WhoTom Posted November 1, 2018 Posted November 1, 2018 Pete Townshend documented his struggles with heroin addiction in this song: Ironically, Keith Moon's alcoholism was at its peak, affecting his ability to drum. The song is in 6/8 time and Keith kept screwing it up, hence the lack of drums in the recording. He admitted, "This sounds like $#!+, but I'm still the best Keith-Moon-style drummer in the world!"
Fadingpain Posted November 1, 2018 Posted November 1, 2018 If you were thinking to yourself: "If only I had a long list of songs about drugs but don't know where to find one" this thread is your friend.
DrDawkinstein Posted November 1, 2018 Posted November 1, 2018 One of my favorite songs from one of the best current rock bands that no one is listening to, out of Austin TX
Gugny Posted November 1, 2018 Posted November 1, 2018 On 10/30/2018 at 1:11 PM, T&C said: Maybe Zappa and Love weren't but no way can that speak for the bands overall. I mean, Volman and Kaylan weren't exactly "take them home to meet mom" kinds of guys for instance. Even if we're just talking weed I'll bet most of them indulged to some degree. Brian Wilson was a major druggie.
SinceThe70s Posted November 2, 2018 Posted November 2, 2018 On 10/29/2018 at 9:55 AM, row_33 said: If not already mentioned, Frank Zappa and Mike Love were two others completely anti-drug. Yup 1
SinceThe70s Posted November 2, 2018 Posted November 2, 2018 (edited) This thread is overdue for the Black Crowes. One of my faves (the song, not the drug): Edited November 2, 2018 by SinceThe70s
PromoTheRobot Posted November 2, 2018 Posted November 2, 2018 On 10/28/2018 at 5:05 PM, T&C said: I'll go out on a limb and say that the only person here who is familiar with this one is @row_33 Nope. I know it too. Back when I went to SU I was a weekend DJ at WOUR (when they were still freeform) and they played that song. 22 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said: One of my favorite songs from one of the best current rock bands that no one is listening to, out of Austin TX I met Sabrina back in May. She was singing with Sweet Spirit.
Poleshifter Posted November 2, 2018 Posted November 2, 2018 (edited) The Monks - Drugs In My Pocket! Does anyone remember WZIR 98.5, circa 1980-81? Edit: Oops, I see that Philly McButterpants already posted this one. Fraternity of Man - Last Call For Alcohol These guys are famous for the "Don't Bogart That Joint" song... Edited November 2, 2018 by Poleshifter
Marv's Neighbor Posted November 4, 2018 Posted November 4, 2018 Any of those old Montovani numbers that Nurse Ratchet used to play when it was time for "medication."
SinceThe70s Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 Pretty sure Sixx A.M's Heroin Diaries has been overlooked thus far:
Chef Jim Posted November 14, 2018 Author Posted November 14, 2018 On 11/1/2018 at 9:11 AM, WhoTom said: Pete Townshend documented his struggles with heroin addiction in this song: Ironically, Keith Moon's alcoholism was at its peak, affecting his ability to drum. The song is in 6/8 time and Keith kept screwing it up, hence the lack of drums in the recording. He admitted, "This sounds like $#!+, but I'm still the best Keith-Moon-style drummer in the world!" Wow you have to be some kind of ***** up not to be able to drum to that.
WhoTom Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Chef Jim said: Wow you have to be some kind of ***** up not to be able to drum to that. He was more than capable - he'd done much more complicated drumming on Quadrophenia and Who's Next (early 70s). By '78, when this one was recorded, he was drunk almost constantly. A waste of a great talent.
row_33 Posted November 14, 2018 Posted November 14, 2018 26 minutes ago, WhoTom said: He was more than capable - he'd done much more complicated drumming on Quadrophenia and Who's Next (early 70s). By '78, when this one was recorded, he was drunk almost constantly. A waste of a great talent. fell apart quick, dead at 32....
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