One thing that local & unsigned musicians love to do online is slam the national music industry. They talk a lot of negative shit about today’s bands & artists. When I look at all this, I kind of scratch my head and say to myself, “Why”?

I can think of one word that can describe all this perfectly, and yes, you can guess it. That one word, is “jealousy”. It has, “jealousy” written all over their faces when non-famous musicians bash the national music industry. They just don’t want to admit that they want the fame and the rock star lifestyle. They all want to get signed to major record labels, release albums nationally and go on world tours.

If that’s what they all want, then they must work harder and go after it. Fame for musicians around here can be possible, they need to stop dreaming and make it happen.

I appreciate today’s music and the national industry ’cause we wouldn’t be playing instruments and doing what we do, if it weren’t for famous bands. There are still today’s artists that inspires me as a musician.

We all may have freedom of speech and we have our own opinions when it comes to music, but if you’re a musician you must appreciate all music. If you want to become a successful musician, you can’t be a negative nancy when it comes to famous artists. I’m not forcing you to like all music, we all have a right to dislike some ’cause there artists that I don’t like myself, but you should at least respect their talent.

I’m real tired of the way people respond to certain music artists like Metallica for example. I may not like pop, R&B or rap, but I respect what they do.

Musicians needs to be careful of what they post on the internet. Simply because record labels will not want to sign them if they’re doing nothing but talking shit about bands online. Record labels look for professionalism as well.

Just some things to think about. I like to treat most music in a positive direction as you can probably tell.

Kev

Here’s the “This Day In Music” for the day. Happy Thanksgiving to all readers and enjoy!

Kev

– In 1966: The Beatles got together for the first time since their return from the summer tour of the United States, ready to record a new album. The first song selected for recording was John’s ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’, which would end up, not on the album, but on The Beatles’ next single. This day’s session was devoted entirely to ‘Strawberry Fields Forever.’

– In 1968: Diana Ross and The Supremes were at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Love Child’, a No.15 hit in the UK.

– In 1973: Ringo Starr went to No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘Photograph’. His first of two US chart toppers as a solo artist.

– In 1979: Donna Summer and Barbra Streisand started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with ‘No More Tears, (Enough Is Enough). A No.3 hit in the UK.

– In 1984: Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee married his girlfriend, nude model Candice, (Elaine Margaret Starchuk). The marriage lasted for three months.

– In 1991: Eric Carr (Paul Charles Caravello) drummer with Kiss died aged 41, of complications from cancer in a New York hospital. Carr replaced Peter Criss in 1980 and remained a band member until he became ill in 1991. For his Kiss stage persona, Carr was known as “The Fox.”

– In 1991: Freddie Mercury died of complications from aids at his home in London’s Holland park aged 45, just one day after he publicly admitted he was HIV positive. Mercury was openly bisexual and enjoyed a colourful rock star lifestyle. During his career with Queen he scored over 40 Top 40 UK singles including the worldwide No.1 ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’.

– In 1993: American blues guitarist and singer Albert Collins died of lung cancer aged 61. Known as “The master of the telecaster”, he shared a Grammy for the 1985 album Showdown! which he recorded with Robert Cray and Johnny Copeland.

– In 2002: Jay-Z was at No.1 on the US album chart with ‘The Blueprint 2’, the rapper’s first US No.1 album.

– In 2007: Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea lost his multi-million pound house in a wildfire that swept through Malibu, 53 other properties were destroyed by the blaze. Flea told the Los Angeles Times the $4.8m (£2.3m) property was “burnt to a crisp”.

In 2008: Snaresbrook Crown Court heard how Boy George chained a male escort to his bedroom wall and beat him with a metal chain after accusing him of hacking into his laptop. The singer had made contact with Mr Carlsen, 29, on the social networking website Gaydar. Mr Carlsen told the court that he was dragged along the floor towards the bed and a handcuff was put on his right hand. The manacle was attached to a hook drilled into the wall by the bed. The police later photographed welts on Mr Carlsen’s arm where the handcuffs had been. The fire brigade had to be called to cut the cuffs off.

– In 2008: English drummer Michael Lee died from a seizure aged 39. Worked with Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Little Angels, The Cult, Ian Gillan, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Quireboys and Thin Lizzy.

