They might as well just forfeit. It would hurt them anything, except maybe Peyton Manning's consecutive start streak, but hey after today its apparent they don't care about anything like that.
And it would be smart. They'd save money from having to fly the team and all the personnel to Buffalo and it wouldn't cost them anything. Plus, they'd be sure not to risk any kind of injuries to anybody. And it would give the Bills, a potential A.F.C. rival, a later pick in the draft. It's win win!
To me it boggles the mind, why you wouldn't try to keep the streak going and try for the perfect season. You could see the fire and desire in Manning's eyes, with his helmet on throughout. I hope if they don't win the Super Bowl, whoever had the final say in this is canned.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Bands that should get back together(Original Members!)
There are always bands breaking up and going on reunion tours. Half the time acts from the 70s and 80s, you see might have two original members at best and are usually playing casino's and other venues that should be way too small for them. I'm looking at you Foreigner.
I'm talking about groups that should get back together and hit the road and studio for new material, with the original members or at least a lineup that was considered its best.
1. The Kinks - This would be my personal fave to see happen. All the principal members are still alive and kicking. With the passing of Pink Floyd's Rick Wright, no other major band of the 60's can make this claim. The Kinks are probably the most underrated band in the history of rock music. They've been called the "quintessential British band" and have the eccentricities and kitschy-ness that make them unique. Although I'm not a die-hard fan, there's just something in their songs and melodies that jump out for me. They go all over the spectrum from their early British Invasion type songs, then into the concept albums and of course one of my favorite songs Lola(It's not a cross-dressing man... or it doesn't have to be). If they would go out on the road again, I'd make it a point to catch them.
2. Van Halen- I'm talking about the 4 original members, not with little Eddie playing bass and making it a Van Halen family affair. For the record I don't mind "Van Hagar." I guess Sammy gives 'em a little more guitar sound if need be. Get Michael Anthony back on bass on their next go round though. I'm not a big fan of the group(Way to overplayed on a local rock station), but it'd be interesting to the lineup...
3. Guns and Roses- And you thought there'd be drama with that one above. I highly doubt they could ever recapture their glory of the late 80s, but if it could last they'd be a blast to see. They weren't a hair band, more a really, really hard rock band, but even before their break-up felt the effects of Nirvana. But Aerosmith came back with a bang after 10 years or so in the dark and fragmented...
4. Alabama- Yeah, they went on a "Farewell Tour" in 2004, but do you honestly expect to never preform together again? Sort of like Brooks & Dunn's farewell for 2010. They will regroup. Hell, Garth Brooks came out and did a run of shows in Kansas City. The boredom, money and sense of camaraderie will come out in time. Just get it done with.
5. The Eagles- They need to get Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner back for a tour. It'd be hard because they don't really seem concerned with making a bunch of more cash like Henley and Frey seem to do. But I'd love to see them return more to their country-rock roots of the first couple of albums. It'd be cool to see them do "Desperado" the album in concert, which seems to be one of the trends these days. They are the forefathers of the music on country radio today after all. You notice they don't stand a chance on any kind of rock stations...
They don't even have to get rid of Joe Walsh and Timothy Schmidt. Willie Nelson has two bass players or I'm sure one could play piano/keyboards or another guitar, while Frey or Leadon plays other instruments at different times. Just lose the other 10 guys they have on stage..
I'm talking about groups that should get back together and hit the road and studio for new material, with the original members or at least a lineup that was considered its best.
1. The Kinks - This would be my personal fave to see happen. All the principal members are still alive and kicking. With the passing of Pink Floyd's Rick Wright, no other major band of the 60's can make this claim. The Kinks are probably the most underrated band in the history of rock music. They've been called the "quintessential British band" and have the eccentricities and kitschy-ness that make them unique. Although I'm not a die-hard fan, there's just something in their songs and melodies that jump out for me. They go all over the spectrum from their early British Invasion type songs, then into the concept albums and of course one of my favorite songs Lola(It's not a cross-dressing man... or it doesn't have to be). If they would go out on the road again, I'd make it a point to catch them.
2. Van Halen- I'm talking about the 4 original members, not with little Eddie playing bass and making it a Van Halen family affair. For the record I don't mind "Van Hagar." I guess Sammy gives 'em a little more guitar sound if need be. Get Michael Anthony back on bass on their next go round though. I'm not a big fan of the group(Way to overplayed on a local rock station), but it'd be interesting to the lineup...
3. Guns and Roses- And you thought there'd be drama with that one above. I highly doubt they could ever recapture their glory of the late 80s, but if it could last they'd be a blast to see. They weren't a hair band, more a really, really hard rock band, but even before their break-up felt the effects of Nirvana. But Aerosmith came back with a bang after 10 years or so in the dark and fragmented...
4. Alabama- Yeah, they went on a "Farewell Tour" in 2004, but do you honestly expect to never preform together again? Sort of like Brooks & Dunn's farewell for 2010. They will regroup. Hell, Garth Brooks came out and did a run of shows in Kansas City. The boredom, money and sense of camaraderie will come out in time. Just get it done with.
5. The Eagles- They need to get Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner back for a tour. It'd be hard because they don't really seem concerned with making a bunch of more cash like Henley and Frey seem to do. But I'd love to see them return more to their country-rock roots of the first couple of albums. It'd be cool to see them do "Desperado" the album in concert, which seems to be one of the trends these days. They are the forefathers of the music on country radio today after all. You notice they don't stand a chance on any kind of rock stations...
They don't even have to get rid of Joe Walsh and Timothy Schmidt. Willie Nelson has two bass players or I'm sure one could play piano/keyboards or another guitar, while Frey or Leadon plays other instruments at different times. Just lose the other 10 guys they have on stage..
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