Archive for November, 2009
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“When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace”~Jimi Hendrix
Amen, Jimi.
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Little Steven Van Zant: 1-Minute Rock & Roll Birthday Tribute Video
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A Rock & Roll Happy Birthday to Little Steven Van Zandt, best known as a guitarist for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band.
The Boss, Steven and the rest of the crew were here in Milwaukee last week for a phenomenal show. In case you missed it, here’s my [...]
Lou Reed: Rock & Roll Quote
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“Half my mind is taken up with old rock & roll lyrics rather than what I learned at school”~Lou Reed.
For me it’s at least 90%, Lou.
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Joe Walsh Encore: Rock and Roll History
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Here’s an encore to yesterday’s post on Joe Walsh’s birthday.
Joe Walsh is Ringo Starr’s brother-in-law.
Just another relatively useless piece of Rock & Roll trivia that fills my head.
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Rockin’ Book: Sex, Leadership and Rock ‘n’ Roll
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Sex, Leadership and Rock ‘n’ Roll: Leadership Lessons from the Academy of Rock by Peter Cook is simply outstanding. A witty, insightful and fresh look at leadership, with enough rock ‘n’ roll references to keep a smile on any rocker’s face.
Peter has written a truly original book that should [...]
Steely Dan Concert Review
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Enjoy my recap of two delightful nights with Steely Dan here in Milwaukee. On this trip to town the Gruesome Twosome performed a pair of Desert Island Discs in their entirety.
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Joe Walsh: Rock & Roll Quote
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You know, Mozart and Beethoven never got royalty checks.”~Joe Walsh
I’d imagine this is accurate, but I’m not sure what the point is. Typical Joe Walsh.
Happy Birthday, Joe!
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Rock and Roll History: November 20
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Here’s today’s 1-minute Rock and Roll History lesson, including Duane Allman, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Paul Simon and more…
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Joe Walsh: Rock & Roll Wisdom
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“You just turn your pretty head and walk away.”-Joe Walsh
I wonder if Joe Walsh read the wacky Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard before he wrote this song, as it was Kierkegaard who once said, “When I have a problem I walk, and walking makes it better.”
Henry David Thoreau said he [...]
Joe Walsh: Rock & Roll Birthday Tribute
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Here’s my 1-minute tribute to Joe Walsh, the clown prince of Rock & Roll, on his 60th birthday.
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1-Minute Rock and Roll History Lesson for November 19
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Here’s today’s 1-minute Rock and Roll History lesson for today, including B.B. King, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles & Steely Dan.
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Dance: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Dance: something the consumption of alcohol makes you think you can do.
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Justin Levinson - Predetermined Fate (2009)
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While singer-songwriter Justin Levinson, a Burlington, Vermont native, is not a household name he has started to generate some heat in New England and beyond. Levinson has won songwriting awards from Boston’s famed Berklee College of Music as well as the award for Best New Male Artist of 2007 [...]
Bruce Springsteen: Rock and Roll History
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November 19, 1975: Bruce Springsteen performed his first show in London at the Hammersmith Odeon.
The concert resulted in one of my favorite live albums and a surefire Desert Island Disc titled, appropriately, Bruce Springsteen Live at the Hammersmith Odeon.
Here’s the post I wrote about this legendary album a while [...]
Bruce Hornsby: 1-Minute Concert Review
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Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers delivered a delightful show last night. Here’s my 1-minute concert review from the the Northern Lights Theater, recorded minutes after the concert ended.
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Neil Young: Rock & Roll Wisdom
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“Don’t let it bring you down, it’s only castles burning…”~Neil Young
This is great advice, unless you happen to live in the castle that is burning. In that case, it’s acceptable to let it bring you down for a little while. And if you forgot to get the castleowners insurance, [...]
Rock and Roll History: November 17
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A few tasty tidbits on this date in Rock and Roll History, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elton John & Martin Barre.
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Genius: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Genius: developing the ability to ignore the irrelevant.
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Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band Rock Milwaukee
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Here’s my full review of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band rockin’ the house at Milwaukee’s Bradley Center Sunday night. The show was a sight to behold!
A true Rock & Roll love affair
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“I’m working on a dream”~Bruce Springsteen’s Rock & Roll Wisdom
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“I’m working on a dream.”-Bruce Springsteen
I am always working on a dream and I have been for as long as I can remember. That’s one of the many reasons I do not have a ‘real’ job. I need the freedom to pursue my dreams without anyone telling me what [...]
Levon Helm: Rock & Roll Quote + Wisdom
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“I’ve had all the lessons I could get. I’ve learned from everybody I’ve ever met.”~Levon Helm
That’s a beautiful philosophy, Levon.
Everyone has something to teach us.
This one goes out to my friends Mike & Kim, who are huge fans of Levon and The Band.
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Bruce Springsteen Rocks Milwaukee Performing “Born to Run” Album!
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Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band absolutely tore it up in Milwaukee. Here’s my one-minute review recorded at the Bradley Center five minutes after the concert ended.
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Boss: Rock & Roll Dictionary
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Boss: a person who is always early on the days you’re late, and late on the days you’re early.
Not to be confused with The Boss, Bruce Springsteen, who the kids and I are gonna see rock it tonight at Milwaukee’s Bradley Center.
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The Beatles: Rock and Roll History
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The Beatles caught my attention on this day in Rock and Roll History:
1965: The lads from Liverpool finished recording my Desert Island Disc, Rubber Soul.
1969: The Fab Four appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone. This is particularly notable because it was their final photo session as a band.
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Bruce Springsteen: Rock & Roll Wisdom
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“Well it seems that I’ve been playin’ the game way too long…”-Bruce Springsteen
It’s time to stop playing all the games that aren’t fun. Most of us, like The Boss said, have been playin’ them way too long.
We need to stop listening to the people who tell us that we’ve [...]
