Lava Nightclub in oak harbor.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Bacon flavored vodka
Lava Nightclub in oak harbor.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Michael Jackson - Black or White (Live)
My favorite MJ song, always will be. I think I was in 6th grade when this came out.
Thoughts on losing The King of Pop
Ok, I haven't really wrote anything of meaning (unless you count snapping silly pictures around the Pacific Northwest), but I can't pass up this opportunity.
The death of Michael Jackson, although not entirely unexpected, is still shocking. It is unfortunate that so many talented singers and musicians have met an early demise. The list is too long to name, although it always does invoke in my mind a past-their-prime Bill Medley & Bobby Hatfield (better known as the Righteous Brothers), all decked out in their baby-blue, rhinestone jumpsuits, belting out those corny lyrics to "Rock 'n' Roll Heaven".
As the events surrounding Michael Jackson unfolded this afternoon, I couldn't help but keep seeing the similarities between them and August 16, 1977.
OK, you may realize that August 16, 1977 was over 2 years before I was born. But it does happen to be the day that Elvis Presley died, my all-time favorite singer of all time. And, much like Mr. Jackson, a pretty weird guy.
I should point out that Elvis, though he definitely had his moments, was probably not anywhere near as bizarre as Michael Jackson. But there were many similarities, here are just a few:
-"The King" (Elvis) and "The King of Pop"
-Both widely recognized as the leading singer of their era
-Both had well-documented problems dealing with the pressures of their fame
-Elvis had Graceland; MJ had Neverland
-Lisa Marie Presley (!)
Now the similarities of the day of their deaths:
-Both were rushed to the hospital, which was not far from their homes.
-Cardiac arrest was (infamously) the cause of death given for Elvis Presley.
-Michael Jackson suffered "cardiac arrest" today before being taken to the hospital.
-The media frenzy was similar: fans flooding the areas near their homes and hospitals.
-Elvis Presley was set to start a tour August 17, 1977 - the day after his death.
-Michael Jackson was set to start his extended series of concerts in London July 13, 2009. This would be his first live performance since 2002, and his first regular concerts since 1997.
-Although both fairly young (Elvis was 42 and Michael 50), they were both known to be in poor health for their ages prior to their death. However, neither showed any immediate signs of distress in the days leading up to their deaths.
-Thoes close to Jackson later in the day talked about his increasing use (and abuse) of prescription medications. Elvis' struggles with prescription medication are well-documented, and turned out to be the real cause of his death. As the autopsy has yet to be performed, we will see whether this is another close connection between the two musical icons.
The music world has lost a true talent today, as it did August 16, 1977. Two very troubled souls who both gave the world so much, yet in both cases, one can't help but wonder, "What if?"
The death of Michael Jackson, although not entirely unexpected, is still shocking. It is unfortunate that so many talented singers and musicians have met an early demise. The list is too long to name, although it always does invoke in my mind a past-their-prime Bill Medley & Bobby Hatfield (better known as the Righteous Brothers), all decked out in their baby-blue, rhinestone jumpsuits, belting out those corny lyrics to "Rock 'n' Roll Heaven".
As the events surrounding Michael Jackson unfolded this afternoon, I couldn't help but keep seeing the similarities between them and August 16, 1977.
OK, you may realize that August 16, 1977 was over 2 years before I was born. But it does happen to be the day that Elvis Presley died, my all-time favorite singer of all time. And, much like Mr. Jackson, a pretty weird guy.
I should point out that Elvis, though he definitely had his moments, was probably not anywhere near as bizarre as Michael Jackson. But there were many similarities, here are just a few:
-"The King" (Elvis) and "The King of Pop"
-Both widely recognized as the leading singer of their era
-Both had well-documented problems dealing with the pressures of their fame
-Elvis had Graceland; MJ had Neverland
-Lisa Marie Presley (!)
Now the similarities of the day of their deaths:
-Both were rushed to the hospital, which was not far from their homes.
-Cardiac arrest was (infamously) the cause of death given for Elvis Presley.
-Michael Jackson suffered "cardiac arrest" today before being taken to the hospital.
-The media frenzy was similar: fans flooding the areas near their homes and hospitals.
-Elvis Presley was set to start a tour August 17, 1977 - the day after his death.
-Michael Jackson was set to start his extended series of concerts in London July 13, 2009. This would be his first live performance since 2002, and his first regular concerts since 1997.
-Although both fairly young (Elvis was 42 and Michael 50), they were both known to be in poor health for their ages prior to their death. However, neither showed any immediate signs of distress in the days leading up to their deaths.
-Thoes close to Jackson later in the day talked about his increasing use (and abuse) of prescription medications. Elvis' struggles with prescription medication are well-documented, and turned out to be the real cause of his death. As the autopsy has yet to be performed, we will see whether this is another close connection between the two musical icons.
The music world has lost a true talent today, as it did August 16, 1977. Two very troubled souls who both gave the world so much, yet in both cases, one can't help but wonder, "What if?"
Monday, June 1, 2009
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