A quote from Lana Del Ray reminds me how simple Rock and Roll, Country, and Folk can be. At age 18, her uncle taught her how to play guitar, beginning with basic chords: "It was G, C, A, D minor, A minor and some diminished chord as well. Some trick, some shortcut," Del Rey recalled. "I realized I could probably write a million songs with those six chords, so I moved to New York and I took a couple of years to just write whatever I wanted."
It's TRUE
YOU CAN write a million songs with those chords ...throw in an E chord and make it the history of modern music.
Now throw in the compexity of Laurie Anderson and her 1981 non hit O Superman which is being played as background music on the new HTC commercial on SNL. It was too cool, interesting, and performance art to played on MTV . Thank goodness for the USA network show from the 80's NIGHTFLIGHT.
Here is Laurie Anderson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VIqA3i2zQw
10 FACTS ABOUT DIABLO CODY
Diablo Cody is known for Juno with Ellen Page, Jennifer's Body with Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried, and Young Adult, with Charlize Theron as well as helping with the United States Of Tara. Here , from YoooHaaa.com 's popular series are Ten Facts about Diablo Cody
- Diablo Cody is originally from Chicago, Illinois,
- Moved to Minnesota to live with her Internet boyfriend, Jonny who later became her husband.
- She was a stripper as a hobby in Minnesota .
- She was also a phone sex operator
- Diablo Cody is a pen name.
- Took her pen name on a trip to Cody, Wyoming. "Diablo" is Spanish for "devil".
- She graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in media studies
- Has been a recurring columnist for Entertainment Weekly
- Gave birth to a son, Marcello Daniel Maurio, on Tuesday (July 27, 2010).
- Resides in Los Angeles, California
Little Steven 1983
In 1983 Bruce Springsteen and Little Steven Van Zant of The E Street Band and the Sopranos were kicked out of Disneyland because of the way they were dressed. Here was Steve's response
THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH
I was thrown out of Disneyland today. The psychic scars this caused date back to a seven-year old who faithfully watched Mickey strike up the band every afternoon and lusted after Annette until about 15 years later (I still need a shot of Skippy peanut butter now and then).
I had heard about discrimination back in the Sixties, having to do with “Longhairs” not being allowed in. Although even then I somehow figured this rule – if it existed – would probably apply to long-haired guitar players and not, say, long-haired violin players. I think that double standard would also apply today because I found that the rule I couldn’t believe existed is in fact being strictly enforced. The fact is this visual discrimination, the concept of a dress code at all, is a serious flaw in our legal system and is nothing short of legalized prejudice.
At Disneyland, enforcing this ridiculous law is also an attack on rock and music and all the people who believe in it. They’re telling me nobody rocks in the Magic Kingdom. Nobody expresses their individuality in the Magic Kingdom except maybe that guy in the rodent suit. It’s the ideal fairground for James Watt.
As a country we made great strides in the Sixties, mostly in the area of civil rights for blacks, and that was great. But now we have an ever growing number of the population, of which I am a part, who express themselves visually; those whose appearances are an important form of self-expression.
Every human being is born with a uniqueness which society eventually forced him to suppress. I believe that when young children are forced to conform in this way, the frustration creates serious problems later on. The lack of self-expression becomes self-destructive, often resulting in violence or drug use or excessive drinking or any number of outlets of which I am sure Walt Disney wouldn’t have approved.
The idea of a dress code is a gaping loophole in the very civil rights laws everyone fought so long and hard to get passed. For example, if Disneyland didn’t want to admit black people, all they would have to say is that they don’t like the way they are dressed. Twenty years of humanitarian progress down the drain.
Of course, the most blatant prejudice a dress code suggests is against the poorer segments of society who perhaps can’t afford to attire themselves in clothing of which the security guard approved (depending on his mood that day).
Obviously dress codes don’t begin and end at Disneyland. They are an embarrassment to our society in whatever restaurant, club or public facility they exist. But I think any place billing itself as “The Happiest Place On Earth” is a good place to start.
So I think it is time to boycott Disneyland until the vague and unfair dress code they enforce is abolished once and for all. The First Amendment to the Constitution is freedom of speech and expression. People who live their lives expressing themselves by the way they look, doing no harm to anyone, are entitled to the same rights that allow the Nazis and Ku Klux Klan members to run around protected by our tax dollars. Everyone should be entitled to the same protection under the law. Abolish legalized prejudice. Abolish all dress codes now.
Little Steven, 1983
Disciples of Soul
Manhattan, New York.
THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH
I was thrown out of Disneyland today. The psychic scars this caused date back to a seven-year old who faithfully watched Mickey strike up the band every afternoon and lusted after Annette until about 15 years later (I still need a shot of Skippy peanut butter now and then).
I had heard about discrimination back in the Sixties, having to do with “Longhairs” not being allowed in. Although even then I somehow figured this rule – if it existed – would probably apply to long-haired guitar players and not, say, long-haired violin players. I think that double standard would also apply today because I found that the rule I couldn’t believe existed is in fact being strictly enforced. The fact is this visual discrimination, the concept of a dress code at all, is a serious flaw in our legal system and is nothing short of legalized prejudice.
