My sister and my nephew are still up visiting with me. They arrived last weekend, and it has been a joy spending time with them. While they’ve stayed at my house, we dug out some old family photos. We also took some new photos and made sure there were copies for everyone. One thing I’ve noticed is that I don’t have enough family photos. I also don’t display them enough at my house. Having my sister and my nephew here with me has made me rethink that. It’s about time that I started taking more pictures and sharing more memories. I think I’m going to start today.
Here’s what rocked this week:
Jim Morrison To Be Pardoned?
As the governor of Florida prepares his exit from office, there is some unfinished business that he would like to attend to. One of those pieces of business include pardoning Jim Morrison for indecent exposure at a concert in Miami. I guess a pardon would bring closure to the situation. At least the fans would be happy.
Ryan Adams Releasing A (sort of) New Album
This made me very happy. Ryan Adams has announced a new double album from Ryan Adams and the Cardinals. The album was recorded during the Easy Tiger sessions, which really has me excited. Easy Tiger is one of Ryan Adams’ best works, which leads me to believe this new double album will be just as brilliant. No word on the release date just yet.
Spin Doctors To Headline The Miami Music Festival
I didn’t even realize that this band was still together, but it’s apparently true. The Miami Music Festival is a three day concert/conference festival celebrating music of all types. I’d be interested in hearing how The Spin Doctors sound after all these years. I wonder if they can still belt out Pocket Full Of Kryptonite like it’s the 90s?
The Rolling Stones To Release Vinyl Box Sets
This is for the audiophile Rolling Stones fan – Box sets of remastered vinyl albums. There are two box sets. The first covers the years 1964 – 1969. The second covers the years 1971 – 2005 and includes the newly remastered edition of Exile On Main Street. Although pricey, if you’re a fan of the band and love your vinyl, this is a pretty darned good collection to pick up.
Showing posts with label The Doors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Doors. Show all posts
Friday, November 12, 2010
Thursday, November 19, 2009
The Doors - December 11, 1970
Every Thursday The Rock and Roll Guru provides brief commentary on a setlist from a recent or classic concert.
For this week’s edition of Setlist Thursday, I thought I would go way back into the past and visit one of my favorite classic rock groups, The Doors. This setlist is from their final full concert with Jim Morrison (their final concert with Jim took place the following night, but was cut short when Jim stormed off the stage). The concert took place at in Dallas, Texas at the Dallas McFarlin auditorium.
There are a few interesting points to note. The first is that this is the only time Love Her Madly, The Changeling, and L.A. Woman were ever performed. The second is the length of the show. Six songs? What the heck? However, I did a lot of research and apparently the average length of a Doors concert back then was one hour, and approximately 8 songs. I guess concerts were a lot different back then.
When you hear about how The Doors played Madison Square Garden, you think of these marathon jam events that went on forever. Nope. One hour and on to the next city. It’s hard to fathom that today, especially knowing what a big business concerts have become. Back then, it was all about the experience, I suppose.
Setlist
Love Her Madly
Back Door Man
Ship Of Fools
The Changeling
L.A. Woman
When The Music’s Over
For this week’s edition of Setlist Thursday, I thought I would go way back into the past and visit one of my favorite classic rock groups, The Doors. This setlist is from their final full concert with Jim Morrison (their final concert with Jim took place the following night, but was cut short when Jim stormed off the stage). The concert took place at in Dallas, Texas at the Dallas McFarlin auditorium.
There are a few interesting points to note. The first is that this is the only time Love Her Madly, The Changeling, and L.A. Woman were ever performed. The second is the length of the show. Six songs? What the heck? However, I did a lot of research and apparently the average length of a Doors concert back then was one hour, and approximately 8 songs. I guess concerts were a lot different back then.
When you hear about how The Doors played Madison Square Garden, you think of these marathon jam events that went on forever. Nope. One hour and on to the next city. It’s hard to fathom that today, especially knowing what a big business concerts have become. Back then, it was all about the experience, I suppose.
