Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou, known professionally as Vangelis, has hopped the twig. He was 79.
I’m Crying
Come on guys, don’t let Spectrum drop Corncob TV.
Oops
I just sold mine, but not because of this. Gretsch (Fender) has been lying about humbucker pickups in their short scale bass for a decade!
Bon Scott Documentary
Yes, please!
In a world exclusive, Australian Story unravels the legend of AC/DC front man Bon Scott, who was on the verge of becoming an international rock star when he died at age 33.
For the first time ever, the program has been granted access to Bon’s family and friends who provide fresh insights into his vulnerabilities and state of mind leading up to his untimely death in London in 1980.
The program features the first interview with Bon’s younger brother Derek and is introduced by Brian Johnson, Bon’s successor with the band.
Bruce Howe, a former bandmate who shared a house with Bon for five years, noticed a big change when he last saw him in late 1979.
“He wasn’t bubbly and laughing. Maybe he’d come to the state where he’d achieved his dream, he found his holy grail, but found that his holy grail might have looked like an empty goblet,” he told the program.
To this day, Bon Scott is considered one of the world’s best rock and roll singers.
Did Someone Say More Nazz?
Here’s “Hang On Paul,” off of Nazz Nazz, another score from my recent Shangri-La vinyl haul.
What If Iggy Joined DEVO?
Please to enjoy this Viagra Boys song from their new album, Cave World — Out July 8th, 2022, on YEAR0001.
Tearjerkers!
I found a first pressing at Shangri-La and forgot how great this album is! The lineup for this release is Jack (Oblivian) Yarber, Scott Bomar, Subteen John Bonds, and John Whittemore. Released on Sympathy for the Record Industry in the year of our Lord 2000.
This is a playlist. CRANK IT UP!
World-Class Ball Breaking
Comedian David Cross speech at Bob Odenkirk’s Hollywood Walk of Fame Star ceremony held at the 1725 Vine Street in Los Angeles, California USA on April 18th, 2022.
Bob Mehr Talks Replacements
This seems up our alley.
The music podcast that delivers the objective truth about the entire discography of every artist and band that ever existed. They review everything so you can just skip to the good stuff. Hosted by Dave Gebroe and Joe Kennedy.
Joe and Dave welcome Replacements biographer Bob Mehr to discuss the oeuvre of the band and the forces that shaped them into greatness. Bob and the hosts go in-depth on the first four Replacements albums and the other essential live and demo material that makes up their creative arc.
- Official curated playlist by Joe and Dave on Spotify
- Excellent multi-camera footage of the early ‘Mats blowing up the tiny stage at 7th Street Entry in 1981
- Hootenanny-era performance of “Color Me Impressed,” on tour opening for X in 1983
- The making of Bob Mehr’s definitive bio of The Replacements
Check it out here, you dirty bastards.
Focus On Big Star
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of its release, host Rich Tupica compiled a two-part show on Big Star’s “No. 1 Record.” Released in 1972, by Ardent and Stax Records, it’s influenced everyone from R.E.M. and Teenage Fanclub to Beck and Wilco.
The first part, comprising only alternate takes from the LP, also includes 1972 radio interview clips with founders Alex Chilton and Andy Hummel – recorded days after the album was released. Part two of this show digs back into the roots of the Memphis band, playing only Big Star pre-cursors. Part two also features 1975 interview clips from Chris Bell, who left the band just after the LP was released.
Check it out here!
Also, can’t remember if I told you bastards or not, but I grew up on the same street as Chris Bell. Missed him by about ten years, though. They moved in ’65.