[AC/DC]

I just watched a bunch of clips on youtube. I have a HUGE grin! How can anyone not love these guys. What a show this is gonna be!

[zeppelin drawings]

Thanks. I hope to get a bit more finished soon.

[zeppelin drawings]

Here's an old one I'm trying to revive. It's slow going. I don't paint much any more.

It's fun AND frustrating at the same time.

[Big Wreck]

An old Big Wreck tune played with incredible taste.

I Love his tone.

[Big Wreck]

His fan base is not very wide, but it is deep. Witness my incessant postings on this guy. He's got EXTREME talent.

[Big Wreck]

"Like A Hurricane" from a recent benefit show.

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=vEJshymxdvQ

He's really GOOD!

[Led Zep Tribute Band - Physical Grafitti?]

Since you bring up the "nearly mighty" Physical Graffitti:

I always loved to dance. From the time I was 3-4 dancing on the bar to "Summertime" by the Jaimies in '64 (hey, I was a little kid raised by wolves) to the "Twist" contest my sister and I won at a town picnic. I always dug the dancing.

When my brother and I went to see a local (East coast US) Zep impersonation band called Physical Graffitti (they were incredible, by the way) at supper club (tables and a dancefloor) in the 80's, I met this wonman named Rose. We compared pix of our kids, we were both married yada, yada, yada. Anyway we both were huge Zep fans.

The band came on and after a few songs the dancefloor was empty. She and I decided to dance. I just met her, but we had this incredible Zep-in-the-veins connection. We danced to 4-5 Zep numbers, as if we were ballroom dancing. Spinning, dipping, shuffling and clutching like no married people should be doing outside of their marriage. It was such a perfect moment of Zep in motion that after the band finished up the first part of the set, the band applauded us, and the whole joint acknowledged the moment. I've never danced professionally (I cannot stand the rehearsed aspect of dancing - if it doesn't come in a moment of inspiration I don't want to do it), I had never met this woman before, or since, but in a moment under the Zeppelin magic, even twice removed, we were like puppets to the music. We let the music be our master, so to speak. I'll never forget it.

All this to say that, I ALWAYS thought of Zep to be dance music. If you watch clips of Jimmy, it's clear that his Gibson was his dance partner. He just couldn't resist.

[Big Wreck]

Bro,

Have you heard his 18 or so demos over the last 4 years? Some are sketches, some are monster compositions!

Lookee here:

http://drop.io/thornleyfans2/asset/lookwhatifound-live

Message me for all.

[Big Wreck]

Hey cool.

I'm from Jersey here in the US and got hooked on their first CD in '97 when NY stations were hawkin' The Oaf. Incredibly Zeppelin-esque IMO.

Perhaps it's an acquired taste for some.

[Post A Picture Of Yourself!]

Med,

Thanks for the kind words. Just fishin' for compliments. haha.

[Big Wreck]

You're kiddin' me, right?

Search "Thornley" on this site. If I'm not attached to every mention I'll eat my foot. I have been

Glad to see another Zephead feels the connect to Big Wreck. The new Thornley is gonna drop next month.

[Post A Picture Of Yourself!]

Medhb,

We are the proud GRANDPARENTS! Me and Bet having infants!..... Bite your tongue!

[The Yes Thread]

That was precious! Wakeman is a pisser! HaHaHaHa!

[Post A Picture Of Yourself!]

Two!

Grampa mule. Take down!

[Post A Picture Of Yourself!]

I surf these pix every day. It's nice to keep in touch with you all this way.

The twins.

Mom and the other two.

Big sister.

Da brother in the middle.

[Alter Bridge]

One for the ladies:

And AB twistin' up Kashmir:

[Post A Picture Of Yourself!]

Thanks. It's all good!

[Post A Picture Of Yourself!]

That's my wife!!!!!

But thank you.

She's mortified that I post her pics. But she'll be secretly thrilled that such a young guy thinks she's cute!

It just reminds me of how blessed I am.

[Post A Picture Of Yourself!]

Lucy our happiness is hard won. There's always a back story. God is good.

[Post A Picture Of Yourself!]

And one more (sorry):

[Post A Picture Of Yourself!]

And more:

[Post A Picture Of Yourself!]

Picture dump! Summer '08. God's good!

[Stone Temple Pilots]

Army of Anyone was quite a good CD. The Deleo Bros are awesome. I wish them well.

[Current music recommendations]

On just two listens I'm putting in my vote for album of the year. Raconteurs "Consolers of the Lonely". Kicks major ass. WOW!

[Current music recommendations]

Alter Bridge

http://www.myspace.com/alterbridge

Earl Greyhound

http://www.myspace.com/earlgreyhound

Thornley

http://www.myspace.com/thornicus

The Raconteurs

http://www.myspace.com/theraconteurs

Robert Randolph

http://www.myspace.com/robertrandolph

Fairfield AD

http://www.myspace.com/fairfieldtheband

Along with the Foos, Collective Soul, The Mars Volta and others. There is much new music with a very "Classic" feel/spirit. The old music didn't die it is being re-born. It continues in these bands. They've updated the recording but maintained the textures and dynamics of the best of the late 60's 70's (The high water mark for rock music IMHO). These guys are carrying the torch - further. NOT COVER BANDS!

Even though they are finding it rough going in today's market, I think some of the song writing competes with the classics in quality. As if they could be long lost music from whom they draw.

OUTSTANDING!