Mach Schaudown: Jay Ferguson’s “Thunder Island” vs Bob Seger’s “Hollywood Nights”

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May 052011
 

Per Townsman misterioso‘s request in our recent appreciation of Bob Seger‘s “Night Moves” we are conducting a Mach Schaudown Battle Royale Texas Death Match between Jay Ferguson‘s “Thunder Island” and the Seeg’s “Hollywood Nights.” The videos follow. Please analyze and compare performances, hair (including facial hair) and overall Look, gear, audience participation, etc. I will ask misterioso to moderate discussion. Then you be the judge of which artist brings it best!

Jay Ferguson, “Thunder Island”

Bob Seger, “Hollywood Nights”

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Battle Royale: In Search of…The Most Powerful and Glorious Example of The Power & Glory of Rock

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Jan 282011
 

Rock Town Hall seeks THE most powerful and glorious example on video of The Power & Glory of Rock. This is a Battle Royale. Winner takes all! Let’s start by seeing if we can’t top the Power & Glory of The MC5 playing “Kick Out the Jams,” as submitted by Townsman Hank Fan.

To review the tenants of The Power & Glory of Rock, click here. May the Power & Glory of Rock be with you.

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Battle Royale: Who’s The Man Among Country’s Man’s Men?

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Jan 142011
 

Why have I never seen this clip before? Could Waylon Jennings‘ overall presence be any more macho? Look at his upright, angled stance! You can almost taste the chocolate thunder of that suit! Dig that starched, high collar! Best of all, check out how the lines from his erect shirt collar shoot right through his pompadour! And he has that style of looping his right arm under his guitar, rather than coming at the strings from over the top. Kinda looks like the way G.I. Joe would hold a machine gun! The song—and that twangy guitar solo—are all business! It’s never been hard to find a Man’s Man in country music, but is Waylon Jennings The Man Among Country’s Man’s Men?

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Battle Royale: Biggest Douche in Rock and Roll History

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Jan 022011
 

Townsman Andyr, aka the Velvet Foghorn, aka “Velv,” suggested the following:

I’d say the banker in London who called the police and got the [Beatles’] rooftop concert stopped was the biggest douche!

He may have a strong case there. But how about other fan faves? Mike Love, anybody? Allen Klein? I’m not tossing my hat in the ring–yet–but I have some definite thoughts on the matter. For now, the question is: Who’s the biggest douche in rock history?

I look forward to your responses.  For now, Velv has the belt!

HVB

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Battle Royale! Worst Rock Holiday Anthem Ever

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Dec 152010
 

Oldsters on the list know the “Battle Royale” drill: everybody brings their best/worst to the squared circle of geeky rock combat and attempts to wrest the imaginary “belt” from the Townsman/woman who lays previous claim to it. We argue vociferously about who deserves to win the “battle,” and–if he’s so inclined–Mr. Moderator (in his role as RTH Commissioner Jack Tunney) eventually comes down from on high to declare a winner. Remember: this is not a “Last man Standing;” this is about bringing your best–or in this case, your worst–to the table.

I’ll start with a song I truly despise; one made even worse by its incessant use in retail settings this year: pre-adenoidal Michael Jackson (and his Jackson 5 siblings) screeching his way through “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” Ugh! Make it stop!

I look forward to your responses.

HVB

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Battle Royale: Best Dancing by a Pre-teen Kid, Excluding Anything Involving Michael Jackson

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Nov 052010
 

I think you can top the pre-teen dance moves by this girl appearing alongside James Brown in this performance of “Hell.” How I used to love listening to this album when I was about 10 years old, hanging out in my uncle’s bedroom and digging his 8-track tapes! I couldn’t dance as well as this girl back then, as now, but I bet some kid other than Michael Jackson and his siblings and “special, little friends” have topped her work. Which kid dancer in will come out on top?

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