In Memoriam

2012 has been a crazy year so far. This month has brought us some of the saddest yet. Thanks for the memories, the music, and the inspiration. 


Adam "MCA" Yauch (1964-2012)





Donna Summer (1948-2012)





Robin Gibb (1949-2012)





Chuck Brown (1936-2012)





Charlie Pitts (1947-2012)





Lloyd Brevett (1931-2012)





Michael Burks (1957-2012)





Donald "Duck" Dunn (1941-2012)





"Sweet Joe" Russell (1939-2012)





RIP

Consumed Links : June 23, 2010

Here is a look at a few things from around the web ....


The Music Industry put up some very interesting video... Music Industry Lobbyist Calls For Death Penalty For Piracy


I may have tweeted about this one but it is such a good read. Anyone have an opinion on this? Songs Of Innocence.... (ars technica)


Remember the game 'Twisted Metal'? Looks like it's coming back.... ign


On the List Universe we look at 10 Bizarre Deaths.


and lastly for now.... 


The internet as phone service?  Looks like that is what the FCC is ready to say... the wrap. 

Goodnight Mr. McLaren

This past week Malcolm McLaren, the man who helped shape and influence of punk rock and many other genres, died at the age of 64.  For those who are interested in learning about the man I recommend checking out some of the links and music below.


Double Dutch - Malcolm McLaren & The Ebbonettes



Madame Butterfly - Malcolm McLaren

The Buffalo Gals Back 2 Skool EPK

She's Looking Like A Hobo - Malcolm McLaren



Hey DJ - World's Famous Supreme Team



I Want Candy - Bow Wow Wow



Anarchy In The U.K. - The Sex Pistols







Here are some links to check out:


Taipei Times article on McLarens' death: TAIPEI


The Independent (UK) article - INDEPENDENT

Helium McLaren Bio - HELIUM


McLaren Wikipedia - Wiki 


1983 interview with Interview Magazine - INTERVIEWMAG


Malcolm McLaren Invented Everything - VICE

Searching for a way to break the rules(article by Malcolm) - GUARDIAN

Looking Back – 2009 – Part One

This is a year where we saw many unexpected deaths, saw some interesting moves in the business of music, tweeted more than ever, watched the changes in social media, and consumed sometimes way too much information. Here is a look back at a few things explored here on CBMAM.

 

1- Music Videos – as there were not any really spectacular videos in my opinion, we did take in some from some great artists, and became fan of quite a few as well.  

SEE THE VIDEOS HERE

 

 

 

2- Deaths – I would have to say in all my life that this would have to have been the year that celebrities deaths impacted me the most.  This year we lost Patrick Swayze , Farrah Fawcett, Ed McMahon, Ron Asheton, Lux Interior, Bea Arthur, Dom DeLuise, David Carradine, Koko Taylor, Titus Glover (Baatin), Gidget, Walter Cronkite, DJ AM, Michael Jackson, Les Paul, John Hughes, Mary Travers (Peter, Paul, and Mary), Jim Carroll , Lou Albano,John "Mr. Magic" Rivas, Ken Ober, Anthony Williams (Roc Raida), Brittany Murphy, and countless others.

3- Happy Returns – 2009 saw a few acts return and the fans were excited.

Massive Attack returned with an ep titled Splitting The Atom and then announced a new album. (massive)

AFI released a new album (Crash Love) after three years. (afi)

Alice In Chains returned with a new album since 1995 and the death of Layne Staley. It is titled ‘Black Gives Way to Blue.’ (AIC)

Bassnectar gave us ‘Cozza Frenzy’ after two years. (BNCozza)

 

Megadeth brought the ‘Endgame’, the newest release since 2007’s ‘United Abominations.’ (megadeth)

 

Green Day gave us the ‘21st Century Breakdown’ after 2004’s ‘American Idiot’. (green)

Beastie Boys gave us some music and a peek at things to come. (Beastie)

Boxcutter returned with ‘Arecibo Message.’ The last album was ‘Glyphic’ in 2007. (boxcut)

Placebo’s album ‘Meds’ came out in 2006. This year they gave us ‘Battle For The Sun’. (placebo)

 

 

Raekwon hit us hard with dropping ‘Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… Part II.’ His previous studio album was 2003’s ‘The Lex Diamond Story.’

