Site matters (11/19)
Alright, it's been a week and it looks like some people like the new
site design and a lot of people hate it. I think it looks ok on larger monitors (I
recently got a 19" myself) but not so hot on smaller ones. I admit I'm no graphic
expert, but I'll go back to the drawing board soon to see what I can come up with so that
everyone is happy. Remember this is a work in progress and nothing is permanent. I'm still
trying to figure out what works and what doesn't.
On another topic, unfortunately I have been forced to delete some messages lately off the discussion board. It is only a
few people who seem to have problems with the simple rules there - showing respect to each
other (and also to the site itself). I'm all for witnessing a good fight, but if you
cannot make your point without personal attacks and/or excess obscenities, leave and take
it elsewhere.
Also I have deleted in the past obvious 'trolls' looking for attention, but if you see one
it's probably best just to ignore them.
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Boz Boorer in NY
From Aldo Albeeon:
Boz Boorer played two
sets on Saturday night at Manhattan’s Rodeo Bar, a Texas-style retro
slum that hosts rockabilly bands and boasts "New York City’s longest running
honky-tonk."
Boz and his three-man band (including a superb slap-back bassist) romped through two hours
of ecstatic, white-hot rockabilly. The best numbers were Boz’s growling, juiced-up
Polecats songs, including his blazingly hick cover of David Bowie’s "John,
I’m Only Dancing." Boz himself, decked out in a black and grey suit and leopard
print shirt, was rollicksome and chatty, noting that "we’re just visiting for
the night" and that "we’ve never played together before." The group
became increasingly freewheeling and improvisational as the night moved on. Boz was really
getting into it, swinging his legs about like Elvis. It was definitely a scene for the
urban greasers, most of whom where wide-eyed and attentive. Some couples were even
swinging madly in the tight aisles. Overall, everyone was loudly approving.
(P.S.: no Moz)
From Geoff Silverman:
I saw Boz Boorer play at the Rodeo Bar
in NYC. I saw the ad and didn't think it could be the same person but after some research
I found out that it truly was. The band is a rockabilly act and Boz plays guitar and
is on vocals. There was quite a large crowd and each song got a good response, however no
Morrissey songs were played which I figured as much but it was still worth checking out.
Boz is working in Woodstock upstate NY I assume recording for this band. Let's hope this
doesnt interfere with any future Morrissey plans.
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Sal Mineo website
From J.
McMillan:
There is a rather new website honoring actor Sal Mineo
(Rebel Without a Cause, etc.). There are Morrissey references and quotes scattered
throughout. There is also an ‘essay’ By a one Steven Morrissey, titled "James Dean is Not Dead".
I assume this is Morrissey’s Book by the same title, they call it an essay. I’ve
never seen the text of this book on the internet so I thought it was an interesting bit.
It's a very interesting site. There are some very good photos of the late Sal Mineo.
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Alain Delon loses court case
From Aubry:
Alain Delon lost his court case
concerning the prohibition of a future biography written by French journalist Bernard
Violet. The prohibition of a book that hasn't been written is impossible said the judge.
There is no date for the publishing of the book but the most provacative sentences have
already been published in various newspapers. The Bio is a bit scandalous, talking about
Delon’s relationship with extreme right party chief, Jean-Marie Le Pen, with the
french Mafia, with drugs and women.
A future best seller for sure!
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"Velvet Goldmine"
From Marc
Daniels:
I thought it would be of interest to
note in this independent movie
co-produced by Micheal Stipe there was reference to many of Moz’s passions, namely
Oscar Wilde, T. Rex’s "Cosmic Dancer", and possibly the New York Dolls.
Although I personally was not taken in by the movie and its sexually ambivilant characters
(Ziggy Stardust look alikes) it was colorful and mildly amusing. It is however worth a
another stifled friday night, in my estimation that is.
From F.E.:
...it is a must see for Moz fans. The
movie is about the glam rock era. set in London, it has many Morrisseyian references, such
as two men speaking palare, the original version of "Cosmic Dancer", and loads
of others. It was a quite good film; very well shot. So if you are wondering what the glam
rock that Moz loved so much was about, take a peek. I was also thinking that if Moz caught
this film he would be able to relate in more ways than one (i.e. adoring fans, and
explosive on-stage performances)
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