Not Bobcat Goldthwaite
Dave Lombardo of Slayer is looking very much like comedian Bobcat Goldthwaite on the cover of the September 2006 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. Inside, on page 150 and continuing for seven glorious, glossy pages you will find my current masterpiece: an in-depth interview with the extraordinary Ray Luzier. Continue reading Gail In Print: Modern Drummer, September 2006
Stephen Colbert on musicians with political agendas:
“I’ve said it before, popular music should be nothing more than a string of meaningless cliches set to a pleasing melody to help kill the time on long commutes or loveless marriages.”
“Arnold Layne…had a strange hobby…”
Original Pink Floyd Guitarist and front man, Roger ‘Syd’ Barret, has passed away on July 7th, 2006, at age 60 due to complications from diabetes. In his obituary for the NY Times rock journalist John Pareles writes that Barrett, “was also renowned both as an LSD casualty and as a symbol of how close creativity can be to madness.” Read more of that resonant obit at this link: Syd Barret Dies at 60. Shine On, You Crazy Diamond.
Photo of Syd Taken at Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains in Los Angeles, December of 2021
I am wishing everyone a Happy and Safe 4th of July. Please remember to wear your sunblock and don’t blow off any digits or extremities, please.
“I Like Mine Well Done.”
Tomorrow I’m traveling way the hell out to the nether regions of New Jersey to attend a BBQ. I hope that the host will be using Hot Dog Cookers like the ones pictured above. Because then you know it will be a really good party!