Aquaman -2018

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“Aquaman”

21 Dec 2018; WB 143min

Director: James Wan

“Mr. Zero’s TimeMachine”

Article #21 Dec- 2018

By: RLSchwinden aka MrZerr0

 

As a kid in Sioux City, I was more into listening to 45 Records than I was comic books, but there were a few comics I collected those being; Iron Man, Hawk Man & Aquaman. So I was fairly excited when the 2017 “Just League” film had Aquaman in it. Then in 2018 will release the film “Aquaman” I was able to see an advance of this film recently.

To my surprise Joseph Momoa was (1 August 1979) was raised and went to school in Norwalk, Iowa a mere 15 min. from Southridge Mall, where I worked at the very same time (1991- 1995), being a music fanatic & musician Momoa and his classmate, as teenagers (they graduated in 1997) Brandon Routh (9 October 1979 Des Moines, Iowa) “Superman/ The Atom” surly visited the “RecordShop” I worked at in those days. How cool is that 2 DC characters came from the same High School in a suburb of Des Moines, Iowa.

Well the powers that be did a great job hiring such a good looking cast, Momoa for the women to dream about, & Amber Heard (22 April 1986: Austin) to me, a ringer for a 1989 version of Christina Applegate, and one of the most popular actress’ of our time, none other than Nicole Kidman (20 June 1967: Honolulu) who deserves a humanitarian award, award as far as I am concerned. It was cool to see Dolph Lundgren in a film again and using Julie Andrews: Voice as “Karathen” a nice bone to throw. The introduction of “Manta” is a nice touch, although clearly it is to set up a “Part 2” hopefully next year, I will go see it for sure.

The film, Momoa, his humorous enough to satisfy the masses, the film has plenty to take in and look at (thanks to CGI) lots of color and lights & imagery, and it moves fast enough for the “Cellphone Crowd” and the obligatory “Love Story”. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sorry folks, I only do facts & preferences NO spoilers. But like I always say “Go see it and decide for yourself, you may not like what I enjoy”

See ya next time …. MrZerr0

Mr. Zero’s 

*Est. 2009

1744 Lexington Ave. N.

Roseville, MN. 55113

www.MrZeroS.Com

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WFNU 94.1 “Evolation Show”

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94.1 fm

Mr. Zero’s Evolation Show” 

Nov- 2018 Article #93 for Radio WFNU 
By: RLSchwinden 
So in October of this year I met and talked to Russ a Local DJ on WFNU 94.1fm “Frogtown Radio”, he and I began talking, I had mentioned I had a Radio Show on WDGY every Sunday covering a different artist each week since June 2017. Russ asked “How did this come about?” I said “It all started as a yearly guest spot on the Radio Show “The Pop-Shop” with  DJ Izzy & Liberty Finch for 2 hours on KFAI 90.3am & 106.7fm doing a show focusing on music from 1965 to 1969 called “The PsychoGello Show” since October 2012, and every year since. In May 2017 the Show Producer for “Ground Breakers” on radio WDGY 740am  & 92.1, 103.7, 107.1 fm approached me about doing a music history show using vinyl records. I came up with a theme of 1 artist per show, playing 1 song (usually a deep cut) from each of the artist’s albums in order from beginning to end. Since Keith was the show’s producer I was able to side-step the long standing FCC rule from 1962, “A radio station may not play more than 2 songs by 1 artist in a 1 hour period”, allowing me to make a half hour show on a single artist every week.

Russ said “That sounds really cool, we should have you guest on my radio show on WFNU 94.1 fm “The 90 min Radio Hour” Wednesday mornings at 7 am. So on Halloween of this year I made my 1st guest appearance, the 1st show I did was the “Mr. Zero Show”
1. “Mr. Zero” by: Keith Relf/ Yardbirds a #50 hit from 1966; (we named our store after this song that we opened in 2009)
2. “Words” by; The Monkees a #11 hit from Sep 1967 (my favorite song by my favorite band)
3. “Kissin Time” by: KISS from April 1974 (I perform in a KISS tribute band since 2013)
4. “Someday Will Bring Our Love Home” by: Tommy Bolin from Sep 1976 (this artist is from my hometown of Sioux City, Iowa)
5.”It’s All Too Much” by: The Beatles from Jan 1969 (the mascot for our store was created by the man who worked on “Yellow Submarine”)
6.”Nerd Is The Word” by: PsychoGello from Jan 2017 (one of the many theme songs for our store, this one I wrote & performed)

This show went over so well, Russ asked me to come back each week, but he wanted a theme for us to follow moving forward. I suggested a we do a version of the last show I did on KFAI in March 2018. I titled the new show “Mr. Zero’s Evolation” taking and combining the words “Evolve” & “Revelation” we focus on 1 band each and how they evolved, then upon hearing the show, the listener may arrive at a revelation of “I did not know this came from that” the problem still being you can not play more than 2 songs per artist in a 1 hour period.
So I decided to start with The Beatles, as the are probably the most influential bands of all time and defiantly the best selling artist of all time. The premise of the “Evolation Show” is a studio track, a live track, a cover version, and 3 to 5 solo songs from the band’s members. Here we go;
The Beatles Show: Wed. 7 Nov 2018 (Epi #1)
“Nerd Is The Word” by: PsychoGello from Jan 2017
1. “Fixing A Hole” from May 1967 from the album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band”
2. “How Do You Sleep?” by: John Lennon from Sep 1971 from the album “Imagine”
3. “Junior’s Farm” by: Paul McCartney from Oct 1974 a #3 hit from the album “Wings Greatest”
4. “Beware Of Darkness” by: George Harrison from Nov 1970 from the album “All Things Must Pass”
5. “Photograph” by: Ringo Starr from Nov 1973 a #1 hit from the album “Ringo (I’m the Greatest)”
6. “Baby’s In Black; Live ” from Aug 1965 from the CD “Anthology Vol.1” Nov 1995
7. “It’s All Too Much” by: Journey from Jan 1976 from the album “Look Into The Future”
8. “You And I” by: The Monkees from Feb 1969  from the album “Instant Replay” (Neil Young plays Lead Guitar on this track)
“Mr. Zero’s Recordstore” by: Norell from April 2014
The Monkees Show: Wed. 14 Nov 2018 (Epi #2)
“Mr. Zero’s Recordstore” by: Norell from April 2014
1. “Love Is Only Sleeping” from Nov 1967 from the album “Pisces Aquarius Capricorn & Jones Ltd.”
2. “Look At Me” by: Davy Jones from 1971 from the album “Bell”
3. “Mama Rocker” by: Michael Nesmith from Feb 1972 from the album “Tantamount To Treason”
4. “Love War” by: Micky Dolenz from 1973 from the album “MGM”
5. “Cuckoo (jack of diamonds)” by: Peter Tork from 2006 from the CD “Live at the Coffee Gallery”
6. “I’m Not Your Steppenstone; Live” from Aug 1967 from the album “Live 67” originally a #20 hit
7. “Words” by: The Boston Tea Party from Jun 1967 from  Challenge Records
8. “Sweet Burgundy” by: Tommy Bolin from Sep 1976 from the album “Private Eyes”
“Mr. Zero’s Zero” by: Westside Mikey from April 2015
The Tommy Bolin Show: Wed. 21 Nov 2018 (Epi #3)
“Nerd Is The Word” by: PsychoGello Jan 2017
1. “Sun’s A Risin” by: Zephyr from 1969 from the album “Probe”
2. “Stratus” by: Billy Cobham (& Tommy Bolin) from Oct 1973 from the album “Spectrum”
3. “Standing In The Rain” by: James Gang from Sep 1973 from the album “Bang”
4. “Carbon Dioxide” by: Alphonse Mouzon (& Tommy Bolin) from 1975 (recorded Dec ’74) from the album “Mind Transplant”
5. “Fantasy” by: Moxy from 1975-76 from the album “Black”
6. “Gettin Tighter” by: Deep Purple from Oct 1975 from the album “Come Taste The Band”
7. Wild Dogs” by: Tommy Bolin from Nov 1975 from the album “Teaser”
8.”Slow Driver” by:Kimberly Dahme from 2010 from the CD “Mr. Bolin’s Late Night Revival”
9. “Long Time Gone” by: Crosby Stills Nash from 29 May 1969 the B-Side to a 45 Single that hit #21
“54321 Zero” by John X & Snellebration from April 2014
The Crosby Stills Nash & Young Show: Wed. 28 Nov 2018 (Epi #4)
“54321 Zero” by: John 10th & Snellebration
1. “Ohio” from Jun 1970 a #14 hit from the album “So Far”
2. “Yes, I Will” by: The Hollies from Jan 1965 from the album “Greatest Hits”
3. “Lady Friend” by: The Byrds from Jul 1967 a #82 hit from the album “Never Before”
4. “Bluebird” (version #3)  by: Buffalo Springfield Nov 1967 a #58 hit form the album “Again”
5. Cinnamon Girl” by: Neil Young from Apr 1970 a #55 hit from the album “Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere”
6. “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes; Live” from Aug 1969 a #21 hit from the album “Woodstock; Soundtrack”
7. “Wooden Ships” by: Jefferson Airplane from Nov 1969 from the album “Volunteers”
8. “Land Of Confusion” by: Genesis from Nov 1986 a #4 hit from the album “Invisible Touch”
“Some People Just Don’t Get It” by: Phil-Tyr from April 2016
If you miss the “Live Broadcast” you can hear the shows on-line @ MixCloud.Com under “RussTheDJ” on Thursday the  following day after the show. Shows planned for the rest of 2018 are:
94.1 fm

