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Fond memories of my youth ..

RIP Andy.

He was only 59 years old.  Far too young.  I am 59 years old.  F-CANCER.

Morrissey and Marr get most of the credit for the song writing, but Andy's bass and Mike's drums were a distinct part of the instant recongnition of a Smith's tune.

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On 5/20/2023 at 9:31 AM, Sabres Fan in NS said:

Fond memories of my youth ..

RIP Andy.

He was only 59 years old.  Far too young.  I am 59 years old.  F-CANCER.

Morrissey and Marr get most of the credit for the song writing, but Andy's bass and Mike's drums were a distinct part of the instant recongnition of a Smith's tune.

Related note: Morrissey behaves in absolutely classy and decent fashion, shocking everyone… 

https://pitchfork.com/news/morrissey-eulogizes-the-smiths-andy-rourke-he-will-never-die-as-long-as-his-music-is-heard/amp/

 

 

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Completely into Billy Strings recently:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y97gX9QSwZk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwH5ACiN6fY

And yes, in that second video he's dressed like a hobbit. Did three concerts in a row where they did the Lord of the Rings books in order with a combination of his songs, classics, and original pieces to fill in the story line. 

Between the two songs you can see the range from classic bluegrass to early metal/prog rock. 

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I kind of blew them off as mid-80s pop but a an online friend posted about what a good album Songs from the Big Chair by Tears for Fears is.  He's not wrong.  It's more than hot hits; it actually has prog rock undertones and evokes Pink Floyd and early Genesis, as well is a few jazz notes.

 

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2 hours ago, Doohickie said:

I kind of blew them off as mid-80s pop but a an online friend posted about what a good album Songs from the Big Chair by Tears for Fears is.  He's not wrong.  It's more than hot hits; it actually has prog rock undertones and evokes Pink Floyd and early Genesis, as well is a few jazz notes.

 

I saw them at George Mason U. In Virginia. 1989. They were outstanding. Was stationed nearby in the Navy. 

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Listening to Willie Nelson's Red Headed Stranger. The star of the album to me isn't Willie's lyrics, nor is it his voice. It's his guitar. He plays in a way that is uniquely his, and it utterly touches my soul.

 

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11 hours ago, Doohickie said:

Listening to Willie Nelson's Red Headed Stranger. The star of the album to me isn't Willie's lyrics, nor is it his voice. It's his guitar. He plays in a way that is uniquely his, and it utterly touches my soul.

 

Since moving to Colorado a year ago, every time I am driving in Lakewood 'above' Denver, on a clear night I look out at the city sprawl and these lyrics instantly play in my mind:

The bright lights of Denver are shinin' like diamonds
Like ten thousand jewels in the sky
An' it's nobody's business where you're goin' or where you come from
And you're judged by the look in your eye

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9 hours ago, Sabres Fan in NS said:

 

Saw them several times in their prime. Was mosh pit surfing outside at Buff St. at one performance. Just amazing live. Punk/New Wave was a gift from the Gods in my musical opinion. The concerts were an event. 

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8 hours ago, Pimlach said:

I saw Peter Gabriel at KeyBank on Friday night.  Great show.   Fantastic artist.  

Many years ago, he and his band dressed as ushers in disguise and seated the fans. Took off their uniforms on stage and the crowd went wild. 

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On 9/23/2023 at 11:03 PM, Pimlach said:

I saw Peter Gabriel at KeyBank on Friday night.  Great show.   Fantastic artist.  

It was a great show.

 

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If anyone is in the north Jersey area, I want to invite you to my band’s live concert video shoot at Alpha Wave Studios in Whippany NJ on Sunday Oct 8. Doors open at 6:30 PM. We’ll go on around 7.

We are renting the studios so it’s ours for the evening and free of charge. It’s byob so bring coolers! Bring guests! Should be a good time. We are going to play for an hour. Hope you can come!

 

Sunday Oct 8. 6:30 PM 

Before The Calm

Alpha Wave Studios

9 Whippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981

 

Here are some links to our music:

Did I mention it's free? And the Bills play at 9:30 AM (complete serendipity), so you will have plenty of time to sober up and get there. 

Hope to see you there. Should be a good time.

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10 hours ago, SwampD said:



If anyone is in the north Jersey area, I want to invite you to my band’s live concert video shoot at Alpha Wave Studios in Whippany NJ on Sunday Oct 8. Doors open at 6:30 PM. We’ll go on around 7.

We are renting the studios so it’s ours for the evening and free of charge. It’s byob so bring coolers! Bring guests! Should be a good time. We are going to play for an hour. Hope you can come!

 

Sunday Oct 8. 6:30 PM 

Before The Calm

Alpha Wave Studios

9 Whippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981

 

Here are some links to our music:

Did I mention it's free? And the Bills play at 9:30 AM (complete serendipity), so you will have plenty of time to sober up and get there. 

Hope to see you there. Should be a good time.

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I have told you before, but I hear a lot of old Genesis and King Crimson in your music.  Fantastic.

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43 minutes ago, Night Train said:

HS and college for me were the 1970's. Hated pop music and disco. Punk/ska/new wave was my music of choice. The Stranglers were one of the best. 

 

 

In late 1979 (I had turned 15 in October) this tune and album changed my life ...

 

 

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