Kyle Rittenhouse Trial: The Good, The Bad and The Stupid.

 

John Black & Kyle Rittenhouse.

Kenosha is a small city nestled next to the massive size of Lake Michigan with a population approximately 100,000 law biding citizens. They had a rich history of museums, light houses and fun for the whole family until the city was reduced to rubble and ashes after all that George Floyd and Jacob Blake bullshit went down last year. Some rioters and looters carried pitchforks and torches and most protesters carried Syphilis as they spread their hate like an incurable disease such as environmental cancer. 

Civil unrest created more tension across The United States and instead of having "mandatory media TV blackouts," when we had that "Deep Horizon Oil Spill" during 2010 in Louisiana. The liberals have purchased all of our 50 news and information sources and there are just five companies left that controlling what Americas are watching these days. Disney, Comcast, Nexstar Media, National Amusement and News Corp is said to be worth 400 Billion dollars as they try and use fear tactics to control a devastating outcome of destruction.  The only left wing media we have available is The BAD Americans and our country is in big trouble today. 

On August 25, 2020 all Hell had broken loose and on that day 17-year old  Kyle Rittenhouse had shot at three angry protesters, wounding one and killing two others. Rittenhouse used a fire extinguisher to put out a dumpster fire at the Ultimate gas station. Imaging if that blazing dumpster hit one of those fuel islands and caused a huge explosion. Many more people would have been burned alive and killed slowly as their flesh melted like candle wax. 

Anthony Huser, 26-years of age, Gaige Paul Grosskreutz, 27-years of age and Joseph Rosenbaum who was 36 years old had gotten a taste of a lead salad and died of food poisoning while consuming a 5.56 bullet. But not for Grosskreutz, his arm had been vaporize and now Kyle Rittenhouse was looking at a 2 Million dollar bond while facing six felony charges. The good news was that Ricky Schroder, actor of Silver Spoons and Mike Lindell,   (aka Mr. Pillow)  had posted Rittenhous's bail money, and  Kyle was free to move about the country. 

Drew Hernandez, a video journalist gave the court direct evidence as young girl rides past his body cam and cell phone footage. John Black took the stand as a "Use of Force Expert"   and stated that all this chaos took approximately six seconds for Rittenhouse discharging his weapon to Circuit Court Judge Bruce Schocder as jurors sat and listened. Kyle Rittenhouse had fired four rounds and ran 150 feet to elude his attackers for putting out that fire.. The first shot took .247 seconds, the second shot was released in .229 seconds and the other rounds expelled were around 3/4th of second according to Black's testimony. Never mind the fact that Rittenhouse had his skull bashed in by a skateboard and that Rosenbaum tried to seize Kyle Rittenhouse's weapon.  This was not unwise and were I come from, fools die trying to be a hero. 

Eyewitnesses said that Rosenbaum lunged for Kyle's AR-15 rifle and that's why he got shot in the first place. The left wing failed to mention that Joseph Rosenbaum was a level 3 Sex Offender and that Huster was arrested for Assault & Battery and Grosskreutz was charged with Assault with an illegal weapon. According to the Associated Press, prosecutors have charged 19-year Dominick Black of Kenosha for a straw purchase in this shooting.    

As for State Prosecutor, James Kraus he is no Sherlock Holmes after getting his ass handed to him over trying to submit inconclusive evidence that nearly causing a mistrial in this case. However, this trial started out with 20 jurors in the beginning as two were force to drop out. And on Monday, November 15, 2021 10 women and 8 men will place their names in brown colored lottery tumbler where 12 names will be chosen to deliberate their verdict.  In my professional opinion, I rather be judged by 12 of my peers then to be carried out to my grave by six of my friends and family. 

In all my experience with Courts & Crime and down right Evil behavior  by both cops and protesters a song of doom has filled my heart regarding Kyle Rittenhouse's trial, and in my eyes Rittenhouse did nothing wrong.  His poor judgement was buying that AR-15 rifle that cost $1,200 with the stimulus check that Joe Biden gave to everyone in the country. Furthermore, 18-year old Rittenhouse was on his way to becoming part of the life saving establishment as a trained EMT, YMCA lifeguard and a Police Explore in the state of Illinois. I believe each American household should have both Guns & Butter  and this is a very long story and I can not elaborate on each microscopic detail at this point in time.

On November 16, 2021 the jury had deliberated the fate of Kyle Rittenhouse  and.....TO BE CONTINUED.    
           

   

    

                

Self Imposed Exile Halloween Bash

 

Self Imposed Exile

On Saturday, October 30, 2021 the time had come for some spooky Halloween fun at the Iron Pig Pub located in Beloit, Wisconsin. Showcasing this Death Metal night of excitement where musical acts such Psychobilly Death Clowns, Dystology and Self Imposed Exile  had geared up was ready to smash the state of Wisconsin with demonic tunes and sounds from Hell. Talent is cheaper then table salt around these parts and with a $5.00 cover charge this was money well invested. 

Red eyes glowed on the stage as Psychobliiy Death Clowns preformed song such as "War" and "Murder Artist" packed with pure chaos for these adrenaline junkies. Members include: vocalist,  El Capiton, Work Wretched (guitarist)  W. Balls (bass) and Mr. Creepy on the drums offered a great night of excitement for the freaks and geeks in this small town establishment. Dystolgy was up next and I was going out for a smoke break.

"Shit," I said to myself. It's the fucking fuzz. Since marijuana is outlawed in this state, it was best to go back inside and listen to the rest of the show. I don't recalled too much after Dystolgy's set after I whipped out the Iron Pig's  Guinness supply. "Fuck, man," I whispered under my breath. "The last time this happen to me was at strip club in California called The Glass Slipper. This was unfortunate, and I was down graded to Coors Light for the rest of the night. 

But fuck all that!  I was here to check out Self Imposed Exile a small town Death Metal located in Streator, Illinois. Outside the parking lot of the Iron Pig Pub, I was interviewing bassist, Dave Demoss. "I am not too sure about some of our song titles," said Demoss. "Most of our songs have numbers and during practice and one of us will shout out, let play number eleven," he adds to say. For example, number 11 is titled: "Coming Apart"  carries a heavy growling vocal pattern that is in your face with raw energy. Members include: Tristag Kostman (vocalist), Nick Moreno & Mark Garcia (guitarist), Dave Demoss, (bassist) James F. Lepore (drummer) and keyboards, Cassandra Ann holds true to that Death Metal groove that only few can immerse with sounds of terror. 