Frogtown Radio

Shows planned for the year of 2019 are: YES, Prince, Queen,  New York Dolls, Byrds, Deep Purple, Boyce & Hart, Black Sabbath,  Jefferson Airplane, Journey, Yardbirds, Temptations, 60s Mod, Mississippi Blues, 60s R&B, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin &  Pink Floyd.
So please tune-in Wednesday’s 7 -8:30am on WFNU 94.1 fm or MixCloud.Com under “RussTheDJ”  as well as Sunday’s 10:30 -11am on WDGY 740am, Streaming & FM: 92.1, 103.7, 107.1 or use the FREE Ap “TuneIn” radio or go to www.MrZeroS.Com – Podcast.
So my listeners we will hear you in the Starz ….. MrZerr0 
Mr. Zero’s 
*Est. 2009
1744 Lexington Ave. N.
Roseville, Mn. 55113
www.MrZeroS.Com 
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Emerson, Lake & Palmer: 1970 -78

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Episode #60

“ELP: Still … you turn me on”

Emerson, Lake & Palmer: 1970 -1978

Dr. Rox Remember When? for WDGY Radio

Article #92: Oct 2018

By: RLSchwindfen: MrZerr0 

So my grandma Marge passed away in Jan of this year (2018), while I was at her funeral in Phoenix, I was thinking of my best memories of her. One was in Dec ’78 I was at her house, she was in the kitchen making Xmas cookies, I was sitting in the living-room in her favorite chair, it was about 4:30- 5 pm, I was watching the lights on the Xmas tree, Grandma always had the radio on KMNS (I believe it was) and ‘ELP’ s “Lucky Man” came on, now I had heard this song before, but that day it really moved me. I always liked that one. This later prompted me to start playing this song in my pick-up band “The Lay-abouts” in ‘93. This article is a companion to my “PsychoGello Radio Show” Episode #60 (Sep 2018) w/ DJ Evangeline on “Emerson, Lake & Palmer”  

 

> In The Beginning: 1970 <

   The band was formed in London by 3 members, from 3 other British bands; Keith Emerson (Keith Noel Emerson: 2 Nov 1944: London – 11 Mar 2016; Santa Monica, CA.)He was the keyboardist in the band ‘The Nice’ from 1967 – 1970 for 4 albums. Greg Lake (Gregory Stewart Lake: 10 Nov 1947: London – 7 Dec 2016) the Vocalist & Bassist in the band ‘King Crimson’ 1968 – 1970 for 2 albums.  Carl Palmer (Carl Frederick Kendall Palmer Birmingham 20 Mar 1950) the Drummer in the band ‘Atomic Rooster’ 1969 -1970 for 1 album. Lake & Emerson met on tour in ’69 playing in San Francisco, they found Palmer through a series of auditions. Their 1st gig was ion 23 Aug 1970 followed by their 2nd gig not a week later on 29 Aug 1970 at the legendary “Isle Of Wight Festival”. The band’s 1st album ‘Emerson, Lake & Palmer’ was released in January 1971 and rose to #18 on Billboard Charts, with the single “Lucky Man b/w Knife- Edge” which hit #48 on the Billboard Charts in May 1971, the “A-side” was the 1st song Lake had written as a child.

> Infinite Space: 1971 – 1972 <

   The band release their 2nd album ‘Tarkus’ in  June 1971, it rises to #9 on Billboard Charts, they release 2 singles from the LP “Stones Of Years b/w Time And Place” & “Hoedown” the band almost dissolved over the recording of this album, as Lake was not too thrilled over Emerson’s (entire Side 1) composition. Their 3rd album was recorded and intended to be the 2nd but Atlantic records dissuaded them.

Their 3rd album ‘Pictures At An Exhibition’ a live concert LP recorded in Mar 1971, but released in November 1971 rises to #10 on Charts, the 45 Single form this album is “Nutrocker b/w Great Gates Of Kiev” which makes it to #70 in Apr 1972.

The band’s 4th LP ‘Trilogy’ is released in July 1972, Lake’s personal favorite of their catalog, hits #8 on Charts, with their highest charting 45 single “From the Beginning b/w Livng Sin” a  #39 hit on the charts in Oct 1972.

> Karn Evil 9: 1973 -1974 <

   Now at the zenith of their popularity their 5th album ‘Brain Salad Surgery’ is released in November 1973 on the band’s own label Manticore Records this LP rises to #11 on the Charts. The cover art is by:H.R. Giger (Alien fame) and probably one of the most memorable covers of all time, with a non-typical gatefold jacket that contained a poster. This is their 1st to be on Vinyl, 8-Track & Cassette, to promote the forth coming album a  Promo Flexi-Disc of the song “Brain Salad Surgery” and excerpts of several others is released (very rare as I have never seen one) the strange thing is the title song is not on the album?  The 45 single released for this LP is “Jerusalem b/w When the Apple Blossoms Bloom in the Windmills of Your Mind I’ll Be Your Valentine” the B-Side is also a Non-LP track. ELP plays a concert here in town on: (here is the setlist).

1 Dec 1973  Sat. in Bloomington, MN. @ the Met Center.

Hoedown
Jerusalem
Toccata
Tarkus
Benny the Bouncer
Take a Pebble
Still… You Turn Me On
Lucky Man

Emerson Piano Solo
Karn Evil 9
Pictures at an Exhibition

The band was so popular they were the headliner of the legendary ”California Jam” in  April 1974 at  the Ontario Speedway, the show was broadcast on  on ABC TV, 10 songs were performed. The trend in those days was after a very successful tour a band would release a live album from that tour, the idea being that most of the people who attended their concerts would but the “Live” album from that tour, it worked,  the band release their 6th album; ‘Welcome Back My Friends’ in August 1974 it rises to #4 on the Billboard Charts, their highest charting LP, and a “Triple Album” on top of that, not many artists ever released a 3 LP set in those days, after the tour The band went on hiatus from Aug ’74 to sometime in 1976. While on hiatus Greg Lake releases the solos 45 single “I Believe In Father Christmas b/w Humbug” in Nov 1975 it misses the “Christmas #1” coming in at #2 in the UK this is the original alternate version which was re-recorded and released later on.

> Honourable Company: 1977 -1979 <

  After a 3 year break the band release their 7th album the double LP ’Works Vol.1′ March 1977 with one side per member: Emerson Side 1, Lake Side 2, Palmer Side 3 & the group on side 4 (the Monkees were to do this same concept in 1968-69) 2 singles are released from this album; “Fanfare For The Common Man B/w Brain Salad Surgery” & then “C’est la Vie b/w Jeremy Bender” it climbs to #12 on the charts. Later in the year their 8th LP is released ‘Works Vol 2’ in November 1977 and hits #37 on the Charts, probably because of the inclusion of the re-recording of “I Believe In Father Christmas” this is more of a leftovers, compilation album as many tracks were recorded earlier, again 2 singles are released for this LP the 1st one “Tiger In A Spotlight b/w So Far To Fall” & the 2nd “Maple leaf Rag b/w Watching Over You”. The band makes a rare TV appearance on the “Midnight Special” on 13 Jan 1978.

In ’78 the band owe their contract an album, so the 9th album ‘Love Beach’ is released in November 1978, this album gets over looked if for nothing else, other than the cover, it’s actually a really good album, again 2 singles are released; “All I Want Is You b/w Tiger In  A Spotlight” & following with“Canario b/w All I Want Is You” once again the band appear on TV to promote their new LP on the show “Top Of The Pops” on 23 Nov 1978. Their 10th album is their 3rd “Live” album from the ’77 Tour ‘In Concert’ is released in November 1979, with the 45 single

“Peter Gunn b/w Tiger In A Spotlight”. The band’s final album until the reunion is ’Best Of’ released in 1980, this is worth having for some edited versions of previously released songs.

I did see ELP in Ames, Iowa at C.Y. Stephens auditorium in Feb 1993 on the reunion tour for the new CD “Black Moon, released in June 1992 I was so impressed, Emerson was a sight to behold, I did, later see Greg Lake w/ Ringo Starr at the MN State Fair on 23 Aug 2001. In closing I do really like this band, admittedly more for the Greg Lake material, but the rest is worth a listen to, 3 fabulous musical minds melded together to create some outstanding music.

