Johnny E

New Michael Jackson advertising slogan: What happens in Neverland, stays in Neverland.

Chuck Nessa

So true. I think Maren's suggestion of a social work department, patient advocate or ombudsman is a solid one. And never EVER be afraid to get in their face. The squeaky wheel gets the grease in these places. Don't be afraid to be rude. Demand respect and attention. I hope that your mother pulls through this and you can look back in a few years like it was all a bad dream. Your love for your mother is clear. I know she must love you dearly. You're being a very good son. Hang in there Conrad. ps. I still think your politics stink

Milo

Tuesday, 24 May, 2005 - BBC Jury to hear Spector gun claims The jury that will try music producer Phil Spector for murder can hear testimony claiming he pulled a gun on four other women, a judge has ruled. The defence team in the forthcoming trial had hoped to block the witnesses from giving evidence. Mr Spector denies murdering B-movie actress Lana Clarkson in February 2003. His trial will begin in September. Mr Spector denies murdering B-movie actress Lana Clarkson Outside court, Mr Spector said he had "never pulled a gun on any of these women, make that very clear". Allowing the evidence was "a dangerous path to go down", Superior Court Judge Larry P Fidler admitted in his ruling on Monday. But the alleged incidents seemed to illustrate the prosecutors' theory that Spector used guns to threaten or intimidate people, he concluded. Judge Fidler allowed evidence about four incidents that allegedly occurred between 1988 and 1995. They all involve women who claim to have dated the music pioneer and say he waved or pointed a gun at them. 'Gold-diggers' Defence attorney Bruce Cutler refuted the allegations, describing the women as "acolytes and gold-diggers". But the judge refused to allow six other alleged incidents to be introduced. Among those he banned were two cases from the 1970s that led to charges against the record producer. In 1972, he was put on probation for a year after pleading guilty to a misdemeanour crime of carrying a loaded firearm in a public place. And in 1975, he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanour count of brandishing a firearm in a Beverly Hills hotel. On that occasion, he was given two years probation. Mr Spector, who is free on $1m (£520,000) bail, is credited with inventing the "wall of sound" technique and helping the careers of Cher and the Ronettes.

Yes yes, that's it. It was Robert Plant with Rockpile...didn't they do 'Little Sister' or something? I'd like to see that whole concert again.

I just started listening to his music. The only thing I knew about him was that he produced Elvis's early records, wrote 'What's so Funny 'bout Peace, Love and Understanding', and had one hit with "Cruel to be Kind". I got the CD '16 All-Time Lowe's' a few months back and I really liked it. What a great pop writer he is. "When I write the Book" and "Little Hitler" almost seem like precursors to the Elvis tunes that bear similar names. "(I Love the Sound of) Breaking Glass", "Big Kick, Plain Scrap", and "So It Goes" all get stuck in your head with those sticky hooks and quickly memorizable guitar solos (a la George Harrison). "Nutted by Reality" has a McCartney & Wings flavor and "basing Street" is haunting and beautiful. I must now go out and get 'Jesus of Cool', 'Labour of Lust', and the Rockpile record 'Seconds of Pleasure' so I can hear the rest of Mr. Lowe's golden era. I seem to recall some old live videos of Rockpile with Paul McCartney back when MTV first came on the air and they were scrounging for stuff to put on the air, anybody else remember this? Can anyone tell me more about Brinsley Schwarz, Nick Lowe's first group? I'd love to hear the original version of 'What's so Funny 'bout Peace, Love and Understanding'.

How about African music with jazz influences? Fela Kuti: Fela Ransome Kuti & the Africa '70 With Ginger Baker Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Roy Ayers - Music of Many Colours Fela Anikulapo Kuti with Lester Bowie - No Agreement

I'm kinda fond of David Crosby's "If I could Only Remember My Name" Also, Neil Young - "Everyone Knows This is Nowhere" Grateful Dead - "Aoxomoxoa" Jimi Hendrix - "Axis: Bold as Love" Jefferson Airplane - "After Bathing at Baxter's" Psychedelic rock bands tended to have good ones.

There sure are a lot of people running around calling themselves Christian that ain't really Christian at all. As Mr. Roach once said, "Deeds, Not Words". Some of em' even have crowns and fancy robes.

