Re: Music...any kind...let's go!

by Chrys Sat 28 Mar 2015, 10:08 pm

Aces wrote:

by Aces Sat 28 Mar 2015, 10:20 pm

by Chrys Sat 28 Mar 2015, 10:34 pm

Good stuff, A...I need to crash. Lots of work to do around here tomorrow...

by Dr. Who Sat 28 Mar 2015, 10:51 pm

by Dr. Who Sun 29 Mar 2015, 8:11 am

A motorcyclist was killed and internationally known singer-songwriter Norman Greenbaum was critically injured Saturday in a crash west of Santa Rosa.

The CHP identified Greenbaum, 72, best known for his 1969 hit “Spirit in the Sky,” as a passenger in a Subaru Outback that was involved in the 3:20 p.m. crash on Occidental Road near Piezzi Road.

The identity of the motorcyclist who was killed in the crash was withheld pending notification of his family, but he was believed to be 19 or 20 years old, emergency responders said.

Greenbaum is a longtime resident of Sonoma County. He and a male passenger on the motorcycle were transported to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with what CHP officials described as critical injuries.

The crash occurred after the Outback, traveling east on Occidental, turned left onto Piezzi Road and crossed into the path of the westbound motorcycle, CHP Sgt. David Derczo said.

The motorcycle, a 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600, wasn’t able to stop in time and slammed into the car, he said. It was unclear how fast the motorcycle was traveling.

The motorcycle’s driver died at the scene of the crash, said Santa Rosa Fire Battalion Chief Jack Piccinini.

The Subaru driver, Bonita Perea, 63, of Santa Rosa, escaped injuries.

“She’s very shaken by the whole incident,” Piccinini said.

The crash remains under investigation. Alcohol is not believed to have been a factor, Derczo added.

Read more: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/3728480-181/crash-west-of-santa-rosa

by Dr. Who Sun 29 Mar 2015, 8:14 am

:vp:

by Dr. Who Sun 29 Mar 2015, 8:36 am

Paul Kantner, co-founder of Jefferson Airplane, is recovering from a heart attack he suffered on Wednesday, forcing him to quit Jefferson Starship’s current tour, according to post on the band’s Facebook page.

“Hey everybody, Paul’s health took a bad turn this week. He’s in the hospital, stable and undergoing tests to find out exactly what’s going on but doctors suspect he had a heart attack. He is in the best possible care and we are sending him all of our best wishes, good thoughts and healing vibes. We’re continuing the tour without him, as most of the shows are sold out or close to it and we have to honor our contracts and our fans who bought tickets and put on the best show possible. We will dedicate every show to Paul until he is well enough to rejoin us onstage. Thank you for your continued support during this difficult time.”

Yesterday, the band posted a follow-up message: “Paul did indeed have a heart attack, he had a procedure this afternoon and he’ll be recovering in the hospital the next few days before heading back to San Francisco to recuperate.”

Kantner’s current band, which sometimes includes Airplane vocalist and co-founder Marty Balin, is one of the many incarnations of the Jefferson Airplane, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame band that pioneered the “San Francisco sound” in the mid-1960s with hits that included “Somebody to Love” and “White Rabbit.”

After the band was grounded by feuds and a lawsuit, Kantner and vocalist Grace Slick formed the Jefferson Starship in 1974, taking the name from a Kantner solo album. Slick stayed on after Kantner left, and had a few more hits, including “We Built This City,” before the band folded in the late 1980s.

Kantner has been touring for more than 20 years under variations of the Jefferson Starship name. The current incarnation of that group includes David Freiberg, also a former Jefferson Airplane member and co-founder of Quicksilver Messenger Service, and vocalist Cathy Richardson. They are in the middle of a tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jefferson Airplane.

cuppa

http://blog.sfgate.com/loaded/2015/03/27/jefferson-airplanes-paul-kantner-suffers-heart-attack/

by Aces Sun 29 Mar 2015, 1:24 pm

Awesome posts Doc cheers

Not a good day for some old school rockers giggle

by Dr. Who Sun 29 Mar 2015, 3:15 pm

This should be some of music everyone should like. (Quicksilver Messenger Service)

They played at Santa Rosa JC at one time late 60's

by Aces Mon 30 Mar 2015, 3:25 am

This day in music......March 30th.

