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IN SPITE OF HIMSELF

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Now, unlike Woody Guthrie, I love anything that will keep a man down. We could use a little more humility on this planet if you ask me. I'm concerned with any man or woman who becomes convinced that he or she could run the country or, worse yet, dance with the fuckin' stars. I truly believe that the day of the rock'n'roll star has come and gone. I'm glad that I lived through it. Got to shake the King's hand. I'm forced to make an exception here. Chuck Prophet is a certifiable rock'n'roll star. I don't throw that term around loosely. Heaven forbid anyone call him that to his face. He needs no further encouragement. Ask Dan! The boy can rock and the boy can roll. I'm no authority on much but I do know this stuff. He writes good songs and he makes fine records but that's not what this is about. When he writes a song that's as good as what he's capable of and when he makes a record that comes close to his best live show you'll know it. Front page. It's coming. You can smell the smoke. He can beat up his goddamned father. His father! His fashion sense is so terrible that it is majestic. He plays a Fender Squire for God's sake. The Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame has always been a joke and a shame to me. What, no Benny Joy? Where's the Prince Lala wing? I do want them to keep the joint open long enough to get Chuck Prophet inducted. His occupation- he rocks the nation. You'll see.

 

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Reno Sepulveda
Tuesday, 25 March 2008
They say it's worse than useless to write about Rock and Roll Ronny, but you know? Sometimes you have to try . First time I saw Mr. Chuck and his band I walked out into the cold Winters night and thought the same thing, this guy is a freaking Rock Star. I hadn't seen a real live breathing one in quite awhile and I still held them in high esteem.



I have no idea what that rare blend of attitude and skills fetches these days. I just hope it's considerably more than the admiration of middle aged fanboys.
ZOGTONE
Tuesday, 25 March 2008
that little fedora of his aint gonna fit him much longer if we keep up all this praise doncha know...
Friday, 06 June 2008
Chuck I followed your advice and put some real rock, I'm talking volcanic on The Brink. See eye candy. In terms of looking at the characteristics of a rock star, I'd add that a rock star is able to introduce an audience to the musical influences/musicians past and present in their music. A rock star entertains and can influence/educate.
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