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New Class of 2012 Inductees Revealed for CT Hockey Hall of Fame
2012-01-29 04:08:00 HARTFORD, January 28, 2012: Whalers Sports & Entertainment and the CT Hockey Hall of Fame today announced the seven inductees who have been selected to form the new 2012 class of enshrinees to the CT Hockey Hall of Fame. The newly-selected hall of famers will be honored at the Connecticut Whale?s March 10 home game at the XL Center vs. the Norfolk Admirals, which will be ?CT Hockey Hall of Fame Night?. The seven new CT Hockey Hall of Fame inductees are: Connecticut-bred Hockey Hall of Famer Brian Leetch, ex-Hartford Whalers 56-goal scorer Blaine Stoughton, former Whalers goaltender Mike Liut, former Whalers captain Pat Verbeek, Connecticut Whale/Hartford Wolf Pack franchise icon, long-time captain and current head coach Ken Gernander, three-time Olympic medalist for Team USA and all-time NCAA women?s leading scorer Julie Chu, and one of the founders of the New England Whalers, William E. Barnes. This new class of seven enshrinees will join the eight members of...
By: Random Thoughts
New Class of 2012 Inductees Revealed for CT Hockey Hall of Fame
2012-01-29 04:08:00 HARTFORD, January 28, 2012: Whalers Sports & Entertainment and the CT Hockey Hall of Fame today announced the seven inductees who have been selected to form the new 2012 class of enshrinees to the CT Hockey Hall of Fame. The newly-selected hall of famers will be honored at the Connecticut Whale?s March 10 home game at the XL Center vs. the Norfolk Admirals, which will be ?CT Hockey Hall of Fame Night?. The seven new CT Hockey Hall of Fame inductees are: Connecticut-bred Hockey Hall of Famer Brian Leetch, ex-Hartford Whalers 56-goal scorer Blaine Stoughton, former Whalers goaltender Mike Liut, former Whalers captain Pat Verbeek, Connecticut Whale/Hartford Wolf Pack franchise icon, long-time captain and current head coach Ken Gernander, three-time Olympic medalist for Team USA and all-time NCAA women?s leading scorer Julie Chu, and one of the founders of the New England Whalers, William E. Barnes. This new class of seven enshrinees will join the eight members of...
By: Random Thoughts
Franco to join Mets Hall of Fame (AP)
2012-01-26 20:33:00 Closer John Franco will be inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame before the June 3 game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Franco saved a Mets-record 276 games from 1990-04 and finished with 424 saves overall, the most by a left-hander. He becomes the 26th member of the Mets’ Hall and the first ...
By: MLB News Blog
Free Fame Appeal Stickers
2012-01-11 03:27:00 http://fameappeal.com/free-stic-kers/ -email your address to stickers@fameappeal.com This Freè? Stuff ?Tìmès . ©om feed should only be read in feed readers, on the ¥¥©Freestuff Timesemail list, or the ??FST Google Gadget.?©? Any other use is copyright infringe ? ment and should be reported.?© ©¥??
By: Free Stuff Times
Larkin elected to Hall of Fame (AP)
2012-01-09 21:08:00 Barry Larkin has been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame. The shortstop received 86 percent of the vote in balloting announced Monday by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, well above the necessary 75 percent. Larkin was on the ballot for the third time after falling 75 votes short last year.
By: MLB News Blog
Larkin awaits word on Hall of Fame vote (AP)
2012-01-09 11:24:00 Barry Larkin received 51.6 percent of the votes when he appeared on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time in 2010, then got 62.1 percent last year. With no shoo-ins among this year’s new candidates, he was the leading contender to gain election when voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America was ...
By: MLB News Blog
Larkin awaits call from Hall of Fame (AP)
2012-01-07 17:58:00 Barry Larkin plans to play golf in Florida on Monday morning. Then he’ll return to his home in the Orlando area and await the most prized telephone call in baseball. He is the leading candidate to gain election to the Hall of Fame when voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America is announced.
