All posts by Kev Brock

I'm a musician, singer/songwriter, blogger, writer, poet, bodybuilder, movie lover, music lover, video gamer, history/political buff, conservative/republican, etc. I like to do a lot of things.
music

Report: Black Sabbath trademark war gets the greenlight to the court room…

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In May of 2009, Ozzy Osbourne filed lawsuit against guitarist Tony Iommi, both men who were members of the legendary metal band, Black Sabbath. Tony Iommi is currently full owner of the Black Sabbath band name, 100%. Ozzy is upset because he feels that all 4 members of the band (also includes Geezer Butler and Bill Ward) deserves part ownership of the name, “Black Sabbath”. The judge gives this lawsuit the “ok”, that means the war is on. This battle will go to the court room.

Things already gotten heated in the court room today as it sounds like Tony Iommi is not very happy with Ozzy ’cause Iommi’s lawyer is fighting back. Both Ozzy and Tony themselves weren’t in court today, their lawyers were. When the lawsuit proceeds to battle, maybe Tony and Ozzy will be in court personally?

Tony may own the band name, yes, but Ozzy helped him create the name. See how Ozzy would be upset? Ozzy wrote the song “Black Sabbath” for their debut album, they got the name from a horror film that starred Boris Karloff with the same title. So that’s proof that Ozzy came up with the name himself and the rest of the guys agreed to use it. Also, please try to understand that the four guys in Black Sabbath created a huge legacy over the years, that’s another reason that Ozzy feels every member deserves share of the name.

I’m totally siding with Ozzy. He’s so right. This is going to be quite the interesting war and I’ll be keeping an eye on it. I hope Ozzy wins. I’m sure he will.

http://www.noisecreep.com/2010/02/26/ozzy-osbourne-wins-first-round-in-legal-battle-over-sabbath-name/

Kev

Local music

Tripsonic returns but I think they still need a better singer…

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Well, the Albany’s local original rock band, Tripsonic is back (again, I lost count how many times they split and returned) officially. I was anticipating for the return of Tripsonic ’cause they are a band that I liked. While I’m glad that the band is back, only thing I’m dissapointed in is that new singer. In my opinion, she’s not good. She’s singing way out of key. Sounds very amatuerish. She doesn’t fit. If Tripsonic wants to return with a BANG, I’d suggest getting someone else that can sing. I just hope this is not just a “practice” that it was just an audition. Nothing wrong with the band playing the music though. The band plays their instruments wonderfully and they are pretty tight playing in a band. My only problem is that chick singer. Come on dudes, I would go out and support Tripsonic if they can get someone else with the great vocal chops that actually fits the band. This is not a good performance, I don’t care if it’s practice or not.

Kev

movies

Report: Nicole Kidman joins Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston in “Just Go With It”…

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In Adam Sandler comedies, it is no secret that pretty much all of his films have cameos with other celebrities. Nicole Kidman, never had a cameo in a Adam Sandler flick, and now she will finally get one. Nicole is set to star in “Just Go With It”, for a small role. Not too small but maybe a 15-20 minute scene. Her character is being kept underwraps but her role is supposed to be very comedic, similar to the likes of Tom Cruises’s character, Les Grossman in “Tropic Thunder”. The film will also star Jennifer Aniston which she is part of the lead.

More on it here:

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/16468/kidman-joins-sandler-in-go-with-it–

Hope this won’t be another flop for Nicole. She’s one of my favorite actresses too. I wish she would do another serious drama which is what she is best at. She’s been doing terrible films as of late.

Kev

movies

BREAKING NEWS: “Wanted 2” sequel cancelled, due to Angelina Jolie pulling out…she does “Gravity” instead…

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If you want a Hollywood shocker. Well, here’s one. Universal Studios had “Wanted 2” in the works ever since the first one came out in theaters. The film starred Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy. Angelina Jolie suddenly pulled out of “Wanted 2” to do the sci-fi thriller, “Gravity” with Warner Bros. instead. Due to Angelina pulling out of “Wanted 2”, Universal had no choice but to cancel the sequel altogether. My bet is that they feel that “Wanted 2” can’t be done without her.

http://www.darkhorizons.com/news/16469/angelina-jolie-ditches-wanted-2-for-gravity–

Some would think Angelina would have something against the “Wanted 2” sequel, but I disagree. I’m sure she has nothing against the script or the studios or whatever. I’m sure she wanted to do “Gravity” instead ’cause it sounded like a bigger opportunity and a much bigger film. I can’t blame her. “Gravity” sounds like a sci fi action flick to me which Angelina would be good for. I don’t think she’s ever done a sci fi movie that’s taken place out in space before. I’m pretty sure she would still do “Wanted 2” if other opportunities never came up.

Kev

Politics/war

BREAKING NEWS: Good riddance to Gov. Paterson! Yeah!

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This is the greatest news ever! Residents in New York will be having huge smiles on our faces today. Why? Simply because Gov. David Paterson is dropping out of the race. After claims of David Paterson saying he won’t drop out of the race, he can no longer take the heat and went out of the kitchen!

Will New York State ever get a decent governor? New Yorkers should be careful on who they vote next time.