Enclosing, this was a great night out and I would like to thank our friends over at Devil Frost Records for all the VIP treatment I received covering this event.  These are good people with big dreams and are in the studio now working on their first new release.  Evil Genius Entertainment™ will be keeping a close watch on Self Imposed Exile and will keep everyone posted in the near future. 

   

The Second Irish Heritage Rock Fest Review

 

Jim Irwin Playing Ace Frehley. 

It's something of a miracle, or at least a surprise to find a date on Sweetest Day and attend a dinner and show. This was my fourth date Kathy as she suggested to eat at The Gale Street Inn for our evening meal. We both ordered beers and a half order of mouthwatering ribs that fell off the bone. This was too much food for even myself to enjoy and my belly was stuffed like a bell pepper.  In fact, these ribs are so good that Patrick Kane from the Chicago Black Hawks eats here all the time and I can see why. Kathy was unable to finish, took home her doggy bag and it was time to check out a rock fest at the Irish Heritage Center in Chicago, IL.

Spearheading this event was a life-long friend named Dee Milenkovic and marks the second annual Rock Fest with local musical acts such as "Cuttlass" "Vintage"  and "Vicious Circle." Heading tonight's show was no other than "Kings of the Nighttime World" a local Kiss tribute band packed with a solid punch of indescribable energy. With that in mind, a positive frequency filled the atmosphere inside the small threader that could hold approximately 350 people. Many seats were filled and the show was about to begin at seven o'clock on this Saturday night.

First up, was "Cuttlass" a North side Chicago band with true grit and raw talent. Songs such as "Talk" and "Big Time" had the crowd wanting more. Lead vocalist, Jeff Hundrieser released his own frequency of a thinking mans metal with high-speed tempos and powerful vocals. The band did not list their members on their  Facebook page and I did not see John Dobbs on stage as well. Anyway, It was good to see Mick Lucid (Bassist) and Rudy Guzman, lead vocalist from "Vicious Circle" preform all the metal classics such as "Future World" and many more metal songs on that crisp Autumn night. 

My date, Kathy was not feeling well and had to go home early due to mixing Coors Light with some other beer she drank at Gale Street. This was not good. So, I walked Kathy to her vehicle and gave her a peck on the cheek for our goodnight kiss. At that moment I realized that we were both in the "Friend Zone" and that the Laws of Attraction and our frequencies were not compatible at that time. But that's life and there is nothing wrong with having more friends in such a cruel world. 

Kings of the Nighttime World putting on a great performance that night and I remember "Ace" heckling me, The Evil Genius about my date and where she went. I bowed my head in shame because I knew my date experiment had failed and finding someone to adore was going to be next to impossible.The one thing I did learn during this life lesson was to keep fucking around, and discover what might work in the future. As for Kings, this band receives a Five Star Review and if you were not there that night, you should have been. These guys kick ass that night  and I  hope to see them again next year as well. 
   

      

Cry Macho Movie Review.

 

Clint Eastwood & Edurarodo Minet in "Cry Macho"

Not everyone is happy with the AMC Movie theaters and many folks are not seeing motion pictures these days. Not me! In fact, I was on my third date with a beautiful girl named Kathy from Chicago. She is a slender gal with brown hair and a face that would her get away and find another man. But Kathy is with me on this Saturday Autumn afternoon and it's "Show Time"  as we  enter the building to see Cry Macho.

Time stands still in the Clint Eastwood motion picture that was written by Nick Schenk & Richard Nash and the backdrop is shot on location in the southwest region of the United States.  Dwight Yoakem re-hires his rodeo farmhand named Mike Milo to go kidnap Yoakem's son that is in Mexico.  Furthermore, Rafo, a 14-year old boy played by Edurarodo Minett is portrayed as a young buck, cock-fighter with his male rooster named Macho in the bad lands of Mexico. A formulated plot of "Good Guy" - "Bad Guy" leaves the audience wondering about who is right in this case. One, does the boy's father have a right to take his son back to United States? Second, should her Rafo continue to live with his mother and as a Diablo the rest of his life? These are good questions to ask, and who has that right in the first place?  

In "Cry Macho", the boy's mother cries that Rafo is her property and that no one can take her child.  At a certain point in the film, Mike and Rafo focus their relationship upon trust and begin to bond. The job is complete and our male rooster "Macho" lived Happily Ever-After. This was a good movie but not Eastwood's best and I am sure there will be more to come for this 92-year old filmmaker. 

Some people will tell you that surviving the Delta variant will require a mask and a shot in the arm with some wild medicine. Yet while my date and myself had the place to ourselves, we stilled followed CDC Guidelines.  The brainwashing is now complete, we noticed in the ending credits, several new Corona virus coordinator job positions added to Warner Bros. film crew. These strange time as the Malpaso butterfly sets flight with another classic motion picture. I suggest that you get out of the house and go see this picture.  My date Kathy said she enjoyed the movie and you will as well. It's up to the rest of us to keep "The Too Much Fun Club" open and America needs our help!   
      

     

Ladies Who Lunch & Genetic Cosmetics

                            Succeeding At Top And Making The Mark

Ladies Who Lunch: Candice Kuhnen, Dr. Andi Pearson, Bre'Ann Smith Julie T. Clark & Hanna Hackman

If a single moment can spark a revelation, just imagine what seven small business owners can do during a lunch break? As we explore the great women of the past such as Olympian runner Zola Budd that shattered a 5,000 Meter World Record running barefoot.  And Geraldine Ferraro that paved the way for women in politics. Walter Modale selected Ferraro as his running mate to become the first woman Vice President of the United States. However, The Democrats lost that election to Ronald Reagan and time had marched into the future. 

The time has come to examine some more great women like Candice Kuhnen (A.B.C. Communcations), Bre'Ana Smith (Genetic Cosmetics), Meily Romos (Amatitlan Restaurante), Hanna Hackman (Florals & Foam) and Dr. Andi Person over at Essentially Pure Dentistry located in Northbrook, Illinois. However, let's not forget about Julie Trotter Clark whom is in the jewelry business with major connections in the gold and other mining industries.

Remember folks, she who owns the gold can make all the rules. And today we celebrating Bre'Ann Smith who is making her own rules and running her own company located at 4587 North Elston Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Specializing in Skin care products and cosmetic chemistry. She has a brilliant mind with gift of science to accommodate the need of the consumer that is need of a Pretty Kitty, V steam or just a simple lip treatment in this 1,000 foot square work space that began in May of 2001. Ladies Who Lunch was invited by Bre'Ana Smith over to break some bread and share business ideas together. 

