trying to start my list of concerts, that i had lost so long ago
Powerstation with OMD 1985 Richfield Colosseum
Paul Young 1985 Music Hall
OMD 1986Music Hall
New Order/Public Image Ltd./Gene Loves Jezebel 1986 Nautica
The Bolshoi 1986 Phantasy Nightclub
The Cure 1987 Music Hall
Echo and the Bunnymen 1987 - Columbus
Duran Duran-1987 Blossom Music Center
Love and Rockets - The Hanna
The Cure - 1989 Richfield Colisuem
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
influence
So there was my dad as an influence, but also TV. Watching TV actually had influence me in a lot of ways. living in a small town in Ohio, it expose me to other ideals and customs. American Bandstand was the first show to influence what i listen too.
It introduce to me in third grade Adam and the Ants. Yes, I did have Adam and the Ants album in third grade, Kings of the Wild Frontier. See American Bandstand came on after saturday morning cartoons. Beside showing the latest dances, I saw a lot of great early 80's bands. How else could a third grader like Adam and the Ants. Of course his sexual lyrics went over my head, and my parents didn't seem to mind. If I remember correctly he was on more than once. I am convinced that listening to them, influence me greatly, from what music i like, to what guys i found attractive.
Then there was one week in 1981, on PM Cleveland. It was a week that Kidd Leo was focusing on the New Romantic scene in England, I remember seeing Duran Duran for the first time, Planet Earth. Once again, I fell in love with guys in makeup, the sound, the clothes. I also remember seeing Blondie on the TV, Heart of Glass was on the radio all the time, and they were on the TV all the time. I am pretty sure I also saw them on American Bandstand
It introduce to me in third grade Adam and the Ants. Yes, I did have Adam and the Ants album in third grade, Kings of the Wild Frontier. See American Bandstand came on after saturday morning cartoons. Beside showing the latest dances, I saw a lot of great early 80's bands. How else could a third grader like Adam and the Ants. Of course his sexual lyrics went over my head, and my parents didn't seem to mind. If I remember correctly he was on more than once. I am convinced that listening to them, influence me greatly, from what music i like, to what guys i found attractive.
Then there was one week in 1981, on PM Cleveland. It was a week that Kidd Leo was focusing on the New Romantic scene in England, I remember seeing Duran Duran for the first time, Planet Earth. Once again, I fell in love with guys in makeup, the sound, the clothes. I also remember seeing Blondie on the TV, Heart of Glass was on the radio all the time, and they were on the TV all the time. I am pretty sure I also saw them on American Bandstand
Tuesday, January 2, 2007
beginning-dad's music
I guess to start, my music taste started with my dad. One of my earliest childhood memories is singing "lucy in the sky with diamonds". The radio went out on our car and i started to sing the song, i was around four. Apparently my dad played me the Beatles when I was younger. He had three beatles album: The White Album, Sgt. Pepper and the blue greatest hits, i can't remember the title for that one.
By the time i was five i inherited all of my dad's albums, he really wasn't playing them. So along with the Beatles, i had the Four Seasons, Petuna Clarke and The Supremes. the later of the two I never really listen too. Along with those albums there was hundreds of 45's. most of which would have been worth money, if i didn't ruin the covers. (Such as the first pressing of the "Monster Mash" with the cover.) The 45's were varied, from Elvis to some strange jazz. I received when i was also four my first turntable, of course it was plastic, portable-but it also did something that i miss now; being able to stack a couple of Lp's or 45's and let them play. I miss that sound of the clicking, wanting for the next album to play. balancing a penny on the needle handle so it wouldn't stick, or taping a penny or dime.
I think i was the only 5 year old who could name and picture all four beatles members. Of course I had a crush on Paul and John. Always hoping for a reunion. keep in mind i am 5. I have tried to introduce music to my daughter, like my dad. It really hasn't worked out quite as well. Though currently, because of the muppets, she likes Alice Cooper.
My dad always kept up with music, rather always listen to the radio, well at least what was currently playing. It wasn't until I was much older did I understand the impact Cleveland radio had. He still does keep up with music, I can find things like Joe Strummer and KMFDM in his collection. Also, i returned the favor and re-introduce things to him, that he had ignored such as Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry and David Bowie. I would later remember hearing things in the 80's, that now wouldn't get played on such a top 40 radio station. The late 70's and early 80's to me defined the music i would listen to, and remember.
Also TV was also a big part of my music likings. Not just MTV, but the local shows that Kidd Leo used to be on PM Magazine. and USA's Night Flight-which i think was a bigger influence on me then MTV.
By the time i was five i inherited all of my dad's albums, he really wasn't playing them. So along with the Beatles, i had the Four Seasons, Petuna Clarke and The Supremes. the later of the two I never really listen too. Along with those albums there was hundreds of 45's. most of which would have been worth money, if i didn't ruin the covers. (Such as the first pressing of the "Monster Mash" with the cover.) The 45's were varied, from Elvis to some strange jazz. I received when i was also four my first turntable, of course it was plastic, portable-but it also did something that i miss now; being able to stack a couple of Lp's or 45's and let them play. I miss that sound of the clicking, wanting for the next album to play. balancing a penny on the needle handle so it wouldn't stick, or taping a penny or dime.
I think i was the only 5 year old who could name and picture all four beatles members. Of course I had a crush on Paul and John. Always hoping for a reunion. keep in mind i am 5. I have tried to introduce music to my daughter, like my dad. It really hasn't worked out quite as well. Though currently, because of the muppets, she likes Alice Cooper.
My dad always kept up with music, rather always listen to the radio, well at least what was currently playing. It wasn't until I was much older did I understand the impact Cleveland radio had. He still does keep up with music, I can find things like Joe Strummer and KMFDM in his collection. Also, i returned the favor and re-introduce things to him, that he had ignored such as Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry and David Bowie. I would later remember hearing things in the 80's, that now wouldn't get played on such a top 40 radio station. The late 70's and early 80's to me defined the music i would listen to, and remember.
Also TV was also a big part of my music likings. Not just MTV, but the local shows that Kidd Leo used to be on PM Magazine. and USA's Night Flight-which i think was a bigger influence on me then MTV.
Monday, January 1, 2007
intro
So, this is my third attempt to write this: My life story, through music. or rather how and why i listen to what i listen to.
Hopefully writing this online, will be easier for me. I have been told many times to write this.
I am not sure how far i will get, hopefully it will be done everyday
Hopefully writing this online, will be easier for me. I have been told many times to write this.
I am not sure how far i will get, hopefully it will be done everyday
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