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I saw the Who in San Diego when they toured to promote "Who's Next" As I remember it Kieth Moon had already died but he was the only one gone... and Daltry could still scream with the best of them. As for Hotel California I like them both . What was really great about the recent shows is that they featured Joe Walsh a lot... they even did several James Gang numbers.

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They are advertising that they have a new "mini rock opera".In my opinion they have not done much to surpass "Who's Next"... I guess that was supposed to be the next opera after "Tommy" but they could not figure out how to tie it together.

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Uh... Joke? As a back Stage hand, did those mothers wear things like Marrisa wore on her Webb Site..LOL

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I knew Quadraphinia was Petes first "Rock Opera" Then " Tommy" But Who's Next? I remember that album and the coolest thing about was the conect the dots to make the guys appear on the front!.... Certainly this was not Petes trilogy in his Hard rock opera ...How lame! OOps is that correct or was Who's next the blue cover with eye's on it? Or was that the album where they pi*sed on the big block? Been so long!

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I can kind of agree with him. It's such a different "scene" these days musically, and so much of what's done is manipulated or enhanced by computers, it's almost like you don't have to have "raw talent" anymore to be successful, just a computer and some software to make it seem like you do.

Bands who've been successful in the past also seem to have to subscribe to some "new aesthetic" in order to be taken seriously these days, when 20 years ago it took simply what mattered most: great vision, great songwriting, great lyrics, and the vocal and musical talent to bear that vision out.

These days it seems like raw vision and talent have taken a backseat to technology, and everything creative's been handed over to the almighty microchip. It's sad, and while I've actually learned to appreciate the poetic talents of Eminem, for the most part, I can't subscribe to the "strictly software" bands.

I know, I know ... the new wave 80's bands I love so dearly played a big part in making today's music scene what it is, but I still can't help but long for those pre-synthesizer days.

Lia

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(not responding to anyone, just joining in)

...well, since we're all a bit OT, I don't mind posting the question.

Does anyone else think that Padme dresses a little too trampy for the show?

Revealing/trampy/scantily clad; any and all that apply. Like the time she showed up in the kitchen with those booty shorts on? Or that hideous denim vest?

There is a time and a place for that, I'm not a prude, but I don't believe it should be in a kitchen full of assorted chefs and fresh produce.

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My issue is a matter of taste.. I was never a big fan of the headbanger type of music (then or now); much of todays rock still smacks to me of what I called "pissed off " rock in the 80's. I used to argue about rock with my son ( who is now 26) and at that time favored all the usual suspects of grundge bands ..PearJam, Stone Temple Pilots etc. I finally convinced him that I knew of what I spoke by taking him to see Jethro Tull and then a little later the Allman Bros( when Dickey Betts was still in the band). He agreed that the guitar playing , especially at the Allman show was more musical than the "turn it up to 11 and bang on the telecaster" that so many of his bands exhibited. I will agree that there are some good bands out ther today . I like Train , among others; but I still do not think you will see the longevity in todays groups like you do from the groups of the 60's and 70's.I believe it is because today you can do a song in a studio, go film a vidieo and then let MTV promote your music to be sold on iTunes. In our era the bands had to sound good on stage to get a following or they did not sell music. Remember Tom Scholtz of Boston who stated " we will not do in the studio what we cannot do on stage" Playing live used to be the motivation for rock and roll ;I question whether that is true anymore.

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I guess that is why I listen to a lot more of country music these days... it is not much of a change from Molly Hatchett or Lynard Skinner (in fact Lynard Skinner is featured on CMT television )...