1963, The Chiffons started a four week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘He’s So Fine’, which was a No.16 UK hit. In 1971 George Harrison was taken to court accused of copying the song on his 1970 ‘My Sweet Lord’ and ordered to pay $587,000 (£345,000) to the writers.

1963, 16 year-old Lesley Gore recorded her breakthrough hit, 'It's My Party'. The song produced by Quincy Jones went on to be a US No.1.

1974, John Denver went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Sunshine On My Shoulders', the singers first of four US No.1's. Denver was killed in a plane crash on 12th October 1997.

1985, Phil Collins started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'One More Night', his second US No.1, it made No.4 in the UK.

1942, Born on this day, Graeme Edge, drums, Moody Blues, (1965 UK No.1 single 'Go Now' & 1968 UK No.19 & 1972 US No.2 single 'Nights In White Satin').

1948, Born on this day, Jim Dandy, Black Oak Arkansas, (70's US No.1 radio hit single 'Jim Dandy To The Rescue').

1962, Born on this day, MC Hammer, (Stanley Kirk Burrell), 1990 US No.1 album 'Please Hammer Don't Hurt Em', record-breaking 21 weeks at the Top of the chart. 1990 UK No.3 single 'U Can't Touch This'.

1964, Born on this day, Tracy Chapman, singer, songwriter, (1988 UK No.5 & US No.6 single 'Fast Car', 1988 US & UK No.1 self-titled debut album).

Linky Poo

by Dr. Who Mon 30 Mar 2015, 5:06 pm

by Aces Tue 31 Mar 2015, 3:22 am

This day in music......March 31st.

1958, Chuck Berry's rock 'n' roll classic 'Johnny B. Goode' single was released. It entered the US charts six weeks later and peaked at No.8 on the chart. The song's original lyrics referred to Johnny as a "colored boy", but Berry later acknowledged that he changed it to "country boy" to ensure radio play.

1984, Kenny Loggins started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Footloose', the theme from the film with the same name, a No.6 hit in the UK.

1992, Def Leppard released their fifth studio album 'Adrenalize', the first by the band following the 1991 death of guitarist Steve Clark. Former Dio and Whitesnake guitarist Vivian Campbell, was brought in as the newest member in April 1992. He appears in all promotional videos for the album's singles (except 'Let's Get Rocked'), despite not playing on the album.

1937, Born on this day, Herb Alpert, trumpet, vocals, (1968 US No.1 & UK No.3 single 'This Guy's In Love With You'). Formed A&M Records with Jerry Moss, at first operating from his garage at home.

1948, Born on this day, Mick Ralphs, guitarist, Mott The Hoople, (1972 UK No.3 & US No.37 single 'All The Young Dudes'), Bad Company, (1974 UK No.15 & US No.5 single 'Can't Get Enough').

1955, Born on this day, Angus Young, Scottish-born Australian guitarist with AC/DC, known for his energetic performances and schoolboy-uniform stage outfits. 1980 UK No.36 single 'Whole Lotta Rosie' and 1980 UK No.1 & US No.14 album 'Back in Black.' AC/DC are the fifth-best-selling band in US history with over 70 million albums sold.

More here

by Dr. Who Wed 01 Apr 2015, 9:03 am

by Dr. Who Wed 01 Apr 2015, 9:16 am

Dr. Who wrote:

A motorcyclist was killed and internationally known singer-songwriter Norman Greenbaum was critically injured Saturday in a crash west of Santa Rosa.

The CHP identified Greenbaum, 72, best known for his 1969 hit “Spirit in the Sky,” as a passenger in a Subaru Outback that was involved in the 3:20 p.m. crash on Occidental Road near Piezzi Road.

The identity of the motorcyclist who was killed in the crash was withheld pending notification of his family, but he was believed to be 19 or 20 years old, emergency responders said.

Greenbaum is a longtime resident of Sonoma County. He and a male passenger on the motorcycle were transported to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital with what CHP officials described as critical injuries.

The crash occurred after the Outback, traveling east on Occidental, turned left onto Piezzi Road and crossed into the path of the westbound motorcycle, CHP Sgt. David Derczo said.

The motorcycle, a 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600, wasn’t able to stop in time and slammed into the car, he said. It was unclear how fast the motorcycle was traveling.