Here’s the “This Day In Music” for the Day. Enjoy!

Kev

Musician Birthdays: Alan Paul (singer for Manhattan Transfer, singer/guitarist for Woodie Alan band, writer for “Guitar World” and “Slam” magazine, also author of “Big In Chna” novel. Born in 1949), Bruce Hornsby (singer/songwriter, pianist. Born in 1954). Miley Cyrus (singer/songwriter/actress, daughter of country icon, Billy Ray Cyrus, and also star of “Hannah Montana”. Born in 1992.)

– In 1899: The world’s first jukebox was installed at San Francisco’s’ Palais Royal Hotel.

– In 1962: The Beatles traveled to St. James’ Church Hall, London, for a ten-minute audition with BBC Television. The audition came about when Beatles fan, David Smith of Preston, Lancashire wrote to the BBC asking for The Beatles to be featured on BBC television. Assuming that Smith was The Beatles’ manager, the BBC wrote back to him, offering The Beatles an audition. Smith brought his letter to NEMS Enterprises, and Clive Epstein (Brian’s brother) arranged for audition to take place. Four days later, Brian Epstein received a polite “thumbs-down” letter from the BBC.

– In 1965: Marc Bolan appeared live on the UK TV show Five O’Clock Funfair, performing ‘The Wizard’.

– In 1974: Elton John started an 11-week run at No.1 on the UK chart with his ‘Greatest Hits’, album. It also enjoyed a 10 week run as the US No.1

– In 1974: The Rolling Stones scored their fifth US No.1 album with ‘It’s Only Rock ‘N Roll’.

– In 1975: Queen started a nine-week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’ The promotional video that accompanied the song is generally acknowledged as being the first pop video and only cost £5,000 to produce. When the band wanted to release the single various record executives suggested to them that, at 5 minutes and 55 seconds, it was too long and would never be a hit.

– In 1976: Ten hours after his last arrest, Jerry Lee Lewis was nicked again after brandishing a Derringer pistol outside Elvis Presley’s Graceland’s home in Memphis, demanding to see the ‘King’. When police arrived they found Lewis sat in his car with the loaded Derringer pistol resting on his knee.

– In 1979: Keith Richard’s girlfriend Anita Pallenburg was cleared by a court of shooting a man found dead at her home.

– In 1979: Marianne Faithfull was arrested at Oslo Airport, Norway, for possession of marijuana.

– In 1989: During a 104-date world tour, Paul McCartney played the first of five nights at the Los Angeles Forum, California, his first appearances in North America in thirteen years.

– In 1991: Genesis scored their 5th UK No.1 album with ‘We Can’t Dance’, featuring the singles ‘Jesus He Knows Me’ and ‘I Can’t Dance’.

– In 1991: Michael Jackson had his fourth UK No.1 single with ‘Black or White’ which featured Slash on guitar. Also a No.1 hit in the US.

– In 2000: The son of George Harrison was involved in a car crash. Dhani Harrison crashed his Audi S3 in Oxfordshire but escaped any serious injury.

– In 2002: Otis Redding’s widow and his former manager filed a lawsuit against the author of a biography written in 2001 about the R&B legend, claiming the book is filled with lies. The lawsuit, filed in Atlanta’s Fulton County, sought $15 million in damages and claimed that the book detailed rumors about the singer’s drug use, extramarital affairs and divorce, causing “harm to the plaintiffs.” It also cites rumors that Otis’ manager plotted with the Mafia to kill Otis by causing the plane to crash in order to claim $1 million in life insurance.

– In 2003: Michael Jackson’s Number Ones album went to number one in the UK. In the US it entered the chart at number 13 and quickly dropped out of the Top 50.

– In 2005: US singer songwriter Chris Whitley died of lung cancer aged 45. Whitley earned critical success with his 1991 album ‘Living with the Law’ and toured with Bob Dylan and Tom Petty.

– In 2007: Bono and The Edge from U2 made a surprise appearance at a charity gig, playing four songs before 250 people. The London gig at the Union Chapel was held as part of the Mencap’s Little Noise Sessions.