The next one that's gonna really hurt for me, outside of an unnatural death, is anyone from Floyd or AC/DC. They are getting up there.....Ric was banging Paulina for a while, had a good run, can't complain.
I'd say 28 years is "a while". Or maybe more that that.
The Cars were a little before my time. Before this weekend the only song I could identify with The Cars was "Just What I Needed". After I read about Ric Ocasek yesterday, I went down a YouTube rabbit hole of their music. I was stunned at how many songs I knew that I never realized was them. Good songs too.
I absolutely love the Cars music. You are right, they have a jukebox full of hits. Not going to lie though, I saw them in concert at the Met Center with Wang Chung (mid to late 80's?) and The Cars were really boring. Great music, no stage presence.
Regardless, RIP Ric Ocasek.
From "The Cars" otherwise known as their "true greatest hits album."
RIP Ric Ocasek and Ben Orr too.
Strange to have a band where the "lead singer" (Ocasek) sing a ton of songs, but all the while many of their "hits" where not sung by him.... But Ben Orr instead. Their biggest hit was "Drive" and sung by Orr. Along with many others.
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Strange to have a band where the "lead singer" (Ocasek) sing a ton of songs, but all the while many of their "hits" where not sung by him.... But Ben Orr instead. Their biggest hit was "Drive" and sung by Orr. Along with many others.
I test my wife on who is singing when they come on the radio since Orr and Ocasek sound a lot alike. My hint is Ric is the the one that adds funny noises, Ben sings it straight.?
Strange to have a band where the "lead singer" (Ocasek) sing a ton of songs, but all the while many of their "hits" where not sung by him.... But Ben Orr instead. Their biggest hit was "Drive" and sung by Orr. Along with many others.
I test my wife on who is singing when they come on the radio since Orr and Ocasek sound a lot alike. My hint is Ric is the the one that adds funny noises, Ben sings it straight.?
Neat article in the Stein about one writer’s experience with Ocasek
http://m.startribune.com/remembering-the-cars-ric-ocasek-arty-eccentric-and-a-good-dad/560495542/
The next one that's gonna really hurt for me, outside of an unnatural death, is anyone from Floyd or AC/DC. They are getting up there.....Ric was banging Paulina for a while, had a good run, can't complain.
I'd say 28 years is "a while". Or maybe more that that.
I didn't realize it was that long. Good for them!
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Strange to have a band where the "lead singer" (Ocasek) sing a ton of songs, but all the while many of their "hits" where not sung by him.... But Ben Orr instead. Their biggest hit was "Drive" and sung by Orr. Along with many others.
You also have bands like The J. Geils Band where they are named after a member of the band who is not the lead singer. I'm sure there are others.
Robin Trower
Robin does sing, I’d go The Alan Parsons Project, but Alan sings occasionally too. Van Halen is the biggie.
Fleetwood Mac...
The Count Basie Orchestra...
I've recently acquired Slipknot v.3, Deftones Adrenaline, and ICPs Ringmaster on vinyl and have been jamming to those this week
Fleetwood Mac...
Jeff Beck Group
Blackmore's Night
Santana
Technically The Ramones. 
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
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Manfred Mann's Earth Band
Spencer Davis Group
Spencer Davis Group
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He was only 15 when this was recorded.
t’s feeling like a high school (aka old as dirt) soundtrack kind of day:
R.E.M. – Fall on Me
The Smiths - How Soon Is Now?
David Bowie – China Girl
Echo and the Bunnymen – The Killing Moon
The 77’s - The Lust, the Flesh, the Eyes & the Pride of Life
Daniel Amos – Sanctuary
The Replacements - Waitress in the Sky
Tom Petty - Don't Come Around Here No More
Prince – Pop Life
Van Halen – Hot for Teacher
U2 – I Will Follow
The Clash – Straight to Hell
Bauhaus – In the Flat Field
The Cure - A Night Like This
t’s feeling like a high school (aka old as dirt) soundtrack kind of day:
R.E.M. – Fall on Me
The Smiths - How Soon Is Now?
David Bowie – China Girl
Echo and the Bunnymen – The Killing Moon
The 77’s - The Lust, the Flesh, the Eyes & the Pride of Life
Daniel Amos – Sanctuary
The Replacements - Waitress in the Sky
Tom Petty - Don't Come Around Here No More
Prince – Pop Life
Van Halen – Hot for Teacher
U2 – I Will Follow
The Clash – Straight to Hell
Bauhaus – In the Flat Field
The Cure - A Night Like This
Wonderfully eclectic.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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What day is it?
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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What day is it?
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Saturday.
Sadly....
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What day is it?
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Saturday.
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Wow....that is absolutely fantastic!
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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What day is it?
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Saturday.
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The late, great Terry Kath 
I don't care how fat Robert Smith gets... 
I don't care how fat Robert Smith gets...
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Nor does Robert. 
I don't care how fat Robert Smith gets...
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Nor does Robert.
Matthew Sweet anyone?
I don't care how fat Robert Smith gets...
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That bassline is so simple, yet so awesome.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
I don't care how fat Robert Smith gets...
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Nor does Robert.
Matthew Sweet anyone?
He rocks...but has definitely gotten fat.
Don't forget The Great Fatsby. :good2:
The Byrds -- 49 years ago today at The Fillmore East. :good2:
Happened to hear this tune on the radio today. One of my favorite groups back in the mid-60's.
I am probably late to the party on this but the Classic Album series on Amazon Prime is fantastic.
Basically documentaries on how classic albums were made and it looks like they have been around a while on various cable channels.. So far the two I've watched (Steely Dan Aja & Lou Reed Transformer) have been really well done.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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R.I.P. Robert Hunter.
Something special when you're in a relaxed state of mind.
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When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Saw Robert Plant at the amphitheater in Moorhead last night. Really good show. Good mix of solo stuff and Zep tunes with a different twist. Still a magnetic front man at 71. Was a little surreal to see the singer from Led Zeppelin in a cornfield on the Minnesota/ North Dakota border, but the venue was pretty cool. Plus I got to visit Junkyard Brewing. ?
We saw Frankie Valli at the Orpheum last night. Can't believe he's 85. I think he lip sincs several of the songs, but others he's clearly singing live. He has a great 9 piece band and four good singers with him. Fun show for us oldsters. Hope I can look and move as well when I'm 85!
We saw Frankie Valli at the Orpheum last night. Can't believe he's 85. I think he lip sincs several of the songs, but others he's clearly singing live. He has a great 9 piece band and four good singers with him. Fun show for us oldsters. Hope I can look and move as well when I'm 85!
Great stuff. :good2:
Replacements Box Set out today.
New Steel Panther release today, 'Heavy Metal Rules'.
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Sad to lose a local great...
Minnesota rock pioneer Jim Johnson of Underbeats, Gypsy dies at 76
So many others deserve recognition, but these are all contenders...
I know what they were getting at, but....
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.