An enigma. Not an Enema Although both are a pain in the ass … This is what Van Halen have become. A bunch of rock stars who cannot seem to play together for any period of time. The band – a term loosely used to describe the foursome – recently cancelled thirty shows due to ‘fatigue’. What could possibly have caused these men to be … Continue reading Top Ten Reasons why Van Halen are Tired
The human riff. Keith Richards is to many – rock n’ roll! The world’s most elegantly wasted human being has a reputation which is legendary. Aside from cockroaches, the only other living entity who will survive a nuclear war. In the words of Richards himself; “I feel sorry for those fuckin’ cockroaches …!” Aside from the perception of the man, as attested in his biography … Continue reading Keith Richards Quotes
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My birthday is September 7 … Do the math! A birthday present to myself. Red section at the historic Montreal Forum to witness Ted Nugent. A Ted Nugent who was known as a rock star – not a gun activist. My best friend and I – both fifteen, dragged a Russian with us. His name was Ivan.He was like a stiff board. Seldom displaying emotion, … Continue reading September 6, 1980 – Ted Nugent at the Montreal Forum
The saga of April Wine commenced with great songwriting. Something that sets Myles Goodwyn apart from most of his Canadian contemporaries except for The Guess Who, Neil Young and Rush. Early songs such as `You Won`t Dance with Me` and `Bad Side of the Moon` led to bigger hits such as `Roller`, Ì Like to Rock` and `Just Between You and Me`. A legacy of linguistic … Continue reading Just Between Jerry Mercer and Me – Part Three
‘Say Hello …’ This was not my first venture into the decadent world of groupies, hangers – on and various forms of life. I have been to a Toronto Maple Leaf game after all … I have been fortunate to go backstage at a Jeff Healy, Luba, Offenbach and Michel Pagliaro concert prior to this. Although the above foursome are not exactly the Who , … Continue reading Just Between You and Me – Part Two
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