By: MLB News Blog
March 10 Whale Home Game is CT Hockey Hall of Fame Night
2012-01-06 02:58:00 HARTFORD, January 5, 2012: Whalers Sports & Entertainment announced today that the Connecticut Whale and the CT Hockey Hall of Fame will partner to hold a CT Hockey Hall of Fame night at the Whale?s home game at the XL Center Saturday, March 10 vs. the Norfolk Admirals. That night will mark the enshrinement of a new class of 2012 inductees into the CT Hockey Hall of Fame, which has adopted eight members from the storied Hartford Whalers Hall of Fame. There will be an induction ceremony before the game, which faces off at 7:00 PM on March 10, and the new inductees will also be recognized on the ice during the first intermission. Fans can take home a special souvenir of the March 10 night, as 5,000 Hall of Fame posters will be given away, courtesy of SuperCuts. This will be the first class of inductees since 1990, and the 2012 class will be announced later this month. Further details are available at cthockeyHOF.org. Tickets to CT Hockey Hall of Fame Night, and a...
By: Random Thoughts
March 10 Whale Home Game is CT Hockey Hall of Fame Night
2012-01-06 02:58:00 HARTFORD, January 5, 2012: Whalers Sports & Entertainment announced today that the Connecticut Whale and the CT Hockey Hall of Fame will partner to hold a CT Hockey Hall of Fame night at the Whale?s home game at the XL Center Saturday, March 10 vs. the Norfolk Admirals. That night will mark the enshrinement of a new class of 2012 inductees into the CT Hockey Hall of Fame, which has adopted eight members from the storied Hartford Whalers Hall of Fame. There will be an induction ceremony before the game, which faces off at 7:00 PM on March 10, and the new inductees will also be recognized on the ice during the first intermission. Fans can take home a special souvenir of the March 10 night, as 5,000 Hall of Fame posters will be given away, courtesy of SuperCuts. This will be the first class of inductees since 1990, and the 2012 class will be announced later this month. Further details are available at cthockeyHOF.org. Tickets to CT Hockey Hall of Fame Night, and a...
By: Random Thoughts
The Dave Stieb vs. Jack Morris Hall of Fame Debate
2012-01-04 13:03:00 Hall of Fame voting is almost here, and again the case is being made for Jack Morris to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Comparisons are being made to both pitchers in and outside of the Hall, but the only comparison that really matters is the one to Dave …
By: Mop Up Duty
Introducing your 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees
2011-12-11 18:39:00 Ah, the moment you’ve been waiting for…finally. It’s always such a confusing time of year- not because you’re trying to sort through Suzy’s list to Santa, but because you’re trying to decipher how the new Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were determined. Well, I do not have an answer for you, even though... Read more »
McCarver wins Hall of Fame?s Frick Award (AP)
2011-12-07 18:03:00 Tim McCarver won the Hall of Fame’s Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasting excellence on Wednesday. The former All-Star catcher and current Fox announcer has been an analyst on national television networks for three decades. He also was part of the broadcast crews for the Phillies, Mets, Yankees and Mets.
By: MLB News Blog
It's Time to Respect the Fame Requirement for Dilution Claims
2011-11-30 05:42:00 This is becoming a pet peeve of mine. Actually, it?s more than a pet peeve. I think it?s a Rule 11 violation: pleading dilution as a cause of action when the mark at issue isn?t even colorably famous. When the Trademark Dilution Revision Act was enacted, on October 6, 2006, Congress set a high standard for the amount of fame a mark must have before its owner can benefit from the super-trademark protection the dilution statute provides. It states: ?a mark is famous if it is widely recognized by the general consuming public of the United States as a designation of source of the goods or services of the mark?s owner.? See 15 U.S.C. § 1125(c)(2)(A). In other words, it needs to be a household name.
Does Jerry Krause belong in the Hall of Fame?
2011-08-17 09:55:00 Michael, Scottie, Dennis, Phil, and even Tex have all been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Does Jerry Krause deserve to join them?
Ed Belfour In? Hockey Hall of Fame To Announce Class of 2011
2011-06-28 15:47:00 On Tuesday afternoon, the Hockey Hall of Fame will announce the members of the Class of 2011. There are a number of very highly qualified candidates, but the strongest resume among ballot rookies is former Blackhawks goalie Eddie "The Eagle" Belfour....
Fame Costs...
2011-06-18 05:20:00 "You want fame? Well, fame costs. And right here's where you start paying... in Sweat!" - Debbie Allen...
The Chicago Hall of Fame--Part Three
2011-06-03 14:25:00 Five more people who have done the most for Chicago. Now there are twenty-five!
