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Post by kim on Sept 15, 2012 12:18:41 GMT -5
I like it! Great beat, catchy riff and moves along with a purpose. It makes me wish that I was 25 once again. Hell...I'd settle for 40 again! haha. I gues you know yer getting older when tunes like this have you longing for those earlier days and that fact that you could relate to music like that moreso than I can these days. Don't get me wrong, I think music like this is great and is in keeping with what guys of my age bracket (53) used to live for back in the day. I just find these days, it's harder for someone like myself to relate to it like I used to... However, as mentioned, this tune is full of energy and I like it. Plus...the girl does have nice eyes...DOH!!!!!! Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Aug 24, 2012 10:56:31 GMT -5
Have yet had the chance to hear it. Is it up there with "Let There Be Rock" to any degree? Thanks Kim Is it up there with Let There Be Rock? That's a tuff question. You really cant compare the two eras. Id say it not. But that doesn't make it a bad album. In fact Id say its the second best Brian Johnson era albums. But that just my view. Its defiantly worth checking out though. Well thanks Frank for such a quick response! I'll have to go shopping for that one then! Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Aug 24, 2012 10:54:16 GMT -5
Any opening bands you'd like to relive because at the time you didn't know much about them? For me I'd love to go back & see Max Webster, Joan Jett, the Rockets,AC/DC(1978), Motley Crue, Sammy Hagar, & Humble Pie to name a few because I'd love to know what songs they played Bucky...one word... "Replay".... ;D Not sure if you have had the chance to read the book, but the pemise would tie in nicely to your thread... Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Aug 24, 2012 10:20:44 GMT -5
Have yet had the chance to hear it. Is it up there with "Let There Be Rock" to any degree?
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Post by kim on Aug 17, 2012 11:54:21 GMT -5
I know I know, they did things that no one else had ever done before them when it came to rock music. But if you compare them to the bands that came after them, are they the most talented band that ever lived? Geezus...NO! Sorry once again for the long winded response. Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Aug 11, 2012 12:23:55 GMT -5
Now before we start going ape-shit on the Kimbaman here...haha I ask this question for 2 reasons... (1) They seem to hit the charts pretty hard and pretty fast. (2) They seemed to have a lot of screaming gals back in the day because of their antics, and music of course to the degree where a lot of the guys that heard them for the first time maybe felt somewhat "threatened" by the aforemantioned attributes from this group. I'll admit, that back in 75' when we were into Deep Purple, Uriah Heep, Nazareth, Skynrd, Queen, ZZTop and the like, KISS seemed kind of strange to us...at least in my neck of the woods and I couldn't help but chuckle at the folks that would laugh at me at the time for liking BTO, but would cut me some slack in saying, "welllllll...at least he's not into joining the KISS Army"... ;D In fact, back then, you were "cool" if you liked Elton John or David Bowie...but if you mentioned KISS...you'd pretty much get beat up at any dance and not be invited out for a "toke", let alone a piss warm beer out of yer buddys trunk. Again, no harm, no foul, just putting it out there? Gotta thank Jesse for the original post...I'm thinking my next thread will be entitled... "Is Adelle Considered a Boy Band"?........ Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Aug 11, 2012 12:02:49 GMT -5
What the heck, as Jesse has mentioned, the board has been slow for some time and I thought, what the hell...let's extend Jesse's original question to other groups from back in the day.
Although familiar with some of the music, I'm not much of an authority on these guys, and compared to what I know of, read about, and listen to regarding The Beatles, The Beach Boys are somewhat of an enigma to me when it comes to their history and overall musical accumen...so I figured I'd try and keep the flow going as they say, with the mention of another great iconic group that also, in my opinion changed the musical scene back in the 60's.
Were these guys a "Boy Band"? Any thoughts?
