Best Rock Ever? Nominations, No Air Supply!

[rob feature]

Never heard of them. It has some of that Steely Dan sort of vibe. The Cheesebrokers have Devo jumpsuits.

Told ya . I forget where I tripped across them, but could not believe I'd never heard them before. It was just a few years ago and I've been listening to music for a half decade.

Yeah, the brokers rocked that Devo look. They synced up some dance moves too - really fun band. Prince was in town (Birmingham, AL) playing a show at the BJCC if I recall correctly. After his show he stopped by the Cheesebroker gig for a few tunes. It was, as you might suspect, epic. The energy in there was insane. He just showed up unannounced and asked if he could sit in. I think this was 5 Points Music Hall.

 

[AlanDB]

As a side note to this thread ...
I am not a fan of music videos. I don't mind the videos that actually show the artists performing the piece, but I find most videos distracting. I usually just turn away or close my eyes to get the maximum enjoyment of listening. I guess it is an age thing. I am a cranky old fart.

 

[rob feature]

Not many accounts of that night. It was a long time ago and pre-internet, but AL still hosts a rather detailed version

That time Prince crashed an Alabama cover band's gig

In 1997, the music legend stepped onstage with '80s covers act The Cheesebrokers before throwing down with his own band.

www.al.com

 

[RandallS]

No one has mentioned Jeff Beck. If you are rushed for time maybe try the last half of Pork Pie Hat. This is not bubble gum.

Jeff Beck: Remembering 5 epic guitar solos from the rock legend

Why is Jeff Beck considered one of the greatest guitarists who ever lived? Here are 5 songs that underscore his amazing prowess on the guitar.

www.marinij.com

I'm rather partial to this one.

But his repertoire is so deep it's ridiculous.
In Brian May's tribute video, he was quoted as saying “I couldn’t pick up a guitar when he was in the room”.

Yeah, I was a fan.

 

[JedidiahStolzfus]

U2 did a song for Martin Luther.
Any guess what that U2 song is?

Pride (In the name of Love) off of Wide Awake in America

 

[JedidiahStolzfus]

Good morning. Correct.

I never really thought that song belonged on that album. Every other song is calm and rather mellow, but then that one comes on and it really messes up the mood. When I used to work 3rd shift, I'd fall asleep to it, and really didn't like that song coming on.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

As a committed 1970s punk-rocker, I might surprise you

Watch Ritchie Blackmore on the guitar!

 

[Gionnirocket]

Anyone can post a video

 

[PedalUma]

Any Leaky Douchebag can post a video

From 'Show Us a Tool' today from @fooferdoggie we see this method of repairing such a leak. That is to the bag itself. If the over all diameter is too loose, making it leaky, then that is a different matter. And requires an adaptor of sufficient circumference to accommodate, preventing the leak. "Summer's Breese Makes Me Feel Fine."

 

[PedalUma]

Cosby, Stills, Nash, & Young.

 

[antboy]

Good morning. Correct.

Sorry I gotta be that guy, but Pride was on "An Unforgettable Fire".

I don't recall it being on the "Wide Awake..." EP.

 

[JedidiahStolzfus]

Sorry I gotta be that guy, but Pride was on "An Unforgettable Fire".

I don't recall it being on the "Wide Awake..." EP.

Yeah, I wrote Wide Awake, then changed it to Unforgettable Fire, then changed it back to what I originally wrote. I wasn't Wide Awake at the time, but I was in America.

 

[antboy]

80’s LSD. Whimpy

Not if it was made right. the difference between "street" LSD and the good stuff was night and day.

At least I assume so, because a friend's dad made a few batches at work (unnamed major pharmaceutical company) back in the 80's and it was interstellar compared to the typical blotters found in my neck of the woods.

 

[m@Robertson]

Time for another gear shift. This one goes to 11.

 

[antboy]

I remember reading some study a LONG time ago that for most people, their favourite music coincides with their early/mid teens. I'd buy that.

I mean, as a kid my faves were Buddy Holly, John Cash, and CCR, but in the summer of 1981, my friend's older brother was blaring U2 and The Ramones while we were in their driveway building a ramp for our bikes, and down the rabbit hole I went.

 

[PedalUma]

night and day

I knew a guy who made some with UCSF chem grad students in the late '60's They hug it up to dry. Feedback was all over the place, nothing to OMG. It had dripped down the strips before they were cut.

 

[Djangodog]

I’ll keep my “back in the day” stories to myself, (I would never want to go back). Music is definitely perceived differently when chemicals are involved. My tastes have mellowed with time, but then as now, I prefer acoustic, (instruments, not bikes).

 

[MWRider]

Time for another gear shift. This one goes to 11.

Thanks for that. Been a while.

 

[tomjasz]

At least I assume so

So when Jimmy asked, "are you experienced?" You weren't?
The '60s were laboratory chemists, The '80s were makers that couldn't pass a High School chemistry test. Take from an Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test survivor.

 

[PedalUma]

I prefer acoustic, (instruments, not bikes).

I agree. Now I mostly listen to classical. Not the light stuff. It is more intense and information packed then most other forms. It is also more expressive and emotive. And takes a high level of skill. When I put on classical, I can work for hours. CPR.org is good. The stuff in California is more easy listening. I like intense. Here is one that is a 44 second clip of an intro solo. Imagine this on an electric guitar.