Empty Bottle night 2.
Charlie Deets played his first (and last?) electronic set. It included a film for each song, a light show and crutches. It was the only time I've been at the Bottle and no one was in the pool room. No one. Everyone there watched the set in silence. It was fucking weird. Like Radiohead or some other critically acclaimed shit that no one can rip apart.
Fetor had to follow Charlie Deets. I'm in Fetor. It would have been hard to follow Mr. Deets but I was drunk and I'm an asshole so it was pretty easy. We played 9 songs in under 30 minutes. It was loud. I called people assholes and other mean things. We fucking ruled.
Penthouse Sweets ended the night with their bar band in a good way music. I would have liked to see more than the three songs I caught but I was pretty deaf from all that screaming.
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Music with Meaning Night 27 Recap
Empty Bottle night 1.
This Is Cinema has a 17-year old singer. The boy has a deeper voice than Nick Cave and will probably have more illegal sex than you can imagine. Wrap it up kid, wrap it up.
Beard was good. They're always good. You have to be good when it's just drums, bass, violin and voice.
CrushKillDestroy were loud and gracious.
The night was long. I was at the Empty Bottle about 8 hours. I probably shouldn't have eaten Polish buffet before the show.
This Is Cinema has a 17-year old singer. The boy has a deeper voice than Nick Cave and will probably have more illegal sex than you can imagine. Wrap it up kid, wrap it up.
Beard was good. They're always good. You have to be good when it's just drums, bass, violin and voice.
CrushKillDestroy were loud and gracious.
The night was long. I was at the Empty Bottle about 8 hours. I probably shouldn't have eaten Polish buffet before the show.
Music with Meaning Night 26 Recap
I had to pause before writing this entry. I forgot what MWM event was on Monday. Monday was only three days ago. I'm that tired.
Now I remember. The event was at Phyliss' Musical Inn. The first MWM show at that bar. About 40 people came to the tiny bar and everyone seemed to dig everyone. The two touring bands, ari.ari. and Man At Arms were fucking loud. I missed most of Man At Arms because I was deaf from Fetor practice, but ari.ari. blew me away. Their singer/screamer is one of the most polite women off stage but while playing with her band, she writhed on the floor, screamed 6-inches from the crowd and jumped. She jumped on amps, chairs, people, the bar. It was great. The Notes and Scratches had more in common with Neutral Milk Hotel than Iggy Pop but the 'crowd' didn't leave. Instead, everyone came closer and for a few minutes it seemed like Chicago could have a music community not based around one genre, radio station or club.
The Notes and Scratches closed with "The Rainbow Connection".
Now I remember. The event was at Phyliss' Musical Inn. The first MWM show at that bar. About 40 people came to the tiny bar and everyone seemed to dig everyone. The two touring bands, ari.ari. and Man At Arms were fucking loud. I missed most of Man At Arms because I was deaf from Fetor practice, but ari.ari. blew me away. Their singer/screamer is one of the most polite women off stage but while playing with her band, she writhed on the floor, screamed 6-inches from the crowd and jumped. She jumped on amps, chairs, people, the bar. It was great. The Notes and Scratches had more in common with Neutral Milk Hotel than Iggy Pop but the 'crowd' didn't leave. Instead, everyone came closer and for a few minutes it seemed like Chicago could have a music community not based around one genre, radio station or club.
The Notes and Scratches closed with "The Rainbow Connection".
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Music with Meaning Night 25 Recap
Oh, Liar's Club. You are the devil incarnate.
LMNOP played a set that drove Herb crazy that I loved. Camaro Rouge were way too fucking loud so I bought their album. The Countdown were great and made everyone want to fuck in uncomfortable places.
I bought a Countdown shirt. It says...
DRINK
FIGHT
FUCK
The Countdown should play divorce hearings.
LMNOP played a set that drove Herb crazy that I loved. Camaro Rouge were way too fucking loud so I bought their album. The Countdown were great and made everyone want to fuck in uncomfortable places.
I bought a Countdown shirt. It says...
DRINK
FIGHT
FUCK
The Countdown should play divorce hearings.
Music with Meaning Night 24 Recap
Kelsey and I spun records at Delilah's after the Intonation Music Fest.
I shouldn't have drank 9 Sparks at Intonation.
We had bow out early.
Sorry.
Sparks are for 15-year old girls who yearn to fuck their older sister's football star boyfriend. I am not that girl.
I shouldn't have drank 9 Sparks at Intonation.
We had bow out early.
Sorry.
