Funny interview with the Bobs today on Soundcheck. As host John Schaefer said, "Who knew 'Helter Skelter' was such a happy song?"
Speaking of Soundcheck, I had it on at work the other day wasn't paying attention until they introduced the band & a buddy of mine was playing bass. Anyone know a band called Hem? I looked at the website & there's no mention of my friend so I assume he's either a hired gun or joined recently. I usually like bands he plays in, but it's hard to pay attention at work & hard to make the effort to listen at all outside work, so if anyone knows & likes the band please speak up; the kick in the pants would be appreciated.
David, this could be your favorite Fresh Air interview since David Johansen: 'Lipstick and Dynamite': The World of Lady Wrestling, featuring the documentary's director and the Fabulous Moolah. Was she the model for one of the Love & Rockets characters or just a general inspiration? Btw, the first half of the show's worth listening to. It's an interview with rodeo champ/Deadwood consultant Gary Leffew, the Zen bull rider. Don't know anything about him except what was in the interview but he seems like a mensch.
I ADORE the Bobs. They were the 1st concert (non-school related) I ever saw. "My Shoes" is an anthem of my youth.
So does anybody know anything about the Virgin Prunes? I had (probably unfairly, but I can be like that) mentally filed them as "U2 coathangers, probably about as interesting as Pete Best", but I was reading this thread today and it made it sound like I should really own at least their first album. Has anyone here heard it?
featuring the documentary's director and the Fabulous Moolah. Was she the model for one of the Love & Rockets characters or just a general inspiration?
Cool! I actually have a wrestling poster with the Fabulous Moolah on it. (I bought it at the Roller Derby.) I think she's a general inspiration.
xposty with Natter, but useful for folks working on the current mix: Emmett pitching (last Sunday).
Hayden, "Where's That Hit" is by the Hoodoo Gurus.
That's what I said. But does he listen to me? Nooooo!
Maybe he has you blocked.
Maybe he has you blocked.
DXM, spreading the paranoia since ought-five.
I like that dog. Especially Totally Crushed Out and Retreat from the Sun. Catchy, fun girl pop. Not so into Anna Waronker's solo stuff.
Aw, c'mon. I remembered that you told me, Jon, but I forgot the who & what & such. I was thinking "Hoodoo Gurus" but would have been embarrassed if it were, say, The Church or another mid-80s guitar-pop Aussie outfit.
