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Remember when you first heard the opening chords to Kashmir by Led Zeppelin? I do, and I can tell you it made me a believer. Well, they are back and right in time. Zep is reuniting for a tribute concert that started off as a one time show but word on the street is that a full blown tour is being planned. Now, if you have read previous posts, you know how pissed I was about Van Halen charging a ton of money to see their reunion tour. I was so angry about it that I sent their management a nice note letting them know. When Zeppelin comes to town, in my mind, they have earned the right to charge higher prices for the show. I mean, come on, IT IS LED ZEPPELIN! They have influenced almost every rock band directly or indirectly since forming. They have arguably the best ax slinger and front man in the history of rock music. With all of this said and if you were not aware, the original drummer John Bonham, passed away in 1980. Interestingly, he was found dead with more than 40 shots of vodka in his body. Bonham's son Jason will take his place on this potential tour. I will be there come hell or high water when and if they come to Minneapolis. There is also some more good news on the reunion front. Extreme is also reuniting for a tour and maybe a new album. I have always liked the playing of Nuno Bettencourt on the guitar. He was, unfortunately and unfairly, put into the same category and the hacks who played in many bad hair metal bands. He deserves more and I hope he finally receives his credit. Have a good weekend.

ALREADY!?

It is here, again. The Holidays are upon us and with it comes traveling, too much food, gifts, and many more things that I could live without. I know that you are thinking that I am a scrooge, but hell, it is a lot to deal with. I love seeing family, but when you have 5 sides to try and get to, it is a bit much. But, we will grin and bear it and smile and nod and blah blah blah. The fun part is seeing my nieces open their gifts I have to say. I keep thinking that there are going to be large changes in my professional life in the very near future and as the weeks go by it seems to be getting closer and closer. I will not reveal or announce anything yet, but in due time and with some good luck I will be able to. I hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy your time off.

The Vikings worst game EVER?!

My oh my. My my my. Dear Lord, was that Vikings/Packers game disgusting. So, allow me to start with a little background on my love/hate relationship with the Minnesota Vikings. My brother and I have been hardcore fans of this team for a very long time. We make sure that we are in front of the television every Sunday to catch the Purple battle with their opponent. The team has a new coach named Brad Childress. Horrible. He is horrible. I am passionate about how horrible he is as a coach. Last week, the Vikings running back, Adrian Peterson, got the record for yards in a single game. This fact gave us and the entire world of sports excitement about the team and this player. So, going into a division rivalry with the Green Bay Packers we had hope. Those hopes were dashed by the end of the first quarter. They embarrassed all of us. We were made to look like fools and I am squarely blaming it on the man in the picture. How can a team go from such a high to such a low without pointing a finger at this man? The Vikings lost to the packers 34 - 0. 0! We did not score one point. I am starting a movement to take back this team. Fire this coach, bring back Coach Uncle Burnsie, pull Tommy Cramer off of his bar stool and let him throw for the purple. Having old men on the field and losing is acceptable. Having paid professionals out there and being embarrassed like we were on Sunday is not. Zygie Wylf, call an owner who knows what they are doing or better yet, sell the team. Go away. I want winners not you who are losers. Readers, rant away.