Archive for August, 2009
« Previous EntriesLife: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Life: 1. coming into the world with nothing, leaving with nothing and, in between, giving everything to the IRS. 2. the infancy of immortality.
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George Thorogood: Rock & Roll Quote
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“Sometimes I’m so full of shit even I can’t believe it.”-George Thorogood
George said this last summer during the show we saw in Boston. I just found it scribbled on a note under one of the many piles of shit on my desk.
Does that make me full of shit, too?
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Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-08-28
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Graduate school: the place where your grade point average hopefully overtakes your blood alcohol level. #
Brilliant Rock & Roll Wisdom from The Police. http://is.gd/2BUSh #
“My ultimate vocation in life is to be an irritant.”-Elvis Costello. I’d say he’s been wildly successful at it. #
The Beatles met Elvis Presley for [...]
“De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da is all I want to say to you.” Rock & Roll Wisdom from The Police
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“De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da is all I want to say to you.”-The Police
Sometimes that really is all you want to say.
There are a certainly at least a few occasions where de do do do, de da da da is an appropriate thing to say. For [...]
19 years ago we lost him:
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(thank you, Drew, for reminding me)
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Jimi Hendrix: Rock & Roll History
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August 26, 1967: The Jimi Hendrix Experience released the song “Purple Haze.”
August 26, 1970: Jimi Hendrix played his last concert at the Isle of Wight Festival.
Jimi was special. I wish I would have had a chance to see him in concert, but I was a little too young.
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Les Paul’s House of Sound
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
Last week I spent some time visiting the Les Paul House of Sound exhibit at Discovery World Museum on Milwaukee’s beautiful lakefront.
The exhibit really drives home the enormity of Les Paul’s contributions. Between the invention of the solid body electric guitar and multi-track recording machines (the prototype of which [...]
Minimum wage: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Minimum wage: your employer’s way of telling you they would pay you even less, but it’s against the law.
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Works Progress Administration
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Last week a nasty thunderstorm flooded out my only chance to see a free outdoor performance of Works Progress Administration, a cool new band loaded with veteran rockers who have histories with some of music’s most respected artists. WPA can be described as a country-folk band with a rock ‘n roll attitude.
WPA [...]
Elvis Costello: Rock & Roll Quote
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“My ultimate vocation in life is to be an irritant.”-Elvis Costello
And I’d say you’ve been wildly successful at it.
Happy Birthday, Elvis!
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Elvis Costello: Rock & Roll Video
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As we celebrate Elvis Costello’s 55th birthday, here he is guest hosting David Letterman’s show and delivering one of his classics, “What’s So Funny ‘Bout Peace Love & Understanding.”
Elvis freakin’ rocks!
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Elvis Costello: Rock & Roll History
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August 24, 1954: Elvis Costello was born Declan Patrick MacManus.
Elvis Costello is an intense singer-songwriter who helped usher in the New Wave of rock & roll in the late 1970’s.
I remember seeing Elvis for the first time on Saturday Night Live in 1977. Sporting Elvis Presley’s first name and [...]
Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-08-25
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Happy 71st birthday to David Freiberg from Quicksilver Messenger Service & Jefferson Airplane/Starship. #
41 yrs ago 2day Keith Moon drove a convertible into the pool at the Holiday Inn in Flint, Michigan. Now that’s rock & roll! #
When in doubt, be outrageous! #
“This time it’s for real” Rock & [...]
My Generation
Submitted by Layla’s Classic Rock Blog
This is pretty much the entire song:.
People try to put us d-down (Talkin’ ’bout my generation)
Just because we get around (Talkin’ ’bout my generation)
Things they do look awful c-c-cold (Talkin’ ’bout my generation)
I hope I die before I get old (Talkin’ ’bout my generation)This is my generation
This is my generation, [...]
John Hiatt: Rock & Roll Quote
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“There’s only two things in life, but I forget what they are.”-John Hiatt
A belated happy birthday to the extraordinarily talented John Hiatt, who turned 57 last week.
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“This Time It’s For Real” Rock & Roll Wisdom from Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes:
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“This time it’s for real.”-Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes
This is not a drill. This time it’s for real. To reiterate, this is not a dress rehearsal.
We probably (notice I’m hedging my bet here) have just one opportunity in the physical existence, and this is it. So we better [...]
Frank Zappa: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Frank Zappa: the Dr. Seuss of Rock & Roll.
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Meat Loaf Sings for his Supper
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Last night I saw Mr. Loaf on a television commercial singing for his beef.
Inexplicably, it seemed to make sense…at least in my deeply demented mind.
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Jealous: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Jealous: what your imaginary playmate becomes when you get in touch with your inner child.
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Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-08-23
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Note 2 self: There are no ordinary moments. #
Happy 62nd Bday to Donna Jean Godchaux, a member of the Grateful Dead in the 70’s. #
45 yrs ago 2day The Beatles played the Hollywood Bowl. #
Neil Young released “After the Gold Rush” 39 yrs ago 2day. A phenomenal album! #
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Keith Richards (on Les Paul): Rock & Roll Quote
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All of us owe an unimaginable debt to his work and his talent.” Keith Richards’ comments regarding Les Paul
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Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-08-22
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Time to share some #FollowFriday love @TraceTV @groovescapes @RockcandyPoster @justgrateful @cuprisin @nelsonmaud @nonamedufus #
Heading out to a memorial for the incomparable Les Paul. #
I just got back from a memorial for Les Paul. http://is.gd/2sgK3 #
RT @deadheadland Rat Dog – Lazy River Road ? http://blip.fm/~c33lt #
More rockin’ #FollowFriday @Nesask @Starbucker [...]
Goodbye to Les Paul
Submitted by Rock and Roll Guru Blog
I just got back from a memorial for Les Paul.
Les was a local boy and he’s revered here in the Milwaukee area. Consequently, his family held a closed casket public memorial at Discovery World Museum prior to their private family service.
I am profoundly grateful for Les Paul and his [...]
Cashews: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Cashews: the raise you should hold out for if you’re currently working for peanuts.
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Rock and Roll Twitteroo for 2009-08-21
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I woke up with Jeff Beck’s version of the theme from Peter Gunn stuck in my head. Gr8 song. #
Happy 50th birthday to my beautiful wife, Lisa. I love you with all my heart! #
Happy 61st birthday to Robert Plant, lead singer of the iconic and incomparable Led Zeppelin. [...]
