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Posted by Larry Hoover on June 9, 2005, at 19:02:01
Anybody other than me remember them? I'm going to totally date myself here, but who cares. I just saw a club ad in the newspaper. The band, the New York Dolls, has reformed, and is playing Toronto tonight. Two original members are still alive.
This band was the proto-punk, the one that made a whole new era of rock possible. I saw them in 1973, at Massey Hall in Toronto. They brought a bar band with them from New York to open the show. Maybe you've heard of them? They were called Kiss. Nobody would believe me when I described *that* band.
The memories.
Lar
Posted by Poet on June 9, 2005, at 22:41:16
In reply to New York Dolls?, posted by Larry Hoover on June 9, 2005, at 19:02:01
Hi Larry,
I don't know the New York Dolls, but I had a T shirt with KISS spelled out in rhinestones. Though I never saw them in concert, so maybe that doesn't count.
Poet
Posted by broken on June 10, 2005, at 8:14:46
In reply to Re: New York Dolls? » Larry Hoover, posted by Poet on June 9, 2005, at 22:41:16
lol.. if it makes you feel better, I know who they are. The original "glam" band really. Not that I'm leaving out Bowie mind you.
Truth be told Kiss began modeling themselves after the Dolls, and it evolved from there. Wild that they are "reforming".
Posted by AuntieMel on June 10, 2005, at 10:31:00
In reply to New York Dolls?, posted by Larry Hoover on June 9, 2005, at 19:02:01
I don't remember them, but I had a similar experience. In '71 I believe. I went to see Grand Funk and they had a little known backup band called 'Yes' Wonderful!
And speaking of vintage, there was a song around the same time and I draw a blank as to who did it. The song was DOA and there were sounds of an ambulance in it. DOA is a heck of a thing to google on, too. Any ideas?
Posted by Larry Hoover on June 10, 2005, at 11:18:50
In reply to Re: New York Dolls?, posted by broken on June 10, 2005, at 8:14:46
> lol.. if it makes you feel better, I know who they are. The original "glam" band really. Not that I'm leaving out Bowie mind you.
You're so right. Glam, not punk. Glam morphed into punk, IMHO. Bowie stands alone. He is Bowie.
> Truth be told Kiss began modeling themselves after the Dolls, and it evolved from there. Wild that they are "reforming".
Kiss was still doing bars in NY, so I heard. This was one of their big breaks, to do a stage show. And NYD were helping them along, of course. Quite the party, backstage.
They did the whole drum riser in the air, fire 15 feet high, blood and gore finale that they later used on tour as a headliner, but they did it as an opening act.
Of the Dolls, there's only Sylvain Sylvain and David Johansen left. The original bass player died last year of leukemia. Two guitarists never made it into the 90's, I think.
Memories. Thanks for sharing.
Lar
Posted by Larry Hoover on June 10, 2005, at 11:30:58
In reply to Re: Dating yourself » Larry Hoover, posted by AuntieMel on June 10, 2005, at 10:31:00
Well, if no one else will date me....
> I don't remember them, but I had a similar experience. In '71 I believe. I went to see Grand Funk and they had a little known backup band called 'Yes' Wonderful!
What a colossal mis-match! But what a lovely and amazing suprise that would have been. Yes is right up there as one of my fave live acts. Seen them a good half dozen times. Never disappoint. Chris Squire is the best bass player ever lived, IMHO.
> And speaking of vintage, there was a song around the same time and I draw a blank as to who did it. The song was DOA and there were sounds of an ambulance in it. DOA is a heck of a thing to google on, too. Any ideas?I got it by googling: Bloodrock
I also found a band that did an album called DOA. I love this name. "Throbbing Gristle". <heh>
Lar
Posted by Toph on June 10, 2005, at 11:32:21
In reply to Re: Dating yourself » Larry Hoover, posted by AuntieMel on June 10, 2005, at 10:31:00
I went through a big English rock phase in the early '70's, Mel. I loved Genesis, ELP, King Crimson, Pink Floyd. But my favorite group was Yes and my favorite album (remember albums?) was/is "Close to the Edge" - sort of a central theme in my life.
Posted by Toph on June 10, 2005, at 11:37:07
In reply to Re: New York Dolls? » broken, posted by Larry Hoover on June 10, 2005, at 11:18:50
> > lol.. if it makes you feel better, I know who they are. The original "glam" band really. Not that I'm leaving out Bowie mind you.
>
> You're so right. Glam, not punk. Glam morphed into punk, IMHO. Bowie stands alone. He is Bowie.
>Was Lou Reed considered glam, Lar? He seemed to take a walk on the wild side.
Posted by fallsfall on June 10, 2005, at 11:38:14
In reply to Re: Dating yourself » AuntieMel, posted by Toph on June 10, 2005, at 11:32:21
Yes (Close to the Edge) was superb music.
Falls, former music major in college.
Posted by Toph on June 10, 2005, at 11:46:46
In reply to Re: Dating yourself » Toph, posted by fallsfall on June 10, 2005, at 11:38:14
"Fragile" sort of resonated with me also. Books, music, shrimp - you're quite the renaissance woman falls. : ) Toph
Posted by AuntieMel on June 10, 2005, at 11:50:31
In reply to Re: Dating yourself » AuntieMel, posted by Toph on June 10, 2005, at 11:32:21
Wonderful album. I have it - album and CD.
