Another Year, Another Travesty!!!!!

The 2008 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced today.

See them here. Also read it to see this blogger's advice for the Hall when it comes to future inductees and who should be among them.

In 2004, I brought up the absolute absurdity that is "the Moody Blues" NOT being in the Hall. And now, the '08 class is announced, and guess what.....

I've heard there's some politicking "inside the Hall", with some in power simply, for whatever reason, not wanting them to be inducted. Gee, you'd think once one enters the "Hall of Fame" of whatever their profession is, they would have an easier time, oh, maybe, not being so insecure?

Madonna-----she's due; I can certainly agree with that one

Dave Clark Five-----integral part of the "non-hippie" 60s; welcome them in.

John Mellencamp-----eh....not yet. Before Chicago? Compare his musical career to Neil Diamond and it's at best a wash, at worst a victory for Neil. Oh, that's right, Mellencamp espouses political causes at the heart of the left's agenda. Okay, now I've got it.

Little Walter-----I am a big supporter of remembering those who lay the foundation of any genre of music, medicine, philosophy, etc, EVEN when those who don't understand the generation from which one is from balks, saying, "How many hits did they have? Did they sellout concerts? Hey, dude, what about a website?" Welcome, Little Walter!

Leonard Cohen-----The "insiders cool" inductee. I don't see a rush on Leonard Cohen coming to a Target music department any time soon, but it is the Hall's right to do this if it so feels.

BUT THE VENTURES???? The guys who did the theme to "Hawaii Five-O"???? They had a great instrumental sound for the surfers of the 60s, but I must be amiss if somehow I never heard of the great "Ventures" reunion tours of the 1990's.

Now-----WHO SHOULD ALREADY BE IN THE HALL--------

1) The Moody Blues (duh....big duh)

2) Chicago

3) Boston

4) Linda Ronstadt

5) Yes

Put these guys in, then we'll talk about the integrity of the Hall.

Here's a taste of what you missed at Wolf Trap....

....from a 2004 appearance on German TV; marvel at the music, as well Norda Mullen's wonderful flute performance.

WOW!!!!!

Thanks for all the responses to last night's Moody Blues concert post.

So glad to be able to connect with many who share the same appreciation of the Moodies.

NOW---go to my links list on the right (it's in alphabetical order) and CLICK ON the newest addition, the "Moody Blues Message Board"!! They were nice enough to post my review from the Wolf Trap performance!!

To Gloria and Summerfields----thanks for the props!!

I yield the balance of my time to this young lady who was at Wolf Trap tonight, too....

The biggest difference between her and I is I took Monday off from work. :)

Click here.

The day is here!!

Leaving later this afternoon for the Filene Center at Wolf Trap.

I have an appointment with the Moody Blues.

It will be "Lovely To See You" again, my friends.....

(Complete details come Monday) :)

A taste of things to come on Sunday.....

.....as expected, a wonderful review of the Moody Blues performance at Saratoga Springs, New York.

Sunday's coming soon!!

....news and notes....and a tragedy...

Unfortunately, the tragedy first.....

--Two news helicopters collide in mid-air today over Phoenix covering a car chase live on the air. Both pilot/reporters and photographers on each chopper were killed. Horrible. I will say, though, the TV news business has been blessed that this hasn't happened much sooner, considering the use of choppers chasing cars, O.J., et al.

--yes, I live in a suburb of the home of the Michael Vick Trial Circus. Heard late this evening a co-defendent is trying to cut a deal and testify against Vick, et al. This has been all the talk 'round here and most likely will be for some time to come.

--getting really excited about next weekend's Moody Blues concert; which, of course, explains the countdown clock just added. :)

--back to work today after three vacation....ah....sick days!!! An avalanche of work besieged upon me this afternoon, so, a happy weekend I will have. HA!!

In closing.....I wanna see SpiderPig!!!