Sparks are for 15-year old girls who yearn to fuck their older sister's football star boyfriend. I am not that girl.
Music with Meaning Night 23 Recap
Nine bands played over five hours. Dreamend was my favorite. I bought both their albums. They streamed "Night of the Living Dead". Their singer/guitarist wore a tuxedo. They are shoegazer/horror/electronic (I'm only using that word because they have samples, at least it sounds like they do).
Hooray for Dreamend.
Nine bands in five hours is too many.
Hooray for Dreamend.
Nine bands in five hours is too many.
Music with Meaning Night 22 Recap
Thanks to Jan from the Hungry Brain. Without her night 22 wouldn't have happened. After a debacle at the California Clipper (if you want to know the whole story ask me in person), Jan let us move to the Brain three hours before start-time.
Megan Stielstra read first and made me wish I used songs in my readings. Brent Kado read a poignent piece on the joys of riding the CTA. Jonathan Messinger got the bars attention when he compared himself to Michael Jackson. Andrew Huff presented a list of bands/books and bands/movies that only had me booing once. CT Ballentine read another excerpt from his novel and it was like poetry that doesn't suck. High Hawk played Americana music but was too loud. Their 'fans' were also really fucking loud.
Can't win'em all.
Megan Stielstra read first and made me wish I used songs in my readings. Brent Kado read a poignent piece on the joys of riding the CTA. Jonathan Messinger got the bars attention when he compared himself to Michael Jackson. Andrew Huff presented a list of bands/books and bands/movies that only had me booing once. CT Ballentine read another excerpt from his novel and it was like poetry that doesn't suck. High Hawk played Americana music but was too loud. Their 'fans' were also really fucking loud.
Can't win'em all.
Music with Meaning Night 21 Recap
I had to miss the comedy because it was The Machine's first night spinning at the new 4am The Continental. Kelsey and I drank too much, spun two hours longer than originally booked for and got paid. It was sweet. 4am's rule. So does Herb from Liar's Club.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Music with Meaning Night 19 Recap
Quimby's was almost packed. JR Nelson did the best reading, which was a shock. I knew nothing about the man and he pleased the place. Amy Phillips read a piece that everyone there could relate (about becoming jaded in music), Brian Costello played air drums and Jessica Hopper was laughing. It was fun.
Amy and Brian spun records with us at Rodan after Quimby's. I was the fattest guy in the place. That's why I got really drunk and spun soul music.
Amy and Brian spun records with us at Rodan after Quimby's. I was the fattest guy in the place. That's why I got really drunk and spun soul music.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Music with Meaning Night 18 Recap
I love Mannequin Men, Doug Travis and PAL.
The father's day show was one I was hoping wouldn't disappoint me. It did not. Every band played their excellent version of rock and roll. PAL sounds like a completely different band then they did three years ago. They've grown a lot and could be played on XRT. Doug Travis remains my second favorite live act in the city (HeWhoCorrupts is #1). Their guitarist CT got a hand-job from frontman Billy. Mannequin Men put all other 'garage' bands to shame.
I had a great time. I now own a Doug Travis EP, hat, hoodie, polo shirt and patch.
The father's day show was one I was hoping wouldn't disappoint me. It did not. Every band played their excellent version of rock and roll. PAL sounds like a completely different band then they did three years ago. They've grown a lot and could be played on XRT. Doug Travis remains my second favorite live act in the city (HeWhoCorrupts is #1). Their guitarist CT got a hand-job from frontman Billy. Mannequin Men put all other 'garage' bands to shame.
I had a great time. I now own a Doug Travis EP, hat, hoodie, polo shirt and patch.
Music with Meaning Night 17 Recap
God damn work. I was not able to attend the Lincoln Square Lanes show. Kelsey told me it was fun. The Wanderers took a smoke break in front of propane tanks.
Music with Meaning Night 16 Recap
Nine bands in two classrooms. I was able to watch about 6 songs be performed. That has to be incorrect grammer.
Quasar Wut Wut played a great set of Americana/punk/folk/rock and roll music. The Gnomes had 10 kids dancing. Recent Photo reminded me of Yo La Tengo. Six more bands played.
These shows make me tired.
Quasar Wut Wut played a great set of Americana/punk/folk/rock and roll music. The Gnomes had 10 kids dancing. Recent Photo reminded me of Yo La Tengo. Six more bands played.
These shows make me tired.
Music with Meaning Night 15 Recap
The halfway point was bittersweet. The Beat Kitchen was well-attended but not well-attended enough. Due to an extra late start (fuck you, Bayside) on a Thursday night, most of the people that came to see Sally couldn't hang around for the 1am start time.
