Happy Birthday, Bruce!

My sis and I were at this concert!

Happy Birthday to Joan Jett

30 Guitar Riffs - 15 Bass Riffs

Was cruising around YouTube this morning:

Not sure if I agree with all of these, but most of them belong on this list.  It was fun to listen to.  I think the person who put this together is a big fan of G&R, they appear more than anyone else.

And, here's someone's favorite bass riffs, I like all of these:

Imagine 40 Years Ago Today

It was forty years ago today that John Lennon released his second solo album, "Imagine".  He was a man who dared to imagine peace, a world with no racism, hatred or violence, where we all helped each other, where the lines on the maps were blurred and the human race was one big family.  You could say he's a dreamer...but he's not the only one.  I made this video years ago as a tribute to John's visions of peace.  How sadly ironic that his death was a result of a violent act.  I for one, am a dreamer of peace, but also a realist.  I don't think we will see it in my lifetime, but maybe someday.

Happy Birthday, Freddie

He would have been 65 years old today.  There will never be another Freddie Mercury.

The Swigs

I love this band! They are pure rock and roll because they not only rock your senses, they get inside too.  Extreme talent from each of them: Kevin Henderson–Guitar, Vocals, Piano. Eric Snyder–Bass. Mike Troupe–Drums.

Some unique and soulful remakes of obscure songs, one by David Bowie that I love:  "Let Me Sleep Beside You".  Amazing take on a song you may have never even heard before.

You know, I'm not the greatest at reviewing music so my suggestion is to listen to these three guys and hear what my words can't say:
 

David Bowie's Space Oddity as Children's Book

Photo: Phil Wallis/NME

David Bowie's classic single 'Space Oddity' has been turned into a free children's book.

Graphic designer Andrew Kolb has taken the lyrics from Bowie's 1969 track and used them as the inspiration for his book of the same name. Although it currently only exists as a free digital copy on his website, he is hoping to release a physical version in the future.

In an interview with Wired, Kolb said:

It was one thing to make images that corresponded to the lyrics, but it was another to try to make it function as a visual story on top of that. In my early drafts it didn't really work as a picture book, and that was my goal all along.

He went on to add:

It's been really cool hearing all these different interpretations of the lyrics, and all I can say is that the approach I took was the one that translated best to an image-based story. Either way, how could you not have fun designing spacesuits and jet packs!?

ARTICLE SOURCE: NME

My thoughts:
I adore Daivd Bowie! I keep hoping he'll go on tour just for the fun of it - who needs a new record? 

Of course, I do know the best Bowie tribute performer of all time, David Brighton, I can always go see him while I'm waiting. He's talented AND a sweetheart!  You should check him out if you ever get the chance!

God Bless Ozzy Osbourne!

"Coming up this Wednesday

audiences across the country will get an unrivaled look into the mind of legendary rock icon Ozzy Osbourne in God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, an exclusive in-theater event that will be broadcast to movie theaters nationwide on Wednesday August 24 and Monday, August 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Packed with never-before-seen Black Sabbath footage and recent solo tour clips, fans are set to enjoy an incredibly unique experience, by producer and son of the Prince of Darkness himself, Jack Osbourne.  


Fellow musicians such as Paul McCartney, Tommy Lee and others will also share stories, while an exclusive interview with the Osbourne family explains why bringing Ozzy’s storied history to life — through the eyes of his son Jack — was the perfect motivation to capture one of music’s greatest icons in candid splendor.


We hope you’ll spread the word about this exclusive event by sharing information about this special God Bless Ozzy Osbourne event with your readers through mediums such as e-newsletters, blog posts, Facebook and Twitter. For more details about God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, including information on participating theaters and tickets, visit http://www.fathomevents.com/ozzyosbourne"

Tyrone Vaughan - Downtime

Tyrone was born with music in his blood.  I was fortunate to receive a copy of his new single "Downtime".  You should check it out if you enjoy his father and uncle (Jimmy and Stevie Ray) and also have a taste for country.


Catchy tune, huh?

Happy 50th Birthday!