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                Monday, June 09, 2008

                Does this mean rock-n-roll really is dead?

                I noticed that AC/DC is going to sell their upcoming record exclusively at Wal-Mart.

                Those of you who are regular readers of this blog may recall my last (and final) experience at Wal-Mart.

                AC/DC. Wal-Mart.

                Highway to Hell. Wal-Mart.

                Bon Scott. Wal-Mart.

                Brian Johnson. Wal-Mart.

                Angus Young. Wal-Mart.

                For Those About To Rock, (FIRE!) We Sa-lute You. Wal-Mart.

                Gibson SG. Wal-Mart.

                The guys who added bagpipes to the rock lexicon are selling their next record at Wal-Mart.

                Check out the video and correct me if I'm wrong:




                Something's just not coming together here for me . . .

                posted by trusty getto at 9:35 PM

                Comments on "Does this mean rock-n-roll really is dead?"

                 

                Blogger deputyswife said ... (12:03 AM) : 

                AC/DC exclusively at Wal-Mart?

                So... I am assuming it's a gospel album?

                 

                Blogger Cathleen said ... (7:34 AM) : 

                Yes. This means rock-n-roll is officially dead. Someone mark the time.

                 

                Anonymous Anonymous said ... (9:08 AM) : 

                Fans take the attitude that musicians are artists and care about their craft like it were a child. That's silly. Maybe their songs don't mean as much to them as they do to you.

                I used to think you cared about the law until you got a job at McKeen Associates. That's when I realized you'd sold out and it wasn't about the legal system at all.

                See? That's just sounds stupid.

                 

                Blogger Finn said ... (10:42 AM) : 

                It's the way of the world my friend. I saw a headline about it yesterday but didn't read the article. Expect more to follow.

                Hmmm... someone doesn't like you but is too much of a pussy to reveal themselves. Grow a set Anon.

                 

                Blogger trusty getto said ... (3:15 PM) : 

                DW: Yep, that must be it: Gospel Rock!

                cathleen: You've called the time with your comment. 7:34 A.M. on June 10, 2008.

                Anon: Interestingly, I wouldn't call it a sell-out so much as disconnected or schizophrenic.

                I tend to associate Wal-Mart with mass-produced, generic, utilitarian things designed to be sold cheaply. AC/DC to the contrary evokes dirty, gritty, reckless, rebellious rock-n-roll.

                Though I can certainly see why Wal-Mart would want to have AC/DC improve its image, I don't get why AC/DC can't do better elsewhere.

                Finn: Ha! The anonymous trolls make some weird comments, don't they? What's silly is that I'm doing exactly the same thing at my current gig as I did at my former, so there ain't much of a basis for connecting my job change with a change in philosophy.

                Though I'm glad for the opportunity to help individual clients in my day job, the work of changing the system is mostly done outside of work on a volunteer basis.

                 

                Anonymous Anonymous said ... (8:24 AM) : 

                To Quote Cheech and Chong in "Earache my Eye ! "

                they " only know three cords "

                It's not art , much like the art fair(s), it's merchandise ....

                and don't you forget it ...

                There are many that do the work , and perform ,for the works sake ...

                not to many though ...

                I think on good example of doing it for the arts sake , would be at www.thayrone.com or on waam 1600 am sunday eves at 7 pm ...truly free form radio and music ...!

                 

                Blogger trusty getto said ... (1:05 PM) : 

                Anon: Any link between adding "bagpipes to the rock lexicon" and the concept of high art was purely unintentional and coincidental on my part.

                As to what the definition of art may be, I would have to defer to the likes of Immanuel Kant and perhaps Aristotle to flesh that out a bit more.

                 

                Anonymous Anonymous said ... (10:19 PM) : 

                I'd like to add Alfred E. Nueman to the list of philosophers ....
                he made as much sense

                 

                Blogger yellojkt said ... (7:21 AM) : 

                The Eagles are a WalMart exclusive as well. More reason to stay away.

                 

                Anonymous Anonymous said ... (7:30 AM) : 

                Yesterday, I visited Wal-mart. It was finally time to let my kids cash in their Christmas gift cards. I hate that place and avoid it like the plague.

                But, I was so busy thinking about how quickly I wanted to get out of Wal-mart, that I somehow forgot to pick up my copy of the AC/DC album! And the kids forgot theirs, too!

                Damn.

                Amy

                 

                Anonymous Anonymous said ... (7:02 AM) : 

                I Hate cheeep crap from other countries flooding our market
                goods
                food
                services
                it is all the same and wrong
                it ruins our economy
                way of life
                and is a violation of principle

                 

                Anonymous Anonymous said ... (4:21 PM) : 

                ROCK N ROLL - LIVES FOREVER !!
                Most music today is folk rock.

                I am a teenager and I want to ROCK & ROLL BABY !!

                Hi you got a nice music site that ya going here !!
                I am just 17 and a high school babe right now.
                And I read your web stuffs,when I get a chance.
                Keep up the good work, I love it AAAA++++ , I am going to tell all my friends about this site !!

                Oh ya - I took in a concert to see the new rock,blues guitar sensation GW Williams in Hollywood a few weeks ago, and I must say it was incredible, GW Williams has so much energy in his music, everything from the sing to the guitar is first class.The way he works a crowd and plays the guitar must be seen to be believed. AWESOME is all I can say.

                Thanks Sandra LaBra

                P.S. Here's GW Williams rock, blues Guitar site. - GW Williams Rock,Blues Guitar

                 

                Blogger trusty getto said ... (6:53 AM) : 

                Why thank you, Sandra. Nice of you to comment :)

                 

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