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Very well, where do I begin? I’m a SoCal native from the ‘burbs with family scattered all over the country. I’d have to say that growing up; Snoop Dogg and Bone Thugs were just as much of an influence on me as Nirvana and Alice In Chains. Some of my interests outside of the radio industry include the LA Lakers, politics, local music and white tennis shoes…
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05/25/2009
Memorial Day
Memorial Day was formerly known as Decoration Day; and for many years observed on May 30, regardless of the day of the week. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it was expanded to include those who died in any war or military action.
05/13/2009
Killers on Letterman this week!
05/12/2009
What is a MOOK?
A term coined by Douglas Rushkoff in an episode of PBS's "Frontline" entitled "The Merchants of Cool." Mooks are archetypal young males(teens-early 20s) who act like moronic boneheads. They are self centered simpletons who live a drunken frat-boy lifestyle(or are frat-boys). Examples can be found anytime someone watches "Jackass." Rushkoff claimed that the media glorifies this ideal and stifles natural self expression, however, some people might argue teenage boys have always acted like morons(its actually a long-standing stereotype). Nonetheless, standardized conformist dumbass-culture behind a veneer of exhuberance is a scary notion indeed. 05/04/2009
19-Year-Old Drummer Passes Smashing Pumpkins Audition
Billy Corgan might now officially be the creepy old man at the Smashing Pumpkins show. The good news is, however, now that Corgan's estranged himself from his former bandmates, irritated quite a few fans, and is the last man standing in the band, unknown drummers, bassists, and guitarists now have a shot to be famous rock stars. And 19-year-old drummer Mike Byrne is one of them."Mike is jamming with the Smashing Pumpkins for a week in May," Byrne posted on his MySpace. "Holy crap." Holy crap, indeed. Hipsters United reports that the teenage freshman at the Berklee School of Music has passed the first round of auditions to go on tour and record with the world's most polarizing rock star of late.
He still has another round to go and he's facing stiff competition from System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan among others, but adding an unknown kid to the SP lineup would be a great marketing move for Corgan. That's not the only reason to root for him, though. Check out his skills here or his band here. Too bad this isn't an American Idol deal ?cause I'd vote for him.
04/25/2009
In an Absolute World...
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