Don't Forget: SNL This Weekend!

Bon Jovi will be on, (rumored to be) playing Superman Tonight and WWBTF.  Maybe, if we're really, REALLY good, Taylor and Jon will both take off their shirts and compare their abs....

~ Hath

From Sayreville to The Circle

MTV's website has a feature they're calling "Bon Jovi, From Sayreville To The Circle: An Evolution In Photos"

If Bruce Springsteen is New Jersey's favorite son, the the men of Bon Jovi would have to be the state's favorite nephews. The band recently released their eleventh studio album The Circle, which debuted on top of the Billboard album chart. Their continued evolution as a band has been nothing short of remarkable. They began as a scrappy bar band, elevated themselves to hair metal icons, attempted a classic rock reinvention during the early '90s, jumped headlong into new technology at the turn of the century and now operate in a middle ground that incorporates classic riffs, state of the art pop production and just a hint of country twang. Through all that, they've accumulated four chart-topping singles ("You Give Love a Bad Name," "Livin' on a Prayer," "Bad Medicine" and "I'll Be There For You") and have sold upwards of 120 million albums worldwide. Not bad for a couple of street kids from Sayreville.

What's even more amazing than their musical evolution? Their visual evolution. Having gone through so many genre changes, Bon Jovi have also experimented with a number of different styles and fashions over their 26 year career. Frontman Jon Bon Jovi has experienced especially interesting growth, as while he looks cool and stately today, he once had one of the greatest manes in all of heavy metal and had a particular affinity for denim. The band's success has also taken them all over the place, from rock festivals in Europe to kicking off the NFL season to on the campaign trail with John Kerry.


I took a brief look. It starts out as "Bon Jovi" but somewhere in the middle turns into a JonBon-fest. So, was it intended to be a JB thing?

I did learn a thing or two. For instance, I had no idea that JB had celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Special Olympics (December 17, 1998) by singing with a mentally disabled girl at the White House...

It's worth a look-see.

~ Hath

Memphis Soundtrack: Available Dec 11

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the celebrated new musical MEMPHIS will be available for purchase exclusively at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street) and online at www.memphisthemusical.com beginning Friday, December 11th. This special edition will feature a bonus track of “Memphis Lives in Me” performed by composer and Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan. The cast of MEMPHIS recorded the album at Avatar Studios on Monday, November 16, 2009. The recording is produced by Delray Records and nationwide distribution details will be available shortly.

“I've made a lot of albums but this one is really special to me,” composer David Bryan said. “MEMPHIS is about the birth of rock n roll, and to go into a studio with our amazing cast and kick-ass band is something I've been looking forward to for a long time.”

MEMPHIS began previews on Wednesday, September 23rd at the Shubert Theatre following critically-acclaimed and sold-out engagements at La Jolla Playhouse and Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre. The production opened to critical acclaim on Monday, October 19, 2009.


Do you suppose this is a new recording of the song, or the same one that's on the box set? Either way, and even if that wasn't a perk of this soundtrack, it's still on my must-have list.

Oh, Santa.....

~ Hath

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PS: Here are some pics from the recording session:

Fallon Candy

That was the name of the email that the lovely Catte sent me this morning.  She made some lovely screen caps from the show last night.  I haven't seen it yet, but am looking forward to it!!

~ Hath

Rings has been Updated

I know it's been like forEVER since we updated this tale, and we're truly sorry.  A new chapter is up, for those of you who are keeping up.

As always, thanks for reading!

~ Hath

PS, I couldn't resist this picture.  I know it's the wrong era, but I think it's adorable :)

2009 ICAP Charity Day

This year ICAP will hold its 17th global annual Charity Day on Wednesday 9th December. Since its inception in 1993, ICAP’s Charity Day has raised US$100 million and supported over 700 well deserving and needy causes worldwide.

In 2009, ICAP’s customers in 50 countries round the world will participate in this special event. We hope that with your continued support we will be able to help yet more worthy causes and enhance the operations of many charities. This website gives you some idea of the organisations ICAP wish to help as a result of this year’s Charity Day.

Among the charities is the JBJ Soul Foundation, whose fearless leader was present at the event tonight.

There are other photos here, I think the photog was a big Danica fan....

~ Hath

Thanks, D!

Tico!

Thanks, Devotee D for this picture.

Tico from his art show last weekend.

Did anyone go?

~ Hath

More Ribbon Cutting Pictures

...without watermarks this time.

~ Hath