Here On October 9th..........

First, happy birthday to both John Lennon (9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) and John Entwistle (9 October 1944 – 27 June 2002). Music is a hell of a lot poorer without you both. ___________________________________ Well, since I've last posted, we've lost another person at work. Not attendance-related this time, though; they were a 'Line Leader', and basically took the hit for the mistakes that the line had accumulated recently. He seemed a little worried during the morning, as if he knew what was going to happen. And then it did. Too bad, he was a good person and really was a hard worker. I was going to comment on the recent debates, but I figured I'm just ranting needlessly at this point. If you still don't have a clear view as to who you want to vote for by now, I don't think I could help you make up your mind. Just BE INFORMED when you do vote. Trust me, it might still piss you off, but it's better than being ignorant.

I Miss Harmony House Records

Actually, I miss record stores in general. Time was, you could go to a good record store, and get just about anything musical that you wanted. Rock, country, classical, jazz, blues--you name it. Then, half of the enjoyment was going out and finding what you wanted; and, if you were lucky, you'd find something you didn't think to look for. 'Impulse buying', as it were.
Plus, the IMPORTS! Sure, you might get that album recorded at Budokan in Japan at K-Mart, but at a *Record Store* you'd get that album FROM JAPAN-complete with Japanese liner notes, and maybe a booklet! Top THAT, Blue Light Special! In fact, that's how I came across Slade and Mike Oldfield: because I was in a store, looking for something else.

Nowadays, though, you can get music at home, without ever stepping out of your door. Discovery of an artist or an album you might not have come across except on radio or in a store has given way to convenience. People download music--legally and otherwise--for no other reason that, "Because they can". Most don't even burn the music to CDs; just keep it on their hard dive, flash drive, iPod, etc. They don't care about the album art or the interesting info the liner notes might have-the Music is All. Who needs the Eye Candy? I want the Ear Candy.

People carry 15,000+ songs on a thing no bigger than a Starburst candy, and yet they're missing out on the info concerning it.

I kind of feel sorry for them....

LONDON CALLING: Thirty Years Ago Today

Today, Jan. 06 2010, marks the thirtieth anniversary of the release of The Clash's London Calling. So, thanks, to Joe and the lads. You done good! :)

(If, for some unfathomable reason, you DON'T know who The Clash are, EDUCATE YOURSELVES!)
YouTube Vid with the lyrics to LONDON CALLING
YouTube Vid of live performance
Wiki entry on the band
The Clash Official Site

Rob Halford Is Releasing A Christmas Album!

YES!!!!!!!!
Sorry, but I think this is just SO DAMN COOL!!!! :D

Seems Rob has wanted to do one for a while, and he finally got around to doing a Christmas album! :)

The best part? He's putting traditional songs on it, so that should be VERY interesting! :)

And, don't forget to check Rob's official site, too.

Merry @#*&#%$ Christmas! :D

Happy Birthday to the Metal God

Rob Halford (of Judas Priest, in case you didn't know) turns 58 today.




I've been a Priest fan for many years; they've never disappointed. Nice to know they're still here, and still showing 'These Kids' how Metal is REALLY done!