Friday, March 30, 2012
Beach, Baby
Jon and Dorothea took the boys to St. Bart's (apparently yesterday) -- perhaps to celebrate Romeo's birthday?
There are more photos on the DailyMail's website.
~ Hath
There are more photos on the DailyMail's website.
~ Hath
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Richie: Academy Theater 1991
So, trolling my Twitter RSS feeds this morning, I saw a link that the ever-vigilant Rike posted for a stop on Richie's 1991 tour. It's the first of three links to the whole show from the Academy Theater. Great find, Rike; thanks for tweeting! And thanks to YouTuber nashile for the post!!
~ Hath
~ Hath
JBJ Master Class
Morning all! Mys, thanks for sending me the link, and Rike, thanks for dropping the file in my dropbox!!
The full episode of JBJ Master Class, if you didn't see it:
And, if you want to download it, this link was posted on Topix; it's an MP4 video of the episode.
Enjoy!
~ Hath
The full episode of JBJ Master Class, if you didn't see it:
And, if you want to download it, this link was posted on Topix; it's an MP4 video of the episode.
Enjoy!
~ Hath
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Wanted Wednesday: March 28, 2001 (Yokohama)
Please rise for the playing of our national anthem.No, not THE Yokohama, you all know when that was ;)
I can't help but smile when Richie does the “I've been everywhere” bit...
Nice, clean recording.
Let's Ride!
~ Hath
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
She Don't Know Me
From Technorati
"This song, from the group's first album, is the only song on any Bon Jovi record that was not at least co-written by a member of the band."
Answer: What is "She Don't Know Me"?
"She Don't Know Me" is a song written by Mark Avsec that appears on Bon Jovi's debut record and to this day is the only song from any Bon Jovi album that doesn't have at least a co-write by a member of the band. But the story of how the song appeared on that first record is no where near as interesting as the songwriter is himself. For Mark Avsec's story goes a lot deeper than just a Bon Jovi song.
Mark's life as a musician, songwriter and producer includes stints with the bands Breathless and Wild Cherry ("Play That Funky Music"). The latter of which gave him the opportunity to perform on stage at the Grammy Awards.
[From Mark:]
"Luck" is a factor in all of our lives and in any business. But I think "luck" plays a bigger role in the music industry or in the arts in general. How many super-talented people are out there that we have never heard of? A lot! Somewhere there is someone who could be as impactful as Bruce Springsteen but the stars have not aligned for that person.
However, I also believe that you have to put yourself in a position to get lucky. That requires dedication, study, hard work. I wasted a lot of hours in recording studios working on "spec" on albums and songs that never saw the light of day. That certainly seemed to be the case for this Fair Warning album that "She Don't Know Me" was on. It came out on an MCA label and immediately died.
What happened though, was that record executive Lennie Petze heard the song and loved it and got the song to Jon's brother, Tony Bongiovi – with a strong suggestion that Bon Jovi should record the song for the first album. This is what was told to me – I have never independently validated this story but it makes sense.
Ironically, Bon Jovi "opened" for Donnie Iris and the Cruisers for several dates – so we got to know the guys in the band a bit. I'm a little introverted until I get to know people so I was not out there trying to meet Jon (Donnie got more friendly with Tico).
"She Don't Know Me" was released as a second single after "Runaway" – it did respectable. A lot of people know the song.
I'm not sure how crazy the band was about the song – It's never shown up on any compilations or anything.
Read the whole article here.
Bon Jovi's Video:
Bon Jovi Live:
The original, "Grass Roots" version
~ Hath
"This song, from the group's first album, is the only song on any Bon Jovi record that was not at least co-written by a member of the band."
Answer: What is "She Don't Know Me"?
"She Don't Know Me" is a song written by Mark Avsec that appears on Bon Jovi's debut record and to this day is the only song from any Bon Jovi album that doesn't have at least a co-write by a member of the band. But the story of how the song appeared on that first record is no where near as interesting as the songwriter is himself. For Mark Avsec's story goes a lot deeper than just a Bon Jovi song.
Mark's life as a musician, songwriter and producer includes stints with the bands Breathless and Wild Cherry ("Play That Funky Music"). The latter of which gave him the opportunity to perform on stage at the Grammy Awards.
[From Mark:]
"Luck" is a factor in all of our lives and in any business. But I think "luck" plays a bigger role in the music industry or in the arts in general. How many super-talented people are out there that we have never heard of? A lot! Somewhere there is someone who could be as impactful as Bruce Springsteen but the stars have not aligned for that person.
