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[PicassosPleasure]

Don't Wipeout dancing too hard.

 

[Elmo_Lincoln]

I'm still feelin' roudy... and in a mood to dance like a crazy woman...

Johnny Winter - Still Alive and Well

...still winter time...

The Edgar Winter Group - Free Ride

...and we have GOT to have some Frankenstein....

The Edgar Winter Group - Frankenstein

A trifecta from the Winter Brothers, love it!!!

 

[Elmo_Lincoln]

Sort of a birthday; Foreigner's first album was released this day, March 8, 1977. I was still in my junior year of high school when it came out. And, as I recall, I'd just passed my road test to get my driver's license. Lots of memories.

Foreigner - Feels Like the First Time

 

[hotoldrguy]

Don't Wipeout dancing too hard.

I think I have every Ventures album that was ever released.

 

[Rj_1954]

The Crykle - Red Rubber Ball - 1966

 

[Rj_1954]

Neil Diamond - Solitary Man - 1966

 

[PicassosPleasure]

I am going for a series of jazz musicians who are known for their extraordinary musicianship, one per instrument.

Perhaps everyone recognizes "The Prince of Darkness," Miles Davis. Listen to how he makes his trumpet say "So What" at the start of this performance.

 

[PicassosPleasure]

I am going for a series of jazz musicians who are known for their extraordinary musicianship, one per major instrument.

The second most recorded jazz composer was the "Melodious" Thelonious Monk, the famous jazz pianist.

 

[PicassosPleasure]

I am going for a series of jazz musicians who are known for their extraordinary musicianship, one per major instrument.

Many great jazz drummers to choose from, but let's watch Gene Krupa (The Chicago Flash) and Buddy Rich (Buddy) battle it out on the Sammy Davis Jr. show.

 

[PicassosPleasure]

I am going for a series of jazz musicians who are known for their extraordinary musicianship, one per major instrument.

Perhaps the most recognizable name in our generation for jazz saxaphonists is John Coltrane (a.k.a. Trane.)

 

[PicassosPleasure]

I am going for a series of jazz musicians who are known for their extraordinary musicianship, one per major instrument.

Wes Montgomery, "The Golden Thumb," is recognized by some as the greatest jazz guitarist. He died too young at 45.

 

[PicassosPleasure]

I am going for a series of jazz musicians who are known for their extraordinary musicianship, one per major instrument.

The most recorded jazz bassist is Ronald "Ron" Carter, and he has a Guiness World Record title to prove it.

 

[PicassosPleasure]

I am going for a series of jazz musicians who are known for their extraordinary musicianship, one per major instrument.

One of the great jazz clarinetists is Doreen Ketchens (a.k.a. Lady Louis), considered the Ambassador of New Orleans. She is known for both traditional jazz and Dixieland.

 

[PicassosPleasure]

I am going for a series of jazz musicians who are known for their extraordinary musicianship, one per major instrument.

James "JJ" Johnson is recognized as the greatest jazz trombonists.

 

[Rj_1954]

I am going for a series of jazz musicians who are known for their extraordinary musicianship, one per instrument.

Perhaps everyone recognizes "The Prince of Darkness," Miles Davis. Listen to how he makes his trumpet say "So What" at the start of this performance.

I thought "the Prince of Darkness " was Ozzy Osborne
Black Sabbath - Paranoid - 2016

 

[PicassosPleasure]

I thought "the Prince of Darkness " was Ozzy Osborne
Black Sabbath - Paranoid - 2016

Different "Darkness" for sure.

 

[Rj_1954]

Different "Darkness" for sure.

I just read your latest poem and I'm impressed. 5 stars

 

[MissLabelled]

This may be a little different than what is posted here but I feel like it fits.

 

[PicassosPleasure]

I just read your latest poem and I'm impressed. 5 stars

Well, thank you! I do appreciate the feedback. It, along with a good majority of my work was inspired by my muse, who I refer to as "my latest and my greatest inspiration," which I borrowed from this song.

 

[Rj_1954]

Melanie - Brand New Key - 1971

 

[Elmo_Lincoln]

Birthday wishes to Mickey Dolenz, born this day, March 8, 1945. And also the last of the Monkees, I wish him a long and healthy life.

The Monkees - Pleasant Valley Sunday

And did Davy Jones really know how to play the bass?

 

[BrendaBear]

Birthday wishes to Mickey Dolenz, born this day, March 8, 1945. And also the last of the Monkees, I wish him a long and healthy life.

I love Mickey’s singing! That guy is incredible! Just phenomenal talent!

And did Davy Jones really know how to play the bass?

I have never heard anything about Davey playing anything other than a Tamborine… but I am far from knowledgeable about that.

 

[Elmo_Lincoln]

I have never heard anything about Davey playing anything other than a Tamborine… but I am far from knowledgeable about that.

I had to look it up, else I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight. According to Wikipedia he could actually play a number of instruments:

The DVD release of the first season of the show contained commentary from the various bandmates. In Peter Tork's commentary, he stated that Jones was a good drummer and had the live performance line-up been based solely on playing ability, it ought to have been Tork on guitar, Mike Nesmith on bass, and Jones on drums, with Micky Dolenz taking the fronting role, rather than as it was done (with Nesmith on guitar, Tork on bass, and Dolenz on drums). Like Peter Tork, Jones, despite playing mostly tambourine or maracas, was a multi-instrumentalist and would fill in for Tork on bass when he played keyboards and vice versa and for Dolenz on drums when the Monkees performed live concerts.

 

[BrendaBear]

I had to look it up, else I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight. According to Wikipedia he could actually play a number of instruments:

How cool!!!! I had no idea!!!

 

[Rj_1954]

Bill Halley & The Comets - See You Later Alligator - 1956