Arks were great. So great I bought a t-shirt. It was awkward when their guitarist saw me at the Hungry Brain the next day wearing said shirt.
They used Danelectro guitars in a very good way.
Arks were great. So great I bought a t-shirt. It was awkward when their guitarist saw me at the Hungry Brain the next day wearing said shirt.
They used Danelectro guitars in a very good way.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Music with Meaning Night 14 Recap
Izom brought a lot of people to the Double Door. Metal.
I drank too much. I need to stop drinking so much.
I 'sang' with Twin Wrecks the Memory for a song. I did this because I had too much to drink.
Good show. The place was pretty full. I didn't need to go to Liar's Club and then eat Taco Bell.
I drank too much. I need to stop drinking so much.
I 'sang' with Twin Wrecks the Memory for a song. I did this because I had too much to drink.
Good show. The place was pretty full. I didn't need to go to Liar's Club and then eat Taco Bell.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Music with Meaning Night 13 Recap
Mike, the owner of Delilah's kept giving Eric and me whiskey. We drank so much whiskey. I almost pissed my pants. I fucking love spinning records at Delilah's.
At one point I did the dance the Blues Brothers do while performing "Gimme Some Lovin'" behind the bar.
I spent $2 on Adams' Family pinball. I suck at pinball.
The place was packed. Thanks for coming, world.
At one point I did the dance the Blues Brothers do while performing "Gimme Some Lovin'" behind the bar.
I spent $2 on Adams' Family pinball. I suck at pinball.
The place was packed. Thanks for coming, world.
Music with Meaning Night 12 Recap
I am hip-hop. I know everything about the genre. I hate when people refer to it as culture. That goes for any music genre that calls itself culture. That's bullshit.
Bullet was great. Ya-B was great. Marflow pulled up all the MCs for freestyling. Rock and roll isn't like that. There's too much whining in rock and roll. If not enough people are in the crowd a rock band will put on a shitty show. Not these MCs. They didn't seem to care whether 50 or 500 people were in Abbey Pub.
I had a good time. I also ate wings.
Bullet was great. Ya-B was great. Marflow pulled up all the MCs for freestyling. Rock and roll isn't like that. There's too much whining in rock and roll. If not enough people are in the crowd a rock band will put on a shitty show. Not these MCs. They didn't seem to care whether 50 or 500 people were in Abbey Pub.
I had a good time. I also ate wings.
Music with Meaning Night 11 Recap
A nice, laid back Sunday evening in Pilsen. Eric, Kelsey and I got to do an all-vinyl set and we weren't restricted to just Chicago music. The Skylark patrons seemed to dig everything we played. For some odd reason George Harrison's "Got My Mind Set on You" garned the biggest reaction. Who knew the dead, stabbed Beatle's pop work would be so danceable.
My one regret was not playing at Bach on Moog album.
My one regret was not playing at Bach on Moog album.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Music with Meaning Night 10 Recap
I love Daniel Knox. He's one of the few performers that I'll still enjoy at 40, 50 or 60. He played another great set and this time had a guest theramin player. Marilyn Manson and Daniel Knox used theramins.
Ash in Pensacola is a band I've wanted to see for the last 6-months but never could. I'm glad they played. A stripped down set of just a guitarist and singer worked well in Martyrs.
The Thin Man ranged from alt-country, circus, folk and Americana roots rock. The group played an all-too short 45-minute set and a baby was there. She just turned a year old. The baby liked The Thin Man.
Great night. Shitty circumstances. God damn Rib Fest.
Ash in Pensacola is a band I've wanted to see for the last 6-months but never could. I'm glad they played. A stripped down set of just a guitarist and singer worked well in Martyrs.
The Thin Man ranged from alt-country, circus, folk and Americana roots rock. The group played an all-too short 45-minute set and a baby was there. She just turned a year old. The baby liked The Thin Man.
Great night. Shitty circumstances. God damn Rib Fest.
Music with Meaning Night 9 Recap
Friday night was the first of four shows in the basement of DePaul's McGaw Hall. 8 bands played in two classrooms. It was cheap.
The show had an odd feeling. Maybe it was the fluorescent lights or maybe it was because classes ended that day but the June 9 show felt like it already happened. The bands and the paying attendees seemed to want to be somewhere else. No one complained and most people seemed to have a good time, but something was missing. It was cold outside, sweaty basement shows are usually the best.
