Agreed.. Californication is GREAT from beginning to end.. that album has a TON of emotional value for me as well, as it got the great group back together. And basically was like seeing 2 of the 4 band members' lives being saved. Glad to hear that there are some other big fans. Ever get to see them Live?
Blackie Dammit lives in Portland? I guess that would explain Kiedis being in Portland and at Blazer games a lot, even ones that arent Laker games. edit.. after reading his Wiki, they mentioned that he lives there now.. see if you can get me a meeting with the RHCP please HCP, I would absolutely owe you forever, it would make a grown man cry!
once. But their live shows are by far the best. John/Flea/Chad on the improv is ungodly. I respect John so much as a guitar player not because he is the best technical player out there, or the fastest, or even the best, but I think his emotion, his improvisation abilities, and the fact that he would much rather play what sounds better then what is harder makes him among my favorites. He is also very versitile, from Mother's Milk - Stadium (minus OHM) and then his solo albums which are so different its not even funny. My favorite solo albums are definitely his early ones, Niandra LaDes and Usually Just a T-Shirt, Smile from the Streets you Hold, and To record only water for 10 days. He actually got me into guitar, along with some other guitarists, but he was the final straw to where I was like i gotta learn this shit. Cali was good because it had a little bit of everything in it. It also was the first album they made together again after the split when John went down a deep hole into depression and addiction. But I also have many memories of that CD, specifically with High School girls.
For my sons school auction this year he donated some super edition Guitar Hero thathe signed. Seems like a cool guy.
RHCP donate a lot of money to the sea shepherd, so thats even more reason i like them besides there music.
Dude get out of my head!!! I have said those things about John so many times about not being the best, but his emotion and all that... lol. His solo stuff is insanely different, but I love it all. the wife is kinda scared of Niandra and Usually Just a T Shirt lol. His first solo album I heard, was To Record Only Water.. the first song I heard was Murderers, I fell in love instantly. And their improv is so beautiful. They are one of those bands who could still be a great band by just playing their music, and not singing.. but then they also have a kick ass singer too lol. I've been able to see them live 4 times and counting.. I cant WAIT for their new stuff!! I know they deserve the break they have been on, but me as the greedy RHCP whore I am... wants new material!!! I'm glad someone else out there sees them for how wonderful they are, and what they have done for music. Such pure artists man. repped!
I was down my dreams were wearing thin When you're lost where do you begin My heart always seemed to drift from day to day Looking for the love than never came my way Then you smiled and I reached out to you I could tell you were lonely too One look then it all began for you and me The moment that we touched I knew that there would be (chorus) Two less lonely people in the world And its gonna be fine Out of all the people in the world I just cant believe youre mine In my life where everything was wrong Something finally went right Now theres two less lonely people In the world tonight
lol thats what you GET. I am unable to rep you though for your efforts sorry, it says I already have. Looks like you will have to get some "Wheels Street Cred" you are one of only 2 people to get that, so count yourself lucky!
I was a high school teacher for a year after college. couldn't find a job, this was pretty easy to get...did it for a year, good expereince..kind of a trip because i wasn't that much older than the students and looked pretty young
I've appeared in 4 ski movies, including one by Warren Miller. I could dunk a basketball up until the age of 34. I tore my Achilles trying to dunk a basketball at age 35. I've had 4 surgeries on my left knee, three on my right knee. I broke a rib the first time I tried to jump the wake on a wakeboard (at age 34). I used to DJ at clubs in Portland, and thought the best venue was Club Ohm.
Since you're talking Chili Peppers, I stumbled on this video today: http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1887435
was 10 feet from the stage when RHCP played Coachella...it was probably one of the top concert experiences ever. errr..for me at least????