Be sure to check out my weekly radio show on WDGY 740am & Streaming & FM: 92.1, 103.7, 107.1, Sunday’s 10:30am. Hear back show on www.MrZeroS.Com – Podcast key.

 

Until the next time from beyond the stars …. Mr. Zerr0

Mr. Zero’s

*Est. 2009

1744 Lexington Ave. N.

Roseville, MN. 55113

Episode #60

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Top Favorite Vinyl Record Albums

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1970

Mr. Zerr0’s Favorite Vinyl Records

Dr. Rox Remember When? Article #92-FR for WDGY

Sep -2018 By: RLSchwinden

    So recently I was interviewed I was interviewed by ” Vinyl Times Magazine” New York 10165, about my 2 favorite Vinyl Record Covers. As I was talking to David of “Vinyl Times”, it got me to thinking about a film that could have been written about my life “High Fidelity” (2000 Touchstone), where the Star “DJ Rob Gordon” continues to talk about his “Top 5” everything …so I decided to create a list of my Top 15 Vinyl Records. Please Note: the USA virtually stopped all Vinyl Production in Dec 1987, as most customer purchased Cassettes or CDs at that time in history, so this list will contain nothing after 1987 even though there was some great music put on CD only after 1987, 99% of it  was not released on Vinyl.

 

  1. Monkees: “1st LP” 1966 – Colgems

According to my Father & my Mom I was a fan of the TV show very early on, as it aired about the same time as “Batman” did in 1966. I have met the Monkees, many times. My 3 favorite tracks: “Last Train To Clarksville” “Saturday’s Child” & “Sweet Young Thing” 

 

  1. Beatles: “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” 1967  -Capitol

My Uncle Jeff, (who was acquaintances of Tommy R. Bolin) lived with us for awhile in 1971, he brought with him, his record collection, which included this gem. One of the very few perfect LPs. My 3 favorite tracks: “Fixing A Hole” “Sgt. Pepper’s” & “Within You, Without You”

  1. Mama’s And Papa’s: “Farewell To The First Golden Era” 1967 -Dunhill

My Mom & I lived her friend Carol in late ’68 she bought this LP, one of the few I ever remember her buying, she played it all the time, I remember watching  the Christmas tree lights and hearing this album, over and over. My 3 favorite tracks: “12:30 young girls are coming to the canyon” “California Dreamin” & “Monday Monday”

  1. Jimi Hendrix: “Smash Hits” 1969 -Reprise

I think my Uncle Jeff had this LP too. I do distinctly remember seeing it somewhere in my young childhood. The cover was great the music even greater. My 3 favorite tracks: “All Along The Watchtower” “Purple Haze” & “Foxy Lady”

  1. Steppenwolf: “7” 1970 -Dunhill

My Dad had a ’68 white VW Beetle with an 8-Track player & a whopping 3 tapes, this was one of them, he played it everywhere we went. Another perfect LP. My 3 favorite tracks: “Foggy Mental Breakdown” “Hippo Stomp” & “Renegade”

  1. Partridge Family: “Sound Magazine” 1971 -Bell

This was when I was at the right age to watch this show on TV. My Aunt Cathy was a huge fan so I got to hear her play these records. this one was one of my favorites. I did meet Cassidy in 1992. My 3 favorite tracks: “Summer Days”  “Rainmaker” “I’m On My Way Back Home” 

  1. Osmond Bros. “Crazy Horses” 1972 -MGM

My Uncle John was the Drummer in a band “Freedom Of Wild Water II” in the band he sang a song of this LP. I gave it a listen and it became one of my favorites, my copy is autographed by all 5 bothers. My 3 favorite tracks are: “Hold Her Tight” “Life Is Hard Enough Without Goodbyes” & “Hey Mr. Taxi” 

  1. Black Sabbath: “Vol. 4” 1972 

My Uncle John’s 1st wife loaned me this LP, summer of ’78, it changed my life, another perfect album. I was the singer in a “Black Sabbath Tribute” band. My 3 favorite tracks: “Supernaut’ “Snowblind” & “Wheels Of Confusion”  

  1. New York Dolls: “1st LP” 1973 -Mercury

In the early 80s I wanted our band have a look which was a variation of KISS, this was shortly before “Motley Crue” our Guitar Player Eric D. told me “Here, try this” and handed me this LP. I was Blown Away … This was in fact the look I was searching for. The music had the attitude I wanted also. I have met Johansen & Sylvain from the band. My 3 favorite tracks: “Jet Boy” “Private World” & “Lonely Planet Boy”

 

  1. KISS: “Hotter Than Hell” 1974 -Casablanca

I had heard KISS on the radio I was not impressed until my neighbor Jimmy played the song “Flaming Youth” for me, I was hooked. My friend Greg A. gave me this LP for my Bday since then this has been my favorite of their albums, so much so I am in a KISS Tribute band (KISSin Time MPLS) focusing on this album & time period. Of course I have met these guys. My 3 favorite tracks: “Got To Choose” “Parasite” & “Strange Ways” 

 

  1. Tommy Bolin: “Private Eyes” 1976 -Columbia

Being from Sioux City, Iowa, birth place of Tommy, everyone I knew had this LP, I can remember anytime I walked into our local recordshop “Uncle John” “Bustin Out For Rosie” would inevitably be playing, so how can I not love this album. I have been working on a book on Bolin for many years; someday I will finish it up. My 3 favorite tracks: “Hello Again” “Post Toastee” & “Sweet Burgundy”

 

  1. Aerosmith: “Rocks” 1976 -Columbia

I had heard this band at school & a church dance, I thought they were pretty good, this was next next new release form them, so I bought it. I think it’s the best of their albums; I met Kramer & Tyler sometime ago.  My 3 favorite tracks: “Lick And A Promise” “Back In The Saddle” & “Sick As A Dog” 

  1. Journey “Infinity” 1978 -Columbia

When I lived in Mississippi Van Halen & Journey performed a concert there my friend Greg gave me a cassette with “Infinity” on one side & “Van Halen 1” on  the other. This 4th LP from Journey is another perfect album, I met Rolie & Dunbar from this lineup. My 3 favorite tracks: “Opened The Door” “Winds Of March” & “Feeling That Way”

  1. Cheap Trick: “All Shook Up” 1980 –Epic

My last year of school one of my best friends Brett R. was a huge fan and played this new release for me, I knew their older material, and I was not impressed, but I loved this Album. I have met all of the band members from this lineup. My 3 favorite tracks “Love Comes A Tumblin Down” “Stop This Game” & “I Love You Honey But I Hate Your Friends”

  1. Thin Lizzy: “Thunder And Lightning” 1983 -Warner Bros.

I was already a fan of Thin Lizzy from ’76, but while I was on tour with “High Fever” in the mid-west (somewhere in South Dakota), they released this perfect LP. My 3 favorite tracks: “Bad Habits” “Sun Goes Down” & “Holy War”

  1. Hanoi Rocks: “2 Steps From The Move” 1984 -CBS

About the same time Eric D. gave me the “New York Dolls” record, he informed me of this band from Finland. They had an updated look and sound, I met Monroe  & Yaffa who signed my copy  of this album. This perfect LP was their last release. My 3 favorite tracks: “I Can’ Get It” “Underwater World” & Cutting Corners”

*Vinyl Albums Came to an END in Dec 1987 so I will NOT List Anything After 1987 on this particular list.   

   It is worth noting I have played songs off of every single one of these albums on my weekly WDGY Radio (Radio) Show “Mr. Zero’s PsychoGello Vinyl Radio Show”. I was talking with someone the other day about my radio show, and I had to bring it their attention that the Sound Exchange- FCC rule states “A Terrestrial Radio Station may not play more than 2 songs by a single artist in a 1 hour period, without receiving a substantial fine” so the beauty of my radio show is I have a Producer (Keith Johnson: Ground Breakers: 4-17) that allows me to do a 1/2 hour show on one artist – band each week. I have done over 63 shows so far for WDGY (and 7 for KFAI). I would like to explain how the idea for my show started, it was all the way back in Summer 1992 in Des Moines, Iowa, I went down to KIOA to interview local legend Dic Youngs, while talking with him I presented the idea of doing a 1 hour radio on the 60s Pop-Duo “Boyce & Hart” Dic replied “Do you have a producer?  Do you have a sponsor? If not, then you cannot, and you can thank Dick Clark, for getting busted back in April 1960  for taking “Payola” and the end result creating the FCC rule in 1962, ‘No more than 2 songs per artist per 1 hour’ So unless you get a producer there’s no way you can do this type of Radio Show”.