However, I also believe that you have to put yourself in a position to get lucky. That requires dedication, study, hard work. I wasted a lot of hours in recording studios working on "spec" on albums and songs that never saw the light of day. That certainly seemed to be the case for this Fair Warning album that "She Don't Know Me" was on. It came out on an MCA label and immediately died.
Ironically, Bon Jovi "opened" for Donnie Iris and the Cruisers for several dates – so we got to know the guys in the band a bit. I'm a little introverted until I get to know people so I was not out there trying to meet Jon (Donnie got more friendly with Tico).
"She Don't Know Me" was released as a second single after "Runaway" – it did respectable. A lot of people know the song.
I'm not sure how crazy the band was about the song – It's never shown up on any compilations or anything.
Read the whole article here.
Bon Jovi's Video:
Bon Jovi Live:
The original, "Grass Roots" version
~ Hath
New Story in the FF Directory
ShotThroughTheHeart98 (author of Love Lies) has another new story for you: Nobody's Hero
From the Author:
Kmae Bruce's story starts out in New Jersey, where she meets Jon Bon Jovi, her newest love of her life. The story starts in 1983, during the "Runaway" era. Jon's new band, Bon Jovi, is just starting out, and she's learning the hard way on how the band's success might tear her and Jon's love apart, as he's on the road every day, and is basically surrounded in women. Will he leave Kmae for success? Or will their love overcome everything?
That's not the only problem. Jon's best friend has a thing for Kmae, and she doesn't want anything to do with him. She wants Jon and only Jon. Jon starts getting mad at Richie for his love for Kmae, and soon their friendship is questionable. Will Jon protect Kmae from Richie? Or will he lose his friendship?
Writer of the story "Love Lies" brings you another hot, romantic Bon Jovi fanfiction filled with Love, Hate, and Music.
MasterClass "Extras"
A few "extras" posted on YouTube by Oprah's OWN:
Rockstar and philanthropist Jon Bon Jovi talks about how September 11, 2001, put our lives into perspective. When he was in his 30s, he focused on building a legacy. Now, Jon says, he's just trying to leave one.
Rocker and philanthropist Jon Bon Jovi talks about how the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation began and its focus on affordable housing. Jon has also opened the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen, a community restaurant in Red Bank, New Jersey. There are no prices on the menu at Soul Kitchen; customers are asked for a donation instead of paying for their meal. If diners aren't able to donate, they are welcome to volunteer.
Rocker Jon Bon Jovi talks about when he started taking guitar lessons from his neighbor Al Parinello. He shares how Al's tough love was one of the best things that ever happened to him.
I'm still looking out for links to the whole episode on YouTube, and the torrent sites to which I subscribe; if anyone finds the links before I do, a dropped line would be much appreciated!!
~ Hath
Rockstar and philanthropist Jon Bon Jovi talks about how September 11, 2001, put our lives into perspective. When he was in his 30s, he focused on building a legacy. Now, Jon says, he's just trying to leave one.
Rocker and philanthropist Jon Bon Jovi talks about how the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation began and its focus on affordable housing. Jon has also opened the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen, a community restaurant in Red Bank, New Jersey. There are no prices on the menu at Soul Kitchen; customers are asked for a donation instead of paying for their meal. If diners aren't able to donate, they are welcome to volunteer.
Rocker Jon Bon Jovi talks about when he started taking guitar lessons from his neighbor Al Parinello. He shares how Al's tough love was one of the best things that ever happened to him.
I'm still looking out for links to the whole episode on YouTube, and the torrent sites to which I subscribe; if anyone finds the links before I do, a dropped line would be much appreciated!!
~ Hath
Monday, March 26, 2012
On Vacation
As reported by Bitten and Bound
Denise Richards packed up her three daughters and headed to Hawaii to join Richie Sambora and his daughter Ava for a Spring Break vacation.
The aspiring 14-year-old model exchanged tweets with Richards about their tropical hookup. Denise: “@avasamboraxxoo see you soon!!!!” Ava responded, “@DENISE-RICHARDS Yes! So excited for the trip!”
Sambora and his daughter caught a flight Saturday. He tweeted, “On a plane headed to the beach.” This morning, “Sunday breakfast in paradise…thank god for today.”
Denise and her children Lola, Sam and Eloise headed out this morning from LAX to join the father and daughter duo for a joint family getaway. Her final tweet before boarding, “Vacay bound.”
Richie at the Lakers Game
Thanks Catte and Kiwi, for dropping these in my inbox :)
From March 23rd.
~ Hath
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~ Hath
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