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NEWS: When ‘The End’ is Not the End – The Return of Mötley Crüe

2014

Tommy:  “Hey guys, how do we sell this farewell tour to our fans?”

Mick:  “Let’s call it The End so everybody knows this is the last one.”

Tommy:  “Good idea, but that isn’t what I meant.  How do we sell it so that they believe it?  We don’t want to be accused of doing this for the money, like Ozzy, Kiss and the Who.”

Nikki:  “How about…how about we sign contracts stating that we’ll never tour as Motley Crue ever again?  We’ll do it publicly; it’ll be great for the tour.”

Vince:  “Do I have to sing?”

2019

Motley Crue: “Let’s not just rip the contract up, let’s blow it up.  CA-CHING!  For the fans!”

 

Motley Crue will return to the stage (and your credit card statements) with Poison and Def Leppard.  Excited?  Disappointed?  Indifferent?  Let us know in the comments.

STAR WARS: The Mandalorian – new trailer

“New The Mandalorian trailer looks like the Star Wars we’re used to,” says the media.

“What the fuck are you on?” says I.

The Mandalorian is Jon Favreau’s new Star Wars bounty hunter series starring Pedro Pascal, Carl Weathers and Werner Herzog.  And it looks nothing — nothing at all — like “the Star Wars we’re used to”, so ignore the hype.

No Jedi.  No Skywalkers.  An unexplored timeline (just after Endor).  No, this looks like something entirely new.  Which is good.  Don’t believe the hype.  Tell the hype to fuck off.

“Is the world more peaceful since the revolution?” asks Herzog.

One thing that is exactly the same as old Star Wars:  Nobody knows what a parsec is.

The Mandalorian arrives November 12.

STAR WARS: The Rise of Skywalker – Final Trailer

Did you sit through Monday Night Football to watch this?  The final trailer from the final film in the Saga has arrived.  This is the last time we will analyze a Saga trailer for clues.

 

Some thoughts:

  • John Williams is going to outdo himself with the score, if this trailer is any indication.
  • I can’t believe they’re giving away so much about C-3PO.  I know what happens to him and it’s basically in the trailer.
  • The Ghost, from Rebels, is apparently still flying.
  • The Emperor’s throne is badass and exactly as described by the leaks at Making Star Wars.

Otherwise at first glance, not much in the way of new spoilers with this trailer.  Lots of our heroes, a little of Kylo, and a little of Lando Calrissian.

What was the black figure that Rey and Kylo (with original mask) shattered?  The old-school Star Destroyer emerging from the water?

Get ready for December 20.

 

 

 

Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker – Final Trailer due Monday night October 21

The Rise of Skywalker has been light on trailers compared to other Star Wars films.  The final trailer comes this Monday.  What are you hoping to see?

My arbitrary wishes:

  • a Knight of Ren
  • Palpatine
  • Sith troopers
  • Endor
  • Zorii Bliss

How about you?

 

 

R.I.P. Ric Ocasek (1944-2019)

Sad news this morning, as we wake to find Ric Ocasek of the Cars has passed away at age 75.  Hard to believe the tall, jet-haired singer was in his 70s at all.  He always looked like a punk misfit.

The Cars formed in 1976 and had a steady stream of hits through the late 70s and early 80s.  When the cars folded he moved on as a producer and solo artist.  Ocasek produced such diverse albums as Bad Brains Rock for Light, and two of the most popular Weezer albums, Blue and Green.  Through these productions, his impact on modern rock cannot be overstated.

I always liked the Cars best, and so we’ll remember Ric today with one of his catchiest songs ever:  the summer anthem “Magic”.

Rest in peace Ric Ocasek.

R.I.P. Eddie Money (1949 – 2019)

Edward Mahoney was a cop.  As Eddie Money, he was a star.  “Take Me Home Tonight” and “Two Tickets to Paradise” will be played on radio stations forever.  Thank you for the music Eddie Money.

At age 70, Eddie succumbed to cancer of the esophagus.  A long hard struggle.  We hope his family finds peace in this difficult time.

 

Rest in peace Eddie Money.

 

 

 

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – D23 special look

What is this?  A surprise twist?  A mere tease?  Or is it…destiny?

Let me know what you think of Rey’s “new look”.

R.I.P. Roky Erickson (1947-2019)

He didn’t have an easy life, so we hope he will rest in peace.  Roky Erickson was a songwriter extraordinaire, an innovator, and an influencer.   He impacted a young Dave Grohl and befriended ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons.  He was a founder of the psychedelic rock movement with the 13th Floor Elevators.  He also suffered from schizophrenia and endured horrific electro-shock therapy.

Roky Erickson eventually got the right treatment and made a return to recording and touring.  Yet it’s his 60s and 70s material that remains immortal.

Recommended listening:  The Evil One on CD, which is essentially two albums combined into one.  Every single song is amazing, but here’s “Mine Mine Mind” (produced by Stu Cook of CCR).  You can tell he was haunted.  Rest in peace, Roky.

R.I.P. Peter Mayhew (1944-2019)

Rrrrrhh Rrrhhh Rrrrrrhhhhhh.  That’s Wookiee for “We will miss you, Peter Mayhew”.

The 7′ 3″ British actor is best loved as the original Chewbacca in five of the Star Wars films.  In his final film, The Force Awakens, he shared the Chewbacca role with his successor Joonas Suotamo.  Mayhew mastered the art of performing in a massive costume and mask, imbuing the character with life.  His expertise was called on twice more, as a consultant on The Last Jedi and Solo.

Chewbacca would make my “top 10 sidekicks” list any day.  As kids we all loved Chewie for his raw strength and loveable personality.  Peter gave him that personality.  Rest in peace.

STAR WARS: The Rise of Skywalker – Teaser

Of all the titles available, The Rise of Skywalker was the last thing I expected Episode IX to be called.

The end of a saga. Over 40 years of movies. We never thought there would be a sequel trilogy. Now we’re winding it up, and the whole damn saga too!

Which Skywalker will rise? What’s with the Death Star? The Emperor’s laugh? LANDO! Set course for December.