I would like to also mention the title of my show came from a combination of 2 “Monkees” TV show Episodes #52 & #58. In episode #52 “Mr. Zero” ran the pawn shop where Peter Tork sold his soul to play the harp. And in episode #58 Mike Nesmith uses the term “Psychojello” to make fun of the current “Psychedelic Hippy Movement” in April 2017 Keith Johnson approached me to create a “Vinyl Radio” show for his program block “Ground Breakers” on WDGY. So I booked some time at “Wishing Star Studios” in St. Paul and created a 30 min Demo of my Show idea on “The Monkees” (it was the quickest show I could slap together in the shortest amount of time). The idea is 1 song from each of the albums in the order of their release, by a single artist, doing the best we can with the time constraints.  I turned it in to Keith and he gave me the green light. My first show aired in June 2017 and we have aired 61 episodes so far, you can hear all of the past episode at www.MrZeroS.Com -Podcast, and check out  upcoming info on the “fb” page “Mr. Zero’s Music  history Show” also you  can read about the artists we cover here at “RosevillePatch.Com” and www.MrZeroS.Com -Blog over 90 articles are available.

Here’s a list of the Artists from the Mr. Zero’s PsychoGello Radio Show (since Jun 2017):

Monkees, KISS (x2), Tommy Bolin (x2), Nilsson, George Harrison, Boyce & Hart (x2), BYRDS, YES (x2), Bad Company, New York Dolls (x2), Black Sabbath,Buddy Miles, Thin Lizzy, Journey (x2), Partridge Family, Little Richard, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Xmas Show, T-Rex, Michael Nesmith, Mamas & Papas,Queen (x2), David Bowie, Black Oak Arkansas, Cheap Trick, AC/DC, ABBA, Stevie Wonder, Ringo Starr, U2, Jimi  Hendrix, Everly Bros. RUSH, Badfinger, Gypsy (x2), Underbeats, Four Tops, Steppenwolf, Aerosmith, Linda Ronstadt, Trashmen, Deep Purple, 60s R&B, Kinks, Peter Tork, James Brown, Derek St. Holmes, Osmond Bros, Temptations, Bay City Rollers, Bangles, Rascals, Emerson, Lake, Palmer, ACE Frehley, Yardbirds, 60s Mod Show, Mississippi Blues Show,  Hanoi Rocks, Dave Clark 5, (Please Note: there Is NO: Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd or Guns N Roses).

So tune and check it out, if you want to hear some different music from some familiar artists or bands; you may think you already know.

Same time next week … Sunday’s 10:30am on WDGY.

I am MrZerr0 and this was my show.

Mr. Zero’s 

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Bangles: 1982 -1989

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“Some Dreams Come True: Bangles; 1982 -1989”

WDGY Article #14 (Dr. Rox #89-B) 

By: RLSchwinden aka MrZerr0 

 

So it’s late 1985 into early ’86 I am transitioning from selling stereos & cameras to sellingVinyl Records at RecordShop in Valley West Mall ( I was there until Spring ’91) I had not heard of the ‘Bangles’ until I went to my Manager’s Apt. she had MTV I saw the  “Walk Like An Egyptian’”video … I fell in LOVE. Their album ‘Different Light’ was out at this time, so I played it at work, Fantastic. I loved the title track, “Following” & “Let It Go” I was now a fan … here we go the Bangles;

> How’s The Air Up There: 1980 -1982 <

   The band started out as ‘The Bangs’ in 1980 with Susanna Lee Hoffs (17 Jan 1959:L.A.CA.) on Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar & “Vicki” Victoria Anne Theresa Peterson -Cowsill(11 Jan 1958: L.A. CA.) on Lead Guitar & Vocals with her younger sister “Debbi”  Deborah Mary Peterson: (22 Aug 1961: L.A. CA.) on Drums & Vocals, the trio found each other in a ad in the local music publication, they rehearsed at Hoffs loft in CA. (Hoffs told me in 2007) The band’s 1st record was the 45 Single  “Getting Out Of Hand b/w Call On Me” released in 1981on DownKiddie Records. In 1982 the band is signed to ‘Faulty Products Records’ and releases the “Self Titled EP” , the band write 4 of the 5 songs on this EP, which is later re-released 1983 on I.R.S. Records. This is the only release with the original Bassist Annette Celia Genevieve Zilinskas (6 Nov 1962: Van Nuys, CA.) who would return to the band in2018. The single for this EP was “Real World (remix)” this version was released on the 6 song CD re-release, there is also a music video for this song. The song I chose to play on my WDGY Radio show was “I’m In Line” sung by Debbi, although I also really like “Want You” from this release.

> All About You: 1984 -85 <

   In the Summer of ’83, Zilinskas departs & one Michael Steele (Susan Nancy Thomas: 2 Jun 1955; Pasadena, CA) the Original Bassist with ‘The Runaways’ in 1975 with Joan Jett & Sandy West, (Steele left in ’75 before ‘The Runaways’ 1st release), takes over the Bass duties. The band’s 2nd release ’All Over The Place’ on Columbia Records is released in May 1984,the band writes 9 of the 11 songs, and releases the singles “Hero Takes A Fall b/w Where Were You When I Needed You (non-lp)”  and then “Going Down To Liverpool b/w the instrumental (non-lp)”. The band does 1 song in the film “The Goonies” released in Jun 1985 with the single “I Got Nothing b/w Dave Grusin”, the band also appears in Cyndi Lauper’s video from this film as well. The song I chose for my WDGY show was “Going Down To Liverpool” sung by Debbi, I also really like “All About You” from this album.

> September Gurls: 1986 -87 <

   1986 is the year of the ‘Bangles’ as they release their 3rd album ‘Different Light’ the band writes 7 of the 12 songs, and releases a whopping 4 singles starting with “Manic Monday b/w In A Different Light” (written by Prince as he was seeing Hoffs at  the time) a  #2 hit on the Billboard Charts in Apr 1986. The 2nd single “If She Knew What She Wants b/w Angels Don’t Fall In Love” charts at #29 in Jul 1986 and finally their signature song “Walk Like An Egyptian b/w Not Like You” their 1st #1 on the charts in Dec 1986 & then the 4th single“Walking Down Your Street b/w Let It Go” reaches #11 in Apr 1987. The song I chose for the WDGY Show was “Different Light” one of my all time favorite songs (dedicated to someone I used to know), I also really like “Let It Go”.

Sometime in 1990 a cassette is released with the demo versions of many Top 40 Hits of the day, one is “Walk Like An Egyptian” sung by Marti Jones recorded in 1984. The band performs on the TV show “Old Gray Whistle Test” on the BBC in Jul ’86. Their concert from 29 Oct 1986 in Pittsburgh, PA. @ the Syria Mosque, was broadcast on MTV’s “Sat. Nite Concert”. In May 1987 Hoffs plays “Molly Morrison” in the Film “The ALLnighter” later this same year in Nov ’87 the band supply the film “Less Than Zero” with the song & single ”Hazy Of Winter b/w Joan Jett” which rises to #2 in Feb 1988.

> Crash And Burn: 1988 – 1990 <

   The band release their 4th and final album ‘Everything’ in Oct. 1988, this time co-writing the entire album, and releasing 4 singles from this LP, the 1st being  “Eternal Flame b/w What I Meant To Say (non-lp)” their 2nd #1 in Apr 1989 followed by “In Your Room b/w Bell Jar” which climbs to #5 in Jan 1989 , then the 3rd single “Be With You b/w Let It Go”which charts at #30 in Jun 1989, then finally  “I’ll Set You Free b/w Watching The Sky”. The song I chose for my radio show was “Be With You”, though I also really like “Some Dreams Come True”. Interesting note, former KISS Guitarist Vinnie Vincent plays on the song “Make A Play For Her Now” (he had left The Invasion, by this time) the ladies also provide astounding backing vocals on the Tom Petty song: “Waiting For Tonight” which unfortunately goes unreleased for several years. The band appears on “SNL” on 3 Dec 1988performing the standard 2 songs. While I was still living in Des Moines, IA. the band plays Ames in ’89, I didn’t get to go the show, but I do own photos from this show, here is the setlist;

11 April 1989 Tuesday in Ames, Iowa @ Hilton Coliseum
A Hazy Shade of Winter
Glitter Years
Live
Manic Monday
Crash and Burn
Complicated Girl
Creeque Alley
If She Knew What She Wants
I’ll Set You Free
Bell Jar
Make a Play for Her Now
Something to Believe In
Eternal Flame
Some Dreams Come True
Angels Don’t Fall in Love
In Your Room
Hero Takes a Fall
Watching the Sky
Walking Down Your Street
Walk Like an Egyptian

By 1990 the band had split, in part due to Columbia Records pushing Hoffs  to the front of the band as the lead singer which the others were somewhat resentful of.  The VHS & CD ‘Greatest Hits’ is released in May 1990 to complete their contract. Hoffs goes solo for 2 CDs & worked with Matthew Sweet for 3 CDs and some soundtracks. Vicki Peterson forms the ‘Continental Drifters’ for 4 CDs with Susan Cowsill.  Debbi Peterson forms ‘Kindred Spirit’ for 2 CDs. As Hoffs & Sweet are working on the “Austin Powers” film in 1998, the band reunites for a song used in the film “Get That Girl” they embark on a reunion tour in 2000, releasing the CD ”Doll Revolution” in Sep 2003, then later releasing the CD “Glitter Years” in 2005. I saw the band live on 23 Aug 2007 1st Ave in MPLS. I met the 3 Bangles & their new Bass Player Abby Travis (10 Nov 1969 L.A. CA.). The last album the Bangles have released is “Sweetheart Of The Sun” in Sep 2011.