KK Rampage jumped into desks, but too early in their set. Canteen played a great set with a keyboard, programmed drum beats from an iPod and surf guitar but too many people were watching Elephant and Castle to consider even trying out a new group. The Digital Kill sounded loud from 100 feet outside the room. Whalehorse used a projector to the fullest.
Odd show. Worthwhile but odd.
The show had an odd feeling. Maybe it was the fluorescent lights or maybe it was because classes ended that day but the June 9 show felt like it already happened. The bands and the paying attendees seemed to want to be somewhere else. No one complained and most people seemed to have a good time, but something was missing. It was cold outside, sweaty basement shows are usually the best.
KK Rampage jumped into desks, but too early in their set. Canteen played a great set with a keyboard, programmed drum beats from an iPod and surf guitar but too many people were watching Elephant and Castle to consider even trying out a new group. The Digital Kill sounded loud from 100 feet outside the room. Whalehorse used a projector to the fullest.
Odd show. Worthwhile but odd.
Friday, June 09, 2006
Music with Meaning Night 8 Recap
Last night's Double Door taught me a valuable lesson in rock. Dudes like to rock and dudes like to drink.
The Quitters, a band I booked on a recommendation, were great. They recorded their set on a cassette tape, gave away their CD for free and their guitarist/singer Matt threw his guitar on the floor. He threw it to the floor in front of the stage.
Low of the Low are five dudes who like saying 'Bro' and drinking. They fucking rocked. Fucking is the only adjective one should use when describing the south side stoner metal band.
My Big Beautiful brought the old school pop punk. It's rare for me to enjoy pop punk. I enjoyed their set.
That last paragraph sounds horrible. No one should use the word brought when describing music. The use of the word instantly makes the writer seem old and creepy, like a Rolling Stone writer.
I got drunk and yelled at Jesus and the Devil to play songs I wanted to hear. They did. It was great. Their drummer kicked over his set. I bought their t-shirt. They will be entered in the Chicago Rock-Off series.
The Quitters, a band I booked on a recommendation, were great. They recorded their set on a cassette tape, gave away their CD for free and their guitarist/singer Matt threw his guitar on the floor. He threw it to the floor in front of the stage.
Low of the Low are five dudes who like saying 'Bro' and drinking. They fucking rocked. Fucking is the only adjective one should use when describing the south side stoner metal band.
My Big Beautiful brought the old school pop punk. It's rare for me to enjoy pop punk. I enjoyed their set.
That last paragraph sounds horrible. No one should use the word brought when describing music. The use of the word instantly makes the writer seem old and creepy, like a Rolling Stone writer.
I got drunk and yelled at Jesus and the Devil to play songs I wanted to hear. They did. It was great. Their drummer kicked over his set. I bought their t-shirt. They will be entered in the Chicago Rock-Off series.
Music with Meaning Night 7 Recap
I love's Cal's Liquors. I only want to attend shows at Cal's, The Mutiny and Liar's Club.
The Spoken Four were good. Walking Bicycles were good. The Reptoids were good. Everyone was good. Everyone was loud. Everyone was drinking. In the top 10 of MWM shows I've thrown.
I should write more. Fuck it. Just show up.
The Spoken Four were good. Walking Bicycles were good. The Reptoids were good. Everyone was good. Everyone was loud. Everyone was drinking. In the top 10 of MWM shows I've thrown.
I should write more. Fuck it. Just show up.
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Adding lbs.
I just watched myself on 'JBTV'. I'm not aging well.
At least I don't suck as much as this Head Automatica song and video.
At least I don't suck as much as this Head Automatica song and video.
Music with Meaning Night 6 Recap
Night six was the first MWM event we've ever done at Subterranean. The place seems a lot smaller during load-in and soundcheck.
The Patent Clerks was a pleasent suprise. The Columbus, Mo group made everyone (about 15 people) shut-up and listen in a good way. The Elevens and Mira Mira brought some nice mellow indie rock. STAR was my favorite of the night. It was my first time seeing them and I had no idea that their Dinosaur Jr./Republica/Big Black/My Bloody Valentine/La Bouche style of rock was done with just a drum machine (beats from an iPod), guitar and bass. Coupleskate was an ideal band to close out the evening, playing a 40-minute set of solid indie rock.
Hip hop was on the ground level. Indie rock was on the second level. Worlds did not collide.
P!nk is biting the hand that feeds. Trent Reznor is the 'angriest' 45-year old.
