For my high school class and many old friends, it was all about the Grateful Dead. Back then, I scorned them, because very few people I hung with played or spoke about Zep. But with that in the past, I very much enjoy listening to an extensive Dead record collection (left to me by a friend who went cuckoo), and the numerous Dead tribute bands that play at the dockside bars locally. It's very danceable, and their take on Americana type songs is second to none.

^ You mean they can get even more pointy, Charles?

^ I'd like to dip my eggroll in her duck sauce!

Wow - Chris Squire gone, not long after Jack Bruce. These two men brought such innovation and power to their instruments, while still maintaining their roles in groups that enjoyed popularity. Not easy for bassists.

The old drugstore across the street - abandoned for 10 plus years now, is being renovated and made into a plant and vegetable market.

^ Sad to hear, and I relate to your thoughts on this, Strider. But schools are not responsible for teaching kids to be thoughtful of their parents. It sounds like Charles provides well for his family, and treats them to hobbies and excursions that many of us never had. Yet, a homemade card or simple offer to do something nice, would be priceless in this case.

^ Asian women are so... perfect!

^ Four steps a straight, and then to me left And right to the place where I marked it With a bonnie, bonnie bone, that I'll bury for my own In the bonnie, bonnie bank in her backyard...

Ginger Baker was an awesome drummer. Jack Bruce was an awesome bassist. I could give a crap about what they said, after that - but to say they sucked is pretty ignorant.

Foot stompin' music, for sure.

^ Just saw in today' paper, a show announced at a local theatre for Barbara Eden. Not sure what she does in it? I think she's about 80 and still puts on the Jeannie outfit in public.

This InBev conglomerate has bought up so many of the famous imports to the U.S., and now seems determined to get it's hands on any craft beer companies that sell. It recently acquired Blue Point Brewing on Long Island, and some people that used to enjoy their offerings are already saying they notice the changes in quality. I won't buy Becks, St Pauli Girl, Lowenbrau anymore - even though they are sometimes on very low sale prices. I haven't noticed much change in my favorite brand from Munich - Spaten, but fear for the inevitable...

One benefit of the flooding in Texas is that Anheuser-Busch stopped production of all their piss products, to can water for relief efforts in that area. Actually very considerate of them - although not enough for me to raise a glass to them...

I don't remember anyone here ever pondering an all acoustic reunion and tour, with no drummer? Take the need for the drummer's prowess and insult the Bonham's legacy out of the picture. They have enough material, and could do unplugged versions of their other songs. It would satisfy the mellower Plant, Jones certainly could still carry it, and Page wouldn't be pressured to solo. What fans would complain or not want to see it?

I was wondering what Santa looked like, when he "lets his beard down".

I always thought it was a Hurdy-Gurdy...

^ "The Sound of Music" was a great, wholesome movie, and Christopher Plummer brought a lot to his character's part. He should be proud - it's not like he was asked to play a Klingon or something...

^ You seem alright, Yip Man. We all can't agree on everything - but balancing passion and humor, and not being directly hurtful to those we speak to are very admirable traits.

Enjoyed this so much! Can't recall hearing it before, until you put it up.

He is Yip Man. Thus, he must jump about and make strange noises.

It's O.K.. I adjusted, and it's fine now.

Interesting about Geddy Lee switching over to a Fender Jazz type bass, and having that as his signature model. I enjoy this group's talents very much, but haven't watched much videos of them. Kinda thought the Rickenbacker was his main choice, and was an element in his very awesome sound?

Yeah, Benny Hill is the tops!

In post #11087, it looks like Jimmy is playing a left handed guitar (with the bow). Don't remember this being brought up, normally I don't notice these sort of things?

Love the F-Troop song, and imitating the Agarn fire dance when all my other moves are used up at weddings...