Setlist
Love Her Madly
Back Door Man
Ship Of Fools
The Changeling
L.A. Woman
When The Music’s Over
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Summer Reading for Music Fans
Summer is right around the corner, which means that summer vacations are not too far off. One of the great things about summer vacation is the available time to do things that usually seem to slip away during the course of a normal week, like reading. For a music fan, there are endless biographies and books on the subject of music and musicians. The question is which to read first? Well, today, your cousin Ryo is going to share some of his favorites. Perhaps there’s one on the list that you haven’t read, and you’d be willing to take it with you on your way to the beach this year.
No One Here Gets Out Alive by Jerry Hopkins and Danny Sugerman.
Without question, this is the most authoritative biography on Jim Morrison in existence. Stephen Davis’ Jim Morrison comes in a close second, but still can’t top this masterpiece. Anything that you ever wanted to know about Jim and The Doors is covered between these pages. A worthwhile read that will have you turning page after page at a lightning pace.
U2 BY U2
U2 BY U2 is the autobiography of the Irish rock quartet, told in their own words. The tale unfolds from the bands earliest days and their meeting in school all the way through the Vertigo tour. While it can be cumbersome at some points (especially during the early years), it is a fascinating read about one of the greatest rock bands in the world written by one of the greatest rock bands in the world.
Old Gods Almost Dead by Stephen Davis
This is the definitive story of the Rolling Stones. Written by Stephen Davis, this book covers the journey of rocks royalty from their inception and small pub appearances in England all the way through their Forty Licks tour. Anything you ever wanted to know about the Rolling Stones is covered between these pages, whether it’s flattering or not. All of the drama, the inside dirt, the struggles and the triumphs are all included in this massive biography. At 624 pages, it is a behemoth of a book, but a quick read, due to the interesting subject matter and excellent writing style.
Watch You Bleed by Stephen Davis
Watch You Bleed is Stephen Davis’ latest work and tells the sage of Guns N Roses. While it is a compelling read, I do question some of the facts contained within the book. Davis wrote this at the request of a friend, so I’m not sure how interested he was in the subject matter, or how deeply he investigated the claims. There is plenty of information and the picture painted definitely sets the scene of the sunset strip in the late 80s, but Slash’s autobiography Slash, is the better read for the money. The problem with Slash is that it only shows one perspective.
The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band by Tommy Lee, Mick Mars, Vince Neil, and Nikki Sixx, with Neil Strauss
If there is one book about hard rock bands that must be read above all others, it is The Dirt by Motley Crue. An exceptionally well written book, the pages of this one contain the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, as told by the band members themselves. And it doesn’t stop there. Not only do all the members of Motley tell their tale, they also have excerpts from the band manager, Doc McGhee, former band member John Corabi, record producers and others who were involved in the mass debauchery that was Motley Crue. Hands down, the best rock book I’ve ever read, this tells the real story of the life of an 80s rock star complete with sex (lots and lots of it), drugs (a plethora), and rock and roll (occasionally they made music).
Bang Your Head: The Rise and Fall of Heavy Metal by David Konow
If you’re looking for a more historical perspective of heavy metal, Bang Your Head: The Rise and Fall of Heavy Metal will cover what you wish for. A well written history of the metal genre, this book delves into metal’s earliest days of Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin all the way to the early 90s when grunge took over and became the “in” music. It covers the musician perspective nicely as the huge bands of the 80s learn to deal with the fact that they are now yesterday’s news after enjoying such a successful run. Well written and very informative, Bang Your Head is a book that any metal fan could rip through on one beach day.
Fargo Rock City by Chuck Klosterman
Chuck Klosterman has always been one of my favorite writers, so I can’t have a post about music books you should read without including him. He has three exceptional books on the subject of music, but I am still most fond of his first one, Fargo Rock City. This book gives the intimate insight in a humorous light of the 80s glam metal genre and being a teenage fan while living in North Dakota. Told in his tongue-in-cheek prose, Klosterman delivers a humorous, historical memoir of metal and the teenage boy.
