The Behrend Beacon I 8 My pilgrimage to the heart of rock n’ roll Bv Chris I.aluria ciiitoi -in -( hirl Johnny Cash's nun Inis that was located outside of Not many people were there when Hnc Clapton played his hue unplugged set. Only a handful of people saw Boh I )\ lan at his typewriter, typing the lyrics io "lake a Rolling Slone." Only Jim Morrison, his teaeher. and Ins parents were able to Weekl A B Perry Farrell Jonathan Poneman An-kver m lasi week's question: I). Brian Kno According to lhe financial link's. Apple has reccntlv been considering selling iPods anil iPhones dial include unlimited access to the i lunes music store. A one lime lee would be required to pav at the time of purchasing the afore mentioned Apple products and listeners would then he able to download unlimited music until their product's life expires. Nokia worked out a similar partnership with l imersal Music (iroup last year where con sumers could pav an SNO fee lor unlimited rni\crsul tunes. Apple is presently attemptin'! to keep the cost closer to S2O. while the record labels oh\ lotisl) are pushing for something closer to that of the Nokia/l'ni\ ersal deal. Steve Jobe, president of Apple, agreed that the subscription method has failed so far (i.e. Napster. Rhapsody I. but doesn’t see how con sumers could not show an interest if the cost he a mere 520. Musical Trivia for the Behrend Beacon Who founded the Lollapalooza festivals? National Music News in Brief Apple attempts to make music even cheaper, Queen is back with a new, but familiar voice, and Cold play s fourth see his third grade report card. However. Last summer I got an opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the place where not only can CONTRIBI THD PHOTO lrom car the Rock n Roll Hall ol lame. . to the front door, a thou sand things ran through my mind. "Will I get to see everything'.’" "Can I take pictures?" "Will I see David Bowie's costume from Labyrinth"!" Although the answer to all of these questions was No." the experience was well worth the trip. On the front steps of the building. 1 noticed there was a mysterious. XOs looking black bus. Like any curious music fan. I walked up to it and was immediately star-struck. On display outside of the Hall was Johnny Cash's last tour bus. For only $2 with my admission. I was able to walk on the same bus that Johnny. June, and John Jr. rode while on tour. I was immedi ately taken to "Walk the Line" and I envisioned them on the bus at the same time. I heard Johnny whisper in my ear. in his deep, gravelly voice. "Don't lake a picture of my toilet on your cell phone. Thai's illegal." Alter the bus 1 walked with my girl friend Fmily to embark on a life- changing experience. If s important to have the right company when at a place such as the Rock Hall. While she may not know as much about the annals of music like I do. she can recognize C. Dave Navarro D. Michael Lang By Rvan P. Gallagher rpgs()o4(« psu.edu album is almost here.. Queen is preparing to release their first album of new material since the late I reddie Mercury branded his memorable vocals to the creative melodies the band produced in the 7()s/8()s. Their last studio album, recorded in 1995. was entitled Made in Heaven and featured the last vocal recording of Mercury before his death in 1991. However, the band is re-living the past now with lormer front man of the band Bad C ompany. Paul Rodgers, who will be performing vocals for the latest album expected to release Sep. 1. Two weeks later the group plans to hit the road with their first tour in years. "Say It’s Not True" was already released as a free download on World Aids Day and the rest of the album was recorded late last year and early this year. names when I spot their artifacts. Also, her amaze ment made me feel like a rock professor when I told stories of Simon and Garfunkel recording the soundtrack for The Graduate and how Erie Clapton. Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page were all part of The Yardbirds before becoming famous guitarists. Everything I could ever imagine and much more was encased in thin, glass cases, inches away from my fingertips. Everything from early Sun Records recordr Elvis and Carl Perkins, all the vva; Vans Warped Tour exhibit, feati instruments, clothing and skatebo from such punk bands as Pennyw Bad Religion and MxPx. With all these artifacts surrounding me. t trip turned into a crazy Magic Schoi Bus-like journey into the core of m most prominent dreams. vou sec such artifacts, but also you can experience them first Fr o m the 1-90 exit into Cleveland. I the giant, glass, pyramid-like struc t u r e that encases the world of and roll. Even the exhibits in which I had no prior interest were life chang ing. Every year, the Rock Hall has certain bands or musicians that are on display. The featured musicians are portrayed through old