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by CrankerBait
Mon Oct 09, 2023 4:15 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Original Chicago killing it in 1974
Replies: 20
Views: 3877

Re: Original Chicago killing it in 1974

Really like that clip. They were really solid - a few good albums, some timeless songs, and a reputation as a great live band - until Kath died. Peter Cetera was an essential part of the band for Chicago's classic years, plus got them a few monster hits in the early 80s when they turned into a pop b...
by CrankerBait
Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:43 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Were the Stones ever as huge as Metallica are today ?
Replies: 17
Views: 1845

Re: Were the Stones ever as huge as Metallica are today ?

Been on a stones kick lately . Been watching a lot of Stones live videos . Such an amazing band . Each of them with a distinct personality who brought something unique to the table. Looking at the The stage setup , production , etc… it’s like they were almost as huge as Metallica are today . Almost...
by CrankerBait
Thu Sep 28, 2023 1:30 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: 46 years ago today, this act jumped the shark in a big way...
Replies: 6
Views: 1240

Re: 46 years ago today, this act jumped the shark in a big way...

BernieTaupson wrote: Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:09 pm Image
Holy shit, I saw that episode when I was a kid! Must have been 40 years ago. Didn't Batman spray a shark with a spray can or something?
by CrankerBait
Thu Sep 28, 2023 1:25 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: STEVIE / TUFF TOUR DATES 2024 ... Peru, Thailand, Ohio, Monsters of Rock Cruise (Bahamas/Jamaica) and Brazil
Replies: 29
Views: 4889

Re: PHILIPPINES ... Anyone on here every been there? It's on the Radar next... going back to Thailand in Jan.2024

Most people in the Philippines speak English, many of them very well. They like basketball more than soccer, which is probably unique in Asia. More people with firearms too. Like Thailand, lots of nightlife options, many of which are of the dodgy variety. Both places have good beaches, though I'd gi...
by CrankerBait
Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:15 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: How has Back In Black sold 25 million copies in the USA?
Replies: 53
Views: 3587

Re: How has Back In Black sold 25 million copies in the USA?

One way is dorks like me buying like 5-6 copies. LP, Cassette, CD, re-mastered CD, DVD-A etc etc. That's right. It doesn't hurt AC/DC, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, The Eagles and Zep sales when some of the same people have bought multiple versions of these albums, either because they want a newer or up...
by CrankerBait
Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:05 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Mysterious death of Hole bassist
Replies: 6
Views: 1521

Re: Mysterious death of Hole bassist

It is sad when addicts sometimes relapse and die of overdoses, but not exactly mysterious.
by CrankerBait
Tue Sep 19, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Which new member had the bigger impact on the band they joined ?
Replies: 35
Views: 2919

Re: Which new member had the bigger impact on the band they joined ?

Neil Peart in Rush. This is the correct answer. /thread this is the correct reply to the correct answer /thread thread That's probably the best answer. Here's a few more contenders: Bruce Dickinson joining Iron Maiden, David Gilmour joining Pink Floyd, Mick Taylor joining the Stones, and Lindsey Bu...
by CrankerBait
Mon Sep 18, 2023 7:52 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: What’s your favorite Rolling Stones song?
Replies: 68
Views: 4214

Re: What’s your favorite Rolling Stones song?

Most of the songs from Beggar's Banquet, Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main Street would be contenders.
by CrankerBait
Sun Sep 17, 2023 6:58 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Jann Wenner cancelled from RNRHOF
Replies: 19
Views: 1986

Re: Jann Wenner cancelled from RNRHOF

The comments Wenner made in that interview were idiotic and obviously offensive to a lot of people, and there was no way he was going to survive that kind of self-inflicted stupidity in 2023. I've never liked the guy and I'm glad he's gone. I don't think his comments are an accurate reflection of ho...
by CrankerBait
Wed Sep 13, 2023 10:47 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: No Phil Rudd at Power festival
Replies: 36
Views: 4336

Re: No Phil Rudd at Power festival

I wouldn't discount visa issues. (Canada is tough on DUI convictions, but not so much on drug possession, so maybe this is more of an issue for the United States? It wasn't just some drug possession, he put out a hit for murder for chrissake and Canada still let him in to record the album.... Saw a...
by CrankerBait
Wed Sep 13, 2023 6:44 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: No Phil Rudd at Power festival
Replies: 36
Views: 4336

Re: No Phil Rudd at Power festival

I saw AC/DC in '91 with Chris Slade drumming and they were still great. I prefer Phil's drumming and considering he was back for the last album I kind of thought he'd be here for this show. I wouldn't discount visa issues. (Canada is tough on DUI convictions, but not so much on drug possession, so m...
by CrankerBait
Thu Sep 07, 2023 3:31 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: NIRVANA's In Utero 30th anniversary
Replies: 20
Views: 4685