Tom Swanson Inducted into Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame
2011-05-25 04:12:00 This information just came in from the Boulder Junctin Chamber of Commerce. It's great news there is no doubt about it for Tom Swanson. And from what I hear, he's most desreving.
Chaka Khan Gets Her Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame
2011-05-24 22:39:00 The legendary Chaka Khan was given her long overdue star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in May of this year. Her long time friend and fellow musician, Stevie Wonder, was by her side for her fabulous ceremony. Chaka's star can be seen in the front of the My Studio Nightclub in LA....
Mickelson a candidate for World Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2012?
2011-05-10 18:27:00 Three-time major winner Ernie Els, former President George H. W. Bush, 19-time PGA Tour victor Doug Ford, Japan?s Masashi ?Jumbo? Ozaki, the late Frank Chirkinian and the late Jock Hutchison were inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame Class of 2011 in St. Augustine, Florida yesterday. WGHF Chief Operating Officer Jack Peter said, "The Class of 2011 comes from South Africa, Japan, the United States and Scotland. The global nature of this wonderful Class embodies so much of what the World Golf Hall of Fame stands for. We are thrilled to welcome all of them into the Hall of Fame family." World Golf Hall of Fame inductees: Class of 2011 The World Golf Hall of Fame honors golf's greatest players and contributors. Criteria for induction indicates an honorary must be forty-years old, must be a PGA Tour player (on the PGA Tour ballot) for ten years and have either ten Tour wins, two majors or two Players Championships to be considered. Perhaps Phil Mickel...
What Happened To The Nomination Of Richard Pegue For Radio Hall Of Fame?
2011-05-03 12:58:00 WHATEVER HAPPENED TO..... The Name of Richard Pegue Was Officially Placed Into Nomination Into The Radio Hall Of Fame sent to nominations@museum.tv Wednesday, March 4, 2009 To Bruce Dumont and Committee: I understand that March 27th is a deadline date to submit qualified names of persons to be considered for inclusion on various levels of the Radio Hall of Fame. While there may be others that may submit additional qualifications and endorsements, I would like to officially submit the name of Mr. Richard Pegue for strong consideration for inclusion in the Radio Hall of Fame and I am certain that his career of over 40 years in Chicago uniquely qualifies Pegue for inclusion. Mr. Richard Pegue...
Stars Other Talents Quiz! Guess the Hidden Skills of Hollywood Fame
2011-04-28 09:48:00 By now we know all about the hidden skill of Mike Tyson: Pidgeon Racing. But what are some other star’s talents we aside from what made them famous? Find out below! From line-dancing to knitting, some of our favorite celebs have some pretty weird hobbies. Can you match the celebrity below with their secret skill? Do you have your answers to the Stars Other Talents quiz? Check them below! Leslie Mann ? Unicycle Rider. Yes that’s right! One of the better party tricks around is Mann’s strange talent of riding around on one wheel. Whatever floats your boat! Bob Barker- Karate expert. You heard it right. Mr. Price is Right is a pro martial arts expert who even trained with the legendary Chuck Norris! If you remember, he showcases his hand to hand combat skill is Happy Gilmore. Jason Lee ? Pro Skate-Boarder. You may now only know him for ?My Name is Earl,? but Lee used to tear up the half-pipe back in the day. He was actually the first person alongside Tony Hawk to get a...
By: Right Celebrity
What! The White Sox' Minnie Minoso is not in the Baseball Hall of Fame
2011-04-07 21:12:00 ( Alex Garcia, Chicago Tribune / April 6, 2011 ) White Sox legend Minnie Minoso at U.S. Cellular Field, the day before Opening Day. That's an outrage. I don't generally follow who's in the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, N.Y. The more fascinating reading is who didn't make it. And this morning, thanks to a fine column by Phil Rogers in the Tribune, I discovered that the beloved Chicago White Sox icon Minnie Minoso is not in the Hall. I couldn't believe it. No one should have to explain to Chicagoans or true baseball fans anywhere who Orestes "Minnie" Minoso is. Here is a summary of his career: In his Major League career, Miñoso hit for a .298 batting average, with...
