Frank Zappa, Beatles, all forms of Clapton prior to 1991 (ha, sorry Eric), Savoy Brown, King Crimson, especially Adrian Belew, Project Object, JOHN LENNON, GEORGE HARRISON, The Who,
Led Zap...holy cow, I have over 5,000 CDs, albums and tapes...this list could take me ten years to finish. You get the idea
Movies
Rock School (because both of my kids are in it), A Clockwork Orange, King of Hearts, Local Hero, High Fidelity....
Television
The Simpsons and absolutely nothing else.
(Oh okay, I watch 24. So shoot me.)
Books
Smoke and Mirrors by Neil Gaiman -- actually, anything by Neil Gaiman, Catcher in the Rye (the book which made me want to be a writer as a little baby hippie)...and again, this list would take me another decade to compile
About me: Published novelist, raging liberal, and mother of 2/3 of the Adrian Belew Power Trio and Sarah Zimmermann Trio.
"I work on the principle that it's not possible to take anyone's views on music seriously if they don't like the Beatles. Everything else is a question of personal taste and therefore debatable. But if you don't recognise the Beatles as the twentieth century's most inventive, most influential and most talented composers, you're pretty much admitting that you've rather missed the point of the last hundred years of musical endeavour. Should you fall into that category, I do not condemn neither do I mock. I merely despair and, having despaired, I move on." ...Mark Bastable www.myspace.com/markbastable
Who I'd like to meet: I'm lucky - I've met almost everyone I've ever wanted to meet, with the exception of the late John Lennon and Frank Zappa
Really hope that your health becomes more amicable for your road wearyness. Being sick on the road, can really take it's toll. By the time you get to Phx., you can make yourself feel like, your at home.
Somehow, here's a toast to you, and have a great prog rockin' birthday. I've got to have my liquid heavy metal, when I get the musical offense all cranked up.
The recent Adrian Belew show from circle city, you don't have posted on MS. Has your priorities switched more towards being on Facebook? Meanwhile, back in May, I was singing, "Dr. D", dedicated to Dr. Dot.
Yea, this Facebook thing gets to be impractical. It's like what Porcupine Tree thinx of, when they'll play in Phx. or something. They just don't do it.
Well, spring is finally here, and my book release is less than three months away! Please join my email list (see front pg. of www.jjhebert.net) to receive my awesome newsletter, which I use to keep subscribers informed about giveaways, contests, book releases, and other stuff, like most recently--an announcement that UNCONVENTIONAL will not only be released as a paperback in July but also as a free serialized podcast, narrated by Jeff Kafer, an award-winning voice over artist! That's right, you'll be able to listen to each episode (i.e. three chapters) at podiobooks.com, jjhebert.net, and/or via your iPod. I hope you enjoy it!
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That is so totally awesome, that you and Julie, were able to make the trip for such an eventful evening. Great continuity for song selections. If I was still living in New York City, like the old days, I would have been right there with all of you's. -RZ Stays Progged Out.
As you may or may not know, my birthday is coming up on the 29th. Instead of gifts this year, I'm asking that everyone join my Email List on www. jjhebert. net. Unconventional, my newest novel, will be published by Mindstir Media later this year, and joining the Email List will ensure that you receive updates regarding my book release, contests, giveaways, and more.
The UKZ Band featuring Eddie Jobson, and Trey Gunn will be premiering at Town Hall, N.Y.C. on Sat., Jan. 24,'09. Also, The Stick Men featuring Tony Levin, and Pat Mastelotto will be the opening act. www. ukzband. com. -RZ Keeps U Proggin'.