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Post by kim on Aug 11, 2012 11:56:10 GMT -5
First off, I’d like to state that it’s been difficult trying to log into the site lately… I tried numerous times to log on only to be denied? I find it's a hit and miss as of late and I'm wondering if some of our illustrious members have been denied access to this board as well, for reasons unbeknownst to us? Anyway, now that I'm able to log in, on to the question at hand. "Are The Beatles a "Boy Band". Simply put, in my opinion, YES and NO…haha. Howz that for a definitive answer? haha. Did they put out "boy band" music? Sure they did. They did so however in a manner that included a plethora of raw talent that kept them moving towards the band that that they eventually ended up being...one that was largely responsible for influencing rock and roll as we know it today. Yeah...John, Paul, George and Ringo started out crooning the gals when they hit the world stage. Here's the kicker though, most bands back then, for the most part, catered to one or the other gender...The Beatles catered to everyone back then and continued to do so throughout their entire short lived career. If you ask any 60 year old person today that has any remote liking to the early Beatles, they will tell you...they just don't make music like that anymore...and that was from their supposed "Boy Band" years...when 16 year old girls back then had the same maturity of today’s 25 year olds! THAT may be the difference in my humble opinion. Granted, behind any decent band lies a silent force, and in the case of The Beatles, they had George Martin in their camp. This supposed “5th Beatle”, did things that elevated their musical prowess to another level. It was the “perfect storm” in a musical sense so to speak which allowed the Fab Four not only to experiment in the studio, but had the then unheard of technical wizardry, wisdom and insight to make these guys come off sounding as well as they did back in the day. Proof of that was the fact that after 1966, and no further concert venues, proved that a group of this talent could continue to excel at their chosen craft…influencing up and coming groups and artists along the way without ever having to leave the studio for the most part. The Beatles progressed in the early days to the point where I honestly don't believe that they knew what the hell they were doing, other than what they felt in their collective hearts at the time and in doing so, turned the musical scene back in the day on it's head 180 to eventually 360 degrees and saying "THERE!!!!!!!!!...what more can we do for you?" I could be mistaken, but even if you consider their output on an individual basis, there hasn’t been a “Boy Band” since that has reached the heights that The Beatles did on their own over the years after their demise. I honestly believe that the combined collection of talents that these guys possessed at the time, proved that they were a force to be reckoned with then, afterwards, and even to this day, where we still hear of their influence to some degree, even if it is not mentioned. It’s little wonder why there has been so many books written about The Beatles in whole and in part. These guys “kinda sorta”, started out as a Boy Band, but if you go back and listen to the music, you realize that they were just honing their collective chops for bigger and better things to come…and so they did. Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Aug 5, 2012 15:46:06 GMT -5
I'm going to have to get back to you on this one Jesse.
It's late in the day, dinner is in the oven and Bolt is getting ready to run the 100m.
Great post Jesse!... ...owll be bach.... ;D
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Post by kim on Jul 27, 2012 13:42:05 GMT -5
Speedy, I think that you'd like Lee Rocker's music. Nice and tight and yet full of energy.
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Post by kim on Jul 22, 2012 13:04:05 GMT -5
Funny that you mention that one Snakes. That's the one movie that comes to mind first when I heard his name. He played a real s.o.b. in that one and I recall seeing it on the big screen when I was about 11 or so. Pissed me off because I had a few white mice as pets back then and he wasn't exactly kind to the ones in the show. Sure hope that none of the animals were harmed in the filming of that movie... Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Jul 21, 2012 9:41:10 GMT -5
Pretty good stuff Trexx. Never heard of these guys before. If you like this kind of music, also check out Lee Rocker, of Stray Cat fame. He's got a few of his own releases out and I have to say, the man can give er'!!
"The Best Of - Burnin' Love" is pretty consistent. "Racin The Devil" is another good one and notably his version of "Rock This Town" blows the original away in my opinion as he bumps it up a notch or two. ***Warning: Do Not Attemp To Dance To This One*** ;D
Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Jul 21, 2012 9:34:44 GMT -5
Damn. That is sad news. I finaly got to see Deep Purple in 97' and they were great, especially Jon on keys. Another void in the music world.