There are several other great books out there worthy of a read this summer, but these are a few of your cousin Ryo’s favorites. Are there any that you would recommend? Any books that aren’t mentioned that particularly stand out? Feel free to post a comment and let us know. We all enjoy a good read recommended by a true music fan.
Comments are open. Feel free to post some.
No One Here Gets Out Alive by Jerry Hopkins and Danny Sugerman.
Without question, this is the most authoritative biography on Jim Morrison in existence. Stephen Davis’ Jim Morrison comes in a close second, but still can’t top this masterpiece. Anything that you ever wanted to know about Jim and The Doors is covered between these pages. A worthwhile read that will have you turning page after page at a lightning pace.
U2 BY U2
U2 BY U2 is the autobiography of the Irish rock quartet, told in their own words. The tale unfolds from the bands earliest days and their meeting in school all the way through the Vertigo tour. While it can be cumbersome at some points (especially during the early years), it is a fascinating read about one of the greatest rock bands in the world written by one of the greatest rock bands in the world.
Old Gods Almost Dead by Stephen Davis
This is the definitive story of the Rolling Stones. Written by Stephen Davis, this book covers the journey of rocks royalty from their inception and small pub appearances in England all the way through their Forty Licks tour. Anything you ever wanted to know about the Rolling Stones is covered between these pages, whether it’s flattering or not. All of the drama, the inside dirt, the struggles and the triumphs are all included in this massive biography. At 624 pages, it is a behemoth of a book, but a quick read, due to the interesting subject matter and excellent writing style.
Watch You Bleed by Stephen Davis
Watch You Bleed is Stephen Davis’ latest work and tells the sage of Guns N Roses. While it is a compelling read, I do question some of the facts contained within the book. Davis wrote this at the request of a friend, so I’m not sure how interested he was in the subject matter, or how deeply he investigated the claims. There is plenty of information and the picture painted definitely sets the scene of the sunset strip in the late 80s, but Slash’s autobiography Slash, is the better read for the money. The problem with Slash is that it only shows one perspective.
The Dirt: Confessions of the World’s Most Notorious Rock Band by Tommy Lee, Mick Mars, Vince Neil, and Nikki Sixx, with Neil Strauss
If there is one book about hard rock bands that must be read above all others, it is The Dirt by Motley Crue. An exceptionally well written book, the pages of this one contain the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, as told by the band members themselves. And it doesn’t stop there. Not only do all the members of Motley tell their tale, they also have excerpts from the band manager, Doc McGhee, former band member John Corabi, record producers and others who were involved in the mass debauchery that was Motley Crue. Hands down, the best rock book I’ve ever read, this tells the real story of the life of an 80s rock star complete with sex (lots and lots of it), drugs (a plethora), and rock and roll (occasionally they made music).
Bang Your Head: The Rise and Fall of Heavy Metal by David Konow
If you’re looking for a more historical perspective of heavy metal, Bang Your Head: The Rise and Fall of Heavy Metal will cover what you wish for. A well written history of the metal genre, this book delves into metal’s earliest days of Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin all the way to the early 90s when grunge took over and became the “in” music. It covers the musician perspective nicely as the huge bands of the 80s learn to deal with the fact that they are now yesterday’s news after enjoying such a successful run. Well written and very informative, Bang Your Head is a book that any metal fan could rip through on one beach day.
Fargo Rock City by Chuck Klosterman
Chuck Klosterman has always been one of my favorite writers, so I can’t have a post about music books you should read without including him. He has three exceptional books on the subject of music, but I am still most fond of his first one, Fargo Rock City. This book gives the intimate insight in a humorous light of the 80s glam metal genre and being a teenage fan while living in North Dakota. Told in his tongue-in-cheek prose, Klosterman delivers a humorous, historical memoir of metal and the teenage boy.
There are several other great books out there worthy of a read this summer, but these are a few of your cousin Ryo’s favorites. Are there any that you would recommend? Any books that aren’t mentioned that particularly stand out? Feel free to post a comment and let us know. We all enjoy a good read recommended by a true music fan.
Comments are open. Feel free to post some.
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