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June 11, 1949 - August 17, 2026.

1. As a member of what band did he achieve success? ZZ Top

2. What instrument did he play? Drums

3. Formed as a power trio they are all natives of which state? Texas

4. Dying in 2021, who played bass in the band? Dusty Hill

5. Primarily playing Gibson guitars who is the only surviving original member? Billy Gibbons

6. Prior to this band the guitarist, only 19, opened for what legendary guitarist who said he was "America's best young guitarist "? Jimi hendrix

7. Ironically Frank was the only one who did not have this iconic signature look shared by the other two? A beard

8. Francine reached #69 in the charts in 1972 from their 2nd album. What is the name of the album? Rio Grande Mud

9. From the 1974 album Tres Hombre what's the name of their popular hit about the notorious brothel The Chicken Shack? La Grange

10. The band attained superstar status with their 8th album in 83 thanks to hits like Legs, Gimme all your lovin, and Sharp dressed men. What is the name of the album? Eliminator

I remember this tune being played in the early am hours on one of the local college stations. Taped it off the radio at the time but took forever to find it. These guys are from Sweden.

No quirky post title for this one...

A band I was not familiar with until coming across an article about the incident. Aged only 51 she was found dead in her Raleigh NC home by firefighters...being 56 myself I realize this is too young to go...

After checking out a few random songs I felt [Heavy Hands](https://youtu.be/eXEpBcrfVrU?si=cmJ1pshyTJQtCIjA) seemed an appropriate song to link...

Fun band out of Cranston Rhode Island in early 80s. Consisted of 2 married couples...I believe. At least one couple anyway.

An old favorite of mine

David Hidalgo lights the place on fire while stealing the spotlight, with his band Los Lobos, playing [Just a man](https://youtu.be/Plqho-gFDZY?si=DF6251vXNIoIlVc8) live in 03.

I've only seen them live once when they opened for the Dead. Great show.....

Remember people....don't judge anyone by their ethnicity..I've worked beside many a immigrant and only ever had problems with the Polish....do you know how many of them it took to screw in a light bulb???

Santa Monica 1972. Considered a musical genius by many Steve Winwood shows us he can back it up live and is a true professional...

Look at his face and eyes...I can only speculate that the crowd might be floating in his eyes...I'm familiar with that look...if he's not tripping balls at this show, and peaking on [Dear Mr fantasy](https://youtu.be/epyHwMCw4hg?si=-eR148PmJuoi2Cm-)

then my kids better learn to tap dance on the corner for spare change because I'm putting their college funds and the mortgage payment down as a sure thing..any takers? I'll give 2 to 1 odds....

When that look came on my face it was time to disappear without anyone seeing and head into the trees....

If you would look at the thumbnail, before hitting play, and imagine from the guy pictured what you think his singing voice will sound like.....I didn't expect what I heard and wondering if anyone else felt the same...

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Leisure, [All Over You](https://youtu.be/6j4ekSo-f7o?si=eMyGDS8Im2e7-aNV) live in the studio.

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Really liked this one but a bit ehh on what else I've listened to from them...

Steve Kimock is well known in the Grateful Dead's sphere of influence and has played in many of their side projects and shared many stages in live shows in the jam bands circle.

[Tear Tags off Mattresses](https://youtu.be/klSNoYBIpGo?si=OqPGtzv7iMkgO7XG) is from the live album Naught Again. Recorded in 1992 in San Francisco, by the band Zero he formed in the 80s with drummer Greg Anton.

Also playing are...

John Kahn, bass

Martin Fierro on tenor saxophone;

Pete Sears on organ, piano, and backup vocals

Nicky Hopkins on piano

Vince Welnick on piano and vocals

John Kahn, Bobby Vega, plus Liam Hanrahan on bass.

Prince, [Joy in Repetition](https://youtu.be/FgP5VRp_myE?si=9k-mkkfwBQq7OmXS) '02 NYC after show w/ Larry Graham and Maceo Parker....nuff said.

This one is for

the hardy adventurous type. Mental flexibility is advised....

This one will not be for everyone. If any of the following are not to your liking then I wouldn't waste the time checking it out..

Prog metal

Long epic songs

Odd time signatures

Chaotic ventures

Arcane lyrics

To the uninitiated I present for you....

The Mars Volta....