    So there you have it fans, a brief history of the Bangles. Be sure to catch my radio show“Mr. Zero’s PsychoGello Vinyl Radio Show” on WDGY: 740am & Streaming & FM: 92.1, 103.7, 107.1, covering the Bangles on 2 Sep 2018 Sunday @ 10:30am with Guest Host Missy Marrz.

Hear me in your room …. MrZerr0

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EQ2: Denzel Washington

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EQ2″ 

2:01hrs July 2018 Columbia Pictures 
Director: Antoine Fuqua
 
Mr. Zero’s Film Reviews: Article #20-E July -2018
By: RLSchwinden

 

   Well, this will be a tough one, as I personally think Denzel Washington is the Greatest Actor of our time. I will watch any film Denzel makes, it seems he can not be in a film that’s bad. So, that being said Denzel Washington (28 Dec 1954: Mount Vernon, NY) reprises his role as Robert McCall, worth noting, this IS The Only squeal he has made to date. I personally can not get enough of these type of Vigilante Good Guy, Kills deserving bad guys, I think most people find it really hard to defend evil doers …. and this film has, drama, action & mystery.
 
McCall, who lost his wife some time ago and has never really quite gotten over it (indecently, I can relate) , has never been the same since her death, has become a modern day super hero, at night and a “Lyft Driver” by day (clearly “Lyft” forked out a ton of money to fund this film). McCall a quiet man goes around helping those in need, gets caught up with some people from his past, McCall brings it upon himself to sort it all out, and kill the evil doers, all the while helping the good people in his neighborhood. 
 
I think it’s really hard to write an in depth film review without giving it all away. I will say this, another Denzel film that did not disappoint. Defiantly worth the viewing. 
 
Until the next time …. MrZerr0
 
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James Gang: Tommy R. Bolin Years

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1973 - 74

James Gang: The Year with Tommy Bolin: 1973 -74

Dr. Rox Remember When? Article #88 for WDGY Radio (#13jg)

By: RLSchwinden aka MrZerr0

   When I was a kid growing up in Sioux City in 4th Grade I was attending Old East Jr. then a alternative school known as“ARDVARK” we used to go for swimming lessons across the street at Morningside Collage, I remember seeing a poster on the wall  for an upcoming concert “James Gang” for 12 Dec 1973, now at that time the 2 most popular songs in our circles was “Smoke On The Water” & “Jesus Christ Superstar” so I wasn’t really sure who the ‘James Gang’ were, little did I know my Uncle Jeff’s friend Tommy Bolin was now in the ‘James Gang’, however it does seem like any house I went to back then, they owned a copy of “James Gang: Bang” in their record collection.

> Seems To Me: 1965 – 1972 <

   The ‘James Gang’ began with founder James “Jim” Fox (24 August 1947: Cleveland, Ohio) on Drums & Organ who started out as ‘The Starfires’ in High School with Tom Kriss on Bass, they changed the name to ‘James Gang’ in 1966, this is where the name came from “James Fox’s Gang” with Greg Grandillo on Lead Guitar. In Jan 1968 Joe Walsh(Joseph Fidler: 20 Nov 1947: Wichita, Kansas) left the band ‘The Measles’ to be the Lead Guitarist & Lead Vocalist of the‘James Gang’ from 1968 to 1971; for 3 albums, & then in Nov 1969, one Dale Peters: (17 Sep 1948) replaces Kriss on Bass, for 9 albums. Walsh was eventually replaced by Vocalist Roy Kenner: (14 Jan 1948 Toronto, Canada) from 1972 – 1974; for 4 albums & Guitarist Domenic Troiano (17 Jan 1946 – 25 May 2005) for 2 albums, both were from the Canadian band ‘Bush’ who released 1 album in 1970.

In ’73 Troiano left the band, Joe Walsh was still signed to ABC-Dunhill Records as was (at one time: 1969 -70), the Colorado band ‘Zephry’ with Tommy Bolin (1 Aug 1951: Sioux City, Iowa – 4 Dec 1976; Miami), Walsh, in ’72 was with the band ‘Barnstorm’ & Bolin was in the band ‘Energy’. Jim Fox called Walsh to ask for a recommendation for a new guitarist, Walsh recommended this new up and coming kid (Bolin had a nameplate “The Kid” on his Amp Head) from Boulder, this Tommy Bolin. Bolin had left ‘Zephyr’ with his Drummer & friend Bobby Berge in May ’71, to form his “dream”band ‘Energy’, this band had several musical styles, as well as a revolving door of members, and as fantastic as the main stay lineup (Bolin, Berge, Jeff Cook, Stanley Sheldon & Tom Stephenson) was, they just couldn’t seem to land a record deal.

‘Energy’ seeming going nowhere, broke up and Bolin recorded the guitar tracks in May ‘73 for 4 songs for Billy Cobham’s(16 May 1944: Panama) 1st solo record ‘Spectrum’ on Atlantic Records, released in Oct 1973. Bolin gets a call from Fox to come down and audition, the band likes what they hear from Bolin, it doesn’t hurt that Bolin brings with him, a plethora of original songs (usually co-written with Jeff Cook or John Tesar). Bolin joins the ‘James Gang’ from August 1973 to August 1974, for 2 Albums, 2 Singles and over 70 Concerts & several TV appearances.  

 

> Ride The Wind: 1973 <

   At this time Bolin is using a (the finish a shoe polish brown) Tele-Strat; the neck of a Telecaster & the body of a Stratocaster (rumored to now be owned by the guitarist from ‘Generation X’ in the UK) 1972 Hi Watt Amp model DR-103made in England, a Sam Ash Fuzz Face pedal, and Sound City 4 x 12 speaker cabinets and his legendary Maestro Echoplex; model EP-3, later Bolin purchases a brand new 1974 black Fender Stratocaster (which he used until the night of his death, now located somewhere on the East Coast) his girlfriend, Karen Ulibarri (she went on to be the head costumer for KISS in the 80s & 90s, I met her through Eric Singer) since 1968 made his stage clothes for him, a Silver Lame’ Suit & a Red Velvet Suit, among others. When Bolin joins ‘James Gang’ they sign a new record deal with ATCO-Atlantic Records. Bolin has many unused songs from his ‘Energy’  1971-73 or ‘American Standard’  1968 days: “Got No Time For Trouble” “Oh Carol (from another time)” “Standing In The Rain (come back to me)” “Jump Back (somebody help me)” “Alexis (come on cool it)” “Bring Our Love Home” “Red Skies” “Must Be Love (bring it on up)” & “Mystery” (I have copies of these recordings from Bolin’s personal reel to reel collection)

The band begin recording their 6th album in Mar ’73, Bolin writes or co-writes 8 of the 9 songs released on the album & sings lead on “Alexis” his 1st released vocal ever. The LP ‘Bang’ (#SD-7037) is released on 1 Sep 1973 and climbs to #122on the Billboard Charts, 2 singles are released from this album; “Must Be Love b/w  Got No Time For Troubles” (#6953)which charts at #54 in Apr ’74 followed by “Standing In The Rain b/w From Another Time” (#6966) 

Many do not realize the cover photo was taken when Troiano was still in the band as Tommy’s head imposed over Dominick Troiano’s body in photo on the cover. The Bolin museum in Sioux City, there is a 3 x 3 foot foam core poster of the album cover signed by all 4 members in blue ballpoint pen.

