry Lee Lewis
2) Hight Violet-The National
3)Congratulations- MGMT
4) Clapton-Eric Clapton
5) Le Noise-Neil Young
6) No Better than this-John Mellencamp
I was generally very excited for all the releases. I have put together a little list of my favorite albums of 2010:
1)Contra-Vampire Weekend. These guys really knocked me out again w/ the release of their sophmore album. I really loved their first album but this is my new favorite. I can't really stop playing it yet!
2) The Union-Elton John and Leon Russell. I was pretty excited to hear that Elton wanted to honor Leon, whom inspired him to stick with his piano playing. He wanted us to remember a lost, great session musician who didn't make it past the seventie's. This was the result of their duet and I must say that it's an excellent cd and the title fits it so well...two people coming together.
3) She and Him Vol. 2-She and Him. I loved the first album and was hoping they would have a follow-up and to my surprise, they did. I can't decide whether I like this one better or not.
4)As I call you down-Fistful of Mercy. I didn't know what to expect from this album, which was made in only 3 days. It absolutely blew me away! It's a supergroup featuring Dhani Harrison, Ben Harper, and Joseph Arthur.
5) The Suburbs-Arcade Fire. So I'm a bit late coming into the Arcade Fire game, but I really enjoyed this one a lot and listened to it all the way through several times.
6) Doo woops and Holligans-Bruno Mars. I learned of Bruno Mars when he first guest spotted on Travie McCoy's "Billionaire." I actually liked him better and decided I needed to know more about him.
7) Sea of Cowards-The Dead Weather. At first Jack White's group w/ Allison Mosshart took some getting used to. In fact, I thought the first cd was a little bizzare. Then, I listened to this and something clicked. I got it. I think 'Hustle and Cuss' might just be my favorite track!
8) Band of Joy-Robert Plant. Since I've become a huge Led Zeppelin fan, I wasn't expecting this to be as good as Led Zep. I was wrong! I didn't know what to expect from a cd of covers featuring traditional style music with folk and celtic roots but I was pleasantly surprised. I'm still singing "Angel Dance!"
9) Valleys of Neptune-Jimi Hendrix. First of all, to think Hendrix has been dead for over forty years and is STILL putting out albums! I rushed out to buy this after reading a rolling stone article. It's a fantastic album full of rare cuts, never-before released songs, and a super long jam on the Cream classic, 'Sunshine of Your love.'
10) Echoes-The Morning Benders. I first knew nothing of this group. Then I discovered their covers project and the rest was history. I love this album because it sounds very sixties and the band says that they were inspired by Phil Specter's wall of sound.
11) Lungs-Florence and the Machine. Great new act! Florence Welch has an amazing voice and I never tire of hearing this cd.
12) Emotion and Commotion-Jeff Beck. Wonderful guitar god and good album featuring Joss Stone doing a great take on 'I put a spell on you.'
13) See my Friends-Ray Davies. I was worried about this album since I thought it would be like the Santana one....an album with a lot of good names, but unnecessary covers. I was so wrong! These Ray Davies/Kinks covers are reimagined and made relevant again. Billy Corgan does a great job as well as Metallica!
Best Remasters: There always seems to be older albums getting new treatment, here are the better ones!
1) Double Fantasy-John Lennon/Yoko Ono
2) Band on the Run-Paul McCartney/Wings
3) Darkness on the Edge of Town-Bruce Springsteen
4) West Coast Seattle Boy-Jimi Hendrix
5) The Witmark Demos-Bob Dylan
6) Exile on Main Street-The Rolling Stones
7) Live at Leeds-The Who
8) Come and Get it-The Best of Apple Records
Honorable Mentions-Artists w/ albums I enjoyed that didn't make the 'best-of' list:
1) John Legend and the Roots
2) Duffy
3) The Black keys
4) Kings of Leon
5) The Black Eyed Peas
6) Sarah Bairelles
7) Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
8) Katy Perry
9) Lady Gaga
10) Cee-Loo Green
11) Michael Jackson
12) Taylor Swift
13) Mumford and Sons
14) Rhianna
15) Muse
16) Ratatat
17) KT Tunstall
18) Ringo Starr
19) The Constant
20) Gorillaz
21) Imelda May
Artists I didn't 'get':
1) Brandon Flowers
2) Chromeo
3) Nikki Minaj
4) Travie McCoy
5) Kesha
6) Adam Lambert
Undecided:
1) Jay-Z
2) Eminem
3) Pink
4) Sleigh Bells
5) Kayne West
6) Kate Nash
7) Janelle Monae
8) Brian Wilson
9) Weezer
Worst Albums or Albums that bummed me out:
1) Guitar Heavean-Santana
2) Mojo-Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
3) I'm having fun now-Jenny and Johnny
Albums I never got around to:
1) Mean old Man-Jerry Lee Lewis
2) Hight Violet-The National
3)Congratulations- MGMT
4) Clapton-Eric Clapton
5) Le Noise-Neil Young
6) No Better than this-John Mellencamp
Abbey Road honored!
Abbey Road is being designated as a place of 'national importance,' says the British Government.
It's one of the top toursit attractions in London and is near EMI Studios, where the Beatles recorded!
There a thousands of people who try to cross the zebra crossing and recreate the album cover. They even have an Abbey Road online webcam! I also heard that more accidents occur there than anywhere else.
Unfortunately, while Abbey Road was saved, Ringo's original home at 9 Madryn Street. is being destroyed.
Many fans tried to save it and it just doesn't seem fair since all three of the other Beatle's homes are still around. Apparently, it's not in good condition nor safe. At least we can remember it as Ringo does w/ Ringo's song, "Liverpool 8."
Here are some alternate shots of the famous photo shoot to make the Abbey Road Cover. I also recently heard that John's white suit sold for a lot of dough
It's one of the top toursit attractions in London and is near EMI Studios, where the Beatles recorded!
There a thousands of people who try to cross the zebra crossing and recreate the album cover. They even have an Abbey Road online webcam! I also heard that more accidents occur there than anywhere else.
Unfortunately, while Abbey Road was saved, Ringo's original home at 9 Madryn Street. is being destroyed.
Many fans tried to save it and it just doesn't seem fair since all three of the other Beatle's homes are still around. Apparently, it's not in good condition nor safe. At least we can remember it as Ringo does w/ Ringo's song, "Liverpool 8."
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
WKNR Keener 13...old school Michigan station!
A buddy of mine who has a show also on WXOU posted up this link and I couldn't resist sharing.
WKNR Keener 13 was a station out of Dearborn, Michigan back in the day and was the start for one of Michigan's finest, Dick Purtan!
I love the site because it has really cool pictures including a young Bob Segar. It also had radio jingles, commercials, and airchecks. They put their music charts up and what was hot on the airwaves.
I was most impressed with the audio coverage of the Beatles in Detroit. This was from 1964, when they played Olympia Stadium. My mom and my aunts were all in attendance. My mom says that her sisters were screaming and throwing hair clips down off from their seats in the balcony. My mom just remembers seeing them and saying that she actually wanted to listen! She didn't really 'get' the craziness. She said that could've been anyone up onstage....she was excited to see George though, who was her favorite.
Anyways, WKNR was inside Olympia and recorded a small clip of the concert which I was so excited to hear. To think that my aunt's and my mom are probably in those droves of screams is really cool. Plus, the 16 minute press conference about being in Motown wasn't too bad!
Link: www.keenerpodcast.com
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