At Disneyland, enforcing this ridiculous law is also an attack on rock and music and all the people who believe in it. They’re telling me nobody rocks in the Magic Kingdom. Nobody expresses their individuality in the Magic Kingdom except maybe that guy in the rodent suit. It’s the ideal fairground for James Watt.
As a country we made great strides in the Sixties, mostly in the area of civil rights for blacks, and that was great. But now we have an ever growing number of the population, of which I am a part, who express themselves visually; those whose appearances are an important form of self-expression.
Every human being is born with a uniqueness which society eventually forced him to suppress. I believe that when young children are forced to conform in this way, the frustration creates serious problems later on. The lack of self-expression becomes self-destructive, often resulting in violence or drug use or excessive drinking or any number of outlets of which I am sure Walt Disney wouldn’t have approved.
The idea of a dress code is a gaping loophole in the very civil rights laws everyone fought so long and hard to get passed. For example, if Disneyland didn’t want to admit black people, all they would have to say is that they don’t like the way they are dressed. Twenty years of humanitarian progress down the drain.
Of course, the most blatant prejudice a dress code suggests is against the poorer segments of society who perhaps can’t afford to attire themselves in clothing of which the security guard approved (depending on his mood that day).
Obviously dress codes don’t begin and end at Disneyland. They are an embarrassment to our society in whatever restaurant, club or public facility they exist. But I think any place billing itself as “The Happiest Place On Earth” is a good place to start.
So I think it is time to boycott Disneyland until the vague and unfair dress code they enforce is abolished once and for all. The First Amendment to the Constitution is freedom of speech and expression. People who live their lives expressing themselves by the way they look, doing no harm to anyone, are entitled to the same rights that allow the Nazis and Ku Klux Klan members to run around protected by our tax dollars. Everyone should be entitled to the same protection under the law. Abolish legalized prejudice. Abolish all dress codes now.
Little Steven, 1983
Disciples of Soul
Manhattan, New York.
Ten Facts about SNL Kate McKinnon
Who is Kate McKinnon
10 facts about the new SNL cast member
- First Saturday Night Live Episode Hosted by Sofia Vergara
- Resume includes Big Gay Sketch Show and Upright Citizens Brigade
- Is She Gay ? She is the First Out Lesbian since Danitra Vance was an SNL cast member
- Won rave reviews for her one woman show Disenchanted about Fairy Tale Characters a bit past their prime
- Born January 6, 1984
- Real Name Kate Berkhold
- Went to Columbia University
- Won the Nownextaward from LOGO as best rising comedian
- She tested with Lorne Michaels against other female performers set to possibly replace Kristen Wiig who may leave the cast soon after her success with Bridesmaids. The other performers were Jessica Joy of "The Playboy Club," Lauren Lapkus from "Are You There Chelsea," and Elaine Carroll
- Worked on the Web Series entitled Vag Magazine
Rush Limbaugh Advertisers BOYCOTT 2012
Rush Limbaugh Advertisers BOYCOTT
Dear Sir Or Madam
I for one would never use the products or services of any entity who
is currently advertising on Rush Limbaugh after the comments he has
made insensitive to women and void of civility.
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Top Ten Prince Songs for The Voice Medley After Super Bowl
1 PURPLE RAIN - Better if you get it live
2-I WOULD DIE FOR YOU - Amazing on film and on record
3-KISS-everybody will dance without provocation
4-LETS GO CRAZY - catchiest song
5-DARLING NIKKI - on the weird side but a masterpiece
6-LITTLE RED CORVETTE - lyrically filled with easter eggs and double meanings
7-RASBERRY BERET - Most top 40 friendly Prince song ever.
8-WHEN DOVES CRY - This song could be remade in so many ways ..I keep waiting
9-1999 - Don't worry ...I won't hurt you
10-GETT OFF - Just as funky as it gets
11-HONORABLE MENTION...BAT DANCE Nobody else but me liked this one I suppose...the samples from the movie were great.
Legalizing Marijuana - Seem Right For Now
I have this feeling that there will be conversations like the ones I used to have with my grandparents about prohibition. Someday our grand kids will say, "you mean you could drink all of that you wanted, and smoke all of those you wanted, but if you wanted to smoke THAT it was illegal ?" "Yep...that was the law...and most people didn't understand the hypocrisy." If you legalize it, you unfortunately have quite a few new addicts overnight. But, I think you also, overnight, take all the power away from drug kingpins in other countries who are corrupt murderers. It's not a harmless drug, but most would agree more harm comes from legal alcohol. Seems the benefits of allowing personal choice in this matter. outweigh the negatives. I wonder if Pot will be legal, or even decriminalized in my home state ever. Time will tell. President Obama consistently says he does not think advocating legalization of cannabis is right at this time.
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