Yeah, yeah. Give me hell. I've been off for nearly a month. Holidays took it's toll, got a new job description and the usual craziness took over and left me too far away from my blog to even think about it. let's get back at it then.
First, the sad stuff. Just who died over the last 3 weeks that this blog takes notice of? (yeah I'm a very huggable guy).
Lessee, Ron Asheton, lead guitar player and sometimes bass player for the Stooges, found dead on his couch at 60. That was January 6th, 2009. Like the 36 inch cannon, the Stooges were not pretty and made a lot of noise. Formed in 1967 with brother Scott on drums, bassist Dave Alexander and Iggy Pop on the pipes, the Stooges got moderate airplay with songs like I Wanna Be Your Dog. Mainly they got a lot of press from their shows, as most radio stations could not find a place for their version of rock n roll.
They keep getting nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (6 times and counting) but have yet to make it. C'mon lets get 'em in there.
On the other end of the spectrum (musical that is) Dave Dee passed away on January 9th at age 65. For those of you who are going who the hell is Dave Dee, here's a clue: Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich. Nothing yet? How about their monster 1968 hit Legend of Xanadu?
His real name is David Harman and with his band mates actually had a string of British hits rivalling the Beatles throughout the 60's, starting in 1965 with You make it Move and followed by Hold Tight!, Bend It! and Save Me.
And from the stage we mourn the passing of Van Johnson who died Dec 15, 2008, a true living matinee idol. Van spent more time on a stage that in films, but returned to film and television in later life with brief roles in many shows including I Love Lucy and Batman. His portrayal of Lt. Steve Maryk in the 1954 classic The Caine Mutiny was, in my opinion, his best work.
So now that everyone is all cheered up, I better move on tho some serious shit with more exploding steam airplanes.
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