Hi. Combined with my hockey site; Rick Keene’s Le Forum de Montreal – I have written more words than Paul McCartney on a good morning. I require a small break in order to provide decent writings to you – my audience. Thank you for your support and I will be back in a few days … Rick Continue reading Back soon …
DIVERS/CITÉ 2012 – 20th spectacular edition Montreal, July 17, 2012 – The 20th anniversary edition of Divers/Cité sets the summer ablaze with incomparable sights and sounds from July 30 to August 5. A bold move to Montreal’s Old Port and an incredible programming are sure to secure Divers/Cité’s position as one of North America’s best free outdoor events. Divers/Cité is much more than a dance … Continue reading Divers / Cite’ 2012 – 20th Edition
Nick Cave starts things off wearing a black suit. A funeral is the first thing that comes to mind. That is the time when people gather to contribute praise upon an individual or entity. In this case – Leonard Cohen is far from dead and the folks are gathered to pay tribute to an extraordinary poet, novelist and songwriter. “No regrets, no occasion for self … Continue reading Leonard Cohen; He is the Man!
It’s a long way from Mersey to Montreal. It’s even a longer journey from the home of the Beatles to Nashville; music – wise. Don’t tell Lee Mellor all this – he won’t believe you … The England – born singer / songwriter arrived in Canada at the ripe age of five. Bowmanville,Ontario was the new adress for the Mellors. This introduction to the space … Continue reading Lee Mellor; The Country comes Begging to Town …
It was at the height of his popularity. I was a roadie for a summer. My cousin’s group; Sleight of Hand, put me through the rigors of Rock n Roll. The girls and drugs completed my basic training. Sleight of Hand was the opening act for Jeff Healey in Lindsay,Ont . It was exciting for everyone in the band. The Canadian blues-based guitarist was a … Continue reading Jeff Healey meets Rick Keene
The Stones – the Rolling Stones, turned fifty years of age last week. Without Chess records and the founder; Marshall Chess – the Stones would never have hit the scene. Heck – without Muddy Waters, the first ‘star’ of Chess, BrIan Jones’ group would never have had a name … The year? 1952. The place … ? Chicago, Illinois. Muddy Waters was the city’s newest … Continue reading I Think I Busted a Button on my Trousers … I Hope Muddy doesn’t see!
Ask your average dude or dudette on the street – the following question; who is Jon Lord? Unless they are Jon Lord, Deep Purple , Whitesnake or educated music fans – the average response would be ‘ I don’t know?’ The keyboardist from Deep Purple and Whitesnake along with various other musical endeavors; was anything but ordinary … Mr. Lord passed away on the 16th … Continue reading Jon Lord – A Fireball !
Can you guess the music star ? ( answers below ). Y The answers are; from bottom to top; Stephen Tyler – Aerosmith Axl Rose – Guns n’ Roses Bruce Springsteen Deborah Harry– Blondiie Eddie Van Halen Eminem Fergie Gwen Stefani Janis Joplin Jim Morrison – The Doors Snoop Dog Kurt Kobain – Nirvana Marilyn Manson Michael Stipe – REM Flea – Red Hot Chili … Continue reading Can You Guess the Singer?
According to Mick Jagger – the Stones will be rolling once again in Autumn of this year. The Stones‘ iconic frontman told of the band’s plans leaving a meeting this past Friday. More info to follow. The news goes along with the release of a 50th Anniversary book, documentary, film based on the making of Exile on Main Street and a photo exhibition which opened … Continue reading Stones leave Meetings; A Tour come Fall !
‘ The police in New York city … chased a boy right through the park, In a case of mistaken identity – they put a bullet through his heart …’ Mick Jagger has a way with words. An often overlooked phenomenon of the StoNES and their frontman. A poet? No. A song lyricist! Not really … Jagger from the early age of nineteen- a ‘philosopher’ … Continue reading I Think I Busted a Button on my Trousers …I Hope they Don’t Fall Down; Part Four
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