So, what have you been listening to lately?

[wellREDman]

Rudolf playing lead!

nice to see Mikkey Dee has found himself a new home, should be a good fit too

[uwe]

A few years with the Scorpions and he need not worry about his retirement fund anymore. I'm happy for both them, he is indeed a good fit. So was James Kottak, but he couldn't get a grip on his demons though the Scorps gave him repeatedly a chance to do so. He blew it.

Working for the Scorpions is probably akin to having a job with a good corporate employer who offers health insurance, a good wage, social and retirement benefits as well as a well-organized working environment. In their 50 years of existence, the Scorpions have done little else but tour, it's a way of life to them. Mickey won't have to worry about anything other than two hours of good drumming every few days. Piece of cake for him. And compared to Motörhead, the Scorps are a major draw, the clubs and small halls days are gone for him. Good way to finish a career after Mercyful Fate, King Diamond and Motörhead.

[Dave W]

Maggie Peterson (Mancuso) who played Charlene Darling on Andy Griffith has passed away at age 81.

The Darlings were played by The Dillards, who are still active today, although Rodney Dillard is the only original member still living.

Maggie sang with them at this May 2019 show. This is a number she did way back when on the TV show.

[uwe]

Melodic hard rock has been done to death, but these elderly gentlemen do it well on their second outing, sort of like Dokken (two ex members in this line up) with someone who can actually sing:





Nice Ampeg bass played by Pilson - been a while since I saw one of those in a modern day video.

[Pilgrim]

Love this tune...and the video.

[uwe]

Tom Petty's vocal entry is priceless. Nasal never sounded better.

[Dave W]

My favorite Wilburys song.

On another note, Taj Mahal is 80 today.

[Basvarken]

Dutch band The Pilgrims doing a cover of another Dutch band

[uwe]

That's the non-speeding version! Radar Control so to say.

[Basvarken]

That blonde backing vocalist got my heart racing though... 

[uwe]

I'll tell Floor.

[Basvarken]

 

[Dave W]

[uwe]

Nick Lowe looks and sounds great.

[morrow]

Played for years in a little rock&roll band that covered a lot of Rockpile material . Rockpile was a great little band !