Archive for July, 2009
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Colonoscopy: a standard medical procedure for treating a smart-ass.
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Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-07-31
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But: the word that always follows the phrase “It’s none of my business…” #
“I know, I know, I know, I know, I know…” Rock & Roll Wisdom from Bill Withers. http://is.gd/1Uv93 #
Listening to The Band’s “Music From Big Pink,” Americana roots rock & roll at its best. http://rockandrollguru.com/?p=2552 #
Happy [...]
I Love The Band!
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I’ve been listening to The Band a lot lately. I always seem to listen to them quite a bit in the summer.
Nothing says Americana roots rock & roll to me more than The Band. What a phenomenal group of musicians! I absolutely love the sound of Levon Helm’s voice, [...]
Elton John: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Elton John: the baby boomers’ version of Liberace.
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Bill Withers: Rock & Roll Wisdom
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“I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know…”-Bill Withers
What do you know? More to the point, what is it important to know?
Here’s what I believe it’s important to know.
Know who you are, and not just the superficial crap. I’m talking about your essence.
Know [...]
Songfacts Quiz
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
How many of you look at Songfacts? I do from time to time and just took this quiz over there. If you take it let me know how you do.
I was a bit disappointed with my score:
Final Score: 15
There are holes in your knowledge, but you have a lot [...]
Sharon Little - Perfect Time For A Breakdown (2008)
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It’s always cool when someone who is about to hit the big time lives within a stone’s throw of your house (or at least a very short drive from it). Such is the case with Sharon Little from North Wales, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia.
Depsite her proximity I just saw the young [...]
Ozzy Osbourne: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Ozzy Osbourne: the Ward Cleaver of the new millenium.
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Pink Floyd: Rock & Roll Wisdom
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“Hey you, don’t tell me there’s no hope at all.”-Pink Floyd
Do not even try to tell me there is no hope.
If you want to see hope in the world, do any of the following:
Look into the eyes of a three-year-old with a box of crayons and a coloring book.
Watch [...]
Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-07-29
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Psychiatrists: the Wal-Mart greeters of the medical community. #
Happy 60th birthday to drummer Simon Kirke of Bad Company. #
From the funny irony dept: When Steve Miller finished playing Sat nite, Glen Miller’s “In the Mood” came over the sound system. #
Happy 55th B-day to guitar monster Steve Morse of [...]
Songfacts Quiz
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
How many of you look at Songfacts? I do from time to time and just took this quiz over there. If you take it let me know how you do.
I was a bit disappointed with my score:
Final Score: 15
There are holes in your knowledge, but you have a lot [...]
Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-07-27
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The Steve Miller Band tore it up last night! #
The Steve Miller Band rocked it last night! Here are my thoughts: http://rockandrollguru.com/?p=2521 #
It is inconceivable to me that the Steve Miller Band is not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Phenomenal show last night! # [...]
Mick Jagger: Rock & Roll Quote
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“Anarchy is the only slight glimmer of hope.”-Mick Jagger
I’ve always believed in the power of anarchy…
Happy Birthday, Mick!
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Mick Jagger/Rolling Stones: Rock & Roll Video
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On Mick Jagger’s 66th birthday, let’s watch the brilliant front man of the Stones way back when he was just a pup.
Can you say Rock & Roll?
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Mick Jagger: Rock & Roll History
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July 26, 1943: Mick Jagger was born.
Any list of the greatest front men in rock & roll history has to include Mick at or near the top.
Long live the Stones.
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Steve Miller Band Rocked it Last Night
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Stevie “Guitar” Miller came home to his roots in southeastern Wisconsin last night with a two-hour romp through his classic hits at the Washington County Fair.
Stevie is a masterful blues guitarist who also happens to have a penchant for writing the catchy pop-rock hits that play a significant role [...]
Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-07-26
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Steve Miller Band 2nite at Washington Cty Fair with my darlin’ daughters. Rock & Roll! #
The Beatles’ album “A Hard Day’s Night” hit #1 on the charts 45 yrs ago 2day. #
Try as I might, I just can’t figure out why the Steve Miller Band is not in the [...]
Rock & Roll History: A Bunch of Cool Stuff
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A whole slew of cool stuff happened in rock & roll history on July 25th in the 1960’s.
1964: The Beatles’ album, A Hard Day’s Night, made it to #1 on the charts. This is a definite Desert Island Disc.
1965: Bob Dylan went electric at the Newport Folk Festival…and rock [...]
Steve Miller Band Tonight
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Heading out to see the Steve Miller Band tonight with my darlin’ daughters at the Washington County Fair. Last year they headlined the Amphitheater at Summerfest and this year it’s a county fair about thirty miles outside Milwaukee.
No matter where they play, it’s gonna be a groovy time.
Steve Miller [...]
Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-07-25
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Lip-Synching: the rock & roll equivalent of the fake customer service smile. #
Amazing lineup for the 25th anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame concerts. http://is.gd/1Kkvh #
We’re getting amped up for the Steve Miller Band tomorrow…then CSN next week and The Moody Blues the week after. Rock [...]
U2 360 Tour
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
Well the tour has been underway for almost a month now, slowly making their way across Europe and heading towards …. me! I can’t wait for Oct. 25th. This monstrosity of a stage will be interesting to see in person.
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Happy Birthday Mick!
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
I’ve always liked Mick, there’s just something about his cockiness and flamboyancy that makes me smile. From what I understand he’s also a brilliant businessman and a devoted father. So I with him a happy 66th and many more to come.
As for the music of the Rolling Stones, they lost [...]
John Cruz - Acoustic Soul (1996)
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Even though John Cruz only released his second CD, One of These Days, in 2007, eleven years after his debut named Acoustic Soul, he has long been a highly regarded singer-songwriter in his native state of Hawaii. Acoustic Soul sold 100,000 copies in the islands upon its release.
The CD is aptly named [...]
Lip-Synching: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Lip-Synching: the rock & roll equivalent of the fake customer service smile.
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Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-07-24
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Ten: the number of disciples Jesus would have had if God really wanted us to use the metric system. #
“I’m not the cat I used to be.”-Pretenders And that’s a good thing. http://is.gd/1IRwE #
When your horoscope and fortune cookie disagree, go back to bed. #
Paranoia: having a rear view [...]
