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I don't mind that he was a little hard on Mick... to me, at this point, he is the biggest problem with the band. "Wandering Spirit" was mostly good, but you can tell, just from the stuff Mick does on his own, he is the chief culprit of that "Vegas-Stones" sound that you love so much. I wish they would just get back and do a cover album (the lyrics are the first thing to go), and just do a good rock/blues/country album. If any band has earned the right to do a cover album, it is the Stones...hell, even Dylan has done one...there were two or three decent songs on "Bigger Bang", but to me, the last listenable thing they did, was "Stripped" the live album, mix of covers and older Stones songs. Also, loved the "Exile On Main Street" outtakes...except that (pure Jagger schlock) "Crossing the River" or whatever it is cold...very obvious they plunked a new song into the middle of the vintage outtakes stuff. As for Keith's guitar playing, I think Ronnie Wood has done most of the fancy picking over the years, but, I saw them on the last tour (granted almost 6 years ago at this point) and Keith did some pretty tasteful playing on things like "Sympathy for the Devil". btw- a few guys I work at a record store with, and myself, are getting together for a game of Rolling Stones/Beatles Trivial Pursuit in the near future!

Anyone read Keiths "Life" book? It rocks! Great read...I have probably read close to 25-30 Stones books over the years, and had kind of given up on the genre...but I had to read Keiths' book...it was an excellent read. Some really funny stuff. My favorite story in the whole thing actually centered around Mick, growing further apart from the rest of the guys in the band, decides he is going to "hang with the boys" one night, after Keith's wedding to Patti Hanson. Mick and Keith are pretty blitzed, but Keith notes, Mick is trying a little too hard to be "one of the guys". He and Mick are hanging in Keiths hotel room, listening to music. At around 4am. Mick starts saying "Where's Charlie? We gotta call him over here"...Keith says "Mick, its' 4 in the morning, you know Charlie isn't a late night guy anymore"...Jagger ignores Keith, and calls Charlie...after a few rings, Charlies' wife answers, and hands the phone to Charlie..."CHARLIE!!!! COME ON OVER!!! WHERE IS MY DRUMMER? I GOTTA HANG WITH MY DRUMMER!!!" Charlie hangs up. They don't think any more of it, until about an hour later, there is a knock on the door...Keith opens up the door, and there is Charlie, dressed to the nines, in a suit, and freshly showered. "Where is 'ee?" Charlie asks Keith. Watts marches into the room, grabs Mick by the lapels of his jacket, punches him in the face and says "I am NOT YOUR !@#$ing drummer!!!" He shoves Mick so hard, he almost falls off a balcony porch...funny stuff... Keith says, next day, when he sees Charlie again, he expects him to be a little conciliatory...but instead he says "I'll punch him again!" Highly recommend the book. Also thought it was cool, Keith had a 20 year on again, off again thing with Ronnie Spector...a babe back in her day....

Oh my god, good call...I was planning on posting a pick, but I forgot what it was when I saw this...it is that bad...remember hearing Paul Kantner saying that they were doing this song on stage at its' popularity peak, and saying to himself "What the !@#$ are we playing? What happened to us?" He proceeded to quit the band at that point...never a Airplane/Starship fan at all, but this is just freakin' awful stuff! EDIT: Oh yeah, now I remember...skip to the :24 mark if you can't wait any more...real home groan stuff!

He had a few injuries in his days...the one that effectively, finally knocked him out was a "body sacrifing" touchdown recption against the Dolphins...sanwhiched by two fish...painful to see. He did rehab, and make a short comeback two seasons later, IIRC, but never really played. I can't even remember if he made the final roster, I don't think he did.

I understand the theory about the Ewing thing, but, this year, for example, there is really no "sure thing" #1 prospect. Do you just put a standing order out to all refs, to give the #1 pick in the 2011 draft every benefit of every doubt, throughout his NBA career? On a side note, like the year Ewing went to the Knicks, I will admitt, it did seem a little strange that Cleveland ended up with the #1 pick...not that they don't warrent it, but using the lottery method that the NBA uses, and keeping in mind the ping-pong ball they picked was the pick they got from the Clippers in Mo Williams trade, it sure felt fixed...

Rico is referring to the fact that Dylan has been playing keyboards, quite a bit, in his live shows. As for the Winos, I saw them a couple of times too, and really enjoyed them...Keith Richards is my guy in rock n'roll. My point was, the albums are okay, but, some years later, I rarely find myself wanting to pull them out and listen to them. The songs, with a few exceptions, are pretty un-memorable. Seeing Keith live will always be a thrill!

And Soros wasn't on anybody's radar until the Repulicans got their heads kicked in during the elections prior to that!

This may sound like a dumb question, I am sure someone will let me know...but, if the Pegula/Sabres purchase the Amerks, would the Sabres current prospects in Portland automaticaly go to Rochester, or are they, individually, under obligation to the Pirates?

Actually, I guess I misread Peaces statement...I thought he was implying that "at least Arnold does it with woman"...so I was wrong, I misunderstood what he/she was saying. As for your point, it is just another example of you being an idiot! No misunderstanding.

