Classic Spinal Tap Moments

Ultimate Classic Rock has a great story up right now of Nikki Sixx, Joe Perry and Slash sharing their own career Spinal Tap moments. I did smile and chuckle while reading. The Motley Crue story is best - it involves getting locked out of a venue and a sound guy playing their tracks while they walk onstage... without any gear. I love this true "backstage screw up" stories. Click the link on the Tweet below to read the piece, it's pretty short.

Watch Joe Perry, Slash and Nikki Sixx swap Spinal Tap stories: https://t.co/SrYQMmko5V pic.twitter.com/eYAp3RjO94

— UltimateClassicRock (@UltClassicRock) January 4, 2018

The Coachella Lineup Is Here

Talking about Coachella makes me sound hip. I like posting the lineup because I've never heard of half these acts and I'm not ashamed to admit that. Do I get extra cool hipster points for looking at property near Coachella Valley to rent as a vacation home for passive retirement income? (I really love the Palm Springs area).

Seriously, Beyonce, Eminem and The Weeknd are all great headliners. Beyond them, I don't know what I would do to kill time at this fest... but that's okay, I'm not the target demo. I'd rather save my cash for something I'd really enjoy. You know, M3 is going down in Columbia, Maryland on May 4 and 5. I'm glad that fest is back to May and not April. Too bad we'll probably all be dead from nuclear fallout by then, but hey, if not - let's plan on listening to hair metal in Maryland! 

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— Coachella (@coachella) January 3, 2018

Rock Against MS Foundation Announces Auction

From my inbox - a worthy cause:

The Rock Against MS Foundation, 501c3 - Is proud to announce another amazing collection of “one of a kind” experiences and items from some of the world class musicians in the music industry!

Click here for the auction: www.charitybuzz.com/support/RockAgainstMS - More being added this week coming up!

CHECK OUT THIS AUCTION:

Michael Anthony Signed Jack Daniels Guitar & Exclusive Merchandise
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Alice in Chains Signed Signature Jerry Cantrell Guitar
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Buddy Guy Signed Guitar & Memorabilia
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Marky Ramone will Create You a “One of a Kind” Personal Drum-Head Hand Created Masterpiece
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Jerry Cantrell, John 5, Mike Inez, Scott Ian & More - Autographed Schecter Bass Guitar
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The Temptations & The Four Tops Signed Guitar and Memorabilia
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Boz Scaggs Signed Epiphone Guitar
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In its beginning stages, the ROCK AGAINST MS FOUNDATION will provide services from a three (3) grant resource system, which will provide daily care, quality of life needs and emergency funding, while assisting people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to live independent and full lives. Additionally, a brick and mortar facility we will call THE ROCK HOUSE is in the planning stages, and will provide—free of charge—multiple programs and opportunities designed to heal the mind, body and spirit of all those whose lives have been affected by MS.

About Multiple Sclerosis

• Every hour in the United States, someone is newly diagnosed with MS, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system.
• MS interrupts the flow of information from the brain to the body and stops people from moving.
• Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The advancement, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment are moving us closer to a world free of MS.
• Most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, with more than twice as many women as men being diagnosed with the disease.
• MS affects more than 400,000 people in the U.S. and 2.1 million worldwide.

Top Albums of 2017

Happy 2018. My gut tells me it's going to be crazy.

Here's my picks for the top albums of 2017. Be sure to let me know your picks in the comments section below. These are not ranked - just a bunch of great music! 

L.A. Guns - The Missing Peace

Asking Alexandria - Asking Alexandria

Warrant - Louder, Harder, Faster

Richie Kotzen - Salting Earth 

Steel Panther - Lower the Bar

Alice Cooper - Paranormal