Old and in the Way : 2016 version
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bedsitter23It occurred to me that I forgot to mention that I saw Joan Jett throw out the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game.
(obviously not my photo)
If you are looking for a payoff on this sotry, there isn't one, except I can say I saw Joan Jett throw the first pitch at a Cubs game. I thought maybe she would sing the National Anthem, or more likely, at least sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the Seventh inning stretch - a Cubs tradition- though apparently that has stopped after years of butchering by the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Romo, Jim Belushi, Denise Richards, David Cross, drunk Eddie Vedder, Mr T, William Hung and countless others.
Joan just played the Main Stage at the Iowa State Fair as part of the Hall Three- three acts that are in the Rock Hall of Fame- Cheap Trick, Heart, and all.
Jett's career usually gets downplayed, likely because she is known for one huge hit which is a cover. Though to be fair, so are Soft Cell, Naked Eyes, Toni Basil, Alien Ant Farm, Pseudo Echo, Quiet Riot, Bow Wow Wow, the Ataris, and I suppose if you are splitting hairs (no pun intended) Sinead O' Connor.
Still, I do suppose it has to do with a career where her other most famous songs were covers of Tommy James, Gary Glitter, AC/DC, Sly Stone, and Jonathan Richman.
So let's not forget that she wrote or co-wrote "Cherry Bomb", "Bad Reputation" and "I Hate Myself for Loving You"- all evergreens. She produced the Germs GI album- a punk classic, and though it no longer seems revolutionary (and this is in part of her) she fronted a rock band and played guitar- things that were considered much un-ladylike a mere 35 years ago.
Speaking of the Iowa State Fair, it's time for my annual recap of the bands on the Free Stage.
I am not saying that playing on the Iowa State Fair Free Stage means you are no longer relevant and you're washed up, but... it certainly may imply that.
Besides, if you can make money by making music and not working a "real" job, more power to you.
Here goes:
Stryper - You might be expecting me to make fun of this band, but to be honest, they are one of the most successful Christian Rock bands of all time, They also seem to have ditched the yellow and black for a serious look, which looks somewhat silly but I also can't suggest anything better. Cityview, the local entertainment paper doesn't say, but I believe it's the original lineup, and with the end of his campaign, Ted Cruz may be available.
The Grass roots- Who i think are underrated- "Sooner or Later" or "Let's Live for Today" are surely playing on some radio somewhere right now. Also "Temptation Eyes" and "Midnight Confessions". All songs that your mom likes, but I also don't change the channel when they come on. Like The Association with guitar crunch.
Color Me Badd - One new member, still wants to sex you up.
Heffron Drive- I know that is the singer from Big Time Rush, and not so long ago, BTR were huge with a movie in theaters and stuff. I couldn't tell you a single song, but I know they had a TV show on Nickelodeon, so I am sure I would know more if I was in the appropriate age group. This is the serious guitars, tattoos, and facial hair years.
Deana Carter- One of many country acts that play here. I only bring her up as she has one of the greatest album titles ever "Did I shave my legs for this?" Okay, I will mention a few of the other country acts- Marty Stuart (who certainly has some bonafides with his connections to Johnny Cash, Bill Monroe, and Jerry Lee Lewis), , Johnny Lee ("Lookin for Love(in all the wrong places)" was a huge hit when I was a kid in those Urban Cowboy years, and is still widely known) and Leroy Van Dyke (who brought auctioneering to pop music, which I thought was really cool when I was a kid).
Vixen- Per Cityview, no original members are still with the band, but it seems to be misleading as they are referencing the 1973 lineup. Everyone knows Vixen from the big hair and makeup days circa 1988-1990 and of the big hair and makeup acts, they were the only all-female act. Most of that lineup that people would identify is still intact.
Lynch Mob- Which is George Lynch and whoever else, which I suppose is fine
Ratt- Drummer Bobby Blotzer is the only original member
The Temptations- Only one original member of that legendary bands. Probably not unexpected. Also that member isn't Kendricks or Ruffin.
Brett Michaels- Because, of course
and finally
Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters- I would certainly never reference BBT as an actor with a band. Probably the most surprising thing about this band is that it featured Unknown Hinson (sans makeup) on bass.