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My issue is a matter of taste.. I was never a big fan of the headbanger type of music (then or now); much of todays rock still smacks to me of what I called "pissed off " rock in the 80's. I used to argue about rock with my son ( who is now 26) and at that time favored all the usual suspects of grundge bands ..PearJam, Stone Temple Pilots etc. I finally convinced him that I knew of what I spoke by taking him to see Jethro Tull and then a little later the Allman Bros( when Dickey Betts was still in the band). He agreed that the guitar playing , especially at the Allman show was more musical than the "turn it up to 11 and bang on the telecaster" that so many of his bands exhibited. I will agree that there are some good bands out ther today . I like Train , among others; but I still do not think you will see the longevity in todays groups like you do from the groups of the 60's and 70's.I believe it is because today you can do a song in a studio, go film a vidieo and then let MTV promote your music to be sold on iTunes. In our era the bands had to sound good on stage to get a following or they did not sell music. Remember Tom Scholtz of Boston who stated " we will not do in the studio what we cannot do on stage" Playing live used to be the motivation for rock and roll ;I question whether that is true anymore.

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Like I said 1st... it is a matter of taste(mine). I will freely admit that some of the music going out today is creative.. I just do not care for the way it sounds. I have alsways 1st and foremost been a guitar nut (although I can only manage a few chords myself).I loved to watch Clapton, Paige , Alvin Lee, Dickey Betts, BB King and all of the other performers work thier magic on Fenders, Gibsons or whatever could be plucked, strummed etc. I also liked Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Paul Stooky and Peter Yaro. Today , I listen to Peter White , and Larry Carlton among others. For rock I will load my Eric Johnson and Joe Satriani cds in my changer , grab a beer and just have a good time. And yes, I know the Satriani uses more effects with his guitar than just about anybody else.I guess much like my parents before me , I do not relate as well to the current music . Velvet Underground ehh? One of my absolute favorite live cuts in the whole world is "Sweet Jane " (with the full intro) from Lou Reed Live.

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Can you imagine me as a second grader telling all my classmates about this very funny movie I`d just seen called the Holy Grail? I`m talking about killer rabbits and knights who will chew your ankle off and the other kids are looking at me as if I have two heads. So, I switched to talking about this funny show called Saturday Night Live and this Belushi guy who dressed like a bumble bee or a samurai dry cleaner. Once again, the- you- got- two- heads look. I gave up on those kids.

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Well Lia has a whole Monty Python marithon going on...I don't know maybe some old John Waters?

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Why not through in some Mel Brooks to boot.... "Badges ... we dont need some stinking badges!!!!!" or " MY NAME IS FRANENSTEIN!!!"

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Way!!! We saw the Producers in LA with Jason Alexander and Martin Short. Gary Beech was in it also ( the same guy from the movie). What a hoot! I love the fact that there is not ONE PC bone in Mel Brooks's body. I still remember the first time I saw "Blazing Saddles" ... I thought I would die from laughter.

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If you like Big Band Music and swing check out Big Bad Voodo Daddy and the Brian Setzer Orchestra(the guy from Stray Cats) They put out some really good music.Brian Setzer even has a Christmas CD.

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I guess that is why I listen to a lot more of country music these days... it is not much of a change from Molly Hatchett or Lynard Skinner (in fact Lynard Skinner is featured on CMT television )...

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Thank you CALady I know most people are sick of hearing about Katrina...but every little bit helps! Oh...should I bring the chains from Zip's to Lia's?

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There are times when I don't say f*ck for days and, then, there are times when I f*cking use it a dozen f*cking times in each motherf*cking paragraph. I've never thought it showed a f*cking lack of smarts or was f*cking disrespctful. I love the word and I have a degee to prove I don't need it. I just f*cking like it.

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Well Lia you should have been here last night in NOLA not only Def Lepoard in concert but also Journey on the same bill...Mullets galore!

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Just Jumping in here CALady!
To Chef Tom I know you read these boards so next season I want to see a quick fire challenge with only Whipp Cream, Chains and Lia's love for Lover Boy...Yeah Yeah you can have Dave and Carlos as Go-Go Dancers in the back ground with banners saying "I'm not you [expletive deleted], [expletive deleted]" and " It's not Crap on a Plate" hanging over them while they wear the PAM Mother F**ing hot pants! Now that is a quick fire!

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Should of known Swiss...now pressing my bow tie...but Ladies it is cold in here Shrinkage dang Shrinkage ...come on George the Ladies are paying us too dance!. George just hide behind Cliff his Shrinkage is not so noticeable!

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