AC/DC Rockin'

Well after several weeks I finally got to go to a concert!!

AC/DC rocked the United Center last Saturday Night!!! The boys were at their best and of course Angus did his thing! The engine rolled in about 8:45p and the train started rumbling!! After a while "ROSIE" hopped aboard!!
If you like rock, this is the best concert you can go to!!

A young group called " THE ANSWER" opened and were great. They play a lot of hard rock and got the fans stompin' and rompin' !!

And a few fans before the Engine comes!!

And now the Engine has arrived bringing the train into the station !!

And now its time for "ROSIE " to jump aboard !!

And last but not least "ANGUS"





AC/DC ROCK FOREVER !!!

Les Paul Rest in Peace 1915-2009 -- Thanks for the Electric Guitar!!

Les Paul, the originator of the Electric Guitar, and hero of all guitar players now RESTS IN PEACE !!! 1915-2009

"Les Paul, along with Leo Fender, the most important developer of the electric guitar. He actually taught himself to play guitar in order to demonstrate his electronic theories. WOW!! All of us owe an unimaginable debt to his work and his talent. Mary Ford didn't hurt either." — Keith Richards
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"Les Paul set a standard for musicianship and innovation that remains unsurpassed. He was the original guitar hero, and the kindest of souls. Last October I joined him onstage at The Iridium club in NYC, and he was still shredding. He was and still is an inspiration to us all." — Joe Satriani
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"He was a genius inventor, musical innovator, and a wonderful person. Without the advances he pioneered, the recording sciences and the electric guitar would have been left years behind. I will miss him so much." — Joan Jett
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"I have a mix of emotions today. On one hand, I am deeply saddened at Les Paul's passing, and on the other a feeling of incredible gratitude and awe for his unquantifiable contribution to the world of music. His name adorns so many of the creations that I communicate through every night out here on the road ... He is also very present every time I set foot in the studio and am able to lay multiple tracks as I record, when I use echo, etc. The list of his inventions, in addition to his famous signature model Gibson, are extraordinary. I also feel that even in his nineties, the fact he was still playing every Monday night in New York is perhaps the most beautiful and inspiring achievement of all." — Keith Urban
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"Without Les Paul, we would not have rock and roll as we know it. His inventions created the infrastructure for the music and his playing style will ripple through generations. He was truly an architect of rock and roll." — Terry Stewart, president and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
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"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Les Paul. His influence on my life, as on the lives of countless others, will be felt throughout eternity. It was an honor to know him and to work with him. I extend my deepest condolences to his family and will mourn along with musicians throughout the world." — Jose Feliciano
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"It's kinda heavy, but it just felt good in your hands. The electronics that Gibson developed that went into it later just gave it a sound and a feel that is unparalleled." — Joe Chambers, founder of the Musicians Hall of Fame based in Nashville, Tenn.
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"Les Paul and Mary Ford were among my most favorite musicians in the 50s. He was the first guy to do multi-guitar multitrack recording and that turned me on to guitars and stacking vocals for our records." — Brian Wilson
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"Les Paul was a shining example of how full one's life can be, he was so vibrant and full of positive energy. I'm honored and humbled to have known and played with him over the years, he was an exceptionally brilliant man." — Slash
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"Les is single handedly responsible for the direction and evolution of the modern rock movement. Period. If you are a fan of modern music, you owe Les Paul an enormous THANK YOU!" — Dave Navarro

The Rockin Old Man has been sick !

Hey all you music fans! Sorry for the lack of update but I have been sick.
I got an ear infection over a week ago and that turned into Bell's Palsy which has made my left side of my face temporarily paralysed. Hope to be back soon though. I had tickets for Foreigner at the Wisconsin State fair, Brad Paisley and Dierks Bentley at Tinley Park and Jimmy Buffett tonight at Toyota Park but needless to say I missed them all.
I'll be back as soon as I can so "KEEP ROCKIN"

The Man Song !!

Here's one for all the ladies!! Dudes you'll laugh at it too!! (takes a while to load but it's worth the wait)

How About a little Tractor Square Dance !!

Today its time for a little TRACTOR SQUARE DANCE !!

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TRACTOR SQUARE DANCE

Country Thunder - Day 4 The Party Ends !!

Well we finally made it to the last day of the "THUNDER" but it was a great time for all. You know there's just something about country fans like no other fans in the world. "WOW" I'll miss you all !!!