Johnnie Bolin in 2005: “You know Tommy was always asked to join these other bands and when he did he really did revive them. He would come in and he would bring all these songs. Just look at the albums he played on almost all the songs he co-wrote or brought to the band. Also you wouldn’t know this, but the album cover photo of ‘BANG’ Tommy’s head was super imposed over the old guitarist’s body (Domenic Troiano). You see Tommy never wore rings, (even though he was given the ring Hendrix was wearing when Hendrix died,  although Tommy was buried with that same ring) and in the cover photo it shows him wearing rings, that’s because it’s not Tommy’s hand!  Because the band didn’t want to spring for another photo shoot. I was there in the studio the day Tommy recorded his first vocal for release, for the vocal take of ‘ALEXIS’ Tommy had all the lights turned down real low so he could just see the lyrics sheet. He did the vocal and when he was done he turned to me and said ‘How did I do, I mean what did you think?’ I Replied ‘Yeah, man you did fine, it sounded good”

Bolin’s 1st concert with the band was on Wed 26 Sept 1973 in Big Rapids, Michigan. A “Studio Soundboard” recording of the band does exist from Sep-73 in Ohio. James Gang performs about 28 concerts in ’73. Bolin was at least friends with Tim Goodman and perhaps played on Goodman’s recordings in Nov-73 on a Studio Board recording made in Boulder, Colorado, of the songs “Seagulls Believe / To Be Free” & “My Baby She’s Lost”

Here is the Setlist (as best as I can tell) to the concert I mentioned previously;

12 December 1973 Wed. 8pm B-Sharp Productions
Morningside Collage Eppley Auditorim $4.oo with opener Danny Matousek (of the Vel Aires)
Funk #49
Ride The Wind
Devil Is Singing Our Song
Must Be Love
Stratus: Medley
a.Tommy’s Guitar Solo
b. Blues Supreme
c. Echoplex Solo
Standing In The Rain
Walk Away 

I have been told that Roy Kenner came out on stage wearing a Morningside Collage Band Uniform, and a cast on his leg as he broke his leg jumping off of some guitar amplifiers while filming a TV appearance. The 1st major TV Appearance is on the “Midnight Special” on 18 Dec 1973 Tues. the band performs 3 songs (the standard back then) “Must Be Love” “Standing In The Rain” “Devil Is Singing Our Song” the is a very famous photo of Tommy from this TV show appearance.

28 December 1973 Des Moines, Iowa @ Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Headliner: Johnny Winter (as the opener)
Ace Acela: In 2007
“My friend & I left school after lunch break to go get tickets to the concert that night. We got there early enough that we got back stage, I just walked in like I owned the place. We were wondering around and there were the band’s instruments. I noticed that stuck on Tommy’s guitar case that there was a ‘BARNSTORM’ sticker. I thought that’s funny Joe Walsh left JAMES GANG For BARNSTORM and the new guitarist has A BARNSTORM sticker on his case.” In case you readers missed this, it was because Walsh & Bolin were friends, the keyboardist & vocalist for Barnstorm: Tom Stephenson was from Bolin’s previous band ‘Energy’. There is a recording of Walsh & Bolin jamming at a recording studio in Boulder, CO. for about 30min.

>Wildfire: 1974 <
There is  a reel to reel tape from Bolin’s personal collection marked  “James Gang Ideas” which contains demo recordings of “Summer Breezes”  “Instrumental  (Journey)” which later becomes “Marching Powder” &  “Spanish Lover”. The 2nd album with Bolin, ‘Miami’ is released in July 1974 and makes it to #97 on charts, the 45 Single released from this LP is “Crusin Down The Highway b/w Miami Two Step”. Bolin releases his 2nd Lead Vocal with “Spanish Lover” the song“Red Skies” is a leftover from Bolin’s ‘Energy’ days, a couple years earlier. I always wondered how prophetic this album is; titled “Miami” and is all Black and Tommy would die in Miami only 2 years and 5 months later.

The band make their 2nd national TV appearance on “Don Kirshner’s Rock Concert” on 23 Feb 1974 Sat. performing a whopping 5 songs including:  “Walk Away” “Devil Is Singing Our Song” “Ride The Wind” “Funk #49” “Standing In The Rain“ (these can be found on YOUTUBE). This was recorded earlier, most likely in Dec ’73, and it’s believed this is where Roy Kenner broke his leg. The bands 3rd TV appearance comes in the form of an interview on the “Old Gray Whistle Test” on 21 May 1974 Tues with Jim Fox & Tommy Bolin.

Andrew Wissing: “There is an audio tape of ‘MIAMI’ with no vocals from Tommy’s personal collection. (from interviews with JIM FOX & DALE PETERS) the instrumental recorded versions of the ‘MIAMI’ songs without Roy Kenner’s vocals exist because, apparently Roy Kenner was tied up with court dates in Los Angeles and could not add his vocal parts until later on, After the band had recorded all the instrumental parts”

A band originally from Cleveland, OH.  being ‘Rainbow Canyon’ releases  “Rollin  In The Rockies” in 1974 on Capitol records #ST-11272  Tommy Bolin provides lead guitar on the 45 single (A side) “Invisible Song b/w Hanover Square”#SP-20132 Produced by: Jim Fox, band member Greg Grandillo was the 1st lead guitarist for the ‘James Gang’ in 1966.

29 June 1974 Sat Traverse City, Michigan @ Fair Grounds Bldg.
J.D.Productions   7:00pm & 10:00pm $5.oo w/ Opener; ‘TALISMAN’
Michael Mordon: Bass Player For ‘TALISMAN’ In 2007 “You see my wife from then & the girlfriend of our drummer went with the promoter to pick up the ‘JAMES GANG’ from the airport. The band was expecting to be picked up in a limousine not a Winnebago, which they had to use as a dressing room. It seems they weren’t real impressed or real happy about that, or anything else for that matter.  I don’t think they weren‘t getting along real well. They didn’t have much to say to anybody, much less each other; in addition too Tommy was a little incoherent as he had been up for three days with nosleep.”

On Sat 21 August 1974 in Odessa, TX. Tommy performs his last show with the ‘James Gang’ listed among his complaints:

Jim Fox was more interested in collecting license plates than the performance of the band Bolin: “He would thumb through catalogs (of license plates) while I was doing my solo” Dale Peters would be bored on stage and not try to hide it. Roy &Tommy seemed to be at odds competing for the spotlight “I Never Really Got A Chance To Blow My Cookies” TommyStates.

From Bolin’s personal collection; A set of Lyrics on yellow legal paper with blue felt pen hand written In Tommy’s handwriting (or Jeff Cook or John Tesar):

“LEAVING THE GANG” T. Bolin 1974

 I’m Leaving The Gang
You Better Set The Stage Cause
I’m Leaving The Gang

I’m Leaving The Gang
Doncha Keep The Change Yes
I’m Leaving The Gang

Send My Boots to My Baby
Send My Suits To My Wife
I’m Trying To Find Myself Another Life

I’m Ready Set The Stage
I’m Steady I Look My Age
I’m Stealin Somebody’s Play
Cause The Time Is Right
It (will) Would Be My Delight
To Try To Be The (rage) Latest Rage

Good Bye Now- Hate To Go
Get High Now- Don’t Stop The Show
Get By (e) Now– I Don’t Know
But I Can’t Stop Now
No Turning Back Around
I Just Keep Hearing Crazy Sounds

And On And On
Show Biz Comes Around
A Sunbird Looking For A City

Worth mentioning there were several other reel to reel tapes from Tommy’s personal collection, from his time in the band; here the info from the tape boxes:

James Gang 5-Feb-74 Denver Colorado Audience

James Gang 5/6-Feb-74 Boulder Colorado
James Gang 17-Feb-74 New York City New York Academy Of Music Audience
James Gang 10-Apr-74 New Orleans Louisana
James Gang Apr-74 Studio Board
Tommy Bolin/Energy 3-Jun-74 Denver Colorado Ebbets Field Board
Tommy Bolin/Energy 4-Jun-74 Denver Colorado Ebbets Field KDHT FM
James Gang 17-Jun-74 New York City New York Central Park
Tommy Bolin 1974 Colorado Demo Board

And so it was; Tommy R. Bolin’s stint in ‘James Gang’ if you’d like to read more about Tommy Bolin, checkout my other “Roseville/Patch” Articles on: “Zephyr (#71: Aug 2016)” “Energy (#83: Jul 2017)” “Alphonse Mouzon & Tommy Bolin (#58: Aug 2015)” “Deep Purple: Mk4 (#17: Jul 2015)” “Tommy Bolin: 1951 -1976 (#33: Aug 2013)” & “Don’t Let You Mind Post Toastee (#6: Aug 2014)” 

The 24th Annual “Tommy Bolin Music Festival” will be held again at the “Ickey Nickle” in Sioux City, Iowa Sat 4 Aug 2018 @2pm. I have done 2 shows on Tommy R. Bolin for Radio WDGY 740am & Streaming & FM: 92.1, 103.7, 107.1 on my “Mr. Zero’s PsychoGello Radio Show” Sunday’s 10:30am. You can hear past shows (like the 2 on Tommy R. Bolin Episdoes #3 & #11) on www.MrZeroS.Com-Podcast (link) for FREE! This article is for Caryn, admittedly a casual Tommy Bolin …. Smiles.