Remember albums? We've got hundreds! And two working turntables - ours and the one I just inherited of my father's.
Anyone want an Electrovoice Georgian speaker?
Posted by jay on June 10, 2005, at 12:22:28
In reply to Re: Dating yourself » AuntieMel, posted by Larry Hoover on June 10, 2005, at 11:30:58
> Well, if no one else will date me....
>
> > I don't remember them, but I had a similar experience. In '71 I believe. I went to see Grand Funk and they had a little known backup band called 'Yes' Wonderful!
>
> What a colossal mis-match! But what a lovely and amazing suprise that would have been. Yes is right up there as one of my fave live acts. Seen them a good half dozen times. Never disappoint. Chris Squire is the best bass player ever lived, IMHO.
>
Oh YESSSS..:-) Also one of my fave bands of all time. I might argue a bit that Geddy Lee is the numero-uno bass player, but Squire is amazing and no doubt about that! Geddy is the reason I picked up the bass though...'cause he has had my heart since I was about 10 year's old, when "Permanent Waves" came out. I've been to every single concert since, and saw Rush at the 15,000 + packed Molson Ampitheater in Toronto last summer. Neil Peart's drum solo...sorry but NOBODY can even come near that..period. :-) Go check out his new website at www.neilpeart.net and www.rush.com> > And speaking of vintage, there was a song around the same time and I draw a blank as to who did it. The song was DOA and there were sounds of an ambulance in it. DOA is a heck of a thing to google on, too. Any ideas?
>
> I got it by googling: Bloodrock
>
> I also found a band that did an album called DOA. I love this name. "Throbbing Gristle". <heh>
>
> LarAnd DOA...there is a band called that...punk/hardcore. Jello Biafra is on one of their great albums called..."Last Scream of the Missing Neighbours." :-)
Jay
Posted by Larry Hoover on June 10, 2005, at 12:52:57
In reply to Re: Dating yourself » Larry Hoover, posted by jay on June 10, 2005, at 12:22:28
> Oh YESSSS..:-) Also one of my fave bands of all time. I might argue a bit that Geddy Lee is the numero-uno bass player, but Squire is amazing and no doubt about that! Geddy is the reason I picked up the bass though...
Both Geddy and Chris had Rickenbacker 4003 stereo bass guitars. I love that guitar. Geddy uses others now, but he still has an old "teardrop" cutdown Fender from the old days.
Ya, I took up bass because of these guys, but even with the same bass, I couldn't get the same sounds. :(
I just checked. They list at nearly $1700! Mine's a 1971. Might be a model 4001. I forget.
> 'cause he has had my heart since I was about 10 year's old, when "Permanent Waves" came out.
Youngster! I was seeing Rush in bars and high schools. Opening for Nazareth, "Working Man" era.
> I've been to every single concert since, and saw Rush at the 15,000 + packed Molson Ampitheater in Toronto last summer.
Only Toronto date I've ever missed.
> Neil Peart's drum solo...sorry but NOBODY can even come near that..period. :-) Go check out his new website at www.neilpeart.net and www.rush.com
Ya, Neil is the best drummer. Did you ever see Keith Moon, though? Different style, but equally as gifted.
Hey Jay. If you can swing those passes to the show in Peterborough for Tom Cochrane, that would be way kewl. It would be great to do the real live thing.
Lar
Posted by Dinah on June 15, 2005, at 11:30:07
In reply to Re: Dating yourself » AuntieMel, posted by Larry Hoover on June 10, 2005, at 11:30:58
lol. Everytime I scroll down this board, I think "What a healthy attitude!" Everyone should date themselves once and again. Bring themselves flowers and chocolate.
Then I look at the context, and realizing I'm missing a common idiom.
Posted by TamaraJ on June 15, 2005, at 12:03:36
In reply to Re: Dating yourself, posted by Dinah on June 15, 2005, at 11:30:07
once in a while. Maybe we should create a special "Me" day (along the lines of Mothers' Day, Fathers' Day . . .), and give ourselves a nice card, flowers, chocolates and perhaps even a spa treat such as a massage.
My younger brother is still trying to get a Sons' Day and a Brothers' Day created. He just wants more presents LOL, and isn't ashamed to admit it.
Posted by Dinah on June 15, 2005, at 12:17:37
In reply to Dinah, you are right!! We should do that every » Dinah, posted by TamaraJ on June 15, 2005, at 12:03:36
I managed to institute children's day in my family. :)
I'd better not tell my son. Every day seems to be his day. lol.
Posted by Tamar on June 15, 2005, at 15:21:17
In reply to Re: Dating yourself, posted by Dinah on June 15, 2005, at 11:30:07
My husband has to stay overnight at work from time to time and that's when I date myself. I cook spicy food for myself (which my husband hates), put the kids to bed nice and early, and watch a movie on TV, with a glass or two of wine. I love it. Maybe next time I'll buy myself some flowers!
Posted by TamaraJ on June 15, 2005, at 15:26:50
In reply to Re: Dating yourself, posted by Tamar on June 15, 2005, at 15:21:17
Posted by Dinah on June 15, 2005, at 15:55:02
In reply to Re: Dating yourself, posted by Tamar on June 15, 2005, at 15:21:17
Good for you!
You deserve the very best from your date. :)
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