It seems like every year some generic blockbuster type movie comes out, and shatters all previous box office records, and spawns about 2 or 3 sequals within 3 to 4 years. The last time I went to see a "blockbuster" movie was the Tim Burton "Planet of the Apes" "re-imagining", and it was bloody awful. I know you are not likely to change your stance on tv, but I would argue that some of the great film-makers (writers, directors, etc) of our current times, are working in television, rather than films. The last great era of American films was in the 70's, pre-Star Wars. As time has passed, there are fewer and fewer opportunities to tell, full, adult stories in long-form film, because the financial risk is too high. So now, you see really fine actors and film-makers trying to find their niche in cable tv series, where they can tell extended, fully developed stories. Things like "Mad Men", "Breaking Bad", "The Sopranos" etc etc are really terrific.

Funny, I like Seth McFarland, when I see him as a guest on a talk show, or something along those lines...but I loathe "Family Guy". Honeslty, I think the Flinstones is one of those cultural icons that is better left alone...what was edgy in the 60's was still pretty naive, by modern standards. I am not one who gets offended easily, but I just hate that they have to take something like this, and revive it...likely putting the modern version of "edgy" into it.

In my previous life, as a nerd, I was a huge Star Trek fan. The term "bottle episode" has been around for ages...some thought that the 3rd (final) season of the original Star Trek series suffered, in comparison to the first two, because almost every episode was a "bottle" episode, as the show, and its' budget, were hanging on by a thread. As for the "Fly" episode, I kind of thought of it as the "Sopranos" episode of "Breaking Bad". If you watched the "Sopranos", particularly in the final 3 seasons, they would have one or two episodes each season where "nothing happened", but usually serves as some deeper insight to one of the characters. "Fly" kind of gave some insight into Walts sort of obessesive side, something that has served him well in his shady dealings, but might also derail him. I liked it. Also liked the slowly shifting dynamic of Jesse becoming a little wiser, and a little less compulsive...in the later episodes, more and more, it is Jesse who is the voice of reason.

Wow, I liked Open Water...and Blair Witch...both movies, IMO, were pretty masterful at creating a very uncomfortable and eerie vibe...I suppose I am the only one who liked the last episode of "The Sopranos" as well...

Yes, because libtards would have to dig so deep to find any other examples of Republican hypocrisy. The honor roll of Republican homosexuals is pretty long...almost every one, to a tee was a family values/marriage is sacred kind of guy...why do you !@#$s want to make an argument out of this? Lets see, there was Foley, Allen, Haggard and the lovely Larry Craig...I am sure there are more...really? Enjoy your little tea party...pinky out!

They did rank the helmets...Bills came in at #22, while 6 team helmets received no votes...so those six are tied for last, or, 27th if you prefer! I think the way they did it is the only way you really could do it, to have it mean anytthing...or, mean anything in terms of how silly the article is. Agree, it is a stupid article...Bills new white helmets will be #1 next year! Don't bring your fetish stuff here, okay?

Jerry Butler previously held the position of head of the Buffalo Bills Alumni organization. He was terrific, and well liked by Ralph Wilson. I must say, Jerry Butler is my all-time favorite Buffalo Bill. And very classy, indeed. I had some personal dealings with him over the years, and the guy was just a genuinely good person. I know he has been an assitant, positon coac, in the NFL as well, so hopefully, he lands somewhere. Love to see him back involved with the Bills...might have to wait for Pegula!

Not sure what you mean by that... Saying Keith can't play guitar anymore? Anyways, I have heard (think he even mentioned it on Fallon) that there is likely another Winos album in the works. Much as I love KR, the Winos albums are not too exciting. To me, they almost just sound like Stones throwaways, or demos, with Keith singing, instead of Mick. Not necessarily a bad thing mind you, just nothing real exciting. I have heard Keith bootleg stuff that is much more artistic, and, interesting.

Funny, everything I read on line sounds bad (articles just written in the last hour), but it is "Breaking News" on SportsCenter. I guess the "optimistic" take was from Carl Eller

Ah..I still love the old geezer...still pretty funny guy...but it was a little weird, he has that sort of "old-man" shake to his head...I think they will tour again...I have been jamming out to a bunch of Keith bootlegs over the last few months. I must say, much as I love the Stones, their best days are way behind them...I wouldn't mind seeing/hearing what Keith did on his own...he isn't too proud (like Mick) to do the old kind of stuff, and the guy just loves music...I would love to hear him do a country album...

Uh, Rico, 2002 and 2004 were two of the more entertaining seasons over the last decade plus...sad as that is. I guess I can understand thinking he sucked as a Bill, but I don't get that hate you have for him...he got old...it happens...I'd still take him over anyone who has followed, at the Bills QB position...

I guess I am not understanding...according to Sal Pal, it sounds more like it is in the owners best interest to negotiate a deal, before June 3rd. If they don't, there will be a hearing to determine the validity of the previous ruling by the judge, who lifted the lockout, the day after the draft. Either way, it sounds like the courts are forcing some action...

Sal Pal, on ESPN, is saying that a judge in Minneapolis has ordered that owners to make a new offer the the players...they will negotiate for 4 more hours tonight, and possibly tomorrow...scene described as "positive" and feeling that a "break through has been made", and there has been "significant progress"!

I guess I am the only one who thought the first Blair Witch Project was a very good film...sure it had a gimmick that has been copied/imitated to death, but when it came out (I saw it the first weekend) I think it was pretty highly regarded by most...it was a pretty scary flick, without being "scary" at all. I recently saw "Burlesque"...I am not sure if it is the worst movie I have ever seen, but definitely the worst thing I have seen recently...it was not bad enough to be good (Showgirls set the modern standard here), but just bad enough to be truly awful.