dannydmc

I just got done listening to some Chuck Berry. A friend of mine is a huge fan, and mentions Berry from time to time and, I'm rather ashamed to admit; I didn't have a good idea of the man's music.
Its all part of an effort of mine to explore the roots of Rock'n'Roll. For years now I'd written off the 50's as a rather bland decade of saccarine Pop Songs; filler with no real heart. How the FUCK I was so off base, I'm not sure.
I'd been prancing around for years now, calling myself a music fan, and yet my knowledge of, perhaps, the definitive form of music of the 20th Century was so utterly lacking. And the worst part about it is, is that this stuff was right under my nose the entire time!
I was just surfing through the Chuck Berry catalog on iTunes, considering buying something when my next check comes in, and was shocked to realize that I recognize nearly half of the tunes listed there. Hell, I'd always liked them when they came on the radio!
And so, it would seem that my interest in the 1950's is growing and may not stop for a while; and I really hope it doesn't. I've neglected that decade for far too long; focusing instead on the 60's (that era of all of my Dad's great stories) and parts of the 70's.

In other news, I think I landed a job at Target today; I just need to let them know about my availability, which I need to get from my Advisor once my class schedule becomes 'official'.
It was actually rather funny; I filled out the application and they asked me to interview right away. "Uh", I said shocked, "I'm really not dressed for it". And I wasn't; I was in my regular summer atire; ripped up bluejeans, a band shirt (Dropkick Murphys in this case). I'd thrown aside my lucky BBluejean Jacket, but only because it was to hot out today to wear it comfortably ("What", I hear you thinking, "Putting comfort in front of fashion!?" Afraid so. I want to look good; but heat stroke excites me not at all).
So, I had the interview; actually the manager told me I looked 'cool', which is a bit of a gas But it went well enough they asked me for a second interview right away, which I agreed to. I'd claim I'm a good interviewee, and I am to an extent, but its pretty hit or miss with me. On a good day, I rock, on a bad day I come off as a foggy brained dimwit.

Also, I am of the growing opinion that getting my cat was the right thing to do. Not only does mentioning you have a pet seem to be a great way to start a conversation with girls; they sometimes demand that you show them the animal, right away.
A girl did this last night; so I walked her up to my room to show her the kitten. While playing, the cat jumps up, grabs the top of her blouse and yanks it down with all of his might! Naturally, I reacted with a shocked "Oh my god; I'm sorry"; but, let me tell you, I got a pretty good view before the apology
In case you are wondering; yes, the kitten got a good treat after she left

By the way; I've mentioned music in here quite frequently over the past few months, and I've even claimed that I'd love to start a band.
I'm serious about this. I would love nothing better than to be the lead singer of a good classic rock, Rockabilly, Punk or Country band (actually, what I'd REALLY like to do, is fuse all of those together into a brand new style, but thats getting a bit ahead of myself). The problem is, however, A) I play no instruments. B) every musician I find seems to be attached, enjoys playing solo, or has completely different influences than I do.
So, for you Rockers out there; how exactly DOES one find band mates who have similiar interests? I
I've been talking about a band for years and, I think, its time to just bite the bite and DO IT. Unfortunately, I simply don't know how. (Actually, come to think about it, that describes my somewhat improving sex life as well )