Re: NIRVANA's In Utero 30th anniversary

The Stench wrote: Tue Sep 05, 2023 7:53 am IMO their best album, but none of the bonus material is worth getting excited over.
My thoughts exactly.
by CrankerBait
Thu Aug 24, 2023 8:32 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: ROGER WATERS has re-recorded THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON as a solo act
Replies: 20
Views: 2798

Re: ROGER WATERS has re-recorded THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON as a solo act

second song "Time" released :arrow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIDFxI-hYqw Listened to this a couple of hours ago. His new version of "Time" is better than his take on "Money". Unfortunately, that isn't saying much. I'm a big fan, but this is far from great. Maybe...
by CrankerBait
Thu Aug 24, 2023 6:15 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Producers you can't stand because of their signature sound
Replies: 44
Views: 4939

Re: Producers you can't stand because of their signature sound

I love Tom Petty, but I can't stand the sound of the Jeff Lynne-produced albums. The drum sound and layered vocals on Full Moon Fever drive me up the wall same sound on George Harrison’s “cloud 9” I absolutely love both albums. Same here. You can also hear Jeff Lynne's production touch on the Wilbu...
by CrankerBait
Thu Aug 24, 2023 5:29 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: STP's Tiny Music... What am I missing? (A My Review Story)
Replies: 34
Views: 4224

Re: STP's Tiny Music... What am I missing? (A My Review Story)

It is a good album. Most of the songs are solid and a couple of them are classics. The stripped down production is something I like about the album. Purple is their album I think is really overrated.
by CrankerBait
Thu Aug 24, 2023 4:42 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: "Hot For Teacher" is an awful song
Replies: 71
Views: 7468

Re: "Hot For Teacher" is an awful song

love that song and video. Just the drum intro is iconic and worth the price of admission. Agreed with both of these statements. Don't know what crack OP is smoking, but "Hot For Teacher" rules, and for anyone who disagrees, I only have this to say: https://media0.giphy.com/media/xThta3L3c...
by CrankerBait
Mon Aug 21, 2023 3:32 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Unearthed Van Halen live video from England '84
Replies: 86
Views: 10536

Re: Unearthed Van Halen live video from England '84

Thanks for posting that. Very cool!
by CrankerBait
Mon Aug 14, 2023 5:00 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: What do you think about Megadeth's Risk?
Replies: 25
Views: 2365

Re: What do you think about Megadeth's Risk?

The album doesn't do that much for me, but I saw them live in early 2000 and the Risk songs - maybe three or so - were good.
by CrankerBait
Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: the best grunge album
Replies: 45
Views: 4169

Re: the best grunge album

I like most of those classic grunge albums, whether we're talking Pearl Jam, Soundgarden or Nirvana releases. For me, the best one if AIC's Dirt.
by CrankerBait
Mon Aug 14, 2023 4:02 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: How great was Roxette?
Replies: 24
Views: 3018

Re: How great was Roxette?

They were an OK pop band. Some talent and some decent songs. They looked good/right for the time.
by CrankerBait
Sun Aug 13, 2023 5:30 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: GRUNGE! Worst of the third albums
Replies: 22
Views: 2062

Re: GRUNGE! Worst of the third albums

Ol' Dirty Bastard wrote: Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:26 pm All of these records are fuckin' badass. Way better than any hair metal records I can think of. AIC self titled is probably my favorite but In Utero is the best Nirvana studio album too.
I agree. All these albums are anywhere from good to excellent. Not a bad album among them.
by CrankerBait
Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:33 am
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: HELLS ANGELS ... Currently listending to Podcasts and Interviews about Motorcycle Gangs.
Replies: 34
Views: 20145

Re: HELLS ANGELS ... Currently listending to Podcasts and Interviews about Motorcycle Gangs.

Look into the war between the Angels and the Rock Machine up in Quebec . Also, check out the Angels liquidating one of their own chapters. Again in Quebec. Apache Trudeau was one crazy motherfucker. Yves Lavigne has written a couple of good books on the Hells Angels. Lavigne should be required read...
by CrankerBait
Tue Apr 18, 2023 1:44 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Streaming ruined the Billboard singles (*and albums) charts. It's all pointless now.
Replies: 66
Views: 6562

Re: Streaming ruined the Billboard singles charts. It's all pointless now.

Terrible singles for the past quarter century or so has ruined the Billboard singles charts. Streaming has made the problem worse, but good singles had already become few and far between before streaming.
by CrankerBait
Mon Mar 20, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: The Original Gossip Board
Topic: Vocally Challenged Bon Jovi 'begged" Sober Richie Sambora to Come Back for Reunion Tour...
Replies: 35
Views: 6520

Re: Vocally Challenged Bon Jovi 'begged" Sober Richie Sambora to Come Back for Reunion Tour...

Bringing back Sambora as a co-lead vocalist/backing vocalist would be a great idea, not to mention his guitar playing. (Keep Phil X by all means and let them share the leads.) The fans would love it and it would be a great way to wrap it up. (And, for JBJ, Sambora and the band, a fat payday.) Making...