The Patent Clerks was a pleasent suprise. The Columbus, Mo group made everyone (about 15 people) shut-up and listen in a good way. The Elevens and Mira Mira brought some nice mellow indie rock. STAR was my favorite of the night. It was my first time seeing them and I had no idea that their Dinosaur Jr./Republica/Big Black/My Bloody Valentine/La Bouche style of rock was done with just a drum machine (beats from an iPod), guitar and bass. Coupleskate was an ideal band to close out the evening, playing a 40-minute set of solid indie rock.
Hip hop was on the ground level. Indie rock was on the second level. Worlds did not collide.
P!nk is biting the hand that feeds. Trent Reznor is the 'angriest' 45-year old.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Music with Meaning Night 5 Recap
Thanks to The Skeeballs for driving out from Lake Geneva to play the Horseshoe on a Monday night. Thanks to everyone who came out. Thanks to The Stranger for playing an excellent 45-minute set of rockabilly. They were a perfect example of four parts coming together to drown out the rest of the world/bar.
I wanted to mention Joshua Dumas the other day. He read on night 3 at Mojoe's. Before the reading I had yet to meet Mr. Dumas. Through the festival we 'met' through emails and he asked to read. I said yes. His reading/performance/whatever was definitly one of the best yet. His story of lost/not lost/never there love was both heartbreaking and beautiful. He started slow and uncomfortable. He finished the same way. Everyone was paying heed to every word uttered. People with published books leaned over to ask me, "Who is this guy? He's great."
I'm still sick. I can't sleep due to construction. Tonight's show at Subterranean should be nice and mellow.
God damn jackhammers.
I almost forgot, today is 6/6/06. I am the most evil and most good motherfucker ever. It's a fact.
The next 7 days...
mellow, ambient rock
drunken grunge, grrrl, punk rock
readings - ROCK
8 bands in a classroom
critically acclaimed piano men
spinning records in Pilsen
HIP-HOP
I wanted to mention Joshua Dumas the other day. He read on night 3 at Mojoe's. Before the reading I had yet to meet Mr. Dumas. Through the festival we 'met' through emails and he asked to read. I said yes. His reading/performance/whatever was definitly one of the best yet. His story of lost/not lost/never there love was both heartbreaking and beautiful. He started slow and uncomfortable. He finished the same way. Everyone was paying heed to every word uttered. People with published books leaned over to ask me, "Who is this guy? He's great."
I'm still sick. I can't sleep due to construction. Tonight's show at Subterranean should be nice and mellow.
God damn jackhammers.
I almost forgot, today is 6/6/06. I am the most evil and most good motherfucker ever. It's a fact.
The next 7 days...
mellow, ambient rock
drunken grunge, grrrl, punk rock
readings - ROCK
8 bands in a classroom
critically acclaimed piano men
spinning records in Pilsen
HIP-HOP
Music with Meaning Night 4 Recap
Due to said illness I missed night 4 of Music with Meaning 7. This was the first MWM event I've ever missed.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Music with Meaning Night 2 Recap
First Music with Meaning show in Pilsen. First Music with Meaning show in a church that was out of operation. First Music with Meanign show, to my knowledge, that a band member walked out of due to booze.
Emily Jane Powers, In Miniature and Hotel Brotherhood put on excellent shows. The setting made everything feel surreal (does that make sense?) and the beer before, during and after the show added a fuzzy feeling.
Waking up at 9am to buy records today was a bad idea. Eating Pizza Hut was worse than the night of drinking.
Emily Jane Powers, In Miniature and Hotel Brotherhood put on excellent shows. The setting made everything feel surreal (does that make sense?) and the beer before, during and after the show added a fuzzy feeling.
Waking up at 9am to buy records today was a bad idea. Eating Pizza Hut was worse than the night of drinking.
Friday, June 02, 2006
Music with Meaning Night 1 Recap
Altgeld Forgotten made me smile. Paper Bullets made me hurt my neck. Herb danced too much and fell into a chair. Herb is my boss.
Evening 1 was a success. No injuries, a good amount of people (about 100), pleasant weather and Eric got to DJ for the majority of the night.
Thanks to everyone that came out. The next three nights will mellow everyone.
Evening 1 was a success. No injuries, a good amount of people (about 100), pleasant weather and Eric got to DJ for the majority of the night.
Thanks to everyone that came out. The next three nights will mellow everyone.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Legal advice
There is a construction crew on the balcony. They're here every Monday through Friday, 7:30am until 4pm. They have jackhammers. Many jackhammers. It's impossible to sleep when a jackhammer is in use and less than 10 feet away. Trust me, I've tried. It doesn't matter if you haven't slept in 48-hours or are really drunk, it's impossible to sleep.
