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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,027
    iOnlyownMymind said:
    Already mentioned above but I’m about halfway through Geddy Lees book and really enjoying it. 

    Two votes for Geddy!  Might have to check it out, thanks!
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • goldrushgoldrush Posts: 7,534
    edited July 22
    I really enjoyed these 2 recently





    I’ve got Steve Turner’s Mud Ride ready to go (after I’m done with Baumgartner by Paul Auster)

    As far as favourites go, Lanegan’s Sing Backwards And Weep is right up there, along with Neil’s Waging Heavy Peace and Keith’s Life.
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    “Do not postpone happiness”
    (Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)

    “Put yer good money on the sunrise”
    (Tim Rogers)
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,027
    goldrush said:
    I really enjoyed these 2 recently





    I’ve got Steve Turner’s Mud Ride ready to go (after I’m done with Baumgartner by Paul Auster)

    As far as favourites go, Lanegan’s Sing Backwards And Weep is right up there, along with Neil’s Waging Heavy Peace and Keith’s Life.

    Good picks there!
    I LOVED Moore's Sonic Life.  His descriptions of the late 70s NYC scene are riveting and fascinating.  It's amazing how these kids came from opposites side over the country in basically suburban neighborhoods (Moore from Bethel, CT,  Gordon from L.A. area) and met up in the jungle of 70's low rent NYC and went on to make such amazing and unique music.  Just loved that book (and Kim Gordon's Girl in a Band as well!)
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • goldrushgoldrush Posts: 7,534
    brianlux said:
    goldrush said:
    I really enjoyed these 2 recently





    I’ve got Steve Turner’s Mud Ride ready to go (after I’m done with Baumgartner by Paul Auster)

    As far as favourites go, Lanegan’s Sing Backwards And Weep is right up there, along with Neil’s Waging Heavy Peace and Keith’s Life.

    Good picks there!
    I LOVED Moore's Sonic Life.  His descriptions of the late 70s NYC scene are riveting and fascinating.  It's amazing how these kids came from opposites side over the country in basically suburban neighborhoods (Moore from Bethel, CT,  Gordon from L.A. area) and met up in the jungle of 70's low rent NYC and went on to make such amazing and unique music.  Just loved that book (and Kim Gordon's Girl in a Band as well!)
    That reminds me, I still haven’t picked up Girl In A Band yet. I need to find a copy of that.
    “Do not postpone happiness”
    (Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)

    “Put yer good money on the sunrise”
    (Tim Rogers)
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,355
    Loved Patti Smiths Just Kids.  The name drops she does in that is crazy.  I was also mad at her for still having a thing for Maplethorp.

    My other favorite was American Hardcore by Steven Blush. @GlowGirl knows him.  Small world.
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,027
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Loved Patti Smiths Just Kids.  The name drops she does in that is crazy.  I was also mad at her for still having a thing for Maplethorp.

    My other favorite was American Hardcore by Steven Blush. @GlowGirl knows him.  Small world.
    Yes!  Both are excellent!


    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • DE4173DE4173 Posts: 758
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/alex-van-halen-eddie-van-halen-brothers-book-interview-1235129960/
    1993: 11/22 Little Rock
    1996; 9/28 New York
    1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
    1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
    2000: 10/17 Dallas
    2003: 4/3 OKC
    2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
    2013: 11/16 OKC
    2014: 10/8 Tulsa
    2022: 9/20 OKC
    2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,027
    DE4173 said:
    https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/alex-van-halen-eddie-van-halen-brothers-book-interview-1235129960/

    Sounds like a fine read, thanks for the suggestion!
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • DE4173DE4173 Posts: 758
    You're welcome!  I didn't know about Chris Cornell jamming with the Van Halen brothers:  😲


    1993: 11/22 Little Rock
    1996; 9/28 New York
    1997: 11/14 Oakland, 11/15 Oakland
    1998: 7/5 Dallas, 7/7 Albuquerque, 7/8 Phoenix, 7/10 San Diego, 7/11 Las Vegas
    2000: 10/17 Dallas
    2003: 4/3 OKC
    2012: 11/17 Tulsa(EV), 11/18 Tulsa(EV)
    2013: 11/16 OKC
    2014: 10/8 Tulsa
    2022: 9/20 OKC
    2023: 9/13 Ft Worth, 9/15 Ft Worth
  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Posts: 36,976
    also didn't know Cornell was a bass player. wow. 
    new album "Cigarettes" out Spring 2025!

    www.headstonesband.com




  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,027
    edited October 17
    DE4173 said:
    You're welcome!  I didn't know about Chris Cornell jamming with the Van Halen brothers:  😲



    HughFreakingDillon said:
    also didn't know Cornell was a bass player. wow. 

    I didn't know about either.  Cool (but sad too, of course).
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,454
    Ugh
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,027
    Good grief!  Did I really forget to post this?
    A couple of weeks ago I finished reading Steve Wynn's excellent memoir, I Wouldn't Say It If It Wasn't True.  Steve is on a solo tour back east (U.S.) right now telling stories from his book and singing songs.  One of the coolest stories is about how when he was 20, he got some money together and took a Greyhound bus trip across country to try and track down Alex Chilton.  Much to his surprise and delight, Chilton spend a number of day off and on with Wynn, and was willing to talk to him about what he was up to as long as Wynn kept buying him beers and cigarettes. 
    Wynn's book has tons of great stories.  Great read!
    I Wouldnt Say It If It Wasnt True A Memoir Of Life Music And The Dream Syndicate

    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Posts: 36,976
    Loujoe said:
    Ugh
    ?
    new album "Cigarettes" out Spring 2025!

    www.headstonesband.com




  • LoujoeLoujoe Posts: 9,454
    Sad about CC. That's all. But we all are. Sux
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,027
    edited October 18
    Loujoe said:
    Sad about CC. That's all. But we all are. Sux

    Absolutely. :-( 
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • GB281198GB281198 Posts: 461
    https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/mike-campbell-heartbreaker-memoir/

    I will definitely be getting a copy of this.
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,027
    GB281198 said:
    https://liveforlivemusic.com/news/mike-campbell-heartbreaker-memoir/

    I will definitely be getting a copy of this.

    Oh man, yes!  Thanks for the heads up!  :plus_one:
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













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