Bulls have 3 in Latest Hall of Fame Class: Rodman, Winter, Gilmore
2011-04-05 02:48:00 Former Chicago Bulls Artis Gilmore, assistant coach Tex Winter and Dennis Rodman are part of the Hall of Fame class of 2011. Rodman did all the dirty work, and was the leading rebounder and defender on of three Bulls NBA championship teams, (96-98). He played in 199 regular season games with the Bulls and averaged 5.2 ppg, a franchise-best 15.3 rpg and 2.8 apg. He led the NBA in rebounding three straight years, and his single-season rebounding averages of 14.9 rpg in 1996, 16.1 rpg in 1997 and 15.0 in 1998 rate as the three top rebounding averages in franchise history. He was also known for his "colorful" personality....
Who else belongs on the White Sox Wall of Fame?
2011-03-25 07:11:00 On Thursday, J.J. completed his retrospective analysis of the Mike Cameron for Paul Konerko trade, where he concluded that despite the fact that Cameron's defensive prowess at a premium position (CF) meant he far outstripped Konerko in career WAR, there's no way you could argue that the trade was a failure given Paulie's longevity, his contributions to a championship team, his leadership, and basically everything we love about Konerko. In trading away a talented center fielder, Ron Schueler acquired the last player to wear No. 14 for the White Sox organization. Konerko's mug and number will find itself to left-center field at U.S. Cellular Field, right between Luis Aparicio (or Ozzie Guillen, perhaps) and Ted Lyons. Maybe Cameron would've been on the road to have his number retired. But there's absolutely no reason to pine for an altering of the past in the face of the history Konerko has made with the White Sox despite what the numbers may say. Well said, as always...
Notre Dame Lands Three on College Football Hall of Fame Ballot
2011-03-08 01:35:00 Three former Notre Dame stars -- Dave Casper, Terry Hanratty and Jim Seymour were placed on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot today. The entire ballot contains 79 players and nine coaches. The Hall of Fame class will be announced May 11 and the players will be inducted at the College Hall of Fame's Annual Awards Dinner Dec. 6 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. To be eligible for the ballot, players must have been chosen first-team All-America by a major/national selector, played their last year of intercollegiate football at least 10 years prior, and played within the last 50 years and be retired from the NFL....
Ex-Bulls representing the Hall of Fame finalists
2011-02-19 00:36:00 Reggie Miller apparently wasn't good enough to get nominated on his first ballot. However, while I think it's ridiculous, I'm not a Pacers fan, so I'm not going to rant too much about it's ridiculousness.The good news is three ex-Bulls are finalists for the Hall. Dennis Rodman, Dick Motta, and Tex Winter. Here is the list of the 12 finalists:Dennis RodmanJamaal WilkesChris MullinMaurice CheeksRalph SampsonTeresa Edwards (Olympian)Tara Van Derveer (Stanford women's coach)Dick MottaTex WinterHerb Magee (Philadelphia University coach)Hank Nichols (college ref)Al Attles...
Matt Martin of Real Housewives Fame Joins Toginet Radio
2011-02-03 01:34:00 Jill Hickey, the NotSoSoccerMom & Matt Martin of The Real Housewives of Twitterville have joined forces to bring you a fabtastic blend of pop culture commentary, the days' trending topics & (of course) a look at the Bravo shows and how they permeate, entertain & represent society
It's Official... Todd Gessner is inducted into the Hall of Fame
2011-02-01 22:45:00 It had to be difficult for Gessner to walk down the asile past so many people and up the stairs while he was getting a standing ovation. His exception speah was short and sincere. He was truly honored to receive such a prestegious award bestowed upon him becasue of the documented support of his friends and clients. Gessner's induction into the Hall of Fame as a Legendary Guide is without a doubt well deserved because of his nearly three decades of dedication to the outdoors.
Todd Gessner gets into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
2011-01-22 05:00:00 I'm quite proud to hear the news that a good friend of mine, Todd Gessner is getting into the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. Todd is being inducted this coming January as a Legendary Guide. Here is what an excerpt from the press relase that came out announcing the nomination...
Benito Santiago Misses Hall of Fame by Scant 435 Vote Margin
2011-01-06 06:08:00 Do latino moustaches not get as much attention as white people's moustaches? I guess we figured out why Rafael Palmeiro didn't get in. They (latinos) come into this nation with nothing in their pockets...dreams of making it big! 'Son, you can make it to the Hall of Fame if you try just hard enough!' Then...poof! 'I'm sorry, kid...but you're moustache doesn't measure up to the other great moustaches.' Next thing you know they're complimenting you on how you're a 'hard worker' and come from a 'close knit family' and how they admire your 'willingness to work hard for long hours and not complain'.