The lunch was delicious, and spearheading this meeting of the minds is no other than, Candice Kuhnen with A.B.C. Communications. She is our team leader and invited over 50 people to this grand opening event at Genetic Cosmetics and only a few friends above showed up support and welcome Smith to The Ladies Who Lunch Club, and that is what makes them all great.  From an engineering standpoint and fire codes from the city,  perhaps 50 guest would have been a bad idea after all. The Ladies Who Lunch would also like to congratulate Hanna Hackman on her future wedding that is coming up very soon. Rumors are brewing around October but we'll need to double verifie that information and we'll keep you posted.   

The atmosphere was warm and everyone here is all about helping and preserving our fragile environment. In fact, Hanna Heckman from Florals & Foam receives all her beautiful roses from Ecuador and some claim that they are the best in the world. With that in mind, the money Heckman gets from her business is helping a small community to survive and everybody wins. Next, is Dr. Person and her groovy Ocean Junk Floor. Yes! You heard that right, and I am about to explain. Imagine Marine debris scooped up from the ocean floor, adding epoxy and transferring this mineral to your business's floor? Now you got the picture. But before you frown, let's turn it upside down by suggesting to head over to Dr. Person's website and take an office tour to see for yourself. It's simply spectacular!    

As we said our goodbyes, each one of our new friends received a maroon goody bag filled with face cream, eye pads and so much more!  Back in the day women were just happy with P.T.A. and Girl Scout meetings and being just a housewife. Today, they have become strong leaders and making a significant impact in so many lives and The Ladies Who Lunch welcomes each and everyone of them with open arms. 

         

      

              

The Chicago 2021 Air & Water Show Canceled.

 

Photo By: Raf Winterpatcht   

Okay folks. This horrible farce of the Delta variant  has just started. Our infamous leader, Mayor Lightfood has canceling the Chicago's 63rd annual Air & Water Show and this could be the beginning of a Thousand years of darkness if we allow this to keep happening. The Commies are coming and they want to steal the joy of the American spirit and take away the things we love. Last year, she had closed our parks, schools and bike paths just to control this city as if all of us were small children. Chicago dose not need a Mom, we need a strong leader, and she ain't the one for our Jewel of the Midwest. I recall when Vince Vaughn brought his mother to the Chicago's Air & Water Show with a parachute and that looked pretty God Damn funny as I hung out with MC: Herb Hunter that day. But now the jokes are over with Mayor Lightfoot.    

On August 18, 2013, former US President, Barack Obama tried to cancel Chicago's 55th Annul Air & Water Show and failed. Mary May at the Mayor's Office of Special Events granted me my press credentials as private civilians used their own aircraft with the help of D.C.A.S.E and Shell Global. I got some really cool footage for my Youtube Channel on EvilGenius501 and it pretty wicked. Obama had learned that day that American people did not need his toys and we plenty ourselves and that nothing can stop the American Dream. No sir, you lose Mr. President and will go down in history as failed leader in this country. 

To emphasize this statement we can examine August 21, 1979 and the day that Diana Nyad swam across the fierce and deadly ocean without a protective shark cage. How's that for a water show? "Are you with me so far?" Good. Fighting freezing cold currents and man-eating jellyfish, Nyad understood the road to greatness and how to get there. On her 30th Birthday Nyad  set a world record by swimming 102 miles in 27.5 hours. In 2013 Diana Nyad swam to Cuba in her fifth attempt completing a 110 miles journey in 53 hours. Today she is an author, journalist and an American swimmer and loved by many and is a true leader for the American people.      

The Blue Angles did come to Chicago this weekend for a flyby and it was time to drink some rum and have some fun. Buzzing around Lake Michigan and setting sail on The Tall Ship Windy (Chicago's Flag Ship) was a good way to keep my sanity. On deck was First Mate, Jordan Gray and the Skipper. This Rig is a Gaff topsail schooner that is 148 feel long with rig height of 85 feet and is my favorite Vessel at Navy Pier. "Ahoy four deck,!" shouts Jordan. And our cast of 95 + 8 was on our way of 75 minutes of open water adventures. After listening to First Mate Gray gab about boat safety, most us the passengers were enjoying  the F/18 Super Hornets roaring overhead like death rockets. What a fun afternoon and afterward, it was time to see my family for a Friday evening bar-be-cue.   

The Chicago Air & Water Show is my favorite free summer event of the year. It also marks the end of summer for most Chicagoan city dwellers. Nothing is free anymore and The Too Much Fun Club is now closed for the summer. With that in mind, let's no forget about those mandatory media blackouts and the NFL with all there bullshit. A 1,000 years of darkness is coming soon. 
 

   

American Roller Coasters 1895 - 2021

                                            State-of-the-Art To Stopping Your Heart  

The Demon at Six Flags Great America

Let's say, for sake of argument that the first roller coaster  was created in Atlantic City, NJ. was called the "Flip Flap Railway" that pulled an amazing 12 G's during its upside down loop-to-loop at Young's Pier. However, engineer and designer, Lina Beecher tested this concept on live monkeys in Toledo, Ohio before humans could enjoy this wooden manufactured thrill ride that had been relocated several times before it was deemed unsafe due to the gravitational pressure. Blood would rush to the skull from the kinetic energy causing tunnel vision, blackouts and personal injury. During one trip, the "Flip Flap Railway" catapulted 16 riders out of their seats, killing four in this tragic accident. On July 27, the ride was shut down and the operational manager, Thomas Ward was arrested for homicide.     

History would repeat its self when "The Edge"  at Six Flags Great America located in Gurnee, IL as three teenagers failed to stop, crashing to the surface below. This 131 foot vertical drop had break failure, thus causing this dangerous mishap. The good news is that no one was seriously hurt or killed, and according to reports by Robert Enstad at the Chicago Tribune- stated that on May 22, 1984 the car crashed 60 feet to the ground. Soon after, Congressional hearings took place on Amusement Park safety and "The Edge" was out of service for good. 

On August 11, 2021 I had embarked on a thrill seeking journey after my father, Wilfred C. Pelleter III had passed away and I was place in FaceBook Jail for the third time this year. There is good chance that no one will read this article because I can not post any news or information for 30 days. I say, "Fuck you, Zuckerburg and your like buttons."  I am a free man and refuse to be controlled by his fascist community. The only I like are fast woman, fast cars and faster roller coasters. This just my short list of face-fucking violence that I enjoy and today we shall be examining "Max Force," "Demon" and "X-Flight" just to name a few roller coasters at Six Flags Great America. 

