hagar's trip wasn't worth it.. black delta's was

It's all been a bit of an early morning wake up for Sammy Hager. So long used to the stadium filled masses following Montrose and Van Halen, in 2008 he formed one his many side projects 'Chickenfoot'. This was a full blown supergroup with Joe Satriani and two Red Hot Chilli Peppers. The 2009 album achieved gold status and all things go big.
But we all know what can happen to supergroups.
A recent Rolling Stone interview with Hager reveals the grim world of hawking your wares in 2014.

"Going through the whole experience with a record label, and then going out and doing 150 interviews, a big tour and waking up at 4:00 a.m. to go on Howard Stern all to sell 35,000 CDs… It starts to feel like, "mmmm. Is this pay to play?" I mean, I love making music but doing it on Chickenfoot's level means spending a half million on a record. We write and record for six months. It's a lot of work, and then to not sell many records. It's disappointing. I don't like being disappointed. I like winning.”

Sammy has decided not to make the round trip with another record of Chickenfoot for chickenshit.

And on the other side of the world, Hull to be precise, The Black Delta Movement release a version of Kim Fowley's1960's single 'The Trip'.
Kim Fowley being suitably described as "a shadowy cult figure well outside the margins of the mainstream" hardly needs a second income of royalties for it, unlike The Black Delta lads who could probably well do with the boost, but top marks to them for even finding Fowley's original piece of psyche novelty and doing something decent with it.

runaway

"Running away can be good or bad, but no matter what, this list of 10 best runaway songs can guide you through. Whether you're running away or being run away from or thinking about running away, there's a song for you."

"Tainted Love" Soft Cell. A classic run away song made for those who are in love, but are no longer loved in return and are a little bitter about it.

"You Run Away" Barenaked Ladies. One of the best run away songs because it's obviously directed at a former band member. We always like to know a little more about people that will never know anything about us.

"Runaway" Del Shannon. Another song on the list of best run away songs from the point of view of the person left behind, this song is full of wondering "Why?" and electronic keyboard solos.

"Running Away" Midnight Hour. A somewhat light and airy song to have such aggressive lyrics, this best run away song wants you to know they're serious about leaving, but doesn't want to scare you.

"Runaway Train" Soul Asylum. Another runaway song, Soul Asylum adds a little mystery to some poetry to create a song that makes it okay to leave just because you're crazy.

"Katmandu" Bob Seger. Is anyone completely sure where they're going? I guess it really doesn't matter that Katmandu has a serious pollution problem when we're thinking about going anywhere but here.

"Runaway" Linkin Park. Thinking about running away is nearly as good as actually doing it, right? No. This song makes the list of best run away songs because it can serve as a warning that a person may possibly run away, because they're definitely thinking about it.

"Walk Away" Bad Religion. Walking away is a slower version of running away, but this song makes the list of best run away songs because it sends the message that you don't have to be in a hurry get away from whatever you're running away from.

"I Ran (So Far Away)" A Flock of Seagulls. In this classic 80's run away song, he couldn't actually get away, even though he did a lot of running for a long period of time, and over a great distance.

"Running Away" Bob Marley & The Wailers. This best run away song makes a good point. You can't run away from yourself. Also, just because you ran away doesn't mean you actually ran away, you just left quickly.
LIST COMPILED BY JHONNA MOYE REBICH. BREAK STUDIOS CONTRIBUTOR.

And so now we add our Runaway to the list.
"The Runaway Kid" The Garage. This freak beat runaway is taking a car and not coming back.

stiletto

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donington park

photo : 1980 Monsters Of Rock festival © Stuart Alexander

One of UK's most notorious festivals of music took place 26th July 1980, in the grounds of the famous motor and bike racing circuit of Donington Park. It was a natural meeting of two cultures - motor racing and rock. Though not at the same time it should be said.
On that Saturday in 1980 it was a mix of old school and the new wave of metal with ex-Deep Purple, Richie Blackmore and Rainbow, Judas Priest, Scorpions, Saxon, April Wine and Riot, that kicked off the start of the "Monsters Of Rock" festival which ran under that name until 1996.
This first festival was definitely a learning curve for the organisers who boasted a new quad speaker system to tempt the fans. Unfortunately due to some inept pyrotechnic handling for the test on Cozy Powell's drum kit the double percussion charge blew the speakers out of the cabinets to a cost of 18,000 pounds. This spectacular Spinal Tap moment left the PA sounding muddy with many complaining that it wasn't loud enough, a serious crime at a metal gig, until new speakers were brought in.
On top of that there were grim tales of toilets and a slow food supply for a larger than expected audience. The total ban on camping was also less than popular and to add further annoyance to the organisers the whole gig lost money.
But despite these set backs it was deemed a success enough for them to start all over again the next year where it continued on until 1996 when it was eventually reborn as the Download Festival which continues to this day.
Oh yes.. it takes more than an exploding PA to bring this new era of festivals for the metal army to a standstill.
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rock and roll roots - (big foot)

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late night at the ace

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cafe racer

In the early 1950s on the outskirts of London, a transport cafe called ‘The Ace Cafe’, became the hang out for a newly emergent British youth subculture, better known as the Ton-Up Boys, Cafe Racers, Leather Boys or Coffee Bar Cowboys – and latterly Rockers.
Not exactly welcomed by venues such as pubs and dance halls, largely due to their clothing styles and perceived dirtiness, they'd hang out at transport caff's and listen to rock’n’roll whilst drinking sweet beige teas at places like The Ace Cafe, Chelsea Bridges tea stall, Ace of Spades, Busy Bee and Johnson’s.
(picture still from the 1964 film The Leather Boys)

retaliation blues

rock and roll triumph

On this day in 1969, the film 'Easy Rider' starring Jack Nicholson Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper opened at The Classic London. The ultimate road and bikers movie set to rock.
The motorbike and rock and roll has had a long time agreement. In the 1950's Gene Vincent had a severe motorbike accident that shattered his left leg. Elvis had a love for them. Bob Dylan bent his Triumph and nearly himself back in 1966. Duane Allman finished his off and himself in 1971.
In honour of all the hits and near misses we got our Triumph out from the garage.
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