Rock Star for a Day

Most people don't like to admit it - but many of music lovers have fantasized of being a rock star.  I mean really - haven't you ever been driving your car listening to a great band and imagining yourself on stage in place of ____________.  ?????

I will admit to pretending (in my mind of course) to be Eddie Van Halen, Neal Pert, Janis Joplin, Jimmy Page and a few more...I dare you to share ....

Which Was the Greatest Performance EVER at MSG?

This is kinda cool, was just sent this info on how people can VOTE for who they think put on the best performance ever at Madison Square Garden:

This JUST ANNOUNCED is the “100 BEST: Vote Down to the Greatest Garden Show of All Time” where you and your readers can vote, interact with other Rock&Roll lovers, and play a role in deciding which Rock Legend put the greatest show on at the World's Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden!

Here's how it works:

Each week, you will get the chance to place your vote and advance your favorite artist/musical group from each decade to the next round of the competition! From rock legends Johnny Cash, Led Zeppelin, Elton John to today's top acts John Mayer, Alicia Keys, The White Stripes and tons more from the  '70s, '80s, '90s, and '00s! Stay tuned each week to see what lineup is revealed for the next decade and if your favorite concert made it to the polls! Fans can vote every day, all day leading up to the February finale, in which MSG will reveal the WINNER of the the greatest Garden performance of all time!

Click here for more details about the VOTEDOWN:   http://msg.com/100best/

 

Click here to check out the competition and place your vote for the best Garden show of the '70s: http://msg.com/photos/100-best-madison-square-garden-shows-the-1970s/

 

This week's vote is for the greatest Garden show of the '70s! Polls for the '70s decade, Round 1 End on Sunday, November 8th so get as many votes in as you can NOW!

Things to Check Out:

Streaming of ACDC from "Backtracks".

Any Rod Stewart fans out there? Here is an interview with him discussing his new album "Soulbook".

Lita Ford is still hot and shredding and I am late in announcing this: She has a new ablum out and I have a FREE SAMPLE COPY TO GIVE AWAY. So if you would like it, let me know and send me your address via email. In the meantime you can check out"Wicked Wonderland" here.

And, last but not least:

I know many of us that read here are not huge fans of the RRHOF, but they are having a 25th Anniversary Show that sounds worth checking out. Among others these artists are performing: Bonnie Raitt, Simon & Garfunkel, John Legend, Metallica, Bruce Springsteen, Ozzy Osbourne, and Aretha Franklin. You can check here to see who else will be there.

U2 adds dates for more US tour !!

Sweet, I guess I was meant to see them closer to home in June vs. last night at the Rose Bowl.  Just hope Bono's voice holds out, it was cracking...



U2 360° TOUR 2010 North American Dates

6-June Anaheim, CA
On sale soon

12-June Denver, CO
On sale Nov. 6

16-June Oakland, CA
Presale opens Oct. 27th
On sale Nov. 2

20-June Seattle, WA
On sale soon

23-June Edmonton, AB
Presale opens Oct. 27th
On sale Nov. 2

30-June East Lansing, MI
On sale soon

03-July Toronto, ON
Presale opens Oct 27th
On sale Nov. 2

06-July Chicago, IL
On sale soon

09-July Miami, FL
On sale soon

12-July Philadelphia, PA
On sale soon

16-July Montreal, QC
On sale soon

19-July New York
On sale soon

The next best thing to being there...

....watching U2 on YouTube live.

I feel bad for not posting more often

This blog has been neglected lately and I miss writing here.  The truth is, I haven't been listening to any new music, and hardly any old music.  I'm in some sort of musical limbo or something.  I've given most of my on-line attention to the blog about my son and reading the blogs of other parents of addicts.  The support and hope and strength I get from those things is priceless to me.

I am going to try really hard to catch up on all your blogs soon.  I've been reading some but just can't find the words to comment most of the time.

I will be back to "normal" soon.  I am still trying to sell the U2 tickets but will go if I have to.  Its just one of those weird times of life, this too shall pass.

U2 Tickets for sale - Face Value for THIS SUNDAY @ Rose Bowl

Unfortunately I am selling my U2 tickets because I just don't have the desire to go.  If you or anyone you know wants these, let me know ASAP.

I am selling these at face value plus the convenience fee ($23.00 each) the Fast Delivery fee (2.50 each) and the processing fee (4.00 each). I have the invoice if you want to see it. The total for two tickets is $555.50

GREAT SEATS!
Section 7-L, Row 5, Seats 13 & 14

Paypal only. Will email you tickets after purchase.

Them Crooked Vultures

John Paul Jones, Dave Grohl and Josh Homme

This is a band I want to check out!  I heard about it first over at Circle of Fits, then a friend sent me this article.

"That their output delivers a punch to the gut can only be seen as the fulfillment of a promise. The band doesn’t feel like naked derivation, but its parentage is hammered home with every fat and bruising riff."

Tommy

How many of you have seen the movie "Tommy"?  Yeah, that's the one, The Who and their "rock opera".  I saw it several times back in the day and just watched a few clips of it on youtube.  Cheap entertainment for a Friday night.

If you saw it, did you like it?  What scenes stick out?  What's one word you would use to describe it?

You Know What Makes Me Happy?

Finding a young person who appreciates good old rock and roll!

I remember meeting Jeff (Imagine Echoes) via blogging years ago and he's been impressing me with his insights and knowledge of music ever since.

There is another young (college student) blogger who has a great blog on classic rock.  Here is how she describes herself in her profile:

I'm a college student who grew up two decades too late and missed out on some fantastic music. I relive those years through this blog, by talking about anything and everything rock music related from the '60s, '70s, and '80s.

If you don't read her blog, you should go say hello at Classic Rock for the Soul

Personal thoughts...No Line on the Horizon

Haven't felt much like writing or listening to music.

I have a U2 concert coming up on the 25th at the Rose Bowl...at the moment it sounds like a drag but I am sure I'll be feeilng happier when the day arrives.

Last night I listened to "No Line on the Horizon" on my iPod as I tried to fall asleep.  I don't think I ever listened to all the lyrics before because some of the songs seemed new to me.  "Unknown Caller" and "Moment of Surrender" were interesting.

I wish I had more to say to keep this blog alive....

So talk to me - what are YOU listening to these days?