albums, photos, childhood memories, love letters, and Walking everything that pertains to their lives and careers. The two bands that were focused this time were The Doors and The Clash. In my own opinion. Jim Morrison was too egotistical to find a place on my rock and roll guest list. Furthermore The Clash just didn't appeal to me. However, it was the dedication to music that was shown through the exhibit that actually made them interesting. The last thing we watched, after buying $3 waters and over-priced snack food, was a video tribute to every Hall of Fame inductee from the Hall's incep tion- everyone from Fats Domino. Elvis Presley and Hank Williams, to more modern groups such as U 2. R.E.M. and The Police. Music has been more than just a hobby to me. Ever since I became a music fan, the artists, songs and albums that are associated with the industry became my New Testament. Before music. I knew I was missing a spiritual aspect of my life. The earliest albums I remember owning are Green Day's Dookic and Nirvana Nevermind. The pure motivation and art behind these albums got me hooked. At that point I became a fan. The first artist I became thoroughly invoiced in was Bob Dylan. My first vinyl record that 1 owned Quote of the week: “I don't know how many songs he has right now. Two hundred and fifty? Three hundred? He just flips through 'em, and says, ‘Heeeey, remember this one?’ No particular reason other than just he had n't done it very often, or hadn't done it for a long time. The won derful... freedom... that our audience allows us is something that's fairly unique. We're able to do almost anything at any time and people seem to dig it. ” -Steve Van Zandt on Bruce Springstreen & the E Street Band touring “1 heard a Bono quote once that said, ‘Bands shouldn't break up over money, they should break up over the track listing,"’ says frontman for Coldplay Chris Martin. "Nothing could be more pertinent at this point." The band is focusing on the mix ing and producing of their upcoming album Viva la Vida, after much time spent writing and recording, while producer Brian Eno skips back and forth between Coldplay and U 2, who is also in creation of a new record. The band was quoted referenc ing their first three albums as a trilogy and can't wait to reveal their fourth album in which they say possesses a brand new sound. About six songs have been agreed upon by the band as definite features on the album while the other tracks are yet to be affirmative. The band has sold 11 million copies, however, Martin sees this as the last chance to "make it”. “This could be our last shot at the big time,” he says. "It’s something in my head, as in artistic relevance. There’s a voice that comes at three in the morning with songs. There might come an age when you say, ‘Ah, **** it, I’m going to go back to sleep.’ But I’m still at the point where I’ll get up and work it out.” The album is expected early summer. Source: Rollingstone.com Friday, March 21, 2008 was Dylan's /J/wg/'/tg It All Back Home point. I became a disciple. The first artifact that 1 was drawn to was the gui tar owned by Robbie Robertson of The Band- the same guitar Robertson used during "The Last Walt/.” It was similar to seeing one of Michelangelo's paintbrush. Lincoln's top hat or Columbus' map. 1 was an arm's length away from the guitar that brought us such killer gui- Cripple Creek" anti "The Weight." lt is important for everyone to have a hobbv. Mans people collect model cars. Others play com petitive poker. Still others go on weekend bike rides. These activities cleanse people's spirits and renew their lives daily. Lor me. dropping a needle down on a Dylan or Cash album is therapeutic. This is the extent of importance that is the pilgrim age to the Rock Hall. Not only can I see for mvself the artifacts that have helped the music industry Hourish and evolve. But I can also pay homage and respect for the artists, living and deceased that have changed my life. Most Islamic people make an annual trip to Mecca, for their yearly llajj. the fifth pillar. There, they validate their existence to religion bv submit ting themselves to God. Likewise, with my annual trips to the Rock ami Roll Hall of fame. I continue to surrender mv life as just an av id fan of music and engage in a life of devotion to the men and women that gave sound to my life. Top 5 albums released before their time by Chris LaFuria 5. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel- Intense acid/psych-folk 4. Highway 61 Revisted by Bob Dylan- the first white boy blues album 3. Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and his Comets first successful rock album 2. What's Going On? by Marvin Gaye- beginning of meaningful smooth R&B with a message 1. Kick Out the Jams by MCS- introduced the world to hard rock At that
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