My 2011 Baseball Hall-of-Fame Ballot
2011-01-05 02:15:00 Potential Hall-of-Famer Barry Larkin and potential read blogger Scott Bolohan.It's everyone's favorite time of the year! When old sportswriters get to play Salem Witch Hunt with baseball history!The Hall-of-Fame is no longer about the best players in baseball, it's about Guys We Kinda Liked Who Weren't Too Muscley.So here's my rundown of who I would theoretically v-ote for given a chance....
News: BRJ 30 Seconds of Fame - Prize winners!
2011-01-03 00:51:00 BRJ 30 Seconds of Fame- Prize winners! 1st Gord! 2nd Bernie Rico Jr. 30 Seconds of Fame Entry - Ben Mesick 3rd Francesco Filigoi - Bernie Rico Jr "30 seconds of fame" guitar contest entry
Your Guide to the Class of 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2011-01-01 22:58:00 Find out who is being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year and who the heck they all are.
Ed Mullady among others named for 2011 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame
2010-12-28 19:22:00 Four individuals will be honored for decades of conservation work and advocacy of outdoor recreation opportunities as they are inducted into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame, a program of the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF).
Jodee Frawlee: Bernie j Rico 30 seconds to fame guitar contest
2010-12-21 02:05:00 Bernie j Rico 30 seconds to fame guitar contest Plus some earlier video Melodic shredding in a harmonic minor / a minor jodee frawlee
Pete Pachio: Bernie Rico Jr. 30 Seconds Of Fame
2010-12-13 23:50:00 Pete Pachio's Bernie Rico Jr. Guitars 30 Second Of Fame.... Twisted Walls Of Terror ( Preview Clip) Pete Pachio's Bernie Rico Jr. 30 Seconds Of Fame Contest Entry(Twisted Walls)
Blackhawks Should Retire A Number, Re-Open Hall of Fame Discussion for Chic
2010-12-10 04:26:00 In pro sports, momentum is nearly everything. A bad game can hurt a player's confidence. A second bad game can create doubt. And a streak in the wrong direction can sometimes end a career. On the opposite end of the spectrum, a little "mo" can take a player from the doghouse to the penthouse in a heartbeat, and can make heroes out of anyone. Momentum can be an important part of a player's career after it ends, too. Whether it's the player himself or the team he played for, a little good (or bad) will can redefine a player's career. Just look at how post-career events have changed the public opinions of players like Pete Rose and OJ Simpson. With...
A Chicago Hall of Fame--Part Two
2010-12-08 13:58:00 Ten more people who have done the most for Chicago. Now there are twenty!
Ron Santo's Passing Should Not Change Hall Of Fame Status....
2010-12-03 20:08:00 Chicago lost a hometown legend today. With the news breaking early this morning that the greatest man ever to man the hot corner at Wrigley Field Ron Santo passed away due to complications from bladder cancer. Santo passes this morning at the age of 70 and will be remembered not only as a great icon in Chicago sports but a great human being. No man did more for diabetes research in this city than one Ron Santo and in the few times meeting Santo as a broadcaster/producer in this town, he was indeed as true of a gentleman as he was spoken of by all you will hear from today. However in passing I have heard throughout this morning that...
Small Donations Help the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame Continue its Missi
2010-12-02 18:40:00 Each year the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame in beautiful Hayward, Wisconsin, works tirelessly to promote fresh water fishing and the legacy of the sport throughout North America.
Whatever Happened to Dan Miranda of Commandyourtime Fame Computersight
2010-11-09 23:31:00 ltpgtSometime in April of 2009 I started following this amazing blog called quotCommandYourTimequot A series of wonderful often insightful articles by Dan Mirandaa 13year old boy His blogs seem to end sometime in June 2009 leaving me to wonder was Dan real or just made up character to try and make a quick buckltpgtRead More...
