Archive for July, 2009
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Paranoia: having a rear view mirror on your stationary bicycle.
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Lou Reed: Rock & Roll Wisdom
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“Hey babe, take a walk on the wild side…”-Lou Reed
If we’re gonna get what we truly desire out of this earthly experience, we just gotta take a walk on the wild side every now and then. And the more often we do it, the better.
We need to stretch ourselves [...]
Stevie Ray Vaughan Quote
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
Stevie Ray died on August 27, 1990. Its hard to believe its been almost 20 years. I was thinking about him today and found a great quote (below) and also ran across a site I had never seen before. Its called Celebrity Rock Guitars and is worth a look, lots [...]
Ten: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Ten: the number of disciples Jesus would have had if God really wanted us to use the metric system.
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Peter Gabriel: Rock & Roll Wisdom
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“I want to be your sledgehammer.”-Peter Gabriel
I do not want to be subtle, ethereal or inconspicuous. Ever! And I am certain the people who really know me would say there is absolutely nothing subtle about me.
In anything I do that truly matters, I’ve just gotta be a sledgehammer. That [...]
Pretenders: Rock & Roll Wisdom
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“I’m not the cat I used to be.”-The Pretenders
Fortunately, that is true. And, in my case, it’s a good thing. I spent a good portion of my life as a bloomin’ idiot, although I also had a whole shitload of fun. And that is not to say I’m not [...]
Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-07-21
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Expressing thanks and gratefulness is a wonderful way to start the day. #
Note to self: it’s impossible to keep you mind and your mouth open at the same time. #
Enthusiasm: applying the same effort to your job that you do in traffic. #
Happy 62nd birthday to Carlos Santana. http://is.gd/1FkPx [...]
Carlos Santana: Rock & Roll Quote
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“Most people are prisoners, thinking only about the future or living in the past. They are not in the present, and the present is where everything begins.” Carlos Santana
The precious present is everything!
Happy Birthday, Carlos!
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Carlos Santana: Rock & Roll Video
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Let’s celebrate Carlos Santana’s birthday by watching him play with Buddy Guy at Montreux.
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Carlos Santana: Rock & Roll History
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July 20, 1947: Carlos Santana was born.
Any list of the greatest living guitar players has to include Carlos Santana. He can say more in three notes than most guitar players can say in an entire song.
Although Abraxas is certainly one of my Desert Island Discs, my favorite Santana album [...]
Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-07-20
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Happy 62nd birthday to Brian May of Queen. #
The truly enlightened person is open to the possibility that everything they know is false. #
Note to self: Jamaica has a bobsled team. What exactly is it that you can’t do? #
55 yrs ago 2day, Elvis Presley’s 1st single, “That’s Alright [...]
Happy Birthday to Carlos Santana
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
I almost missed his birthday but luckily several other bloggers wrote about i. I just got done watching this video over at Rock and Roll Blog (a great blog to visit).
This is Santana performing at Woodstock and its INSANE how great it is. Carols shreds and Michael Shrieve (who is [...]
Freddie Mercury
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
I flipped on the tube in time to catch the last 30 minutes of a documentary on Freddie Mercury. It showed the last video he ever recorded, and I don’t remember ever having seen it before. He was very thin and I imagine he was in pain. I prefer to [...]
GORDON WALLER RIP
Submitted by RockPhiles Blog
Gordon Waller, 64, the other half of British vocal duo Peter and Gordon, died today of cardiac arrest. He was 64.
Peter and Gordon enjoyed early success on the coattails of their association with the Beatles. Paul McCartney was the then-boyfriend of Peter’s actress sister, Jane Asher, living in the Asher’s London [...]
IT WAS 35 YEARS AGO TODAY … MACCA GETS BACK
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It was 35 years ago this year that the Beatles conquered American music fans with their appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, an event watched about as closely as the moon landing.
To commemorate, on July 15, Paul McCartney appeared on the roof of the marquee of the Ed Sullivan Theater, playing [...]
Marriage: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Marriage: the process of finding out what type of person your spouse would prefer.
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Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-07-19
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45 yrs ago today, the Beatles released the album “A Hard Day’s Night.” Think I’ll listen to it this morning. #
Struggle: effort supplemented by desperation. #
Old: failing to recognize either the host or the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. #
Sad: the state of affairs when the most reliable [...]
Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-07-18
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Disrespect: giving your boss half the peace sign without suggesting he’s number one. #
A happy birthday to Phoebe Snow, who is 57 today. #
#followfriday @philgerb @AuthorDarkStar @jormakaukonen @nonamedufus @musicramble @wolfgangsvault @yokoono #
Happy 69th birthday to bandleader Spencer Davis. Gotta love “Gimme Some Lovin’” & “I’m a Man” #
Sheer profundity [...]
Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-07-17
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Grateful Dead Wisdom: “Everything leads up to this day…” http://is.gd/1B2Tz #
The best thing about being wrong is the tremendous joy it brings to others. #
Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce & Ginger Baker formed the supergroup Cream 43 yrs ago today. #
The Allman Brothers Band museum will open this December at [...]
3 Generations of Guitar Virtuosos?
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| Davy Knowles, Eddie Van Halen, Jack White, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, The Edge | 11 comments »
July 16, 2009
Mad Hatter made a comment on the recent post about the new rock doc called “It Might Get Loud”.
He suggested that perhaps Jimmy Page, The Edge and Jack White were [...]
Gone But Not Forgotten Blog
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
I finally got around to posting the two deaths that have occured in our music world in 2009. Unfortunately Blogger is not allowing me to pre-date the post so it shows up on top instead of on the bottom of the page. I will try again tomorrow.
It was difficult selecting [...]
Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-07-15
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Motivational speakers: the professional wrestlers of the corporate world. #
Assumptions: the first sign of impending disaster. #
Why daydreams are so important…http://is.gd/1yAqy #
The Who began their first major US tour 42 years ago today…as the opening act for Herman’s Hermits. #
Bruce Springsteen will close out his tour here in Milwaukee [...]
CSN
Submitted by RockPhiles Blog
CSN - apparently without Y, though previously rumored - made a triumpant return to N’s hometown of Manchester. Paul Neve attended on our behalf, and had a great time. Been a long time coming …
“For the first time since hearing their music on a pirated cassette tape in Saudi Arabia back in 1971 and [...]
Stress: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Stress: waking up screaming and then realizing that you weren’t even asleep.
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Lovin’ Spoonful: Rock & Roll Wisdom
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“What a day for a daydream.”-The Lovin’ Spoonful
Every day is the perfect day for a daydream for many reasons.
First, our daydreams provide brief moments of respite from the chaos that surrounds us.
Second, they allow us to reconnect with our deepest hopes, wishes and fantasies.
Third, our daydreams bring us joy, [...]
