There are times in ones life when instead of searching for something to write about......it just falls into your lap. Instead of researching examples of the extreme stupid you only have to read the news from "hollyweird." Sooooo, without further ado, I give you "Deep Thoughts from Shallow Minds." Todays contributions are from a pair gas bags...........
Lindsay Lohan offered her unique perspective on the massive hurricane wreaking havoc across the Eastern seaboard. "WHY is everyone in SUCH a panic about hurricane (i'm calling it Sally)..? Stop projecting negativity! Think positive and pray for peace," she posted on her Twitter page.
Actress Mindy Kaling was also less than impressed with the storm, which has taken dozens of lives.
"9 months from now hopefully we will have some cool Hurricane Sandy babies! On the west coast we never get to bond over weather panic. We're like oh no an earthquake for 2 seconds, then go to spin class or whatever, she wrote.
Madonna drew boos and triggered a walkout by several concertgoers after she touted President Barack Obama on her "MDNA Tour" in New Orleans.
The Material Girl asked during Saturday night's performance: "Who's registered to vote?" She added: "I don't care who you vote for as long as you vote for Obama." Drawing boos in touting Obama over Republican Mitt Romney, Madonna followed: "Seriously, I don't care who you vote for ... Do not take this privilege for granted. Go vote."
Madonna is often outspoken. Some Colorado fans, mindful of a mass shooting there, complained she used a fake gun to shoot a masked gunman in a recent concert act in Denver. A Madonna concert in Paris in July drew ire when a video showed a swastika on a politician's forehead.
Some folks think Ted Nugent is "bat shit" crazy, while others embrace his positions on Guns, God & Country. Where you are and what you identify with is as they say "your business." One thing that can never be said is he is boring. So it comes as no surprise that he now has a "reality" show on the Discovery Channel.
Like the man himself, the program content is loud, frenetic, philosophical, funny and frustrating...again based on your perspective.
On a TOTALLY different "note", Rick Springfielddecided to do an impromptu concert withing the NYC Subway system. He performed a series of songs, including his monster hit "Jessie's Girl." As you watch the video, note how many people, total strangers, stop and sing along.
The nominations are in, now all that is left now to do is vote. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the list of hopeful inductees for the Class of 2013. True to tradition, the list is a diverse group of artists who have all made an impact in the world of music. This years nominees are Rush, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Public Enemy, Randy Newman, Procol Harum, Blues Band, Paul Butterfield, N.W.A, the Meters, Kraftwerk, the Marvelettes, Donna Summer, Heart, Deep Purple, Chic and Albert King. Here a musical montage representing the nominees and representative work.
For the first time ever, fans will be able to vote for their favorite performers to get inducted. In the past only artists, historians and music industry insiders of the Rock Hall have been allowed to vote. All the votes from fans will comprise the “fan’s ballot,” which will count as one in the more than 600 ballots counted to determine the Class of 2013. A performer only becomes eligible for a nomination after 25 years of their first release. Rush has been eligible for nomination since 1998, but this is the first year that they have appeared on the ballot. This is the first year that both N.W.A and Public Enemy have been eligible for nomination. The winners will be announced in mid-December, with a ceremony honoring all the inductees on April 18, 2013. In the past the ceremony was held at the Waldforf Astoria in New York, but this year it will be at the Nokia Theater in L.A. Fans have until Dec. 5 to cast their vote so be sure to cast your vote for the 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees at Rollingstone.
It'a always interesting to hear part of our society profess "love and brotherhood" especially when trying to put forth a united front...against "the man."
This weekend the "black community" had yet another opportunity to see their icons in apparently a more natural habitat. This time the BET Music Awards in Atlanta. In an all too common demonstration by all too common people, a fight breaks out backstage at an event where "everyone is just honored to be nominated." The majority of the winner "praise God" at the podium while packing a .45 and looking for some to "disrespect."
The video is from TMZ who is one of the few major outlets willing to show what really happens when aspects of the worst america has, get together for a friendly little award show. Peace brother.
Howard Andrew "Andy" Williams (December 3, 1927 – September 25, 2012) was an American singer who recorded eighteen Gold- and three Platinum-certified albums. He hosted The Andy Williams Show, a TV variety show, from 1962 to 1971, as well as numerous television specials, and owned the Moon River Theatre[3] in Branson, Missouri, named after the song "Moon River", with which he is closely identified.
During the 1960s, Williams became one of the most popular vocalists in the country and was signed to what was at that time the biggest recording contract in history. He was primarily an album artist, and at one time he had earned more gold albums than any solo performer except Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis and Elvis Presley.
By 1973 he had earned as many as 18 gold album awards. Among his hit albums from this period were Moon River, Days of Wine and Roses (number one for 16 weeks in mid-1963), The Andy Williams Christmas Album, Dear Heart, The Shadow of Your Smile, Love, Andy, Get Together with Andy Williams, and Love Story. These recordings, along with his natural affinity for the music of the 1960s and early 1970s, combined to make him one of the premier easy listening singers of that era.
In the UK, Williams continued to reach high chart status until 1978. The albums Can't Help Falling In Love (1970), Andy Williams Show (1970) Home Lovin Man ( #1 1971), Solitaire (1973), The Way We Were (1974) and Reflections (1978) all reached the Top 10.
Williams forged an indirect collaborative relationship with Henry Mancini, although they never recorded together. Williams was asked to sing Mancini and Johnny Mercer's song "Moon River" at the 1962 Oscar Awards (where it won), and it quickly became Williams' theme song; however, because it was never released as a single, "Moon River" was never actually a chart hit for Williams.
The next year Williams sang "Days of Wine and Roses" which was written by Mancini and Mercer (this song also won). Two years later, he sang Mancini's "Dear Heart" at the 1965 awards and "The Sweetheart Tree" (also written with Mercer) at the 1966 awards.
As you skate around the dial, have you ever asked yourself "where are the high energy jocks that used to get you fired up?" The guys that always seemed to be having a great time and thus made you have a good time? The guys that seemed to actually "feel" the music and sounded as if they wanted to be there? For the next few posts we will look at those jocks that brought radio ALIVE. As our first offering...JoJo "Cooking" Kincad.
Working hard and having a ball. Radio....the way I wish it still was.
"WHY is everyone in SUCH a panic about hurricane (i'm calling it Sally)..? Stop projecting negativity! Think positive and pray for peace," she posted on her Twitter page.