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Post by kim on Jun 30, 2012 15:16:13 GMT -5
In the last 8 months or so, I've managed to go through "Bad Moon Rising" - about the band CCR. Thanks Kim Kim, what about this CCR book? I am an old school guy and always found the whole dynamic of this band fascinating. Hey Equinox, In my opinion, it is a pretty good read. I too, was always enamored with this group and is reason why I elected to purchase the book. Bottom line, here's a group that had it made, and somehow, along the way, for the most part, their management fucked them over big time. That and the fact, as you read on, you realize that John is not the nicest guy on the planet and the proof comes out in the book. To treat his brother the way he did makes you realize why in hell they went the way that they did. I love Fogerty's music, but John was a control freak and one that figured it was all bout him, even though the book gives him a little latitude, you can see for yourself just why things turned out the way that they did. John stuck to his pistolas so to speak only to the demise of what I figure was one of Americas greatest bands of the day. Check it out if you can, it's worth it. As one critic mentioned, it is truly one of the saddest stories in rock history and I have to agree. Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Jun 30, 2012 15:00:23 GMT -5
Kinda like The Rolling Stones huh?... ;D Actually, It's interesting to note that the Stones have been in a similar situation for what?...Insert decades here_______. What is it about the Stones that seem to keep them going? Talent? Image? Music?...or a perfectly combined mixture of the above?...similar to the perfect blend of herbs and spices that go into the secret of the Colonels KFC? Thanks Kim Geezus! The Stones and Motley Crue aren't even allowed to be mentioned in the same sentence. And, KFC's secret is MSG by the ton. The Stones aren't even close to being my favorite band! Motley Crue is running on nostalgia and rebelious spirit. The Rolling Stones? Rebelious, creative spirit only. They often try wild new things musically and don't seem to cling to the olden days too much. Sure they are. Anyone and everyone are allowed the respect to be mentioned in comparison to any degree...after all, it is music based and trends, styles and genres are up for grabs when it comes to likes and dislikes. I simply mentioned a veteran group and compared their status to another veteran group from a different era. In doing so, I also cited a veritable question that begs the question, whether you like The Rolling Stones or Motley Crue or not is a moot point...The answer is subjective and one based on personal preference. However, that said...I think The Stones link their greatness to nostalgia....yet have had enough legs over the years to continue on creating new "nostalgia" so to speak...and as Equinox has mentioned, has had the ability to adapt to the musical changes that have taken place over the years without becoming redundant and otherwise out of touch with the way in which the general populace appears to want when it comes to classic rock. As far as KFC goes...yeah...it could be the MSG? From what I understumble though, the FDA and CFA have been, and are clamping down on that sort of shit, so you tell me...what keeps them going and how are they fooling the general public with their crap? Kinda like the classic rock bands. Nostalgia? Trexx...give The Stones another spin...you may be pleased with what you hear. If the hooks don't get you, the blues surely will. It's all original, no fillers, no additives. Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Jun 23, 2012 9:58:09 GMT -5
In the last 8 months or so, I've managed to go through "Bad Moon Rising" - about the band CCR. "You Never Give Me Your Money" - about The Beatles. "John Lennon The Life" "Paul McCartney A Life" "Mackenzie Phillips High On Arrival" These books were pretty darned good compared to the one I'm currently trying to get through...Nikki Sixx, Heroin Diaries. Let's just say that Nikki's book is reeeal easy to put down and is not a real page turner in my humble opinion...but I'm determined to get to the end of it, even though it doesn't contain much substance. I'm stubborn like that and proof was in reading the entire "Geralds Game" book by Stephen King. Theres a number of hours of my life wasted that I'll never get back! DOH! I noticed Pat Benatar's book mentioned. My wife read that one on our Kobo reader, said it was good, so I may have to give that one a go. Started reading Keith Richards bio, but that one is kinda tricky as the guy is all over the place. I may give it another shot when I get bored. I still say, Sugarman's "No One Here Gets Out ALive", about The Doors was my all time favourite rock oriented book. I'd read that one again as it was back in 84' when I read it. Off topic, does anyone else here re-read books? I've read Kings' "The Stand" about 4 times since 1983. I've also read a book called "Replay" about 5 or 6 times. "Replay" is a book about a guy that suddenly dies at the age of 41, only to wake up in his college dorm room at the age of 18...knowing everything that he's lived in his previous life. He repeats this numerous times and it's one of those books that stops and makes you think as you read it..."what if"? Not Sci-fi, not technical, not about time travel, not hokey, and it's well written and is authored by a fella by the name of Ken Grimwood who is now deceased...(and maybe living his life over again somewhere else)...haha. Kinda cool when he comes back during one "replay" and sees that there is no such thing as the movie "Star Wars"...realizing that he's not the only "replayer" in existence. Of course he tries to prevent the Kennedy assasination with an interesting outcome...and I'll leave it at that. Tons of stuff that truly mesmerized me. Anyone I've lent the book to has loved it. Undoubtedly, my all time favourite book. It's one of those books that I would have with me on a deserted island, because every time I read it, I come away with something new from it. I'd recommend it to anyone. Bucky, you'd like this one Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Jun 23, 2012 9:06:21 GMT -5
Kinda like The Rolling Stones huh?... ;D
Actually, It's interesting to note that the Stones have been in a similar situation for what?...Insert decades here_______.
