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Interview with Richard Strange – the Godfather of Punk Rock What’s the link between Twiggy, Led Zeppelin, Andy Warhol, Spiritualized, Bill Nelson, Johnny Rotten, Jack Nicholson, William Burroughs, Martin Scorsese, Marianne Faithfull, Harry Potter, Jarvis Cocker and Robin Hood? Richard Strange of course! Richard Strange is ‘punk rock’s illegitimate Godfather’, having preceded the Sex Pistols, The …
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October 24, 2011 12:40 PM ET Walter Isaacson's fascinating new Steve Jobs biography focuses largely on the Apple co-founder's technological innovations and his personal life, but there are some fascinating nuggets about Jobs' lifelong fascination with rock & roll. The book delves into his intense obsession with Bob Dylan, his romantic relationship with Joan Baez, …
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Bob Dylan has to be an all time favorite... thousands of great songs all with such deep and different meanings. Tangled Up in Blue is definitely in the personal top 10... just wanted to research a couple favorite Dylan tunes.. "Tangled Up in Blue" is one of the clearest examples of Dylan's attempts to write …
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Good advice for a Saturday... When it seems that you've killed the monster, never check to see if it's really dead. If you find that your house is built upon or near a cemetery, was once a church used for black masses, had previous inhabitants who went mad or committed suicide or died in some …
Today, Luke and I were debating the true meaning of Black Sabbath's Iron Man... Truly a deep father and son convo...here is what we found: The title of the song was conceived by Ozzy Osbourne. Geezer Butler took to writing the lyrics around the title. The song was originally entitled "Iron Bloke". Upon hearing the …
“You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” “At a time like this that’s all you can think to say?” “Nonsense. You’re only saying that because no one ever has.” “I don’t think I’m quite familiar with that phrase.” “I would not say such things if I …
"I will sit right down, waiting for the gift of sound and vision And I will sing, waiting for the gift of sound and vision Drifting into my solitude, over my head" "Don't you wonder sometimes 'bout sound and vision" - David Bowie Listening to Dave... Dave Bowie this AM, I could not help just …
Songs that cause me to think...deep...Come gather 'roundpeopleWherever you roamAnd admit that the watersAround you have grownAnd accept it that soonYou'll be drenched to the boneIf your time to youIs worth savin'Then you better start swimmin'Or you'll sink like a stoneFor the times they are a-changin'.Come writers and criticsWho prophesize with your penAnd keep your …
Switchfoot - Where I Belong (Live NYC) Video Link Just listening to Switchfoot... a powerful band indeed... always get something out of listening to them. This is a good one... "Where I Belong" Feeling like a refugee Like it don't belong to me The colors flash across the sky This air feels strange to me Feeling …
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