1973 - 74

Tommy Bolin Years of The James Gang

Until next month, listen on Sunday’s or Drop by the Store & buy some Music …. MrZerro

 

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“Searching” Aug 2018

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“Searching”

August 2018: Bazelevs Entertainment
Aneesh Chaganty; 1:41min

Mr. Zero’s Film Reviews: Article #19-S July -2018
By: RLSchwinden

As Mr. Zero’s 55113 sponsors at least 7 films a year, (you can find out about FREE Passes & Swag on our social media: fb, Twtter, Pintrest, MySpace & Instagram) including the Local Films of Christopher R. Mihm out of St. Paul, in fact “Guns Of The Apocalypse” is due out in October 2018 (another Mihm Film, I, MrZerr0 am in & will be airing at CRYPTICON MPLS 2018 in Bloomington, MN.) so this is one of the many films Mr. Zero’s Sponsored this year.

I did not know what to expect seeing the ad photo of a Keyboard. I went anyway (because I Love Popcorn) there was a brief Trailer before the film explaining the intentions of the films Producer, which did prepare me for what I was about to see.

The movie is filmed from the perspective of today’s world, from a Computer, a Cellphone & Laptop, using Voicemail, Texting, Social Media Sites & Video Chatting. This was a little distracting at first, but after 10 to 15 minutes, I got used to it. To me this film is clearly geared towards the younger generation; 14 -24, and in my opinion, this film will most likely be a trend setter, in that many films for a while will be produced in the same style.

This notwithstanding, I found this to be a really good film, over all, basically it’s a mystery, with some misdirection & twists, but a really good story overall. I find it really hard to write about New Films, as to not make a “Spoiler Alert”.

In any case if you ask me, this film is worth watching …. MrZerro

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RATT: 1983 – 1991

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Article #87

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RATT: 1983 -1991

Dr. Rox Remember When? Article #87 for WDGY Jun-2018

By: RLSchwinden aka MrZerr0 

   I am constantly mistaken for being into the mid 80s “Hair Bands” era, the reality is, I am really into music from 1965-1969, & I Did Not like most of that time period of music; 1983-1989, but if I did have to pick one band that I liked a lot, it would be “RATT” like a lot of the bands I am into I was introduced to by someone else, RATT, was another band Eric D. turned me onto. As I recall Eric read an article about Jake E. Lee who was the newest guitar player for Ozzy in late ’83, in this article it listed that Jake E. was previously in a band “Mickey Ratt” that had just released an EP as “RATT”, well Eric working at the local recordstore “Uncle John” he was the 1st in our area to get any of the records on new up & coming artists.

> Mickey RATT: 1976 -81: San Diego<

   “Mickey Ratt” was formed in 1976 in San Diego, CA. with Stephen Eric Pearcy (3 July 1956 Long Beach, CA.), withJake E. Lee (from the band “Teaser”), Matt Thorr, Chris Hager, making 1 live recording & several demos, coincidentally the “Slash” display at the “Hard Rock Hotel” in Sioux City, Iowa the mannequin is wearing a “Mickey Ratt” white t-shirt with black lettering.  In 1980 the band recorded & released the single “Dr. Rock b/w Drivin On E”, sometime later in1981, Robbin Crosby:  (Robbinson Lantz Crosby: 4 Aug 1959 La Jolla, CA. 6 Jun 2002 L.A.) joined the band, they, then decided to move to L.A. & shorten the name to “RATT”  Jake E. recommended his roommate, another guitarist influenced by Tommy Bolin, one; Warren Justin DeMartini: (10 Apr 1963; Chicago indecently Warren’s Grandmother played piano accompaniment to “Silent Films” in Preston, MN.) joined in Jan ’82 with Gene Hunter on Bass & Khurt Maier on Drums.

> City of Angles: 1983 – 1984 <

   The band has move to L.A. & now on Bass & Drums respectively are: Juan Carlos Croucier (22 Aug 1959; Santiago, Cuba) from ‘Dokken’ (for 4 years & 2 LPs), he & Drummer Bobby Blotzer: (Robert John Blotzer: 22  Oct 1958;Pittsberg, PA.) went to High School together & played together in the band ‘FireFoxx’ in 1977. Then RATT releases their 1st album on ‘Time Coast Records’ “RATT” #TC-2203 in Aug 1983, the 1st pressings have 6 songs & the 2nd pressing has 7, with the extra track”You’re In Trouble” with the 45 Single “You Think Your Tough b/w Walkin The Dog” Crosby’s girlfriend Tawny Kitaen’s legs are on the cover, she will also grace the cover of the next LP.

I really like most of the tracks from this release. I learned how to play (on guitar) “You Think You’re Tough” right away back in ’84. Now signed to Atlantic Records the band’s 2nd album “Out Of The Cellar” was released in Mar 1984, & went triple platinum, with several singles released: “Round And Round b/w Morning After” a #4 on the Billboard Charts in Jul ’84, followed by; “Back For More b/w same” #27 on the charts in Aug ’84 & the 3rd being “Wanted Man b/w She Wants Money” a #38 on the charts in Oct ’84. However it was about this time that 45 Single releases & sales started to matter less & “MTV Videos” began to really drive consumer record sales, the band released 15 Music Videos, with the song “Round And Round” being the most successful for the band, the famous actor Milton Burle appeared in the video for this song, as his nephew was the manger of the band at the time. Worth noting was a fashion trend the band started at the time called “Rattoos” created by drawing on themselves with black markers, presumably, so when they no longer cared for the artwork they could just wash it off. My personal favorite form this LP is “Lack Of Communication”.

> Atlantic Studios: 1985 -1986< 

   The band’s 3rd album is “Invasion Of Your Privacy” released in June 1985 with the 45 singles  “Lay It Down b/w Got Me On The Line”  hitting #11 in Aug ’85, followed by “You’re In Love b/w Between The Eyes” making #34 on the charts in Sep ’85. I feel this is a really good follow up to the last LP, even though it’s not as strong, I did come to realize by now most of the song I liked were co-written with Croucier, by the way my band MrZERo: (Dave, Mitch, Zack & myself) used to open with “You’re In Love” in 2015. In the mid 80s VHS releases became part of a band’s “Album Deal”& consequently sold very well, “RATT: the Video” was released in late ’85, it contains 5 music videos & was the 1st VHS to receive “Gold Sales” status in the USA. By the time the 4th album ”Dancing Undercover”  is released in  Aug 1986 I was working at “RecordShop” Valley West Des Moines, Iowa, the 45 single “Dance b/w Take A Chance” hits #36 on the charts in Nov ’86. now, at this point I begin to lose interest in RATT, I feel this is a very weak LP, even still it sells over a million units, but that is only half as many as the previous LP. My favorite track would be “It Doesn’t Matter” I was never able to see RATT in their heyday, but they did play:

28 Dec 1986 Sunday in Bloominton, MN @ Met Center:

Looking for Love
One Good Lover
Drive Me Crazy
7th Avenue
Slip of the Lip
Enough Is Enough
You’re in Love
Lay It Down
You Should Know by Now
Dangerous but Worth the Risk
Round and Round
The Morning After
Back for More
Lack of Communication
Never Use Love
Sweet Cheater
You Think You’re Tough
Dance
Body Talk

*I did  see & meet;  Pearcy  & JRZ (from Omaha) in Burnsville in May 2006 solo & much later with HAIRBALL in Feb 2014 & the re-formed RATT with Blotzer & DeMartini in Clear Lake Iowa in Aug 2005.

> Don’t Bite The Hand That Feeds: 1988 -1991 <

    The band tours almost all of 1987 & performs at “Monsters Of  Rock” & “Madison Square Garden” , incidentally the 6 Major Record Lables of the time: WEA, Sony, CEMA, MCA, BMG & PGD along with “NARM” all decide unanimouslyto put an End to Vinyl Record Production “Once and for All” in Dec. 1987 in favor of the New format “Compact Disc”(introduced in Fall 1985) & Cassette which was the predominate format since Summer ’84,and so the last few RATT releases on Vinyl are very scarce, usually  UK Imports, if at all. The band’s 5th album “Reach For The Sky” is released inNov 1988 with the Cassingle (a 2 song Cassette Single introduced in Fall 1984) “Way Cool Jr b/w Chain Reaction”which hits #16 on the charts in Jan ’89.  This LP much like the last one did not do as well, but still sold a million units(NOT Vinyl) of Cassettes & CDs. The “Hair Band” movement had become way over saturated & even formulated by this point, with some newer bands taking the place of RATT. My favorite track from this album would be “What I’m After”.

