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Music You Love to Hate

I love talking about bands with a music friend of mine that loves debating and discussing these things. Often times, we end up throwing trivia at each other, as our girlfriends look at us like we're insane. And they wonder how anyone could possibly remember the year a certain album came out, or why it's important who produced what.

When we all had dinner Saturday night, we talked about a list on the radio about the top 20 rockers you would bring back to life, if you could, to see in just one concert.

Since he was a drummer, I thought he'd be mad that I disagreed with John Bonham, the late Led Zeppelin drummer being the top of the list. I guessed Elvis, Hendrix, or Lennon would be number one. My personal choice, Jim Morrison, was down at #9.

I figured Elvis didn't really need to make the list. I mean, he did enough of those concerts in the 70s, that we know what we'd get. He'd come back with a white cape. He'd probably be a lot skinnier, from all that time being buried and not eating banana and peanut butter sandwiches.

I liked Kurt Cobain on the list. I forgot all about him.

As much as I loved Queen in the 70s and 80s, I wasn't sure why Freddie Mercury would be number two. Again, we saw enough concerts of him, whether it's Live at Rio or those festivals. Amazing singer, yes. But I'd rather see Lennon.

When I told Joe we'd get a Beatles reunion, he then said "No you wouldn't. Because George is dead, too." I said, "Oh yeah. Well, uh...who cares about George. I mean, you have Ringo on drums, Paul on bass and vocals."

After we got a 30 minute debate on the importance of Harrison, he then said "Wait a second. If reunion concerts are part of the deal, then Bonham is a great choice. Zeppelin could reunite."

I replied, "They just did! With John's son Jason, and it sounded great. What would be different with John? An extended 20 minute solo during the song Moby Dick?!"

He changed the topic to a more morbid list. The top 5 musicians I'd want dead.

I said, "Well, there was a time when I was hearing Michael Bolton songs all the time. I would've picked him. I mean, I didn't like 'When a man loves a woman," the first time. But the covers he did, like Dock on the Bay. Wow...he ruins them."

But all I hear about Bolton now, is how he is on again/off again with that Desperate Housewife chick.

The only choice I could really take without thinking about, is Puff Daddy. Or P Diddy, Sean Combs...Whatever he goes by. The guy has this arrogance that I can't stand. And, I'm not a fan of his music (he is fine in the few movie appearances I've seen....Monster's Ball, Made, etc).

I was surprised when Joe started yelling out all these kid groups, like The Jonas Brothers.

For some reason people like them, and Miley Cyrus, just don't annoy me. I mean, I'm not listening to their music. But why deny the kids the bands they like?

I was never into the Partridge Family or The Monkees...but other kids growing up during that time, loved them. And, a lot still do.

But Joe continued on about how much he hated them. And how he'd want them shot and killed.

I was laughing too hard to ask if he'd put a bullet in Barney, if given the chance. After all, that purple dinosaur sings songs, too. And, I'm sure he's not a fan of the "I love you/you love me" song.

It wasn't until the next day when I caught the MTV video awards, and saw clips of Miley singing. I saw bands like Tokio Hotel, and Britney Spears winning a few awards. I'm not sure why. Maybe MTV felt guilty that they benefited from her crappy performance last year.

I then thought that maybe Joe had a point.

I then thought about how Elvis had a point.

When he shot bullits into his TV set.

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I love talking about bands with a music friend of mine that loves debating and discussing these things. Often times, we end up throwing trivia at each other, as our girlfriends look at us like we're insane. And they wonder how anyone could possibly remember the year a certain album came out, or why it's important who produced what.

When we all had dinner Saturday night, we talked about a list on the radio about the top 20 rockers you would bring back to life, if you could, to see in just one concert.

Since he was a drummer, I thought he'd be mad that I disagreed with John Bonham, the late Led Zeppelin drummer being the top of the list. I guessed Elvis, Hendrix, or Lennon would be number one. My personal choice, Jim Morrison, was down at #9.

I figured Elvis didn't really need to make the list. I mean, he did enough of those concerts in the 70s, that we know what we'd get. He'd come back with a white cape. He'd probably be a lot skinnier, from all that time being buried and not eating banana and peanut butter sandwiches.

I liked Kurt Cobain on the list. I forgot all about him.

As much as I loved Queen in the 70s and 80s, I wasn't sure why Freddie Mercury would be number two. Again, we saw enough concerts of him, whether it's Live at Rio or those festivals. Amazing singer, yes. But I'd rather see Lennon.

When I told Joe we'd get a Beatles reunion, he then said "No you wouldn't. Because George is dead, too." I said, "Oh yeah. Well, uh...who cares about George. I mean, you have Ringo on drums, Paul on bass and vocals."

After we got a 30 minute debate on the importance of Harrison, he then said "Wait a second. If reunion concerts are part of the deal, then Bonham is a great choice. Zeppelin could reunite."

I replied, "They just did! With John's son Jason, and it sounded great. What would be different with John? An extended 20 minute solo during the song Moby Dick?!"

He changed the topic to a more morbid list. The top 5 musicians I'd want dead.

I said, "Well, there was a time when I was hearing Michael Bolton songs all the time. I would've picked him. I mean, I didn't like 'When a man loves a woman," the first time. But the covers he did, like Dock on the Bay. Wow...he ruins them."

But all I hear about Bolton now, is how he is on again/off again with that Desperate Housewife chick.

The only choice I could really take without thinking about, is Puff Daddy. Or P Diddy, Sean Combs...Whatever he goes by. The guy has this arrogance that I can't stand. And, I'm not a fan of his music (he is fine in the few movie appearances I've seen....Monster's Ball, Made, etc).

I was surprised when Joe started yelling out all these kid groups, like The Jonas Brothers.

For some reason people like them, and Miley Cyrus, just don't annoy me. I mean, I'm not listening to their music. But why deny the kids the bands they like?

I was never into the Partridge Family or The Monkees...but other kids growing up during that time, loved them. And, a lot still do.

But Joe continued on about how much he hated them. And how he'd want them shot and killed.

I was laughing too hard to ask if he'd put a bullet in Barney, if given the chance. After all, that purple dinosaur sings songs, too. And, I'm sure he's not a fan of the "I love you/you love me" song.

It wasn't until the next day when I caught the MTV video awards, and saw clips of Miley singing. I saw bands like Tokio Hotel, and Britney Spears winning a few awards. I'm not sure why. Maybe MTV felt guilty that they benefited from her crappy performance last year.

I then thought that maybe Joe had a point.

I then thought about how Elvis had a point.

When he shot bullits into his TV set.

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