The motorcycle’s driver died at the scene of the crash, said Santa Rosa Fire Battalion Chief Jack Piccinini.

The Subaru driver, Bonita Perea, 63, of Santa Rosa, escaped injuries.

“She’s very shaken by the whole incident,” Piccinini said.

The crash remains under investigation. Alcohol is not believed to have been a factor, Derczo added.

Read more: http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/3728480-181/crash-west-of-santa-rosa

Two years ago interview.

France wants to name a VODKA after him or Spirit in the Sky.

by Chrys Wed 01 Apr 2015, 7:29 pm

Wow, that's so sad. I didn't realize Greenbaum was local.

by Dr. Who Wed 01 Apr 2015, 7:44 pm

It's a well used by-pass for Sebastopol, by the locals. I drove it yesterday you could see the paint marks on the road

cheers

by Chrys Wed 01 Apr 2015, 8:06 pm

Dr. Who wrote:It's a well used by-pass for Sebastopol, by the locals. I drove it yesterday you could see the paint marks on the road

I was in Sebastopol a few times testing groundwater wells when I was an enviro. tech. back in the day. I like it up that way.

cheers

by Dr. Who Wed 01 Apr 2015, 8:16 pm

For the state or feds?

Remember the electric pole several months ago? After 46 years they made a four way stop! It's just three houses from a school, as we wanted that many many years ago. Pulling out should be safer as the speeding west bound traffic is blind coming towards us.

by Chrys Wed 01 Apr 2015, 8:39 pm

Dr. Who wrote:For the state or feds?

Remember the electric pole several months ago? After 46 years they made a four way stop! It's just three houses from a school, as we wanted that many many years ago. Pulling out should be safer as the speeding west bound traffic is blind coming towards us.

I worked for a military contractor, but had a few side jobs with private clients. Sebastopol was a dry cleaner, tested for chemicals in the groundwater.

Glad to hear about the 4-way stop. yeah

by Aces Thu 02 Apr 2015, 3:14 am

This day in music.....April 2nd.

1964, The Beach Boys recorded their next single 'I Get Around', which became their first US No.1 in the summer of this year.

1971, Janis Joplin was at No.1 on the US album charts with 'Pearl.'

1975, The Bay City Rollers were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their version of The Four Seasons song 'Bye Bye Baby.' It gave the Scottish group the best selling single of 1975.

1977, Fleetwood Mac went to No.1 on the US album chart with 'Rumours.' The album is Fleetwood Mac's most successful release; along with winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1978, the record has sold over 45 million copies worldwide.

1939, Born on this day, Marvin Gaye, singer, songwriter who had a 1968 US No.1 & 1969 UK No.1 single with ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’ and a 1982 US No.3 & UK No.4 single with ‘Sexual Healing’

1946, Born on this day, Kurt Winter, Guess Who, (1970 US No.1 & UK No.19 single 'American Woman'). He died on 15th December 1997.

1952, Born on this day, Leon Wilkeson, bass, Lynyrd Skynyrd, (1974 US No. 8 single, 'Sweet Home Alabama', 1982 UK No.21 single 'Freebird'). He died on 27th July 2001.

Much more here

by Dr. Who Thu 02 Apr 2015, 9:11 am

Chrys wrote:
Dr. Who wrote:For the state or feds?

Remember the electric pole several months ago? After 46 years they made a four way stop! It's just three houses from a school, as we wanted that many many years ago. Pulling out should be safer as the speeding west bound traffic is blind coming towards us.

I worked for a military contractor, but had a few side jobs with private clients. Sebastopol was a dry cleaner, tested for chemicals in the groundwater.

Glad to hear about the 4-way stop.

We never let our only kid play out front because of the traffic problem. I was out weeding Monday as a girl didn't stop made a left turn on a cross street almost hit the near curb for our drive way making the turn a really short short cut. I yelled at her and shocked her! Don't know if I should tell her parents as we don't know them but I would walk my dog and say hi to them.

by Aces Thu 02 Apr 2015, 6:04 pm

Singer Joni Mitchell hospitalized in Los Angeles.

"Joni was found unconscious in her home this afternoon," said a statement on the Mitchell website. "She is currently in intensive care undergoing tests and is awake and in good spirits."

Jacksonville.com

LA Times.com

by Aces Thu 02 Apr 2015, 6:33 pm

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