In the midst of an otherwise crazy busy day, I caught a Twitter update from TMZ referencing “Hungry Bloodshot Eyes” and had this sinking feeling that it was Eric Carmen related. Remember that ’80s song “Hungry Eyes”? The guy who recorded it was busted in an epic DUI. Oh man, I’m thinking they must have […]
Category: The 80s
More on those Blue Rodeo live dates, and how about a live DVD/CD release?
I’m prepping for a road trip to Detroit next week to see Blue Rodeo at The Magic Bag. It is a much needed breather that will do a lot to preserve my fragile grip on everyday sanity. I was hoping to make a two-day trip out of it, and catch the BR show in Chicago […]
Setlist: Journey, Heart, and Cheap Trick – Blossom Music Center 9-6-08
On Saturday night I took my sister out for the full rock and roll experience via one of the best tours of the summer – Journey with special guests Heart and Cheap Trick. This was her first time seeing Heart and Cheap Trick, and as she reminded me, she had seen Journey (with Steve Augeri […]
A head on collision of music and my life
I don’t even know where to begin this one, so we’ll start here: I’m messaging back and forth today with my friend AK, one of my friends that goes way back in my timeline. I guess that she and I have known each other nearly 20 years now, and yet we know each other better […]
The Wonder Years on DVD
Unauthorized, unofficial….and I WANT THIS! The Wonder Years on DVD
Funny Press Releases: Rob Halford
Saw this on Melodicrock.com, and I feel for the poor bastard that has to write these press releases. I’ll highlight the portions that I found to be humorous – no additional commentary needed, really! Metal God Entertainment and Rob Halford are pleased to announce New York screenings of Halford Resurrection World Tour Documentary an Official […]
What I’m Reading: Off The Rails: A Tribute to Randy Rhoads
This week, I got a copy of the “collector’s edition” of Rudy Sarzo’s (Dio, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne, Yngwie Malmsteen) book Off The Rails – Aboard The Crazy Train in the Blizzard of Ozz. The book is billed as “a tribute to Randy Rhoads” and indeed, that is exactly what it is. So often, […]
Please keep your rock star in the upright position….
Perhaps we’ve been having some problems with gravity that I’m not aware of, which would explain why I’ve seen three Youtube videos within the past month of famous musicians, taking an unexpected on-stage spill. We’ll start with one that you’ve probably already seen: In the below video, Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland decides to […]
Okay one more thing…
Thanks to the good Captain over at Captain’s Dead for this: A Living Colour cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Talkin’ Bout A Revolution,” who knew? Hear it for yourself.
Setlist: Styx @ House of Blues 8-24-08
In the moments before Styx took the stage at House of Blues in Cleveland, “Wake Up Little Susie” by The Everly Brothers played at elevated volume through the sound system. There was significance behind the song choice that likely was unnoticed by most of the crowd in attendance. Susie Young, wife of longtime Styx guitarist […]