Luke Bryan is a boy band compared to Waylon, Willie and Merle! The Led Zeppelins of Country!
Just saying!
Outlaw Country beats bro-Country!
Luke Bryan recently did an interview where he dissed Outlaw Country. Mainly the three main members of it (Waylon, Willie and Merle) and their lifestyles.. Here is his statement,
“I think that people who want Merle, Willie and Waylon just need to buy Merle, Willie and Waylon. … I’m not an outlaw country singer. I don’t do cocaine and run around. So I’m not going to sing outlaw country.
“I like to hunt, fish, ride around on my farm, build a big bonfire and drink some beers—and that’s what I sing about,” Bryan said. “It’s what I know. I don’t know about laying in the gutter, strung out on drugs. I don’t really want to do that.”
Obviously one would expect a rebuttal from one of the Outlaws and we got it. Kathy Jennings is married to Buddy, Waylon’s son. She didn’t just sit back and let Waylon’s memory get disrespected. Not only did she release a statement but she also did a YouTube video just so everyone would know how to interpret the statement! Now that’s Outlaw Country!
“To Luke Bryan:
I hope your family members are proud of you for using your WORLDWIDE platform to take the time to disrespect my father-in-law. You have managed to PROVE to the world your true self.
Albeit that Waylon’s drug use is well documented and something he overcame, I assure you, he was never “laying in a gutter.” At the peak of his career and drug abuse, he was making history and setting records. He single handedly paved the way for you and everyone else to make music the way the artist wanted to make it. I’m not willing to waste my time to debate your “music” and / or the fact you have zillions of fans – I will however, not sit back and be quiet when you have so blatantly disrespected Waylon.
I recall the time I was at the Grand Ole Opry to visit with Andy Griggs, you were making your debut appearance. My friend that was with us had just seen your video. As we stood at the side of the stage, Jeannie [Seely] was talking to us, and you walked over to introduce yourself to her and told her how much you admired her. She in turn introduced you to myself and my husband. I almost got a cavity because of the sweetness of the words coming out of your mouth – you told us Waylon was one of your musical heroes. You went on and on and on.
This is not about music, outlaw country, whatever – it’s about DISRESPECT.
You are a platinum, disrespecting, no singing, whining, grasping for media attention, a–hole. Use your platform for something good, instead of bashing the LEGENDS that came before you.”
Kathy Jennings
Here is the video! Be warned, she drops the F-Bomb!
“I do not for one minute believe that this disease will kill me. However, if I happen to be wrong about that, I would much, much rather die on my feet than die on my knees.”
“It’s ironic that the most stressful part in all of this has not been dealing with the actual cancer or the treatment, but rather the struggle that I’ve had to endure with my bandmates and management in trying to convince them that this is not only logistically doable for me, but that it’s a big, big part of my recovery. The stress that this has caused me has been immense. Perhaps it’s something that only other cancer patients can comprehend; while everyone else wrongfully assumes it’s ‘best for you to stay in bed and recover,’ the truth is that continuing to live your life the way you want to is the best therapy. Doing so raises a big middle finger, f*ck you to cancer.
Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”. Released in 1979 was an epic double album. I remember my friend from school Tony Cooper buying it on 8 track (it was two 8 tracks) and he let me borrow them for what seemed forever. I played them over and over in my room. The songs, and the message of the separation, loneliness and of disconnect was a powerful statement. The perfect album for me to relate to and wrap my teenage head around. A few years later in 1982 “The Wall” the movie came out. Another masterpiece. I have seen it many times. The scene where Pink burst out his hotel window and looks at the traffic below and no one gives a damn is forever etched in my mind.
Most know the story of Pink Floyd. “The Wall” was based on Roger Water’s childhood of his Father going off to War and never returning and the consequences that follow. Plus the fact that while performing Roger’s felt the audience was disconnected from the band. When the tour came out the show was so huge that it only played four times. “The Wall” had to wait fortechnology to catch up with it.