Introduced in 2019, "Maxx Force" is the most wicked roller coaster at Six Flags Great American that goes from zero to 78 mph in a split second. You body jolts backward as the car races forward with the world's highest double inversion at 175 feet above ground. If you like NASCAR Racing, then this is the ride for you. Not only does "Maxx Force" offer a 60 mph G-roll, this ride is so much more. Each dive and turn has a surprise around every turn and will leave you wanting more.  

Next up is "Demon" that was modeled by the Warner Bros. cartoon, Tasmanian Devil and was originally named "Turn of the Century" reaching speeds up to 45 mph  zooming through caves and tunnels. The fluid inside my ear canal was jarring, causing an uncontrollable laughter. Some studies suggest that the Endolymphatic Fluid System becomes weaker as you get older and could cause motion sickness and Nashua as time marches into the future of old age. Perhaps that why we do not see any Old Heads seeking thrills and excitement. The potential energy for "Demon" is moderate like most coaster and its kinetic energy can reach up to 6 G's on the first car racing down the track.  This is a great roller coaster is in my Top Ten List for sure. 

Pilots use the G-Force to determine the gravity pull from the surface of the Earth by calculating the weight of the subject and the centripetal force of kinetic energy. For example, if a person weighs 200 pounds, that weight would transfer to 1,000 lbs during a 5-G decent. With that in mind, you can take the number of G-forces and multiply 5 X 200 = 1,000 and that will give you the number of G's during thrill riding adventure.  "X-Flight" is full of adventure as the rider takes flight at 120 feet with 3,000 feet of track to play Top Gun.  The song "Aces High" from Iron Maiden should be the them song for this roller coaster, since "Demon" has one as well. X-Flight is only 1:45 travel time with a zero G-roll that gives the thrill seeker a feeling of weightlessness. 

So in this final conclusion, I will go with "Demon"  for making me laugh and helping  me forget about life for awhile. Thinking about death of a loved one and being locked-up in Facebook Jail for voicing my opinion had been an emotional drain. In my professional observation the American Spirit is still alive and somewhere on top of the World one can combat depression by riding roller coaster. You can take my final word for it, because I am a Doctor of journalism.  You'll be as happy as a hound with two tails waging. 

    

     

Queen Explosion

 Jeff Fest Coming Down Hard On Chicago Like An Avalanche 

Okay music lovers, you might want to grab a cup of coffee and sit down for this article. The Jeff Fest has celebrated it's 20th anniversary this year with musical acts such as Northside Band, One Way Street and Queen Explosion. With that in mind, the park is  located on the corners of Lawrence & Milwaukee and is nestled in a tight niche community with angry bikers and cop lovers all around. Not only that, there is a small community stage in back, a "Kid's Zone"  with plenty of food and limited beer choices for the park goers. I was not impressed this year and when our friends at Blackened performed back in 2013 the Jeff Fest ran out of beer to sell. You can ask the band's manager, Rich Nestler if you want fact find this information if you'd like? Yes, let's live for the moment of truth and check out Mr. Fahrenheit traveling at the speed of light on this Saturday afternoon. 

There was going to be much drinking that night and only a fool would drink on an empty stomach. So, I went to a Harold's Chicken food truck and ordered some chicken tenders with fries. When I went to the beer tent there was Harold Thruburt, a Jefferson Park icon. Everyone in this community knows Harold because he is a triple Scorpio and he is more dangerous than Charles Manson. I wasn't happy with the beer selection this year and ordered a Goose Island IPA. And so much for that, eh?

In any case, I was too busy with meet and greets with old friends, I failed to take notes on Queen Explosion. However, once they started playing the 1970's classic "Stone Cold Crazy" it was time to get back to work. Other songs with a warm summer breeze included: "Radio Ga Ga" and "We Are The Champions" kicked off the night, and too bad for those Chicago Cubs and cleaning house, right? There are no more champions and most folks want to play hero with that Mask Shit. Not me, Mr. Jefferson! Just leave me the fuck alone!! 

The crowed was too laid-back as the day felt like a lazy Sunday afternoon and the last song performed by Queen Explosion was "Bohemian Rhapsody" and the crowd seemed pleased that night. There is no press on these guys and again I am not chasing down band managers for not listing their band members on the information superhighway system. The singer was fair and had great stage presence and I am sure that Roger Taylor and Brian May would be proud to see Queen Explosion with their performance. There would, of course, be not need covering Kashmir tonight because they are Super-Rock Stars with a super attitude, convinced that they are God's gift to Led Zeppelin. I am an Outlaw journalist and there is no need for ego in this crude ugly world of music. I suggest that you check out Queen Explosion before the Summer comes to end. There isn't much time left folks before we become victims of "Hammer To The Fall" only to endure another Polar vortex. 

 

The Sliver Bullet STL Band Live at Rosemont, IL.

                    
Yesterday Was History, And Tomorrow Is A Mystery

Silver Bullet STL

Most of us grew up listing to our blue-collar hero, Robert Clark Seger and during his 18th release back in 1995 titled: "It's a Mystery"  should come as no surprise why this subtitle heading was chosen for this article. Seger's over night success took nearly 10 years and today, a list of rock anthems have been listed for this Detroit-native and now most people want to get in on the act. Tributes bands have become very popular and one that stands Head & Shoulders above this rest is The Sliver Bullet STL Band from St. Louis, MO.  Steve Tinnon leads the stage with a dynamic performance and his inspirational significance had the folks at Rosemont, IL singing and dancing in the rain on this July evening with a killer fireworks show for the whole family to enjoy.

I was able to talk to the band's manager, Tom Swain and  he was super-cool with accommodating my needs to get the word out about The Silver Bullet STL and their 305 mile journey to the Parkway Bank Entertainment District near Chicago's O'hare airport. The first song they opened up with was "Rambiln Ganbiln' Man" a song about a childhood friend that was killed in Vietnam that offered a smooth rock-steady tempo and groovy keyboard action was a great way to kick off the night. Other classic hits included: "Fire Lake" and "Hollywood Nights"  was performed well that evening and with the rain coming down and with $5.00 beers, this was night to remember. Members of Silver Bullet STL include: Dave McKeage (guitarist), Ron Vitale (bassist), Mark Huth (saxophone), Harold Draper (keyboards),  John Lange (drummer) and two amazing back up vocalist, Gina Korte and Erin McCraven make up the rest of this eight piece ensemble. I wasn't the only that was enjoying Silver Bullet STL. In fact, local celebrities  Jim Irwin form TNT Chicago and Chuck McNulty from Rival joined in on the fun as well. My life-long friends, Stas Boz was there, and who can forget Patti & John Tribuzio?  They are the ones responsible for this assignment in the first place and it felt good to get out of Uptown again. Thanks Guys!! You rule!!

