AfricaBrass

I'm really out of touch with the Allman Bros. I have their older albums from the early 70's, but I've heard nothing lately. I know they have great musicians playing with them, as I have heard Warren Haynes with Phil and Friends. I'd be interested in your review if you pick it up, Greg.

John, you are the master!

Every month around HERE is Jazz Appreciation Month.

I heard Sammy talking about it on Howard Stern the other day. I think it's true. I always liked VH better with Dave, but have you seen him lately? (IMO) They're probably better off with Sammy now. I did see Eddie at the NAMM show last year. He didn't look too good.

What's that saying? "If you remember it, you probably weren't even there." Oh yeah, I think that quote is about Woodstock.

Evan, Here's that avatar I owe ya'

me too! Thanks Evan!

I look forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks, WD45! Wasn't there an Halloween episode of the Simpsons where Willie turned into a tractor or something? I'm thinking of the Nightmare on Elmstreet parody. Couw, I do the same thing as you. I just lower the number of colors of the .gif. When I was doing a lot of animations, I was getting down to 32 colors often. That's a good idea about changing the background so it won't be so many colors.

I'm using Photoshop 7 and the built-in Imageready program to make my avatars. I've heard Macromedia Fireworks is even more efficient (in regard to file size).

I still don't think he's a pest, but I'm biased. Couw, you're a master!

I see your points about music that has a darkness to it. I'm not trying to judge it. It is what it is, but there's a lot of stuff I can't get into. I'm a big fan of music that expresses a lot of feelings, but if the music brings me down, I'll find something else to listen to.

You did the wise thing! My care package from our friends at Mosaic just arrived. I don't even know where to start.

From the Cat Shatner discography:

Gracias, John!

I LOVE that!!!! Cat Shatner and the Monty Python foot in one avatar!

Thanks! Anyone have an image of the gatefold sleeve of MIDNIGHT CREEPER? I'm looking, but all I can find is the front cover. B)

Here's the many moods of Cat Shatner (unfortunately the ASCENSION cover was done at 100x100pixels). The Cat Shatner album collection:

I shall accept your challenge!

Couw, That's great!

I found it in an image search on Google. It was just a picture of a cat. If I ever find the picture I'll post it.

I find that I can find good or bad vibes from pretty much any type of music. I haven't always been this way. If you'd have spoke with me 10 years ago, you'd have met one of the most negative elitist (musically) people around. I hated almost everything. Any rock music on a major label was crap to me, I think that's one reason why I initially embraced jazz. I loved the music, but I also dug the fact that it wasn't the same old thing. Eventually, I realized that I didn't even enjoy my company (and my opinions), so I decided to open my mind up. Now, I'll listen to anything. I even like that Britney Spears "Toxic" song, though the video made me like it more. Now, I figure if someone likes a song, there might be something of value in it.

My first concert was the Jackson 5 (I think they were just called the Jacksons at that time) in '79 or '80. First concert I attended on my own was the Cure in '84.

Those pictures are great, Jim! I especially like the monkeys. LarryCurleyMoe, I posted that avatar for you, I'm glad you're going to use it.

YUP! Chris' and AB's avatars just freak me out really bad - they ARE great! Thanks Chris and LarryCurleyMoe!!! LarryCurleyMoe, With a name like yours, choosing an avatar would be EASY!