The Prodigy returned to us with ‘Invaders Must Die after the not so loud release 2004’s Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned.’ (theprodnews)

With so much going on I probably am missing a few acts here…. who were you excited to see return? Who will you miss the most? What music videos caught your eye? Any recommendations for me to check out? Please feel free to comment.

Stay tuned for part 2.

 

In the meanwhile… let us not forget that new Nine Inch Nails album: (April Fools)

 

Happy New Years!!!!!

Avenged Sevenfold Drummer Dies

Jimmy Sullivan, aka “The Rev,” was found dead in his home in Huntington Beach, California, Monday December 28. He was 28 years old.

Police at the scene stated that it appears that he died of natural causes but an autopsy will be performed by the county coroner.

Currently the band was working on their fifth album, a follow-up to 2007’s self-titled album. The new album was due sometime in mid 2010.

I send my condolences to his wife and family.

 

From the band’s website:

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we tell you of the passing today of Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan. Jimmy was not only one of the world's best drummers, but more importantly he was our best friend and brother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jimmy's family and we hope that you will respect their privacy during this difficult time.

Jimmy you are forever in our hearts.
We love you.

M Shadows, Synyster Gates, Zacky Vengeance and Johnny Christ

RIP – Brittany Murphy

Brittany Murphy was  of my favorite actresses. She was also a pretty good singer. This is one of my favorite dance tracks.

 

Rest in peace Brittany. You will be missed.

RIP ROC RAIDA

DJ AM

Here is a great video that I came across not too long ago.  For me it sums up just what it was like to be caught up in his spell.

 

RIP DJ AM

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Les Paul

This is definitely the best obit that I had seen today. RIP LES PAUL.

'Father of Electric Guitar' Les Paul dies at 94 LiveDaily

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All-Star Tribute.... Mr. Michael Jackson

As I know there are many more... unfortunately due to some record label issues those artists could not appear....



















REST IN PEACE.... Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)






I hope you enjoy this post... I am too much at a loss for words at this time to say anymore...

Conversation Piece : Jimi

James "Tappy" Wright, a former roadie for Jimi Hendrix is claiming in a new book that his manager, Michael Jeffery, murdered him.



The official story has always been that Hendrix, at the age of 27, chocked on his own vomit while sleeping.



Now, Wright is claiming in his book that Jeffery admitted while drunk that he killed Hendrix in an insurance scam a year after his death. He claims that Jeffery feared that his client was moving on to a new manager when their deal ended in December 1970. (Hendrix died September 1970) Wright goes on to say that Jeffery went to the Samarkand Hotel in West London and stuffed Hendrix full of pills and wine.



Wright also states that Jeffery had also taken out a life insurance policy on Hendrix in the amount of $2million with himself as the beneficiary.



Hendrix was found by ambulance personnel in the room of Monika Dannemann, a woman he only knew for a few days. He was found alone, in his clothes, on his back with a gas fire burning and the door wide open.



There is no record of who made the call for help.



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Now, here is my question... Jeffery died in a plane crash two years after he was to have "confessed." Why in that time span from confession to death didn't this guy, Wright, let the cops in on this?



This book that "Tappy" Wright has written , "Rock Roadie", is to recall his life and times with various acts during the Sixties. Was this just some made up story to get the book published?


Why write a book now? Also, aren't most of the people who were around then dead?



This reminds me of the story of how Jim Morrison did not just die in his bathtub in France but died in a bathroom stall in a French club.



And Courtney had Kurt killed......



Why do people who could possibly have an impact on the history of the people they loved take so long to say something? I could be wrong but I feel that if you have this sort of information and (say it's true) you wait over 30 years to say something so that you can cash in on some money... you are pathetic.