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  7. Keith Richards is losing his religion

    in Music News

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    Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has said that he doesn't like the Bible because it's boring.

    The veteran rocker revealed that he regularly reads the religious text to try to understand why people find it "fascinating".

    He told Sun Media: "I read the Bible sometimes but it bores me to death. I just want to know what other people find so bloody fascinating.

    "Why are they all hung up on all that, 'In the beginning' stuff? Ah, well. At least life is stable. It has said the same thing since I was a kid."

    Richards was speaking at a promotional event for Martin Scorsese's new documentary about the legendary rock 'n' roll band Shine A Light.

  11. DJ forgets to hit 'live' button

    in News and Current Events

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    Wow!! That is somewhat funny, but how could he not know he wasn't on the air? Did he not have headphones on?

    :headphones:

    In our studio we have a meter in front of us on the board that bounces as we talk or music plays, but the also have an alarm that beeps like bloody hell after 2 seconds of silence. It can drive you nuts but lets you know you are off the air for whatever reason.

  12. So, who should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame??

    in Music Discussion Classic

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    Interesting article I just read today.....

    NEW YORK (March 7) - Admit it. When Madonna was writhing around onstage in a wedding gown to "Like a Virgin" years ago, the last place you'd expect to see her was in something called the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Time has a way of changing things. On Monday, Madge will come to the stage of the Waldorf-Astoria to accept enshrinement. Classmate John Mellencamp, who also churned out hit after hit in the 1980s, will join her.

    The Dave Clark Five, whose lead singer Mike Smith died of pneumonia on Feb. 28, are being inducted as well as Philly soul legends Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, Canadian songwriter Leonard Cohen, surf rockers the Ventures and blues harmonica ace Little Walter.

    But Madonna?

    She's the pre-eminent pop star of her generation, who stayed a step ahead of trends while adding in shock value to keep herself in the news. Along the way she's made sturdy, state-of-the-art pop such as "Material Girl," "Crazy For You," "Papa Don't Preach," "Cherish," "Like a Prayer," "Vogue" and "Ray of Light."

    Yet "if you think of rock 'n' roll, Madonna is not the first name that comes to mind," said Steve Morse, longtime Boston Globe music critic who was a member of the hall of fame's nominating committee for seven years.

    He considers her selection, particularly in her first year of eligibility, an embarrassment.

    Her music was never played on rock 'n' roll radio, he said. Some veteran rock artists like Deep Purple, the J. Geils Band, Steve Miller and Alice Cooper are still waiting for induction. Morse long and unsuccessfully argued on behalf of the late Gram Parsons.

    "It seems like this is driven by commercial achievement and sales, rather than having anything to do with the rock 'n' roll genre," Morse said. "It's really a commercial move. They'll be able to sell more tickets to the museum and more people will watch the broadcast."

    With rock's founding fathers already in the hall, the museum has broadened its meaning of rock 'n' roll to include rap and pop artists. Grandmaster Flash last year became the first hip-hop artist to make it.

    Madonna, who declined interview requests, will answer on Monday night.

    She's being inducted by Justin Timberlake. And unlike many contemporary artists - Madonna's new album, "Hard Candy," is dropping April 29 - she's not scheduled to perform. Instead, she chose Iggy Pop, the ultimate crawl-around-on-glass punk rocker who shares her Michigan ancestry, to salute her work.

    Tom Hanks will induct the Dave Clark Five, the '60s British pop band behind the hit "Glad All Over." Billy Joel will give the speech for Mellencamp, and Lou Reed speaks on behalf of fellow literate songwriter Cohen.

    For the second straight year, VH1 Classic will show the induction ceremony live at 8:30 p.m. EDT.

    Yet "if you think of rock 'n' roll, Madonna is not the first name that comes to mind," said Steve Morse, longtime Boston Globe music critic who was a member of the hall of fame's nominating committee for seven years.

    He considers her selection, particularly in her first year of eligibility, an embarrassment.

    I applaud Steve Morse for this quote. He is right it is an embarrassment.

  15. What grinds your gears then?

    in Random Thoughts

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    The Blizzard of 2008!!!!!!!! :mad:

    The snow hasn't stopped and it started yesterday around 10am, and the wind is just wild. You look out the window and just keep watching your car getting covered with snow, I can now see the roof and a little bit below that, and it is expected to snow until around midnight.

    I HATE WINTER AND SNOW!!!!!

  16. American Idol 08

    in Movies and TV

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    I was thrilled this morning when I saw that Amanda Overmeyer made in the final 12. And I saw her clip singing Joan Jett and Simon loved it! I hope she can make it a few more weeks. I know she won't win being a rocker.

    Next week they get to sing Lennon/McCartney songs...big mistake, I can't see any of them doing a good job. :P

  20. Drug Related Songs?

    in Questions and Answers

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    Here are a few songs I love and fit what you are looking for....

    Angel ~ Sarah McLachlan (I didn't know this was about drugs when I first heard it when it came out then I bought the album and realized it was, great song)

    She Talks To Angels ~ Black Crowes (beautiful song about drug addiction)

    All Night Train ~ The Allman Brothers ( Gregg wrote this about his struggles with drugs)

    Journey To The Center of The Mind ~ Amboy Dukes (song about mind altering drugs, great classic rock tune)

    Fall To Pieces ~ Velvet Revolver ( I don't listen to many newer artists but this song is a good tune)

    Street Hassle ~ Lou Reed (being a Lou Reed fan I had to make sure this was included, he sings about seeing a friend die in front of him from heroin)

    The Needle and the Spoon ~ Lynyrd Skynyrd (Ronnie wrote this one about how terrible drugs are)

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