Roger Water’s left Pink Floyd shortly after the album was released and took the “wall” with him. Fast forward and technology finally caught up. Roger began to perform “The Wall” in its entirety. He embarked on a two year tour and took “The Wall” all over the world. It has a profound impact on people. The message makes you think. It’s almost if not in a sense, a religious experience.
This year on September 29th, 2015. The Wall comes to the theater. If you haven’t seen The Wall. You need to. Here is the Official trailer. Don’t miss this one!
Check out Stryper’s new single “Yahweh”. It’s over 6 minutes long and has the “Soldiers Under Command” feel to it! I just wish this album, like most metal albums these days should be mixed in analog not digital. Yes, I know digital is quicker but analog is a lot warmer and more suited for metal/rock. Not sure the drums are real either but not hating on the song. Stryper consistently puts out great stuff over and over. That’s a win in my book! Thoughts?
Mike Reno of Loverboy is apologizing for some of the words he wrote in one of top anthem songs of the 80’s. Check out the video below! My question is, but why???
The songs you and I hear on the radio. Ever wonder were they came from and who wrote them? Spend some time with some of Nashville’s top Award Winning Songwriters’ and hear the real stories behind those hits! This event keeps growing year after year. It’s a real treasure for our local town of Henderson Kentucky to host this! You don’t want to miss it!
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If you are looking for something cool and exciting. Check out Steven Tyler’s new country music video below! This guy can pull off the new country sound far better than Bret Michaels of Poison. >Here<is Bret’s attempt at country with the video of “Girls on Bars”.
My wife and I recently saw “Aerosmith” in Concert along with “Living Colour”. Both bands put on a great show! Steven and the boys in the band still got it. I would put them and their catalog up against any new band today.
Steven has the voice for a bohemian country music sound and it sounds great and the video is awesome!
Here is my review of the Aerosmith concert! >HERE<
Welcome to Kick Acts. Tell us a little about yourself and were you can be found online.
Oblivious Signal is a female fronted hard rock band from Deerfield Beach, FL. We can be found at www.ObliviousSignal.com
Who are your musical heroes and influences? Why?
My musical influences range from Laura Pausini, to Carry Underwood, some old school Mariah Carey, Lacuna Coil. Anything female fronted that shows a women’s talents in the music industry. I love fun fearless talented females. I like all types of music, so it is difficult to stick to just one influence.
Do you have any advice for someone just getting started in the music business?
The music business is like an investment in education in a way. You want to make it big, you have to invest. So work hard to make that investment so you can benefit from it. Also stick to your guns. Don’t let anyone try to dictate who you are and try to change you. 90% of well thought out ideas
with the correct marketing, push and dedication can actually gain you some traction in the industry. You just have to keep going regardless of the ups and downs. Networking is also VERY important. If you are afraid to pick up a phone and talk to someone, you may need to break out of that habit quick.
Nothing is more personal than picking up a phone and talking to an agent, an instrument company, a label or whoever one on one. Not via email which can easily be missed or deleted.
What piece of advice did you ignore that you wish you hadn’t?
Even though you play for yourself as well, if you are making a career of this, you have to think about your market and who you are appealing to and give them what they want as well. I ignored that advice 6 years ago and it took me a while to realize I wasted years going against the current. Music is a business and you have to know your market, and how to be relatable.
Do you have a greatest gig story or worst gig horror story you’d like to share?
Horror story…forgetting the most important cables for your backing tracks set 2 states over on tour and NOT having any replacements. After being so used to playing on a click track for so long, it was weird to have to go back to the days where we jammed by having to look at each other for the correct cues. haha.
Greatest gig story…ALL our gigs! We just wrapped up a great tour with Seasons After and FLAW so we had a lot of great times every single night meeting new fans all over the mid-east coast of the US.
Do you have any other hobbies other than playing music? Collect stamps? Collect hats from off the side of the road? Draw pictures of peckers or boobs? Make sock puppets? Sit in the dark and eat Cheetos?