The rain was not going away that night, and nether were the soaked spectators. However, Ron Vitale is no "Thunderfingers" on stage but is a satisfactory performer and matched Chris Campbell playing note for note as Silver Bullet STL rocked as large rain drops splashed inside my plastic cup of beer.  But what do I know? I haven't picked up a bass guitar in over 20 years and this fool might smoke me should we have a Bass-off. Unfortunately, Sliver Bullet STL lives a million miles from Monday and I'll need to talk to Mr. Swain about updating their Facebook page. Despite my rude rhetoric, this Bob Seger tribute band is one of the best acts to check out this summer. The last song of the night was titled: "Beautiful Looser" that was recorded in 1975 when Warner Bros. dropped Bob Seger and was signed by Capitol Records that following year. With that in mind, I suggest that you go see Sliver Bullet STL when they come back to the Windy City and invest in you happiness. Life is too short to just be sitting around, and remember folks, Rock-n-Roll Never Forgets!   

Middle Raged: West of Tomorrow Beyond the Cannibal Islands

 

Crestwood. Shit. The assignment was in Crestwood, Illinois and each of my show reviews have gotten worst and some of my friends have said that I have turned into a Yuppie fuck checking out those weak ass bands at The Dock near Montrose Beach. In truth, I am never where I would like to be and have become softer living in Uptown. Every minute I stay on Facebook I get weaker, and every time Karen squats with her bush to take a piss, she becomes stronger. A good example, are the Iron Maidens, an all female Iron Maiden tribute band from California. They too came to the Chicagoland area this weekend to mark their spot in musical history. I say, "Good for them!" Keep fanning your pussy on stage and pretend that you are a Mocking bird."  The window is very short for The Iron Maidens and once they hit Steve Harris's age, we'll see if  they can withstand the test of time and I wish them well on a success journey. 

My journey was about to take me into the most dangerous place in the world and with the Chicago's gun violence and according to ABC News, last year there were 3,261 shooting and 769 murdered in cold blood. And its no accident that the subtitle Beyond the Cannibal Island is my "Stand Head" for this article. Some of these people are fucking savages and I need to avoid them at all cost. Rock Island, Blue Island and Stony Island was not my ideal for a vacation near the Islands and that seemed to be the safer route back home once the show was over. 

The light rain felt good on my wet skin as the filthy sins seemed to be washed away. Once I arrived in the town of Crestwood, I was pulled over by the cops and they told me to drive on the sidewalk. I complied with their orders and made it safely to The Public House to see the Middle Raged and Nola. The first band was outstanding with songs such as "Pillars of Eternity" and "Stone the Crow" had this standing room only live audience hungry for more metal. You can tell that these guys have been practicing and Nola's tight stage presents showed that evening. Another song titled: "The Seed " was a killer tune  and let's not forget "Hail to the Leaf" or "Hail Leaf" for short.  In truth, Nola was the better band this evening and I am looking forward seeing them again and burn one with these maniacs of metal. 

From the standpoint of being an Outlaw Journalist  I was able to speak with former vocalist of Motley II John Yeager and asked why he left his cover band. I discovered that their drummer, Tommy Salzburg had passed away. I was shocked to hear the bad news and Yeager stated, "Once our drummer died so did the vibe." Wow! that was pretty harsh news to hear that night before Middle Rage went on stage. Anyway, opening up with a Slayer classic, lead vocalist Bill Swanson still has what it takes after his departure with Maiden Chicago. Other members of Middle Raged include: Dan Galeher (guitarist) Kosta Kostadinov (lead guitarist) Keith Eichten (bassist) and drummer Greg Peterlin make up the rest of this five piece foundation as 40 people were online for that live Facebook footage. My phone sucks, and I got nothing for you guys. And that's it folks, my mission was over. I suggested that you check out more local talent like these bands and not some out of town flash-in-the-pan performers getting rich off someone else and their labor. No sir, Always support your local artist!  

  

The American Empire & 224 Years of Freedom

 

I am a rabid fan of fire works and know that at one time China used bamboo stacks and tossed them into a pit of fire and the hollow air pockets inside the stalks would expand, causing a loud bang to ward off evil spirits. Lucky for me, I am not affected by the Delta variant or any other sickness made by man or beast. And knock on wood for my good fortune. "Knock on wood for that,? you say. Fuck yeah! But soon all of our luck runs our eventually. 

At one time European rulers would dazzle their subject using fireworks to light up the night sky. Only the elite and wealthy were allowed to be enchanted at these events and no peasants were allowed to attend. Chicago as a new emperor and if you studied maps that way I do, Roam is on the same latitude parallels. That Empire collapsed for the same reason our beautiful city is about to fall into ruin. The suicidal collapse and the final year of the America has arrived. Big deal, right?  Greed plagued many nations and we are in the final years of American freedom.

With that in mind, I went to Navy Pier without Lord Lightfoot consent and embarked on 75 minute fireworks adventure on the "Windy Tall Ship" of Chicago. Once on board I ordered an adult beverage know as "Shipwreck" filled with pirate rum and pineapple juice. Cursing at 5.4 knots on the lake, I spotted the first round of Fireworks and the Old Comiskey  baseball park. GO WHITE SOX!! Anyway, you can see more bombs bursting in air and for moment I thought about Francis Scott Key and what a beautiful song that he wrote. A small tear swelled up in my eye duck and I knew our freedom is danger now then ever before. 

The grand finale took place at Northerly Island. The smell of gunpowder filled the summer sky as more explosives illuminated the Chicago skyline. Upon my arrival back on land, I light up a joint and hide behind a giant anchor sipping on my Blue Moon and toking without care in the world. The fuzz was friendly that night, and I thanked each one for working such longs hours this summer. These are good men, with good families and our Mayor sucks as a human being and she's already taken our Law enforcement freedom away, and yours is next you liberal scum.  

Operation: Great America 2021

Okay folks, hopefully this article will be quick and painless because the cramps in my legs are killing me due to the terrible excitement that I was chasing at Great America. Yes, living for the moment as a thrill seeker did not come easy traveling several bike paths and going the distance with an 80 mile round trip adventure. The Skokie Valley Bike Path, North Shore Trail and Robert McClory where used and after reaching Green Bay Road and Grand Av. I spotted a red roller coaster that stood like a Chicago skyscraper beyond the hilly horizon. 

