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Re: The Last Boomer Rock Star

Earl — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:09:55 -0000

I saw her open for Bob Dylan way back when. She had very nice legs.

Re: The Last Boomer Rock Star

Jason Chervokas — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:59:54 -0000

I agree w/ Tom in re: Kevin Gilbert and the rest of the TNMC grousers...Every record Crow has done since TNMC has been better than TNMC, which, tho it broke her commercially, was the least interesting of all her records(in contrast to, say, Lauren Hill, who really has not been able to prove her mettle after her original solo album and its disputed production).

Most of the TNMC folks have had cracks at the big time either before or after the Crow record broke (records w/ airplay, other kinds of industry opportunities). Furthermore, everyone in the industry knew who was involved in TNMC.

Gilbert's story sounds like the tale of a troubled, talented guy who couldn't let go of a past that depressed him. Sad, but doesn't take away from her post TNMC acheivements which are real, and sustained.

One disagreement I have with Tom, I don't think she has a great voice...a good one, and one whose best qualities--clarity and fantastic pitch--make it extremely radio-friendly. She's delivered strong, solid records over an over again. My hat's off to her.

Re: The Last Boomer Rock Star

Tom Watson — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:46:15 -0000

Yeah, Kevin Gilbert's ok - but he's no Sheryl Crow.

I know Crow's kinduva totally post-classic rock era derivative guilty pleasure, but I'm a fan - she's got a great voice and a good ear. She's what I want to be now, at her/my age.

Re: The Last Boomer Rock Star

Sticky — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:40:09 -0000

Oh, how I hate her.

Ever heard of Kevin Gilbert? No? Check the writing credits on "Tuesday Night Music Club."

But don't take my word for it. I'm just a crank on the internet. Read something like this:

http://www.usedbin.com/kevin_gilbert.htm

Re: The Last Boomer Rock Star

Jason Chervokas — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 19:12:03 -0000

oakling, nice comment. Being honest w/ oneself about what one really likes (and why) is a beautiful thought.

Re: The Last Boomer Rock Star

oakling — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:43:52 -0000

the great thing I've found about getting older (29, anyway) is that I no longer have the energy to keep hating people whose music I would like if I weren't so caught up in their image or my image or my other associations with the musicians. People's music keeps catching me off-guard, and I keep becoming more honest with myself about what I really like :)