Tales of True Adventure for Rugged Men Not Unlike Yourself
I’m only about a third of the way through but I’m digging it so far. Man, I miss record stores …
Everyone thinks they know what killed Tower Records: The Internet. But that’s not the story. “All Things Must Pass” examines this iconic company’s explosive trajectory, tragic demise, and legacy forged by its rebellious founder Russ Solomon.
Join me, won’t you, with the musical community in wishing Makerbot – by many estimates the world’s oldest living blogger – a happy 68th!
Friends of the Blog Jethro Tull dropped a new album in his honor.
The Ergs offered their inimitable dorkrock cover of Odessey & Oracle.
And Leo Sayer released these unwatchable Beatles covers!
Enjoy, Macré Beau!
Lest anyone lament that we’re losing our perch as the – I don’t know, Vienna of the South – Nashville city leaders are suddenly concerned about the bachelorette parties and pedal wagons.
I’ll let you know when our understated dignity is restore—
Dammit.
I think he wrote a song for a certain Bastard’s birthday.
The Nazis must have spent a fortune on lingerie.
In honor of Bastardos Drum Week, enjoy the Soon!!
Why do you enjoy playing music?
Mr. Kwon Soon Keun: When I was young, my family was financially difficult. I played the drums because there was a scholarship program at school. I wanted to alleviate my parent’s financial burden. That’s why I am so grateful when I play the drums.
Obviously you have a lot of passion when you drum, when did your style first emerge?
Mr. Kwon Soon Keun: It’s not passionate. To me, it’s normal. I become one with the drum when I play it.
”Yes, my doctor dreamt that we played 100 songs for $100 and he even wrote it as a prescription for me on his prescription pad.”
– Robert Pollard
New Year’s Eve story here.
Toga! Toga! Toga!
Because I’m done for the day.
One Day Builds are back! Adam takes us through another spaceship model build, this time utilizing his trusty vacuum former, sheet styrene, and years of experience from his special effects modelmaking days. As the spaceship takes shape, Adam introduces several new tools and tips for this kind of modelmaking, and shows the versatility of this kind of build.
Distract ’em with tits, mow ’em down with heavy machine gun fire.