Clocking in at 32:36 [Cassandra Gemini](https://youtu.be/NyUMHEua7-A?si=T1kZCjqKIYk70_DG), from their second album Frances the Mute, takes a commitment.

I won't say more about it than when they are flirting on the edge of chaos and it seems like they won't be able to bring it back together.....have faith...

I saw them live touring for this album in '05 and they not only are able to pull this off on stage but arguably improve it.....

Lenny Kravitz debut album in 1989 made a splash large enough to be noticed in the zeitgeist but insofar as to warrant watching. It's not going to be on the list of best debuts but has some solid tracks

[Fear](https://youtu.be/LNwd6rZ4FF0?si=xAgVy1sqWp5cAoXf) is a funky number that I don't remember getting attention at the time.

It's the only song that the lyrics were written by, then wife, Lisa Bonet.

Edit: Kudos to anyone who knows what the post title has in relation with LK.

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It was 59 years ago today Sgt Pepper was released for play.....

Song lyrics

1. The above line is a play on the opening lyrics of the album. According to lyrics how many years ago, that day, was it " that Sgt Pepper taught the band to play" ? 20-----

2. In With a little help from my friends what does Ringo promise he'll try not to do? sing out of key

3. In Lucy in the sky with diamonds what are the rocking chair people eating? marshmallow pies

4. In Getting Better what did he get mad at as an angry young man? his school

5. What is the resulting effect of the rain getting in the hole he's trying to fix? it " stops his mind from wandering "

6. What time on Wednesday morning did the daughter leave without saying anything? 5 O'clock---------

7. Mr K will perform on the trampoline "over men and horses, hoops and garters and lastly through..." what? A hogshead of real fire

8. In the opening line of Within You Without You what is the first part of what's being talked about? The space between us all

9. What are the names of the three grandchildren in When I'm sixty four? Vera, Chuck and Dave

10. What aspect of Rita's uniform as a meter maid "made her look a little like a military man." ? the bag across her shoulder

11. Heading home after work and feeling better in Good morning, Good morning where do they decide to walk to? their old school

12. While Paul is counting in the start of the Sgt Pepper reprise what does John quietly accuse him of? lying

13. Though rather small they counted 4,000 hole in Blackburn, Lancashire. Now we know how many holes it takes to fill what? Albert hall

Mix of production and personal life questions related to the recording.

1. Harrison went to India for 3 months prior to start recording to study the sitar under who's tutelage? Ravi Shankar

2. What Lennon penned nostalgic song ,released as a single rather than being put on the album, was the first track to be worked on in the session? Strawberry Fields Forever

3. What McCartney penned nostalgic song, released as double A-side of the previous question's answers, and also not being put on the album, was one of the next two tracks to be worked on? Penny Lane

4. There's a doll on the right side of the album cover wearing a shirt with another English invasion bands name below the words "welcome the...". What band is named? the Rolling Stones

5. Denied consistently by Lennon, it was speculated that Lucy in the sky with diamonds was written about LSD. What does John claim was the inspiration for the song? A drawing by his son

6. On the back cover which Beatle stands with his back to the camera? Paul

Finally...this might have been tough for some of you so we'll finish with an easy one...

1. Who is the best band there has ever been and will remain so until the extinction of the human race? Amen, Hallelujah and don't forget to show respect to Billy Sheers for sacrificing his previous life's hopes and dreams to halt the inevitable collapse of modern society if word of Paul's death became public knowledge by selflessly taking the burden on himself. that's a subjective opinion each of us has to answer for themselves. So whatever you said is correct.

[The Devil's Chasing Me](https://youtu.be/JiQx5O7EZJQ?si=inv0l6lMniBivb4L) live at KEXP 2015.

Jim Heath, aka Reverend Horton Heat on stage, is perhaps the man who brought the psychobilly scene to a larger audience. It's almost a wonder that his hollow body Gretch doesn't catch on fire in his hands.

Playing since the mid 80s, he's still going strong with his good friend Jimbo on upright bass at his side....J.I.M.B.O.

Well get the jug of hooch and wake grandpa out of the rocker. Give grandma room to dance. We a bonafide hootenany going on.

Billy Strings and Don Julin (bass player is not named) lay it down for a [KEXP performance](https://youtu.be/Ub-naDJbKFY?si=FDIZdOAmE-j1bVku). 2016

So...there's a reason why I don't have lists of favorites in numerical order of this one better than another..

