I Love Rock 'N' Roll

[peacetraveler22]

Do you know this great song by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts? In a recent post, I mentioned the band ZZ Top not expecting many Russians to know them. But most did! Many American bands have a global reputation, but I didn't think ZZ Top fell into this category. Once again, you taught me something new. :)

Travel is my primary passion in life and music is a close second. I love both for the same reason. Travel and songs provide an escape. They transport us to different worlds or bring us back to a familiar one. Both evoke real emotion for me. Some songs and places even make me teary-eyed. When I visit Amish land in Lancaster, Pennsylvania I almost always cry. The most recent example for music is the song "Stay" by Rihanna, reminding me of a wonderful long distance relationship that didn't survive for a multitude of reasons.

I spent most of my 20's going to concerts and clubs listening to live music, and still do so today. Almost all of my boyfriends back then were in bands or somehow connected to the music industry. So I went to many concerts for free, got backstage, and lived in this rock 'n' roll world. It was great! Over the years, I've kept all of my concert tickets. Hundreds of them piled up in a memory box, tucked neatly in the midst of other momentos. Here's a small sampling from the past few years. If these tickets could speak, oh the stories they would tell! :))

You probably know by now that I'm not the type of woman who wears jewelry, fancy clothes or carries designer handbags. Instead of a diamond ring, I'd prefer that a guy strum his acoustic guitar and sing to me. Romance! :)  And if I could have one talent in life, I'd wish for an angelic voice. Sadly I have zero musical skills.

In honor of my second passion, let's dedicate the weekend discussion to music! Which American bands or singers do you like? Do you play any instruments? I'm insanely bored today. Tired from the big holiday celebration, and it's too hot to be outside. Entertain me!

Comments

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

Yes, Journey is great and I think more widely known now since their song was featured on the popular show "The Sopranos." And how insane is it that they found a new singer who sounds exactly like the original lead singer Steve Perry! I think this new singer was discovered on YouTube. The power of the Internet! :)

[sergey-usa.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the new singer is pretty good, but the songs... It's like listening to a very long song that will never end. Their new stuff is not as catchy as it used to be back in the 80s.

To add to the discussion, I also enjoy Metallica (of course!), Megadeth and Slayer, Death and Control Denied, Iced Earth, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special, Marty Friedman (very interesting guitar player, especially in the mid-career), Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, CCR and Bob Seger, Earth, Wind and Fire, Charlie Daniels Band (weird for a Russian, I guess :)).

On top of that, Deadmau5, Skrillex, and Wolfgang Gartner. Quite different stuff, but whatever :)

[peacetraveler22.livejournal.com]

I admire Kid Rock. Stayed true to his roots and really supports the Detroit community. I've seen him live, and he's a great performer. Bob Seger - an American classic! I saw Deadmau5 last year in DC area. Amazing show, but I only like electronic music live. It's a real experience to feel the bass throbbing from the floor, head spinning with the elaborate light shows, etc. You have very diverse music taste. Me too! :)