Well here goes!! First the fans!
Some came small and got to be on stage with Rodney Atkins!!

Some "Yelled and Hollered" to their favorite Country Stars. ( Well maybe she just waved at me. Ya Think?)

And this dude can dressed for the concert with his "Big USA" hat. He "ROCKED."

Now for the music. First up "The Grascals" great Blue Grass.

You will like Joey and Rory, husband and wife. Their song "Cheater, Cheater" was a big hit. Rory also wrote Blake Shelton's hit "Some Beach" and the royalties allowed Rory and Joey to build a barn and buy a used Motor Bus for touring. How cool!!

Rory relaxing after his performance! Joey probably taking a shower.
Next was Terri Clark.

Diamond Rio who have had many hits and have been together 25 years brought the fans to their feet.

This is RODNEY ATKINS !! He sang a few of his hits, "If Your Going Through Hell", "Cleaning This Gun", and "About The South"

And closing the 4 day THUNDER the teriffic TIM MCGRAW !!

Country Thunder - Day 3

Well we are now at day 3 of Country Thunder. A little wet but the show must go on. Of course, first the fans.

These lucky fans got Jake Owen's autograph. Kelly is in the middle, her daughter McKenna is on the left, and her sister Mandy is on the right. They're from Libertyville. They "Rocked" every day !!

These cowgirls and dudes were a little wet and cold but that didn't stop them from "Partying."

Here is Kelsy, Patty, and Chris ROCKIN'

These cowgirls have been DANCIN' and ROCKIN' for 3 day !!

Now on with the show! First up was Shawn Hammonds, a good friend of Heidi Newfield.

Restless Heart was next.

Then it was Heidi Newfield who sang her hit "Johnny & June." But here's her harmonic solo. She really got the dudes "SWINGIN"

Here's the sexy Jake Owen thrilling the cowgirls!

Here's Phil Vassar and his piano music. ( Phil later joined Neal McCoy even though he was wasted! What a guy !!)
The LEGEND "ALAN JACKSON" opened with "GOOD TIME"

Now it's "REMEMBER WHEN"





Here's Neal McCoy "ROCKIN" after the Jackson Concert. Phil Vassar joined after I left and he was "WASTED" and I don't mean Carrie's song!!

Country Thunder - Day 2

Here's day 2 of Country Thunder. Groups were: Burns and Poe,The Bellemy Brothers,Jack Ingram,Mark Chestnutt, Williams and Roe, the "CUTE" Kellie Pickler, and the "GREAT" Taylor Swift.
It was a really SUPER DAY !!!

First some fans.

And look at this little one !! Taylor loved this little girl!!!

First up was Burns and Poe. Some former members of Trick Pony.

Next up was The Bellemy Brothers, oldies but goodies.

Then it was Jack Ingram who really got the fans "ROCKIN."
Mark Chestnutt was next. Then Williams and Ree who MC'ed the whole concert. And Now we get to "CUTIE" KELLIE PICKLER !!!








And "TAYLOR SWIFT" who needed a full house in the VIP section before performing. "WHAT?"

Country Thunder - Day 1

Here's the opening day of Country Thunder.
First check out 2 of the great Security force.
First Bill, head of security.

Then there's beautiful Dawn who controlled the VIP area.

Now for some of the Country Fans !!

First , my good friends from Monroe. They were my row neighbors last year and helped control the late row crashers.

My Friend "Gooze" is the photag wizard and his favorite is Heidi Newfield !! Gooze has given me many of his excellent shots.

(I caught him between shots.)

Here's Laura !! She was at the Kenny Chesney Concert in Soldier Field and is wearing her US99 T-Shirt. On the back is says"Take Me Backstage."

Now some Cowgirls and Dudes and they were "Rockin" !!!

Now the concert opened with Colt Ford a newer country group.

Here's "The Lost Trailers" their single hit was "Holler Back."

And the main attraction "Tracy Lawrance."

TALLAN "T-MAN" LATZ on "America's Got Talent" Tonight!

If you check my post 5 back you will see my blog on Tallan "T-Man" Latz who showed his talents at the recent Milwaukee Summerfest. Tonight T-Man wowed the "America's Got Talent" judges on TV and moves on to Vegas. GO T-MAN win it all !!!!