Hall of Fame Candidates Don't Measure Up To Santo
2010-11-08 23:14:00 This is another post about Ron Santo getting into the Hall of Fame, but it admittedly takes me awhile to get there. The Baseball Hall of Fame announced today that 12 individuals are up for election to the Hall by the new Expansion Era Committee and any winners will be announced at the baseball winter meetings in Orlando on December 6. The Hall has done away with the "we don't want anybody else in our club and if pressured, we'll just vote in a dead guy like Joe Gordon" panel of all living HOF members doing the Veterans voting. Instead, this year the new panel votes on a group selected from 1973-present. Next year, the panel will look at Golden...
Tony Portincaso to be inducted into the Hall of Fame
2010-10-31 01:47:00 I met Tony Portincaso many years ago. I found him to be a gentleman, a scholor, and one heck of a fisherman. No, I never had the pleaseure of wetting a line with him but we did get to talk fishing. I'm happy about that.
Buck O?Neil?s Hall of Fame Induction Speech
2010-10-25 11:00:00 Most of you know how we are huge fans of Buck O’Neil. We have profiled him in the past and reviewed his spectacular book (written by Joe Posnanski) The Soul of Baseball. At the end of the review I posted a link to a speech by Buck at an induction ceremony at the National Baseball Hall of Fame. This was after ...
By: Mop Up Duty
Headwear Hall of Fame Inductees 2010
2010-10-20 16:44:00 The Headwear Association (THA) is the oldest association in the hat trade and every year they honor people in the public eye who are frequently seen wearing fashionable and trend-setting hats. This year their members nominated more than 50 legendary hat wearers, both male and female, both living and deceased, and the board of directors selected Aretha Franklin, Cameron Diaz and Gwen Stefani for this year’s…
The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
2010-10-20 11:00:00 On Thanksgiving weekend I made the trek to St. Mary’s, Ontario to visit the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. Much different than its American counterpart Cooperstown (home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame), St. Mary’s is a tiny picturesque rural community with not much going on at all. The Hall itself isn’t much to look at: 4 rooms on ...
By: Mop Up Duty
Paul Gilbert: after Georgie Fame now the karaoke fuzz universe... what next
2010-08-31 23:53:00 Paul Gilbert was recently released album "Fuzz Universe". Paul steal my?Ki?N scale very well. How this album "Universe Fuzz Guitarists Edition "by guitarists for guitarists that CD! Guitar karaoke CD version will be released. Karaoke for Guitar, etc. are using the live CD that I want Paul, Guitar Mania cater to everyone, but Normal Edition CD + book Mainasugitatorakku. Kutsu--excite. . Why do such a bundle. I already have the normal edition, Vol Mainasugitatorakku just released the CD or not. . You're buying one another and can not stand it. http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/product-/detail/3895074
James Toney Played Dana White for Fame and Dinero
2010-08-31 21:02:00 Well, I know that it is over and done with, but James Toney fighting Randy Couture is just so annoying. I am glad that Couture got an easy pay day and all, but Toney is such a disgrace. Some are even calling Toney's attempt as a 'hard try.' Toney is so out of touch when it comes to the MMA game - he air-tapped for god-sake. Why do we need to even entertain these spectacles. Doesn't it undermine the sport ? Shouldn't a PPV showcase the highest level of athlete in the sport? Keep in mind, I am a long time boxing fan. I love it! But Toney has never peaked my interest. He entered the sport...
Paul Gilbert: loves Georgie Fame and his dancing girls!
2010-08-22 15:34:00 Jeb: Unlike Vai, your instrumentals feel like songs and not just alien musicians conquering the electric guitar. Unlike Satch, your instrumentals are not so smooth they feel worked on a long, long period of time. How do you differentiate yourself from the other Shred Masters? Paul: I'm actually not that familiar with most modern ?shred? music. I have enormous respect for both Steve and Joe, as well as Eric Johnson, Yngwie [Malmsteen], Tony MacAlpine, Joe Bonamassa; Is he instrumental? Either way, all those guys play so well. But as a listener, I find myself listening to very different music. For this album, I was listening to Melody Gardot, Justin Currie, old Georgie Fame records. You've got to do a YouTube search for Georgie Fame doing a song called ?Seventh Son.? It's in 7/8 and there are a bunch of dancing girls dancing to it. I've never seen anyone dance in 7/8 before; the whole song is pretty cool. I took the basic groove and played it Charlie Watts-style on my drum kit... |
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