The Rolling Stones have inspired approximately 40 billion words of effusive praise, irrational hate, and all points in-between. Yet, it’s astonishing how few of those words actually address how their various musical parts have fit together, especially at their peak. Voyeuristic tales of drug abuse, debauched sex, satanism (real or imagined), more drug abuse, intraband […]
Read MoreHappy Birthday, America
This weekend I apply the final coats of paint to my Alex Chilton post, which has morphed beyond its original framework … not a bad thing by any stretch. So, while we wait for that to dry, how about we celebrate our nation’s existence LA styley? Sun, surf, a very large flag, Corona (5 cent […]
Read MoreLone Justice and the Workin’ Man Blues: 1983-85
“My girlhood among the outlaws was salty, bittersweet The things I did I could just kick myself now” –Maria McKee, 1993 If you’re like me, you’ve often said to yourself, “Wouldn’t it be nice if someone put together a 40-45 minute documentary on early Lone Justice? You know, before the band was engulfed by […]
Read MoreHappy Birthday to Me
Damn, I knew I was forgetting something. Believe it or not, this past Saturday was the one year anniversary of The Adios Lounge’s first post! I know, it doesn’t seem like more than 10 1/2 months. It’s been a good ride, especially to find out I got regular visitors and stuff. Anyway, to celebrate this […]
Read MoreJohn Doe & The Sadies: Songs of Whiskey Dreams
“Country Club is the result of a drunken promise or threat I made to Travis & Dallas [Good, of The Sadies] the first night we played together in Toronto. We’re not sure why it sounds like it’s from the sixties. Maybe that’s our favorite era of country music or maybe that’s what we listened to […]
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