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Entries from February 1, 2017 - February 28, 2017

Tuesday
Feb142017

So Maybe The Metallica and Lady Gaga Grammy Performance Was Okay

DateTuesday, February 14, 2017 at 12:01AM

I was really disappointed in watching the Metallica and Lady Gaga Grammy performance on Sunday night because James Hetfield's mic didn't work and that threw the whole thing off. Well, according to SIXX Sense, the web feed of the performance was fine. So, now we can actually watch the video again - this time with James' mic working! Who knew?!

 

Also, I just wanted to post this picture because it's awesome:

 

AuthorAllyson B. Crawford | Comment8 Comments |
Monday
Feb132017

The Adele Tribute to George Michael Was Everything

DateMonday, February 13, 2017 at 12:01AM
Last night, Adele paid tribute to George Michael during the Grammy awards telecast. She sang "Fastlove," in a specially arranged version by Hans Zimmer. The song started rocky and Adele had enough guts to stop and start over. Once she started over the performance was amazing. I think George would have loved it.



AuthorAllyson B. Crawford | Comment9 Comments |
Sunday
Feb122017

The Grammy Awards Are On Tonight

DateSunday, February 12, 2017 at 09:39AM
Tonight, The Grammy Awards will be presented on live television. During the broadcast, there will be a special tribute to both George Michael and Prince. Lady Gaga and Metallica will also duet. For the first time in ages, I'm actually looking forward to this show! The broadcast starts at 8pm ET on CBS.


AuthorAllyson B. Crawford | Comment4 Comments |
Saturday
Feb112017

Angus Young Joins Guns n' Roses On Stage

DateSaturday, February 11, 2017 at 08:18AM

AC/DC's Angus Young joined Guns n' Roses on stage in Sydney, Australia. Our own Christian was there to witness this live in person. Until he has time to tell us about it, here's a video:

 

AuthorAllyson B. Crawford | Comment4 Comments |
Friday
Feb102017

This Is Heresy - 'Hysteria' Is Perfect

DateFriday, February 10, 2017 at 12:01AM

I really enjoy Ultimate Classic Rock. Great website, good writers. But this post of theirs below is heresy. Def Leppard's Hysteria is perfection - a work of art. The album says everything about the time it was written. The album IS 80s metal. Period.

Ultimate Classic Rock writers argue that the album is too long and it shouldn't play more than 45 minutes. This is absurd. Hysteria was released in 1987. During that time, people bought a record and let it play. Attention spans were longer. People appreciated music. Now, no one cares about anything. People throw a fit for having to wait three minutes in a line at Starbucks! One of the writers even wants to change up the track listing! Another writer wants to kill "Love Bites!" Are you freaking kidding me? That was a number one hit single! Yet another writer wants to kill "Love and Affection" which he calls "insufferable" but that's wrong. The song is one of the best ballads in the entire Lep catalog.

I'll note the four collaborative writers on this piece are all men, a sad by-product of music journalism, especially where metal is concerned. It wouldn't have been too hard to find a female music writer to weigh in on this subject and I guarantee the outcome would be different. Def Leppard is a male band but women made them rich and famous. They know where their bread is buttered too in that regard.


 

AuthorAllyson B. Crawford | Comment15 Comments |
Thursday
Feb092017

So This Is A Thing

DateThursday, February 9, 2017 at 12:02AM

Valentine's Day is Tuesday. If you're still looking for a great gift for that special someone, perhaps consider some Guns n' Roses... roses... and concert tickets. Because why not? You can merchandise anything these days!

 

AuthorAllyson B. Crawford | Comment8 Comments |
Wednesday
Feb082017

Farewell Steve Lang

DateWednesday, February 8, 2017 at 12:01AM
Former April Wine bassist Steve Lang has passed. He was just 67. I'm not sure of the cause of death but 67 is just really, really young. Too bad - April Wine has some great tunes!



AuthorAllyson B. Crawford | Comment9 Comments |
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