Kev

Random/off topic posts

Blues guitar…

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There is something about blues music that gets to me. I plan to get more serious on blues guitar. I have several instructional books about blues guitar lessons around the house somewhere, I’ll look for them when I get to it. Plus, I’ll buy more instruction books on playing blues guitar. Blues has always been my favorite kind of music. I’ve listened to Robert Johnson, Clapton, BB King, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughn and all that stuff. If you can become a better blues guitarist, you will be able to play any style of rock music.

If you heard my acoustic songs, have you noticed that some of them are kind of bluesy?  Songs like, “Evil Fred”, “Mr. Tough Guy”, “Time Bomb”, “Take a Little Trip With Me”, “True To You”, etc. were pretty much inspired by acoustic blues. Led Zeppelin got their heavy rock music just by listening to the blues, the same goes for Black Sabbath who were once originally a blues band.

You see where I’m going with this?

I’m always looking to learn new things on the guitar all the time. If you concentrate on playing the blues, you can play great rock n’ roll with that. I plan to concentrate on playing more lead guitar solos more than rhythym guitar so I can get better on my lead playing chops.

On a side note, that new band, Them Crooked Vultures. They are a bluesy rock band. That’s the type of music I’ve been looking to play when I get a band someday, be a blues rock band with a hard edge.

Kev

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BREAKING NEWS: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers reunite for new tour and album…

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It’s been a long while since Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have been together, hasn’t it? It’s been since 2002’s “The Last DJ” tour. The Heartbreakers will release a new album titled, “Mojo” sometime in the Spring. Their tour will start in May and will end in August. Supporting acts will include: Joe Cocker, ZZ Top, “Crosby, Stills & Nash”, My Morning Jacket, and the Drive By Truckers.

Since the Heartbreakers will be ending their tour near my hometown, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, which will be opened by “Crosby, Stills & Nash” that night, I think I’m gonna go to that one. I will definitely get Tom Petty’s new album as well, as I am a massive Petty fan.

Billboard reports:

http://www.billboard.com/news/tom-petty-and-the-heartbreakers-announce-1004071207.story?tag=hpfeed#/news/tom-petty-and-the-heartbreakers-announce-1004071207.story?tag=hpfeed

Kev

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Report: Sublime reunites but under a new name…

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The surviving members of the 90’s hit band, Sublime, will reunite and go on tour. Only thing though, the guys will go under a new band name, called Sublime With Rome. Sublime With Rome already have several shows booked and expect a lot more on the way. Sublime decided to split because of the death of Bradley Nowell, the band’s original frontman. I’m sure Sublime with Rome will perform all of Sublime’s music that Bradley wrote with the band, including all their radio hits of course, with hit songs such as “Santeria”, “What I Got”, “The Wrong Way”, and more. Sublime is a band that mixed rock n’ roll with reggae and funk. Sublime With Rome, also plans to write new songs while on tour for a new album.

Billboard reports:

http://www.billboard.com/#/news/sublime-settles-on-new-band-name-plots-tour-1004070980.story?tag=hpfeed

Very cool….and also very smart of the band to change the name without Bradley Nowell. While I love Alice In Chains, they should have done the same. Change the band name ’cause honestly, it isn’t AIC without Layne Staley.

Kev

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Thought: About this Nickelback pickle thing…

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The page that the young woman started, Coral Anne, the “Pickle” Nickelback facebook page was meant to be a page that is not supposed to be for hating on Nickelback. Plus, I don’t think that is really Chad Kroeger chatting with Coral Anne in e-mail in Facebook. Probably, just another one of her jokes. It was all meant to be for fun and humor. Kind of the like Mad Magazine or the Onion or something like that. The Nickelback haters think she’s using it for Nickelback hate but that’s not her vision with the page. I see her as a bored person wanting some fun in Facebook.

While so many music fans may hate Nickelback as well as I, do you think a band like Nickelback would care if so many people hate them online? No. They could give a rats ass. While so many don’t like their music, you can’t deny that they are a best selling band. And they do write a bunch of hits. In my eyes, when so many people hate a band or a certain solo artist, that is doing nothing but promoting their music even more. Giving the band more publicity. Like I sometimes say, sometimes bad publicity is great.

I’m sure the real Chad Kroeger would actually like the “Pickle” Facebook page. Honestly, I think he would be flattered by it. So don’t get the wrong idea that he would be upset by Nickelback hate on the internet, ’cause I think he would find all this entertaining. Yes, I am actually defending this band. I’m not a fan, I don’t like their music. They are successful. Like ’em or not.

I’m sure Chad would speak out on this “Pickle” stuff soon when he gets around to it, to squash rumours that he didn’t threaten to shut the page down and all that. Think about it, if Nickelback “sucked”, then they wouldn’t have gotten signed to a major label and constantly selling over millions of records. Saying they “suck” is just an opinion. I’m sure they still have some fans and supporters that still support them. That’s why they still do what they do.

He maybe egostitical, delusional and maybe an asshole, but who isn’t in the music industry these days? It seems that stuff is what music is all about. All musicians have egos whether national or local. Hell, I’ll admit that I have a huge ego at times! Nothing wrong with having an ego or delusional problem, right? That’s the name of the game with music and musicians have to deal with these things.

Kev