What is it about the Stones that seem to keep them going? Talent? Image? Music?...or a perfectly combined mixture of the above?...similar to the perfect blend of herbs and spices that go into the secret of the Colonels KFC?
Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Jun 9, 2012 15:43:05 GMT -5
From what I read, Bob went through a surgical procedure that would have most likely, eventually left him invalid and as he stated, he watched his mother go through a similar situation with his father and didn't want to be a burden to his wife by going through the same thing. The sad part is, there are many, many easier ways to opt out of the deal that we made coming into this world without having your loved ones be witness to this sort of mess...but maybe it was the quickest and easiest way that he could come up with at the moment however? Bottom line...very sad and the rock world has lost yet another talent. On the bright side, Keith Richards and Steven Tyler are hanging in there like a dirty shirt and will no doubt fight to the bitter end and there aint no drug in this world that's gonna take either one of them out!!!!! Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Jun 9, 2012 15:29:52 GMT -5
Hey Kim...what did you think of the Herion Diaries? Hi Frank, Hope yer feeling well buddy and that all is good. I'm still going through the book as I try and do a few pages every night or so. For some reason this book just hasn't grabbed me like some of the others that I've went through on the "Kobo"? It is like a diary, and it appears to me, to be quite truthfull and as Blue Cheer mentioned, "who's gonna shoot heroin into their dick" and lie about it? Too many others in the book to substantiate the ongoing antics that Mr. Sixx went through back in the 80's that makes it plausible in my mind. Let's face it, these days, the shit that he did seems harmless compared to guys chopping up body parts, eating a persons face off or even shooting your own population such as they are doing in Syria as of late as the world watches on CNN and YouTube? Hey Frank, I'll give you a better synopsis of what I thought once the book has been read in its entirety. So far...it's pretty interesting, but as I mentioned previously, my wife read both that one and Tommy Lee's tome and she said that the latter was the best. What strikes me as spooky, is just what these celebs seem to go through during their 15 minutes of fame and it makes me curious to hear further about those that never came out with a bio to any extent and instead decided to keep things to themselves. Back to Nikki, it's obvious that the guy had a lot of demons to deal with from the get go, yet turned the fear into something that the average person would have used to better themselves instead of self destructing all the way through his fame in the way that he did. Take care of yourself Frank...we need you here... Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on May 27, 2012 12:42:07 GMT -5
Funny that this one comes up as I am currently reading this book on the Kobo reader that I recently purchased as it was one of the 4000 free books that came along with it. My wife had read it awhile back in book form but told me that Tommy Lee's book was the better of the two??? So far, into about 60 pages or so, I realize that the guy was pretty much fucked since the day that the Crue hit the ground running? Can't remember the last time I spent xmas eve in my closet? Should be a good read though. On a side note, and not to take away from this thread, but if anyone gets the chance to read MacKenzie Phillips book...check it out. Now there's a tell all and interesting read about not only her crazy life but rock history as well. Well written and quite informative. Thanks Kim
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