After my unfortunate encounter battling the blazing Sun and the wind in my face, the time had come to pick up credentials at guest services. I recall going there with my friends John Ciganek and Dave Bavido to scam exit passes to skip the long lines. These old tricks will not work anymore and for that reason I needed to get a Flash Pass to cover this story in a timely manner. On Monday, Great America enforced reservations for all Flash Pass users. If you have no reservations, you will be shit outta luck and the Flash Pass will not be issued for any reason. Oh, you might want to bring an extra $70.00  as a deposit for that cheep orange wrist watch. There are no mask mandates at the park. However, I noticed an obese woman wearing flowery blouse and a fucking mask concerned for her safety and well being. Let's move on, okay?    

On other fronts there are rides such as Wizard (Wizzad), X-Flight and the Bat Man roller coaster . But today was more than just feeding my adrenaline and eating lousy food. This was a mental health day and being on a Corona virus lock down weighed heavy and this was my only escape. After examining the Wizard, it felt like riding a Vincent Black Shadow motorcycle. Sitting by myself was uncomfortable and I missed my female companions that I once took on this ride so many years ago. 

Next up was X- Flight, and this 3,000 foot long piece of machinery made of steel and twisted metal will have anyone feel like a "Top Gun" pilot.   The black and red colors of this structure has a vertical incline of 120 feet and nose dives like an F/A Super Hornet aircraft built by the US Navy. After a sharp left turn and reaching a top speed of 55 MPH my engineering equation looks some like this: d = 120 + 3,000 = 1:45 of travel time. And who said you'll never use math? Trust no one.    

Located at Yankee Harbor is the Bat Man roller coaster that can reach speed up to 50 MPH that will flip you, dip you and turn your world upside down. This ride is pretty wicked as you reach the top of a 105 foot upgrade with 2,693 feet of track, this ride will make you feel as if you the Dark Knight himself.  In total, this ride is only 1:40 of heart pounding excitement on each turn around ever corner. This is a great roller coaster for those crime fighters and the only crime I see are those outrageous prices for $25.00 parking and $70.00 Flash Pass. Those rotten Motherfuckers!

Greed runs deep in this park and paying seven dollars for a soft drink and $15.00 for some Chicken Tenders is just plan extortion if you as me. You can do the math on this equation and you'll find out that you'll a small bank loan should bring the whole family. If you enjoy long lines like the DMV and bratty kids running around like wild animals with no self control, then this is the place for you. I suggest to get their early and to bring plenty of money because these owners of Great America are savages trying to pick pocket the American Dream. 
 

The Stingers: Bombs Away at the Beach!

Mike Faure' (Saxophone) 

Last Sunday was a monster for bike riding along Chicago's beautiful shoreline which definitely needed the action after a fifteenth month shutdown. Grinding gears up hill, stopping and going. Turning and diving quickly to avoid a high speed impact and shouting words like, "ON YER LEFT"! is just good cycling etiquette, zooming past folks as if they were standing still on this congested thoroughfare. Yes sir,! The Too Much Club is open for business and the Lincoln Park Zoo had much to offer with the monkeys, lions and a lonely Polar Bear that was wishing for winter on this hot summer afternoon. Not much to report at the free zoo. So I flip-flopped back north toward Foster Beach.

Becoming thirsty, I noticed The Dock at Montrose beach, walked on deck and ordered a cold brew and some fish tacos. The outdoor seating was perfect as gentle breeze blew off Lake Michigan where I was maybe forty feet from the small wooden stage. I recall my friends at TNT Chicago playing here a few summers ago before the invisible war and the many suicidal casualties  lost on the front lines. However, the wonderful world of music will always been plagued with rock stars with lost hopes and dreams of becoming rich and famous. And today was no different.

Since 2011, The Stingers have been preforming live shows all over Chicago, Rockford and Blue Island. But that's all a big fat lie. Their docket stated that The Stingers have played in the surrounding area and that could suggest places like Niles, Jefferson Park and The Penny Road Pub. I may have Facebook fact check this and have my attorney review my article before it's published. Fuck all that nonsense!  There's no time for all that and we need to get moving on this show review. 

Opening up the show with an Amy Winehouse classic titled: "Rehab" with a nice steady tempo as the spectators sway to the snappy beat. Watching the bright orange wedge drip from a Blue Moon beer on the hot wooden table, my friend Mark Rainman shows up. "Dude, What's up?" he shouts with glee. "Take a seat Rainman," I said. This band sounds pretty good, but the chick on stage doesn't look like the girl I have on file." I was referring to the lovely female vocalist, Yvette Lee. Again, my sources are full of Miss Information and that can get a man killed during war time. 

The Stingers came out strong on stage, yet their audience was weak with that feel-good energy that most musicians crave. Mark Rainman came back with two double shot Margaritas for us as the band played songs such as "Walking on Sunshine" and "I Love Rock-n-Roll."  Mark was having buyers remorse paying $50.00 for only two drinks and the lead vocalist/ guitarist Rick Ricchiuto was taking request for The Stingers next set on stage.  I wrote out a request list with song such as "Fuck Like a Beast" (WASP) "Balls to the Wall" (Accept) and "Angel Fuck" (Misfits) gave the list to Mark to give to the band and management almost tossed him out again.  

Perhaps these song were too complex for these Frank Zappa fans and simpler chord progression would be in order for this family friendly concert event at The Dock. The most impressive band members are Mike Faure' (saxophone) and bassist Mitch Ferris. These two musicains created a dynamic force that Sunday evening and with that in mind, The Stingers get a satisfactory performance as they closed the their set with the blues hit titled: "Messing With The Kid" written by Junior Wells. You gotta love that smooth bass line and saxophone complementing each other under the blue and purple stage lights. I suggest coming down to The Dock for more summer fun before The Too Much Fun Club gets shuts down by the Mayor of Chicago. 
      

 

The Northside Band Beach Party Review.

Northside

Summer is right around the corner folks and dancing to the Latin beat, getting sunburn in the crazy heat, and all those memories shared, as children play and eat is just part of the American Dream. For myself, it's live music and cold beers and last week had been very busy. I spent most of my time on Lake Shore Drive bike riding to the Museum Campus and back to Uptown in Chicago. 

On Saturday, the traffic along the beach exits was pure madness and everyone driving like fuckers to get "There" first, where ever that may be located is just rude. Using my bike to breeze pass the Fuzz and right inside The Too Much Fun Club I noticed the place was packed so I booked a reservation for an hour later. I locked my bike smoked a blunt and could hear the music from the live band at approximately 50 yards away north as I sat under the shade of a small tree listing to "Hey Jude" written by the Beatles. 