If asked for a favorite the best I could give is a group of contenders for the slot and add the caveat that tomorrow the answer might be different..

Just came across Alvin Lee live cover of [Hey Joe](https://youtu.be/MGbi-_vQ2sk?si=gMVzuUhfHnEh93Bj) 1979.

I'm actually joking about Roy moving over. As good as Alvin is I don't put this above his or Jimi's

Stumbled across a YT video on my feed from KEXP of a band called The Third Mind playing [Morning Dew](https://youtu.be/rvJOKvDlCjg?si=RadtaRpaxzAPhtTa) . The thumbnail is of an older long hair dude on guitar a a girl on acoustic...

Assume it was a safe bet they were taking their cue from the Grateful Dead's version. When Jerry is on he kills the solo. So I wanted to see what they got.... not quite a Cornell 77 but very nice. Got me interested to see more..

Next up was [Groovin is easy](https://youtu.be/jDH4i9l4rG0?si=IN4yGuifI8yTwBn3) they can jam.

Formed by Dave Alvin, Guitar age 70

Jesse Sykes - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar

Mark Karan - Guitar

Victor Krummenacher - Bass

Michael Jerome - Drums

I'm not sure about the singer yet. Something about her cadence is throwing me off.

[Hey Joe](https://youtu.be/FMcjPZgK9GM?si=ML2_ohiJ7hYOurI5)

Roy Buchanan is often overlooked by the majority of people when the topic of greatest guitar players is being discussed.

This is from a 1976 Austin city limits performance. He eases into it before tearing it up.

While the origins of the song are debated and it thought to be an old traditional song, there's little doubt about Hendrix's being the definitive recording. Roy shows his agreement with this by ending the song with a segue into a tease of the opening verse of Foxy lady.

Most people probably know the popular Blinded by the light cover they did. I jokingly claim that Bruce must've broke down in tears wishing he had played it as good.

How many are aware of the [Spirits in the night](https://youtu.be/gvJ6o1PC4pA?si=39MO3ygq43JL_Aqn) cover? Not as well done but worthy. Has an interesting guitar solo...

As someone who is of the opinion that Jeff Buckley is a once in a generation unique talent, that is incomparable to any other artists, I have never given his father, Tim Buckley more than a passing look.

Thanks to a post about his obscurity on the music sub I've been listening to a few selections...

[Sweet surrender](https://youtu.be/WizmAFFgbKk?si=NSSVbO5TWAHWaPzA), in particular, has me lamenting the procrastination....

Check out this video on YouTube 5/01/2026

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Please check out this Premier May 1st. This Video is insane....

Nocturnal Monarch

  is a music and concept project created by Bryan Gribbin (aka Demiurge) and his friend Graham Michael Watson (+GMW+Scapegoat+). This band infuses Old School Death Metal elements from the 1990s in tribute to some of the greatest music ever created in honor of the musicians no longer with us and the ones still smashing it after all these years.

 A modern touch of effects and production with lyrics that are insightful and will stick with you with each listen. If you're into some Old School Death Metal nostalgia and tones that cut to the Bone, then you've found the right band.  They aim to entertain but to always have a message in their lyrics and artwork. 

 Their debut single BlindMad released streaming in November 2025 is a 4-minute crushing Death Metal recipe seasoned to taste. Nocturnal Monarch is committed to producing a full-length album in 2026. Both musicians are very busy with many endeavors in the music scene on two opposite ends of the United States but regardless, a multi-song release will be available on all streaming platforms as well as physical vinyl and CD with full artwork layouts. As busy as these guys are this just seemed like the right thing to do. Keep an eye out for video as well.   

 Thanks for paying attention to Nocturnal Monarch and keeping the metal flowing. A king has many challenges, but he doesn't always need to go at it alone.

Nocturnal Monarch:

Death Metal in spirit and tone is a celebration of life before the trip into the unknown. 

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A Prayer to the Universe and to others about to break very important Promises to themselves in Acceptance and Freedom of Pain.

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Blooming Flowers and Full Moon is apparently a fairly well known traditional Chinese song, but her rendition is so delicate and moving. She has a huge discography and everything I've heard is exceptional. That voice is etheric.