The 6th & final album from this line-up is released in Aug 1990; “Detonator” with the Cassingle;  “Lovin You is A Dirty Job b/w What’s It Gonna Be” that hits #18 on the charts in Sep ’90, this is the 1st RATT album to not go platinum, it only sells “Gold” (500,000 copies) followed by a promo CD Single; “Givin Yourself Away” which hits #39 from MTV & Radio play in Feb ’91, my favorite track from this CD would be “Scratch That Itch”. In Jul ’91 the band release their final single, also this time without Crosby, (who is now out of the band) “Nobody Rides For Free” from the film “Point Break”.  On 7 Oct 1990 RATT appears on MTV’s “UnPlugged” (recorded 11 Aug 1990) with Michael Schenker (10 Jan 1955: Sarstedt, W. Germany) on guitar, the songs they performed: “Way Cool Jr” “Givin Yourself Away”  “Oh Well” & “Born On the Bayou”. You could say the tombstone for RATT was the CD/Cassette: “Ratt & Roll: 8191” released in Sep 1991, (the 1st “Hits/Best Of”) and for me personally as my girlfriend at that time ran off with her best friend to a RATT concert, and have been together ever since.  By Nov ’91 it was All Over for the “Hair Band” movement as Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was #1 on The Billboard Charts (My burning question is: IF a Band like NIRVANA has FIVE #1 Hits On The Charts, then what are they the alternative too? ummm,  they are a Top 40 Band, then).  In Feb ’92 Pearcy leaves the band he founded, effectively putting an end to RATT. Worth noting the CD “Collage” from 1997 contains“Mickey Ratt” songs & the DVD “Videos From The Cellar” from 2007 contains most of their music videos, & the CD“Tell The World” from 2007 is a fantastic collection.

*Be sure to tune into my upcoming Radio Show “Mr. Zero’s PsychoGello Radio Show” on ‘RATT’ on Sunday’s 10:30am  on WDGY: 740am & Streaming & FM: 92.1, 103.7, 107.1. You can listen to the past 47 Episodes @ www.MrZeroS.Com- Podcast (link)

This article is for Hevy KEVY; Until the next time…. MrZerr0    

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“Deep Purple: Mk II”:1969 – 1973

Dr. Rox Remember When? (#11) for WDGY Radio (Article #86 May 2018)  

By: RLSchwinden: aka: MrZerr0

   The summer of ’72, I was a kid in Sioux City, and the new song “Smoke On The Water” was constantly playing from my little Panasonic “Red Ball” AM Radio, My Uncle John’s Band “Freedom Of Wild Water II” played this song at the Riverside Jr High School Dance, it was one of the 1st songs I ever learned on guitar, that & “Iron Man” I didn’t really understand what the words meant, I thought the “Fire in the sky” referred to a sunset. So this edition I will cover the most successful & longest running lineup of ‘Deep Purple’ referred to as “Mk II”

>Purple Shades: 1968<

   The band was formed in May 1968, in Hertford, UK, the name came from Ritchie Blackmore’s Grandmother’s favorite song “Deep Purple” by Peter DeRose from 1933. The founder & leader (until 1970) Keyboardist Jon Lord (John Douglas Lord; born in Leicester on 9 Jun 1971 – 16 Jul 2012) & Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (Richard Hugh Blackmore; born in Somerset on 14 April 1945) & Drummer Ian Paice (Ian Anderson Paice; born in Nottingham on 28 Jun 1948) with Bassist Nick Simper & Vocalist Rod Evans. 

In the Summer of 1969, after 3 albums, Blackmore, Lord & Paice decided to take the band in a newer “Hard Rock” direction. They recruited 2 members of the Harrow-London based Band ‘Episode Six’ one being Vocalist Ian Gillian (born in London on 19 Aug 1945) & the other Bassist & Founder of ‘Episode Six’ Roger Glover (Roger David Glover; born in  Wales on 30 Nov 1945), who in my opinion in ’72, was about the coolest looking guy on the planet earth. ‘Episode Six’ released 9 Singles from 1966-68 on PYE & MGM records.


Hence Deep Purple “MkII” was born. This lineup lasted from June 1969 to the July 1973, releasing; 4 studio albums 2 live albums & 12 singles. With this lineup most songs were written with Music by:  Blackmore & Glover & Lyrics by Gillian, although all 5 members were credited.

> Symphony No. 69 <

   The 1st release for the band was the “Live” album ‘Concerto For Group And Orchestra’ released in Dec 1969. Lord wrote an orchestral piece for the band, it was recorded live & released, the 1st time a rock band played live with an orchestra. The 1st single released by the band was the Non-LP “Hallelujah (I.A.T.P.) b/w April Part 1” probably because Gillian had been singing the part of “Jesus” in the “Rock Opera Concept Album” ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ released in late ’69.

> Into The Fire: 1970 – 1971 < 

   The 1st real release for the band is actually the 2nd album for this lineup, the LP ‘In Rock’ is released in June 1970, strangely with the Non-LP single “Black Night  b/w Speed King” which hit #66 on the Billboard Charts in Jun ’70. There was one out-take left off of the album;”Cry Free”. The stand out tracks for me are; “Flight Of The Rat” “Speed King” & “Child In Time”.

The next release although Not A ‘Deep Purple’ album is worth noting, as it put Vocalist Gillian in the limelight, & brought a whole new notoriety to the band that he was currently in. The musical album ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ was recorded in Oct 1969, but released in the USA in May 1971 & became a #1 album on the Billboard charts.

 The next release for ‘Purple’ is ‘Fireball’ released in July 1971 & rises to #32 on the Billboard Charts, the single released for this album is “Fireball b/w Demon’s Eye & or Anyone’s Daughter” released in Oct 1971. My favorite tracks form this release; “Fools” “No One Came” & “No No No”  

> Fire In The Sky: 1972 <

   In March 1972 the release their milestone ‘Machine Head’ which rises to #7 on the Billboard Charts, the single released for this album is “Never Before b/w When A Blind Man Cries”. Unbelievably the Anthem “Smoke On The Water” is Not released as a single, but does get a massive amount of airplay. My favorite tracks from this LP: “Maybe I’m Leo” “Never Before” & “Highway Star” *De Dee is very proud of the fact she is one of the only women she knows of, who knows all of the words to “Highway Star” she was told this by a band she was watching one night in St. Cloud.

As Band is at the height of their popularity the album ‘Purple Passages’ is released in Nov 1972, a double LP “Best Of” with 12 tracks off of the 1st three Deep Purple “Mk I” albums released in 1968-69. As the band embarks on the tour for their most successful album, they do make a stop here in town: Here is the date & setlist;

3 December 1972 Sunday Bloomington Met. Ctr. 

 

Highway Star
Smoke on the Water
Strange Kind of Woman
Lazy
Paice’s Drum Solo
The Mule
Space Truckin’
Speed King
Lucille 

> Super Trooper: 1973 <

   Still at the zenith of their popularity they release their 2nd “Live” album ‘Made In Japan’ (recorded in Aug ’72) released in April 1973 & rises to #6 on the Billboard Charts, the single released for this album is from the previous LP “Smoke On The Water (Studio) b/w Smoke On The Water (Live)” is released in May 1973 & rises to #4 on the Billboard Charts. The final album from this lineup is ‘Who Do We Think We Are’ released in Jan 1973 & hits #15 on the Billboard Charts the single released is “Woman From Tokyo b/w Black Night (live)” which makes it to #60 on the charts in Oct 1973. There is an out-take from this session “Painted Horse”. This is probably my favorite album from this lineup with the songs; “Smooth Dancer”  “Super Trooper” “Rat Bat Blue” & “Mary Long”. It is the summer of ’73 & Gillian is frustrated with Blackmore & decides to leave, not long after Glover follows, thus ending the “Mk II’ lineup until April 1984 for ‘Perfect Strangers’

*Here are some CDs worth noting from the Mk II lineup;

‘In Concert’ released on Vinyl in Dec 1980

‘Live In Montreux 1969’ recorded 4 Oct 1969 released 2006

‘Gemini Suite Live: 17 Sept 1970’ released 1993

‘Scandinavian Nights Sweden 12 Nov 1970’ released in 1980

‘Long Beach 1971’ released in 2015

‘Copenhagen 1972’ released in 2013

I have seen Deep Purple 3 times:

10 Jun 2001 in MPLS @ Target Ctr. 

1 July 2005 in St. Paul @ Harriet Island,

It was here I met Glover; we discussed his favorite artist “Little Richard”, Paice; we discussed his time playing in the band with Tommy Bolin 1975-76 & Gillian; we discussed his stint in “Black Sabbath”

Sep 2006 Ian Gillian Solo @ Medina Ballroom in Medina

7 Aug 2015 Sioux City, Ia. @ Battery Park

*Be sure to tune into “Mr. Zero’s PsychoGello Vinyl Radio Show” for my Deep Purple Mk II (Episode #46) on 17 June 2018 Sunday 10:30am on WDGY 740am , Streaming & FM: 92.1, 103.7, 170.1. You can hear the past 45 Episodes on www.MrZeroS.Com – “Podcast” tab. This is one dedicated to El Mark’s new Baby Charlie.

We shall see you on the other side…. MrZerr0 

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