The Dock at Montorse Beach was jammed packed and everyone here wanted to see The Northside Band. But let's not confuse them with the English alternative rock band from Manchester that was banned by the BBC. "Let's Take A Trip" had been released in 1998 with government restrictions with no airtime due to the song's suggestive drug content, still hit the top 50 Billboard Charts 

That's the problem here as I sit in the plush green grass and this heavy police presents harasses small families violating their Fifth Amendment Right. Next, a
team of firetrucks scream loud down the beach to rescue a drowned victim. As Air Mobile flies above, I checked out The Chicago Northside Band's docket and discovered each member live in Chicago,IL. Band members include, Rebecca Bolluyt (lead vocalist/keyboards) Louie Kritikos (lead guitar) George Skoubis (rhythm guitar) Bob Spoils (bass) and drummer, Chris Stamos make up this five piece ensemble of Rock-n-Roll Thunder! 

Arriving for Northside's second set, they opened with "Highway Tune"  and the blunt I smoked earlier kicked in with the Blue Moon once "White Rabbit" was preformed. The Dock was spinning, my brain happy swimming in dangerous chemicals. "Remember what the doctor" said, belted out Bolluyt, and I did as she order and feeding my head full of booze that whole night.  The food from the galley wisp with thick juicy aromas in the night summer sky outside. Other song included: "Boot Are Made For Walking" and "Proud Marry" had the crowd wanting more. I ran into an old friend that wanted to dance naked on the stage. He was so wasted and told me he was king around these parts. I should have let him dance up there in his birthday suit but said, "Don't fuck with those people. They're at work and they may not like that Mark. "Not a good idea," I explained.  

Northside Band closed out their set with classic tune by the Beastie Boys titled: "Sabotage" and mixed it up with a montage of "Rolling on the River" and smooth bass line by Spilios. Some rotten chicks at the table next to me left a dollar upside down in cup full of water on the table as a tip. "Look how shitty that is, I said to myself. It's time go home, People Suck! 

Northside Band did not suck. In fact, they rocked the night away and fill the Dock with good vibes and positive energy that Saturday night. Rumors are brewing about them playing Blarney Island next weekend. I suggest you set sail with some Capt. Morgan and check these groovy cats out before summer is gone this year. 

  

Facebook, The Communist Community

Mark Zuckerberg is like an American vampire that cast no shadow, yet his shadow rules all over our social network. Folks have been trying to reach me via Facebook regarding more Wuhan friut bats in heat and flying back to the United States. I can not confrim nor deny anything about the Wuhan laboratory, but what I can say is that I've been in Facebook Jail again for another seven days without a fair trial. In a free society we have what is know as Due Process that states...."No State (Community) Shall Make or Enforce Any Law Which Shall Abridge The Privileges or Immunities of Citizens of The United States." And in this country an Outlaw Journilist such as myself should go to court and see the judge. However, my last post about an Angry Orange Man and buring down cities did not follow Facebook community standards and I was sent up river. Ken Kope, Mike Dove and Eddie Bak are always being put in Facebook Jail for expressing their opinons. Soon our Divider-in-Chief, Joe Biden would like to see everyone in real prison to get free labor out of the poor. There is no public danger talking shit on Facebook and removing our Liberty for a punchline has become a way of tyranny in this counrty. I was placed in jail for posting "Kill the Head and the Body Will Die" and again with no trail, I was forced to go back to the Hole. This may sound funny today, but what if our governmant could really lock us up and place us in some tyep of living hell without a fair trial? This is not good and we need to wake up before it's too late. We have four clowns in office and they want to give away the whole circus and with Zuckerberg controlling free speech, this country is doomed. Since all this nonsense began, I went from 1200 readers a post to only 21 viewers reading The Bad Americans. The world of Facebook clout is comming to an soon and Zuckerberg's team of egg heads will be dropping the "Like" button in the near future. "We are removing likes and focusing on followers,explained Mashable publication in a press relese. The new update will be rolled out officially to all the Facebook pages in the coming months. Facebook was spotted testing a new design for pages last year in July which included removing the ‘like button’ to give a cleaner design for pages. I say, "Fuck all that!" and will soon leave this Facebook Prison and try not drink the Kool-Aid this time. Hell, being locked up inside your cell phone device is unhealthy anyway, and no one cares about your Adult Beverage that you post on the weekends. What we should care about is giving our freedom away to bunch of wild whore-beast ready to strip us of our God-given-Rights!

Operation: Long-Shot, Failed But Not Forgotten.

                        Blackened & Maiden Chicago Preforms at Bourbon Street.  

Maiden Chicago. Photo By: Robb Estland

Not all battles are victorious and not every operation is successful. For example, Operation: Paperclip, and Operation: Bloodstone had a major influence in American society.   However, Operation: Long-Shot was not about Nazis propaganda or kidnapping German scientist to plunder their knowledge and steal the secrets to build the Death Star. No sir, My battle is against poverty and the mission was to have Blackened & Maiden Chicago play at my college graduation party for all my friends, family and professors in Chicago, Illinois. Perhaps my poor leadership skills, lack of planing along with shitty outside weather had much to do with the failed outcome for a canceled operation. Even General Patton was forced to pull the plug on this emotional drain, and then it hit me like a cold bucket of water, that I do not matter in this life. 

I am a small  man with small dreams and these are great men with great dreams. John Dent is a powerful attorney with his own law office. And Dan Driskill owns several tractor/ trailers, pulling large carnivals across the country. As for myself, I would like to rip the tendons from my hand, so that I do not have to live in the grip of reality. Many questions will remain when this is all gone. What will they say about Blackened & Maiden Chicago? That they were wise men? That they were talented musicians? That they were generous with both time and resources? All is true and without the music and their kindred sprites of these men, there is chance I would not be here now telling my tail. 

On May 08, 2021 our driver, Ricky Bobby and award winning photo journalist, Ken Kope picked me up in 1978 Black El Camion known as the Black Night.  I was forced to sit bitch between Ken & Bobby as we raced to see to see Maiden Chicago and Blackend live at Merrionette Park, Illinois. Topping speeds at over 105 mph we arrived at Bourbon Street at 7:43 PM just making it there before we had to pay the $10.00 cover. Our associate, John Gusman could not make the show and warned us about the north side of the establishment and the yuppie Billy Idol fans that roost there. 

