On This Date, November 30th In 2003: The corner of Bowery and Second Street in New York City was renamed Joey Ramone Place in honor of the singer of The Ramones who passed away from cancer on April 15th in 2001. The sign is one of the most popular landmarks in NYC for “souvenir seekers,” shall we say. To dissuade those who are light fingered, the sign has been moved to 20 feet above ground level.
In celebration of Gay Pride Weekend, please enjoy my article on openly gay country singers, Gay, Proud & Country, which was the cover story for The Nashville Scene during the week of September 23, 2003!
1. Pre(thing), 22nd Century Lifestyle (V2): An acid-rock masterpiece predestined for obscurity by the untimely death of lead vocalist/guitarist Rust Epic just weeks before the CD’s release date.
2. Steve Morse, Major Impacts 2 (Magna Carta): A legend of instrumental guitar rock pays homage to his own influences. Absolutely essential listening.
3. Ambulance LTD, Ambulance LTD (TVT): Penny Lane is in their ears and in their eyes.
Continue reading My Top Ten CDs List of 2003 for Rolling Stone