John Lennon - The Life (by Phillip Norman)

almost done reading this book...if you haven't had the pleasure, visit your library or local bookstore...i should be done tomorrow so don't spoil the ending for me...

btw, the new one on Paul is out...

Check it out.... and happy new year dudes

Beatles IQ Challenge

Some of you guys have probably seen this already. If not, follow this link. I thought it was pretty fun:

http://www.thebeatlesrockband.com/iqchallenge

My 2nd score was a pitiful 148 (29/50, I think). My fist score doesn't count because I was interrupted right in the middle.

Merry Christmas to all!

Patiently waiting for Santa to arrive, little Johnny....

Revenge

A musician named Dave Carroll recently had difficulty with United Airlines. United apparently damaged his treasured Taylor guitar during a flight.. Dave spent over 9 months trying to get United to pay for damages caused by baggage handlers to his custom Taylor guitar. During his final exchange with the United Customer Relations Manager, he stated that he was left with no choice other than to create a music video for Youtube exposing their lack of cooperation. The Manager responded : "Good luck with that one, pal". So he posted a retaliatory video on Youtube. The video has since received over 5.5 million hits. United Airlines contacted the musician and attempted settlement in exchange for pulling the video.Naturally his response was: "Good luck with that one, pal". The Taylor Guitar Company sent the musician 2 new custom guitars in appreciation for the product recognition from the video that has lead to a sharp increase in orders.

Here's the video ....

Youtube video

new CHEAP TRICK

In a reprisal of their wildly successful sold-out concerts, Cheap Trick salutes the 40th anniversary of the Beatles' seminal Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album with a dynamic track-by-track rendition that features the New York Philharmonic orchestra, an Indian music ensemble and an array of several very special guests. At the helm is none other than the legendary Goeff Emerick, who engineered the Fab Four's definitive album in 1967, and brings and exciting authenticity to the celebration. Cheap Trick genuinely infuse their brand of Beatlesque power pop into a live tribute that pays homage to their musical influences, by capturing the essence of an album that changed music history. Never before performed live in its entirety by the Beatles, this footage is an exclusive opportunity to hear the complete Sgt. Pepper album performed live by Cheap Trick, bringing the band full-circle in a chilling tribute to their musical heroes.

Some Cool Jeff Beck I Had Not Heard Before.....