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Re: “Chet Flippo, Famed Journalist and Biographer, Dies at 69”
I've been reading Chet forever, since Rolling Stone magazine days. His writing stands out for its concision and its common-sense approach. Sad news--he was one of the finest music writers ever.
Re: “Chet Flippo, Famed Journalist and Biographer, Dies at 69”
That's very sad to hear... I really feel like Chet was one of the rare music writers who had a strong influence on some of the scenes he wrote about in both substantial and positive ways. His frequent writing about the 70's scene in Austin, and the related "outlaw" scene here did as much as anybody to bring some sense of coherence to it all as it was evolving, and I suspect his writing about "real" country music in Rolling Stone early on introduced the music to a lot of people who went on to have careers as writers, singers and players in later decades...
RIP Chet Flippo
Re: “Blondie and X to Play the Ryman on Sept. 30”
The last time I saw X was at the Exit/In on the MORE FUN IN THE NEW WORLD tour in 1983. Still the most ear-splitting show I've ever seen. John Doe and Exene were feuding between songs, while Billy Zoom smiled that Peter Sellers-in-BEING THERE smile. I went with a girl at WRVU who was dating Warner Hodges at the time, and at some point he showed up, planted a meaty paw in the small of my back, grunted "Excuse me" and sent me flying off the raised table area onto the dance floor. Here's hoping the Ryman show is even half that cool.
Re: “Portraits in Blue: William Stout’s Legends of the Blues”
I'm looking at Pete's Christmas present this year.
Re: “Blondie and X to Play the Ryman on Sept. 30”
I have seen both bands in the last 2 years (Blondie twice) and they're both still killin' it. This will be epic! I'm supporting a Burke/Bonebrake presidential ticket for 2016!!!
Re: “Portraits in Blue: William Stout’s Legends of the Blues”
I certainly approve of the inclusion of greats like Louis, Roy and Wynonie, as well as the early blues queens and jazz singers like Humes. Far too much preference is given to country guitar players in things like this. And Frankie "Half Pint" Jaxon is most deserving! He was one of a kind.
Re: “Blondie and X to Play the Ryman on Sept. 30”
X played at the Uptown Mix once. They were great.
Re: “Caption Contest: Ice Cube Ticket Giveaway!”
"i'm comin' straight outta crawmpton."
Re: “Caption Contest: Ice Cube Ticket Giveaway!”
For years, scientists have tried to generate the hybrid "man-crab" in laboratories. After several unsuccessful attempts, scientists decide to try it "the old fashioned way."
Re: “Caption Contest: Ice Cube Ticket Giveaway!”
AP-Today doctors found out what has been causing Amanda Bynes to act so irrationally the last 5 years. Crabs.
Re: “Caption Contest: Ice Cube Ticket Giveaway!”
seven loaves and a spider-crab feed 5000.
Re: “Bonnaroo Saturday, 6/15/13 [Jack Johnson, Björk, Billy Idol, Nas, Dwight Yoakam, R. Kelly, Weird Al, William Tyler and More]”
She came out later about 1/2 way through when I was watching, around 3 or so. Maybe you just saw the warm up. She kind of got em in line.
Re: “Bonnaroo Saturday, 6/15/13 [Jack Johnson, Björk, Billy Idol, Nas, Dwight Yoakam, R. Kelly, Weird Al, William Tyler and More]”
Yeah I dunno. I looked up Katey Red on my youtube box & thats not what I saw. What I saw was much more vulgar. And Katey Red wasnt up there
Re: “Bonnaroo Saturday, 6/15/13 [Jack Johnson, Björk, Billy Idol, Nas, Dwight Yoakam, R. Kelly, Weird Al, William Tyler and More]”
Yeah, that was definitely her. Thanks Maloney, every time I tried to google it turned up dominatrix porn.
Re: “The Civil Wars’ ‘The One That Got Away’ [Fresh Vid]”
needs more candlelight! i like this song.
Re: “Lake Fever Presents The Chris Crofton Show, Episode 136”
Tag-tastic!!
Re: “Bonnaroo Saturday, 6/15/13 [Jack Johnson, Björk, Billy Idol, Nas, Dwight Yoakam, R. Kelly, Weird Al, William Tyler and More]”
Are you sure it was Katey Red? I looked her up & what I saw wasnt a tranny but a DJ & a bunch of dancers simulating sex acts
Re: “Bonnaroo Saturday, 6/15/13 [Jack Johnson, Björk, Billy Idol, Nas, Dwight Yoakam, R. Kelly, Weird Al, William Tyler and More]”
Katey Red was said artist. I missed her twice this weekend. I hate myself.
Re: “Chet Flippo, Famed Journalist and Biographer, Dies at 69”
Nice piece, Jim.