I live in an apartment. When the lease was signed for the year there was no mention of construction. No rights. There is no way to get out of the lease. There's a jackhammer 10 feet from me.
This construction is making it hard not to be a racist. I'm starting to hold grudges against old, Jewish men just because of one guy.
I live in an apartment. When the lease was signed for the year there was no mention of construction. No rights. There is no way to get out of the lease. There's a jackhammer 10 feet from me.
This construction is making it hard not to be a racist. I'm starting to hold grudges against old, Jewish men just because of one guy.
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Music with Meaning 7 begins tonight. Paper Bullets and Altgeld Forgotten will play rock and roll/punk music and Eric Lab Rat, Kelsey Snell and I will spin records. It will be fun if people show up.
If you listen to NPR and live in Chicago you might hear the festival getting mentioned on the morning show Eight Forty Eight. Hooray. That wasn't sarcasm. I'm just not sure how much it'll help.
Oprah had a Legends Ball. Alicia Keys, Ashanti, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Mary J. Blige, Brandy, Naomi Campbell, Mariah Carey, Natalie Cole, Kimberly Elise, Missy Elliott, Tyra Banks, Iman, Janet Jackson, Phylicia Rashad, Debbie Allen and Alfre Woodard were honored.
Alicia Keys - made famous because of Clive Davis, on old white guy
Ashanti - made famous because of a corrupt record label, Murder Inc.
Angela Bassett - most famous role is of Tina Turner in "What's Love Got to do With It", got the shit kicked out of her by Ike
Halle Berry - only won an Academy Award after showing her breasts
Mary J. Blige - well documented coke problem
Brandy - became famous after doing mall tours for a record label run by old white guys
Naomi Campbell - too easy
Mariah Carey - married her old boss
Natalie Cole - drug problem, most famous for 'duet' with her father
Kimberly Elise - unknown by most, invited for her role in the Oprah produced film "Beloved"
Missy Elliott - "Put the pussy on ya, like I told ya" from "Work It"
Tyra Banks - she put on a fat suit to 'understand' how it is to be overweight and then cried to actual obese people about her experience
Iman - married to David Bowie, actually qualifies as legendary is my mind
Janet Jackson - too easy
Phylicia Rashad - a famous Brooklyn based lawyer with a loving family and a well-to-do doctor husband
Debbie Allen - I used to love "A Different World"
Alfre Woodard - I got nothing on Mrs. Woodard. She's a well-respected actress and hasn't taken many sub-par roles.
I'm a bigger legend than most of these women. I just don't have some old white guy telling me what to do.
If you listen to NPR and live in Chicago you might hear the festival getting mentioned on the morning show Eight Forty Eight. Hooray. That wasn't sarcasm. I'm just not sure how much it'll help.
Oprah had a Legends Ball. Alicia Keys, Ashanti, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry, Mary J. Blige, Brandy, Naomi Campbell, Mariah Carey, Natalie Cole, Kimberly Elise, Missy Elliott, Tyra Banks, Iman, Janet Jackson, Phylicia Rashad, Debbie Allen and Alfre Woodard were honored.
Alicia Keys - made famous because of Clive Davis, on old white guy
Ashanti - made famous because of a corrupt record label, Murder Inc.
Angela Bassett - most famous role is of Tina Turner in "What's Love Got to do With It", got the shit kicked out of her by Ike
Halle Berry - only won an Academy Award after showing her breasts
Mary J. Blige - well documented coke problem
Brandy - became famous after doing mall tours for a record label run by old white guys
Naomi Campbell - too easy
Mariah Carey - married her old boss
Natalie Cole - drug problem, most famous for 'duet' with her father
Kimberly Elise - unknown by most, invited for her role in the Oprah produced film "Beloved"
Missy Elliott - "Put the pussy on ya, like I told ya" from "Work It"
Tyra Banks - she put on a fat suit to 'understand' how it is to be overweight and then cried to actual obese people about her experience
Iman - married to David Bowie, actually qualifies as legendary is my mind
Janet Jackson - too easy
Phylicia Rashad - a famous Brooklyn based lawyer with a loving family and a well-to-do doctor husband
Debbie Allen - I used to love "A Different World"
Alfre Woodard - I got nothing on Mrs. Woodard. She's a well-respected actress and hasn't taken many sub-par roles.
I'm a bigger legend than most of these women. I just don't have some old white guy telling me what to do.
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