Wednesday, May 18, 2005 Banned pregnant graduate walks anyway THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- A pregnant student who was banned from graduation at her Roman Catholic high school announced her own name and walked across the stage anyway at the close of the program. Alysha Cosby's decision prompted cheers and applause Tuesday from many of her fellow seniors at St. Jude Educational Institute. But her mother and aunt were escorted out of the church by police after Cosby headed back to her seat. "I can't believe something like this is happening in 2005," said her mother, Sheila Cosby. "My daughter has been through a lot and I am proud of her. She deserved to walk, and she did." The school's guidance counselor delivered Cosby's degree to her house earlier Tuesday, but she still wanted to participate. "I worked hard throughout high school and I wanted to walk with my class," she said. Cosby was told in March that she could no longer attend school because of safety concerns, and her name was not listed in the graduation program. The father of Cosby's child, also a senior at the school, was allowed to participate in graduation.

You read my mind.

I think my brain exploded a little the first time I heard Fripp come in with those power chords. In a good way of course. Guy I know what you mean.

Try giving 'Larks Tongues in Aspic' another try. I did recently (I was feeling the same way as you btw) and I was blown away. Jamie Muir on percussion! Long improve sections. Sweeping dynamics, driving rock meets introspective jazz meets tender ballads. It's a fine record - as well as 'Red' and 'Starless and Bible Black'.

Disagree -- if they lose this series, it will be one of the most monumental choke jobs of all time. Granted, they choked to the Lakers last year, but the Lakers were a MUCH MUCH better team than the Sonics. I'll go on a limb and predict the Spurs will win the next two. I will grow a Ben Wallace fro if the Sonics win in 6. Ain'y gonna happen. Sonics are playing like a team on a mission. And they play as a TEAM. Duncan looked shell shocked on Sunday. Sonics in 7 BABY!!!!!!!!!

Neil Young - Harvest Black Uhuru - Red & Chill Out All vinyl

Anybody know where I can a get a hold of the video footage of Crimson at the Beat Club circa 1973?

I've always liked Punch the Clock. I know it doesn't get the glowing reviews like some of his other albums, but it has the wonderful "Everday I Write the Book" as well as "Shipbuilding" featuring a haunting trumpet solo by Chet Baker. "Pills and Soup" is also a chilling masterpiece. Check it out if you can.

Recorded Apr 26, 1970: From AMG - Originally released on the Muse label, this album is of vital importance not only because it is one of Brooks' few dates as leader, but also because it introduced much of the jazz world to trumpeter Woody Shaw, tenor saxophonist George Coleman, pianist Hugh Lawson, and bassist Cecil McBee. Recorded at the Left Bank Jazz Society in Baltimore, MD, Brooks and company reflect the music of the day, from straight post-bop and soul-jazz to ultra-modern sounds and unique percussion musings.

He was a trumpet player before Mingus taught him how to play drums...he must have been in his late 20's early 30's by then.

I've found that it's both liberating & more challenging. You need two things or it sounds empty and listless - first, a bassist & drummer who lock in with one another and can cook. Second, at least one very strong soloist. You can make up for these things in other ways when you have a piano player because the pianist gives a rhythm section cohesiveness and always keeps the soloist from getting lost by comping those chords. That said, in the hands of capable musicians, the pianoless group can be liberating in that your not confined by the chord structure as a soloist. Check out William Parkers "O’Neil’s Porch" or Andrew Cyrille's "Special People" if you'd like to hear some pianoless shit that kicks ass and seriously grooves.

Tyrone Washington could have made a phenomenal album. Natural Essence hints at what he was capable of but he tried to push the funky thing a little too much. The Hendrix/Miles recording that was in the works would have been nice. Fela with an allstar jazz line-up would have been nice too...Imagine Fela with Louis Moholo, Johnny Dyani, Chris McGregor, Archie Shepp, Roswell Rudd, Lester Bowie and Roy Ayers!

What does this post mean exactly? I never posted anything that said Bastard. Please don't change things and attribute them to me, OK? Sorry Johnny, no offence meant. It's common practice at another board I visit. The intention was to (after having seen that link) exhibit my feelings towards the guy in particular and in general, the Christian Right. As I don't visit the Politics forum much at all, I'm not aware of your leanings, but fuigured as you provided the post in the first place, that you may see the funny side. Like I said, no offence meant. Oh, OK I get it. No offense taken. I just had never seen that done before and it got me worried that people might do this in the future to misrepresent what I say. Sorry to get all defensive.

What does this post mean exactly? I never posted anything that said Bastard. Please don't change things and attribute them to me, OK?

Bushfish