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.

Report: Michael Hollick the voice of Niko Bellic for “Grand Theft Auto IV” wants to get paid more…

Michael Hollick (pictured above) who is the leading star of “Grand Theft Auto IV” and has done the voiceovers for the leading character Niko Bellic is demanding more money from all the long and hard work he’s done for the videogame. Hollick reveals the shocking news that he was only paid, $100,000 for 15 months, yet, he has to suffer and witness the game make much more than that.

More on the story here:

http://videogames.yahoo.com/feature/gta-iv-star-only-made-100-000/1215423

Maybe they will pay him more now that he spoke out on this. I’m with Hollick on this, doing voice overs for a videogame sounds like long and tough work, and he only gets paid very little. BULLSHIT!

If they don’t pay him more at all, hope Hollick got some good lawyers in handy.

Kev

 

Report: Rainn Wilson star of “The Office” announces cameo for “Transformers 2″…

Rainn Wilson who plays Dwight Schrute on “The Office” TV show revealed to MTV that he’s been casted to play a short cameo in “Transformers 2”, he’s only joking about turning into a robot though.

MTV Movies Blog reports:

http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/05/28/exclusive-rainn-wilson-joins-transformers-2-cast-as-university-professor/

I’m glad he’s getting movie roles now, congrats Rainn.

Kev

 

Thought: Why do I play music?

Some of you may wonder what made me do this. What made me become a musician and songwriter to do what I do. Do I do this to try and become popular and get as many fans as possible? That would be nice, but to honest, I don’t care about popularity. Never had. If people want to become a loyal fan/follower of Kev Brock, that’s great, I’m all for that. If people want to think that I suck musically and think I’m one of the worst musicians that you ever heard, that’s great, I’m all for that too.

I am in it simply for the love and enjoyment of music. To be part of the musicians scene and to be sharing the music to the world. Although I do love performing live in front of an audience, I don’t really like performing too many shows. I am about sharing my original work to people. The songs that I write, I enjoy the feeling of getting honest feedback from people and it lets me know that people really do listen to my stuff.

I don’t believe in making profesionally made music albums, real albums like you see in the stores, I just feel that is not my thing. No offense to local musicians out there that do make real albums. If people want copies of my songs, I wouldn’t spend so much on CD manufacturing, I’ll just simply burn my songs on a blank CD for them. Who needs a real CD with cover art and lyrics in the booklet when all you need is blank discs you get from Kmart or Radioshack to make a demo album? I’m in it to get my tunes heard like everyone else.

To have fun playing and have fun performing. I’m not in it for the rock star thing. I’m not a self inflated ego being obsessed with popularity, if popularity is what you want, that’s fine. I just want to be part of music and enjoying it.

And a reminder, I have a show at P4th this weekend on Sat. May 31st, opening for No call No Show, and some other band. The show starts at 9:00 p.m. I’ll be there for my set for sure. So hopefully some of you will too. I believe the show is free to get in. A road trip to a Kev Brock show is worth it, trust me.

Kev

Cool Video: Mr. McMahon brings back the WWE Draft and another shockin’ announcement…

From last night’s RAW, youtube won’t delete this one since this video is under the official WWE youtube page.

And by the way, I don’t think McMahon is serious on giving away $1 million to the WWE audience, it’s probably another one of his tricks, a heel type of thing.

Is this a clue that Shane McMahon could be the next RAW GM… HERE COMES THE MOOONEEEYYYYyy!

Enjoy.

Kev

REMINDER: Rambo DVD/Blu Ray out now!

The new Rambo has invaded DVD and Blu Ray today. You can now officially purchase all 4 Rambo films on Blu Ray and on DVD both.

I won’t need to buy the first three Rambo films since I already have the first three, I’ll be buying the new Rambo movie most definitely, I’m picking it up this week, probably Friday on my day off of work.

I’m still trying to decide whether I should get it on Blu Ray or regular DVD. I’ll probably get the Blu Ray.

Kev

 

Report: Tori Spelling back at Beverly Hills 90210…

First Jennie Garth is returning, and now another “Beverly Hills 90210” veteran is coming back, Tori Spelling is confirmed to reprise her role as Donna Martin in the upcoming “Beverly Hills 90210” spin off.

FOXNews reports:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,358762,00.html

Pretty sweet news. I guess I’m gonna have to watch the first episode of this spinoff when it hits TV just to see how the show is.

I don’t think Jason Priestly or Luke Perry will return but who knows.

Kev

 

RIP: Utah Phillips 1935 – 2008

Folk singer, storyteller, and activist Bruce “Utah” Phillips died last Friday of congrestive heart failure. Utah Phillips died in his home town of Nevada City, California, he was 73 years old. Utah Phillips has been known to collaborate on music with other folk musicians such as Ani Difranco, Emmylou Harris, Waylon Jennings, Joan Baez, and Tom Waits who recorded songs with him.

Utah Phillips also used to play gigs at our very own Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs back in the old days.

More on it here:

http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_9370911

RIP Utah! So sad. Another legend and another talented man gone. 😦

Kev

 

Report: Christian Bale finally speaks about working on “The Dark Knight” with Heath Ledger…

Batman star Christian Bale has been quiet about Heath Ledger ever since his death way back in Jan. As the film “The Dark Knight” gets closer to it’s release date on July 18th, Mr. Bale or Mr. Wayne, speaks out about the late young actor.

Bale describes Heath Ledger as “intense” and “anarchistic” when performing scenes in the film, but when not filming Bale describes Heath’s personality as shy, quiet, and laid back. Bale says the film was something he wanted to share with Heath and says he hopes “The Dark Knight” will be a celebration of Heath’s work for everyone.

More on it here:

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20202566,00.html

I can’t wait for “The Dark Knight”, I’ve been looking forward to this film ever since the last one “Batman: Begins”.

I have a feeling that “The Dark Knight” will definitely top Indy 4 in box office, not just because it’s Heath Ledger, only because it’s a Batman movie. The Batman movies are always successful.

The film will definitely be a celebration of Heath Ledger for sure.

Kev