We had moved to the south part of the Establishment and spotted lead guitarist, Al Contreras and did shot together and I wished him luck on stage that night. The place was bullshit with the reserved setting arrangements and patron David Ramirez would agree. "When I tried getting seats online, Bourbon Street said No Way!" said Ramirez. Plus they stated there would be plenty of seating for everyone. This was no true, so I was forced to seize a table under the jurisdiction of the Collegiate Press to cover this story.

At Nine o'clock in the evening the lights are set low and the Maiden Chicago opens with "Aces High" and at 9:01 they restarted their introduction. Okay, take two, "I said to myself whispering under my breath. The band looks a little nervous tonight," I thought. Anyway, All the classics had been preformed and I suggest they update Maiden Chicago's website. I don't know who the singer is and too me, that matters. After Texted Facebook, I found out the new lead vocalist is   Taran de Pablos that has a powerful range and style. He closed the set with "Hallowed Be Thy Name."  

Next up was Blackened and what a night to remember folks! This was all about old school Metallica hits. "Trapped Under Ice"  was awesome to hear live. However, the younger fans did not seem to understand that dynamic force that once drove Metal to new heights. The best part of the show was when Vincent Ochwat would bounce the drum stick off the snare and into the audience. The fans would toss the sticks back to Big V and they continued this until the end of the song. What song you ask? I was too drunk to remember and with that in mind, it was time to leave and say good bey to everyone. 

This was a great show, and these are great men and one day when this is all over, I can honestly say that I was part of something great as well. What's not great is leaving in fear and band members still wearing mask. That is not Metal and that weaken the player's performance. Trust me, I am a Doctor of Journalism and covering your face tells me you are still afraid of the invisible enemy. Not one band member wore a mask in Maiden Chicago and I proclaim them to be the most fearless tribute metal band in the Nation. There are no Mask in Heavy Metal music and this one guy running around looked like a fly wearing his dark looking bug eyed glasses and blue surgical mask. For a moment I though her was going land on someones food and shit all over someone's meal as he rubbing his hands like a nasty bar fly that he was.  Only a coward will hide behind a mask and live in fear and  shame. Stand Up, and Mask Down America! The battle has just begun. 

          

The Grand Re-Opening Of Navy Pier 2021

 

On April 30, 2021, Navy Pier re-opened its door after being shut down for over a year due the Corona Virus Pandemic.  This  has been a very dangerous vice, yet, millions of people are still hooked on wearing masks and will suffer grievously with fear. Traditions having been dying off like dead flies and if you look around, one can see the emptiness behind those eyes of broken will.  However, I was able to spot five friendlies that did not live in the silent fear of uncertainty and enjoyed the Four Star Brass Band. 

Once the toe-tapping fun was over, it was time to enjoy an adult beverage at Margaritaville on this brisk and windy afternoon. "Do as the Romans," I said to myself, and I ordered the Perfect Margarita loaded with plenty Gold & Sliver Tequilas. With a twist of lime and orange, a fierce gust of wind blew that son-of-a-bitch right into my lap. "That's just great," I mumbled. Fuck!  Anyway, my ship was about to sail and I was invited by Navy Pier to take part in the Architectural Tour for approximately 95 minutes.

Ah Yes, Navy Pier has always been media friendly and that's why I love going there so much. But with this new Vax Pass I am a bit worried that Navy Pier will be treating people a little different. The Third Reich has arrived and you better have your papers in order. There where more Chicago Police Officers then there were patrons and this is just the beginning folks. Our window of freedom is closing quickly and Navy Pier will be the Beta testing site.

The new Sable Hotel is a good example with their generic looking facade shaped like three large rectangles. In the future, I can see this being used as officer's quarters during World War Seven and folks without the Vax Pass will be shipped out to Detroit, Michigan. I was buzzing off some Blue Moon when I noticed that the signal towers have changed as well. My bones are cold as the strong wind keeps slapping my face and need to get off this vessel immediately!   

Anyway, the CDC guidelines are in place and The Too Much Fun Club is open once again. My lunch at Harry Caray's was evidence and with a pint of Guinness and the Holy Cow Burger, life was good once again.  In truth, I was in the mental hospital twice last year and I almost did not make it out alive in 2020 and now a year a later I am back on top of the world. Remember folks Our Government hates us and would like to see the poor parish. Do not let them win, and head over to Navy Pier before the Brown Shirts get there. The Middle class shall rise against the political machine and victory shall be ours together. 

   

      

Prince: The Day Our Music Died

 

There is no more Miss American Pie because it's made in China, and I remember not so long ago when folks were happy and the music made them smile. We have sold our Chevy for a used Toyota mini-van only  to find that the levy was dry due to the water shortage around the world.  History is repeating itself once again and if you study the lyrics of Don McLean most will concur that our next generation is lost in Space-X.  However, there was this one guy that could make everyone dance the night away and his name was Prince.  

Born Prince Rodgers Nelson in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 7th 1958 had produced his first song at the age of 7-years old titled: "Funk Machine." There is long and rich history with Prince and Warner Brothers Music with songs such as "Kiss" "Girls & Boys" and countless others. At 17-years of age, Prince signed a three record deal and wrote "Manic Mondays" for the Bangles. Not only that, he co-wrote for Madonna and helped out on a Bat Man motion picture.  "Batdance" & "Partyman" tanked and "Arms of Orion" was no one hit wonder to say the lease. 

Not only did Prince earn 8 Grammy's, 6 American Music Awards and an Oscar for his performance in Purple Rain his was the last true American icon. I never liked Prince's dance music, but you have to show respect to a man that can play 37 musical instruments. And after his Dubbed Love Symbol I saw in Las Vegas, Nevada, back in 1999, my mind had warped and I wanted to become the Symbol of Doom. But never all that. Let's move on, shall we? 

With four motion pictures under his belt, 32 albums and selling over 100 million records, Prince was ask to play the NFL Halftime for Super Bowl. Over 140 million people witnessed that greatest performance of all time unless you where a Chicago Bears fan. The Indianapolis Colts had come full circle on the grid-iron on Super Bowl forty-two and smoked the Chicago Bears with a final score 29-17. This was a great time to be alive and things are different today and not in a good way.     

On April 21, 2016 Prince Rodgers Nelson died of an accidental drug overdose using fentanyl. There is much more that needs to investigated and I suggest that foul play was involved. But with no evidence, there is no case to solve. However, something touched me deep inside the year our music died.  It's been five long years without any snappy dance beats and we're stuck with some emo twat named Billie Eilish, just another court jester to the musical Royal bloodline. So go ahead and read that book on Carl Marks and I'll sing Iron Maiden in the dark, because the music has died.   So bye-bye, Miss American Pie. Lady Liberty is going to miss you very much.