(obviously not my photo)
If you are looking for a payoff on this sotry, there isn't one, except I can say I saw Joan Jett throw the first pitch at a Cubs game. I thought maybe she would sing the National Anthem, or more likely, at least sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the Seventh inning stretch - a Cubs tradition- though apparently that has stopped after years of butchering by the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Romo, Jim Belushi, Denise Richards, David Cross, drunk Eddie Vedder, Mr T, William Hung and countless others.
Joan just played the Main Stage at the Iowa State Fair as part of the Hall Three- three acts that are in the Rock Hall of Fame- Cheap Trick, Heart, and all.
Jett's career usually gets downplayed, likely because she is known for one huge hit which is a cover. Though to be fair, so are Soft Cell, Naked Eyes, Toni Basil, Alien Ant Farm, Pseudo Echo, Quiet Riot, Bow Wow Wow, the Ataris, and I suppose if you are splitting hairs (no pun intended) Sinead O' Connor.
Still, I do suppose it has to do with a career where her other most famous songs were covers of Tommy James, Gary Glitter, AC/DC, Sly Stone, and Jonathan Richman.
So let's not forget that she wrote or co-wrote "Cherry Bomb", "Bad Reputation" and "I Hate Myself for Loving You"- all evergreens. She produced the Germs GI album- a punk classic, and though it no longer seems revolutionary (and this is in part of her) she fronted a rock band and played guitar- things that were considered much un-ladylike a mere 35 years ago.
Speaking of the Iowa State Fair, it's time for my annual recap of the bands on the Free Stage.
I am not saying that playing on the Iowa State Fair Free Stage means you are no longer relevant and you're washed up, but... it certainly may imply that.
Besides, if you can make money by making music and not working a "real" job, more power to you.
Here goes:
Stryper - You might be expecting me to make fun of this band, but to be honest, they are one of the most successful Christian Rock bands of all time, They also seem to have ditched the yellow and black for a serious look, which looks somewhat silly but I also can't suggest anything better. Cityview, the local entertainment paper doesn't say, but I believe it's the original lineup, and with the end of his campaign, Ted Cruz may be available.
The Grass roots- Who i think are underrated- "Sooner or Later" or "Let's Live for Today" are surely playing on some radio somewhere right now. Also "Temptation Eyes" and "Midnight Confessions". All songs that your mom likes, but I also don't change the channel when they come on. Like The Association with guitar crunch.
Color Me Badd - One new member, still wants to sex you up.
Heffron Drive- I know that is the singer from Big Time Rush, and not so long ago, BTR were huge with a movie in theaters and stuff. I couldn't tell you a single song, but I know they had a TV show on Nickelodeon, so I am sure I would know more if I was in the appropriate age group. This is the serious guitars, tattoos, and facial hair years.
Deana Carter- One of many country acts that play here. I only bring her up as she has one of the greatest album titles ever "Did I shave my legs for this?" Okay, I will mention a few of the other country acts- Marty Stuart (who certainly has some bonafides with his connections to Johnny Cash, Bill Monroe, and Jerry Lee Lewis), , Johnny Lee ("Lookin for Love(in all the wrong places)" was a huge hit when I was a kid in those Urban Cowboy years, and is still widely known) and Leroy Van Dyke (who brought auctioneering to pop music, which I thought was really cool when I was a kid).
Vixen- Per Cityview, no original members are still with the band, but it seems to be misleading as they are referencing the 1973 lineup. Everyone knows Vixen from the big hair and makeup days circa 1988-1990 and of the big hair and makeup acts, they were the only all-female act. Most of that lineup that people would identify is still intact.
Lynch Mob- Which is George Lynch and whoever else, which I suppose is fine
Ratt- Drummer Bobby Blotzer is the only original member
The Temptations- Only one original member of that legendary bands. Probably not unexpected. Also that member isn't Kendricks or Ruffin.
Brett Michaels- Because, of course
and finally
Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters- I would certainly never reference BBT as an actor with a band. Probably the most surprising thing about this band is that it featured Unknown Hinson (sans makeup) on bass.
