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Today in Rock (Nov 25)

I do apologize about the lack of these - things have been busy at work.

• 1945 - Bev Bevan (ELO) wa sborn
• 1955 - “Rock Around the Clock” (Bill Haley and the Comets) hits #1 in the UK
• 1966- Jimi Hendrix Experience makes their debut UK appearance at Bag O’Nails club
• 1972 - “My Dingaling” by Chuck Berry hits #1
• 1984 - Thirty-six artists gather at Island Studios in London to record “Do They Know It’s Christmas” (this also launched Band-Aid and set up the beginning for Live Aid)
• 1991 - U2’s “Achtung Baby” hits UK LP chart at No. 2
• 1995 - Alice in Chains’ self-titled debut album hits #1

Today in Rock (Nov 21)

• 1957 - Jim Brown (of UB40) was born
• 1965 - Bjork (The Sugarcubes / solo) was born
• 1981 - David Bowie and Queen’s hit “Under Pressure” hits #1
• 1986 - MTV announces a major public service campaign, “Rock Against Drugs,: in which rock stars talk honestly about their experiences with and the dangers of drugs.
• 1987 - Billy Idol’s “Mony Mony” hits #1

Interviews or no interviews?

Personally, I think a lot of them can be quite entertaining and fun. Good examples are always Frank Calliendo, Matt Damon, and even Bill Murry was good during who do you know famous. But some of them do go downhill (and sometimes they are more entertaining) like Tonya Harding and Joe the plumber.

Any other thoughts? Feel free to post on the forums.

Today in Rock (Nov 19)

• 1949 - At the age of 14, Jerry Lee Lewis makes his debut at the opening of a Ford dealership in Ferriday. He plays “Drinking Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee“.
• 1960 - Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses) was born
• 1985 - Quiet Riot hits #5 with “Cum On Feel the Noise“.
• 1988 - “Bad Medicine” (Bon Jovi) hits #1
• 1988 - REM’s “Green” album hits the charts in the UK
• 1994 - Bon Jovi’s “Cross Road - The Best Of” album hits #1 in the UK

Today in Rock (Nov 18)

• 1954 - ABC radio network in US bans Rosemary Clooney hit ‘Mambo Italiana’ because of what it considers to be ‘offensive lyrics’ (I guess they would hate today’s music?)
• 1960 - Kim Wilde (80s solo artist - “Kids in America“)was born
• 1978 - Billy Joel’s “52nd Street” hits #1
• 1995 - Queen’s “Made In Heaven” album hits #1 in the UK
• 1995 - The Rolling Stones become the first act to broadcast a concert on the Internet.
• 1997 - ‘Led Zeppelin: BBC Sessions,’ a double CD of archival live performances on British radio from 1969-71, is released.

P&YR Talk about their annual food drive

They’ll be live at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World starting at 6AM.

They’ve added two events this year also:

Dec 11 - Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza - private event “Paul and Young Ron pizza and wine extravaganza. They’re also giving away a cruise along with many other prizes. (Food and wine are free). Tickets are $125 each.

Dec 18 - At the Improv - Paul and Young Ron’s comedy for a cause starring Adam Ferrera. 20 seats at $100 each (free food & alcohol)

Today in Rock (Nov 17)

• 1960 - RuPaul was born
• 1966 - The Beach Boys “Good Vibrations” hit #1
• 1979 - John Grascock of Jethro Tull died

Tribute to Billy Joel

I’m not the largest Billy Joel fan, but I won’t deny his success. I’ve had a few emails asking to do a tribute to him since he’s sold out 3 shows here and probabaly will sell out a fourth. I haven’t seen a feat like this since Boston started their Third Stage tour in Worcester, Mass where they sold out something like 6 or 7 shows (they started with 3 and as they were all sold out within minutes they’d add on another date).

Here’s a clip of Billy Joel (and his band) playing “Angry Young Man” live (including the prelude). Billy is definitely up there as one of the best piano players out there.

Here’s a video of him singing “We Didn’t Start the Fire” doing something we don’t see him do often, playing guitar.

Of course, what kind of Billy Joel tribute wouldn’t have Piano Man?

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I do have to admit, Billy Joel is an extremely talented performer (and songwriter / composer). Crossing over several genres and after almost 40 years he still sells out stadiums.

Today in Rock (Nov 14)

• 1949 - James Young (Styx) was born
• 1953 - Alec John Such (Bon Jovi) was born
• 1969 - David Bowie “Space Oddity” album was released
• 1981 - “Every Little Thing She Does is Magic” (The Police) hits #1 in the UK
• 1981 - Queen’s “Greatest Hits” album hits #1 in the UK
• 1992 - Bon Jovi’s “Keep The Faith” album hits #1 in the UK
• 1998 - U2’s “The Best Of 1980-1990 & B Sides” hits #1 in the UK

Toast has never been to the Keys..

There is a simple solution to this. If his wife works every Saturday then that means she has a weekday off.

The solution is, they both go to the show at 6AM and then, when the show starts, Toast starts to drive to the Keys. He should keep his phone on, or his wife could use it (whoever isn’t driving or use a heaset) and report back in every now and then (15-30 minutes?).

He shouldn’t hit any serious traffic while leaving since he’ll be south of Miami by 7-7:30 (he might hit a little but that’s it).

He should definately report back when he gets to Key West (and I mean Old Town, Key West, not the fake Key West). I can even give him the name of a bar / resturant that a friend of mine works at and Toast could spend the day (head home by 5:00-6:00PM).

And yes, redneck olympics did stink. I’m sure it could be a hit with better planning (like the stereotypical olympics).