Actually…I DO collect stamps!! I have since I was a kid. Coins as well. I was a member of the American Philatelic Association for a very long time.
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What do you think about the current music scene or lack of? Care to address that?
The music scene is there, but after studying different genres I can see what the rock scene is missing, and that is the camaraderie that other genres have. You see all these artists collaborating with each other in the top 40 industry and helping bring up new comers. You don’t see too much of that in the rock work. It would be nice to have that mentorship approach that so many other genres have in their communities.
Do you think reality shows like American Idol, X factor and The Voice have helped or hurt the music industry as a whole?
I think those shows have helped discover people that have true talent. I actually auditioned for the The Voice many years ago. What I don’t agree with is having people that have already had their chance in the industry win the competition against those that never had the chance before. Those shows are not easy to compete in either. They are very stressful. You have to learn songs with a few days notice and get them and any choreography down asap. I am the worst at learning cover songs…I can’t even sing along
to the songs on the radio without making up my own lyrics. I can’t imagine doing all of that and having your life turned upside down in such fast nature. It takes a lot out of you, and I commend those that have the capability to deal with that type of high stress competition.
What is your opinion of unauthorized music downloads?
I hate it. It is very expensive now a days to record music and get it out there and market it. It costs thousands of dollars to do. The fact that someone can’t even spare .99 to download a song and has to steal drives me crazy. It takes a lot of years of investment in time, rehearsals, studio recording etc. to make music. Not many people realize that songs just don’t get created within seconds out of thin air for free.
Tell us something about each of your band members that we wouldn’t expect to hear.
Nick our guitarist is a hard core sports fan. We actually have to coordinate our rehearsal schedules around his game schedules. Jason is our mechanic for our trips. Greg and I have Masters Degrees in Business and
Finance fields.
Hypothetical situation. You’re on Gilligan’s island and you get to hook up with only one of the survivors… Which one and why?
I think Gilligans Island was before any of our times in the band…we are 80’s babies. But now you have given us something to watch on the tour bus.
Do you know what a vinyl album is and have your ever purchased one? If so, what was it?
That I do know what it is. I have never purchased one though as I do not own a record player.
You’re marooned on an island with Justin Bieber. Do you choke him out the first night in his sleep or what?
As talented as Justin Bieber actually is, because he can play all sorts of instruments I think he would drive me nuts. Whether his past few years have been all about publicity stunts or teen angst, I don’t do well with childish drama.
What is your opinion of Miley Cyrus?
Talented and I heard she can be a sweet heart too. I think maybe some of the stuff she does is over top, but to each their own. Which would you rather hear in concert? Lip synching or real vocals?
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It depends. I actually like Britney Spears and understand that all that choreography and singing at the same time can be difficult hence the lip synching. I do NOT agree with it in rock music though. I recently saw two rock bands that I really liked and the singers were lip synching. It actually through me aback because Rock is supposed to be so raw, and these specific two bands over processed it to a point where I could have just turned on the radio and listened to studio recordings. So the answer to the question is depends on what you are trying to accomplish and do in terms of entertaining.
Who, or what, is the next big thing?
Oblivious Signal haha!
One artist you can’t get enough of and can’t live without is…
Lifehouse! My ultimate de-stress band. I listen to them after shows to clam my adrenaline rush.
Confession time. Share a secret about yourself.
I’m a vegetarian. While the guys are grilling dogs on the road, I’m grilling veggie dogs.
Favorite movie of all time and why.
The Craft! Always been a favorite of mine. It would be nice to use witchy powers to do whatever I want when I want. Changing my hair color with one motion would be awesome!
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Luke Bryan is a boy band compared to Waylon, Willie and Merle! The Led Zeppelins of Country!
If you are looking for something cool and exciting. Check out Steven Tyler’s new country music video below! This guy can pull off the new country sound far better than Bret Michaels of Poison. >
Welcome to Kick Acts. Tell us a little about yourself and were you can be found online.
