Hey there Rock Voyagers, I am overly excited with the return of Roller Derby because two of my favourite things have joined forces to create one hell of an entertaining sport. For the unitiiated, Roller Derby was huge in the 70's, but sort of disappeared in the 80's. Now it's back and gaining popularity by the day. For girls, the concept of roller skating around a rink beating on other chicks, wearing cool and sexy outfits, is a turn on. For guys, the thought of chicks roller skating around a rink, beating on other chicks, wearing tight, sexy outfits, is a turn on. So, what are the negatives? There are none. It's great sport for everyone.
What does this have to do with music you ask? Well, as far I have seen, the chicks involved in this game, have a love of rockabilly, psychabilly or old school rock and live it somehow. For guys or girls who are into chicks with tatts, piercings and all the bad girl stuff, then you will worship these goddesses of the four wheel boot. Remember that this is a global sport and is sure to have a team in your town, so check it out. I dare you!
Roller Dolls. We here at Rock Voyage salute you. Thankyou for making a dream come true.
There's one thing that really gets my drum beating ( I said my drum), and that's hot chicks playing kick-arse rock'n''roll. The Killerbirds are young, hot and play the kind of gutsy, chain-crunching rock that most guys try to imitate and fail. Hailing from Bendigo, this power-house trio have released a killer 4 track EP (produced by Knighty from The Cosmic Psychos and mixed by the guru, Lindsay Gravina), which has already sold out. For those who haven't had the pleasure of seeing or hearing these goddesses of grinding rock, check out the clip below.
The night I saw the Killerbirds, Nadine the drummer, had her VEC exam the next day. Now that's a true rock chick!
The one thing about playing rock music that has always been the bonus for every knucklehead out there with a thread of talent, is looks are unimportant. This is fantastic news for all the homely or completely spew-worthy gonzos in the world who struggle to be accepted in their own street. Thanks to this un-related law of physics, there is hope for everyone to rise to the top of the charts. It seems in some cases, the uglier you are, the better. Ofcourse, this applies to the band theory, not so much for a solo singer, especially if you are a chick. Let's face it, no-one can market a girl the size of her car. Unless she's Urethra Franklin.
Anyway, the point is that the following men of rock and or pop music prove the theory - but mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the ugliest one of all?
Shane MacGowan from The Pogues
Do not adjust your screen
Here are the others in no particular order. You be the judge. Who is the ugliest? My money is on Macgowan but it is damn close between them all.
Steve Tyler
Rick Ocasek
Nicko McBrain
Iggy Pop
Flavor Flav
Michael Stipe
David Crosby
Dee Snider
Boy George
Tim Rogers
Snoop Dogg
Joey Ramone
Mick Jagger
Keith Richards
For all the chicks who would like to make a career out of performing on stage....then this is the criteria for the music industry. Enjoy.
Hey Ho Rock Voyagers,
The Oz music scene is shocked and saddened by the tragic death of one of it's brothers', guitarist Tas Blizzard. A founding member of infamous punk band, The Meanies, he was also known for his stint with Seaweed Goorillas.
Greetings to all mutants and spuds,
I have a message from five suburban robots. They have sent me a transmission from their native country of the US, outlining an upcoming journey to Oz. They are following the commands of their genetic codes and they are coming here to entertain corporate life forms. They will spread the word of de-evolution. They are called DEVO and their message is simple, “Opposites and rebellion are obsolete. The fittest shall survive, but the unfit shall live. It’s all the same”.
The above title may seem bold to some readers but to the rest of us, it's fact! Whether you accept it or not, these guys are worshipped across our crumbling planet by millions. Yes, that's right. Millions! The beautiful or ugly truth ( as the case may be) is that no other band in rock music's short & battle-worn history, has inspired or influenced so many people to:
A) Play rock music B) Play an instrument C) Form a band D) Play songs that sound like the Ramones or E) Play Ramones songs.
Rock Gods
Notorious punk rocker and masochist, Sid Vicious, wanted to do the song, "My Way", like the Ramones - his favourite band. Motorhead wrote a song dedicated to them. Pearl Jam worshipped them. The list goes on. From The Hard-Ons, Spazzys and Mach Pelican in Australia to Teenage Bottlerocket in the US and Chixdiggit in Canada, these bands are a drop in the ocean. There are literally thousands of groups around the globe all belting out Ramones-inspired chords.
Hey ho music lovers. If there’s one thing that get’s my amp buzzing, it’s a chick who plays in a rock band. Now, if that chick happens to be in a band with other chicks, then that is even better. But what about 4 chicks who play hard rock and they are from Norway? Kaboom! – I think I just blew a fuse! Let me introduce you to, Cables.
Hotwired
Based in Oslo, this fantastic Nordic four piece have been dazzling audiences since 2000 and best of all – bass player Inger, sings. Can it get any better than this for a fellow bass player with vocal ability like myself? What a pity they live so far away from me. Such is the torture of life sometimes
Hey there rockvoyagers. Had a great weekend cos I caught a show by one of my fave bands, TA-TA. Those guys are always entertaining and I managed to get to the front early which is not an easy task – the chicks really dig ‘em.
Gigs happening around the globe this week:
In Oz
If your not familiar with the name Sederra, then you soon will be. These guys are an awesome foursome that hail from Fullerton, California and are making big waves on their west coast turf. Rising from the ashes of OC rockers, Longfellow and other local hardcore acts, Sederra was formed in 2006.
With a similar passion for songwriting and musical influences, the four punksters site Black Sabbath, MC5, The Clash and Foo Fighters as inspiration. In their short life, Sederra have already taken to the stage with Unwritten Law, The Draft, Gaslight Anthem and legends of punk/ pop, Lagwagon
I have a diverse and broad taste in music but two singers guarenteed to uplift my mood are Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. I will also add Kate Miller-Heidke and The Ramones. Ha ha told you my taste is broad.
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