Being a periodic brain dump of miscellaneous stuff that doesnt seem to quite fit anywhere else. ►Earlier this month, a guy named Rick Hall died at the age of 85. If that name is unfamiliar to you, he is the guy that started FAME studios in … Continue reading Fake News and Alternative Facts
“We all have views on what our Irishness means to us. Two members of the band were born in England and were raised in the Protestant faith. Bono’s mother was Protestant and his father was Catholic. I was brought up Catholic. U2 are a living … Continue reading The Story of U2 – You Too – (Final of Four)
Peter Rowen, who was on the cover of Boy, is used here again on 1983’s War. This time with an angrier look. A big theme for U2 throughout the years is loss of innocence. The names of their most recent albums continue to reflect this. … Continue reading The Story of U2 – Innocence and Experience – (Part 3)
Just want to acknowledge here the passing of another one of my musical heroes, Walter Becker. I’ve already written a Steely Dan series so I’ll let that be my statement on Mr. Becker, his fine, underappreciated guitar playing and his wonderfully twisted, cynical world view. … Continue reading The Story of U2 – Rejoice (Part 2)
“Never has any rock ‘n roll band been so polarizing an entity, so adored and abhorred, so blessed/cursed with the ability to inspire and capacity to infuriate as U2.” – Andrew Mueller, Uncut magazine. That is true, I think because they live only the rock ‘n … Continue reading The Story of U2 – The Unforgettable Fire – (Part 1)
