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Kiss - I was made for loving you

2010-09-09T08:43:00.000-07:00

From - Dynasty 1979

Just the right amount of disco in it to make it likable and nauseating at the same time.

Kiss Video of the Day - I Just Wanna 1992

2010-09-08T08:20:00.001-07:00

From the album Revenge - 1992

It's a blatant attempt to say f**k as much as you can without really saying it. Clever.....

The Haves and Have-Nots

2010-09-07T23:57:00.000-07:00

Some of you know we regrettable moved this summer. We went from one of the poorest Clovis elementary schools to one of the richest if not the richest. It is night and day the difference. Three year old classrooms and building compared to fifty year old classrooms and building. I can't being to tell you how much I miss our old school. Obviously we don't know anyone yet and that will change over the school year. We came from a school where it was tough to get people to help and we fought for every dollar we could fund-raise. We had a lot of broken homes a lot of absent fathers and or mothers and parents who didn't care. That's what made our jobs so important. These kids needed us, needed the money we raised for classroom supplies. Everyday stuff.

The new school has money.....Money for fancy gadgets, new uniforms and shade structures(and how bad can the old uniforms be knowing the school is only three years old). When old school has to burrow a cotton candy maker for special events new school is making snow cones with their $1200.00 shaved ice machine. Old school selling churros at back to school night, new school has New York Life Insurance Company offering a finger print service while they quote you on a new policy. Old school movie night $5.00 new school movie night $15.00. This is elementary school not a college campus.........

New school is having an adult only back to school kick off BBQ. The wife and I thought cool, we will go meet some other parents and hang out. We got blocked at the imaginary door when we found out the tickets were $35.00. A PERSON!!!! And you don't even get dessert cause you have to buy it separate in the auction. At the old school we had families living on $70 dollars a week.

We feel out of place and don't know our place. How can I ever feel right about voting where the money will go(new uniforms etc...etc..)when I know my old school is in need. We have pretty much decided that any fund raising we do(my family) will go to benefit old school, new school has enough already. I was never embarrassed to say we went to "old school" but can't stand the thought of saying we go to "new school".

Really? Are you Sure?

2010-09-07T11:23:00.001-07:00

One Nights Work

2010-09-07T11:13:00.000-07:00

What can you do in one days work. This guy worked the graveyard shift. He was building a home for his future. Not very smart though when the solid structure he attached to leaves every morning to south Fresno. (Click picture to enlarge)

Kiss Video of the Day - Shout it out Loud 1996 (live)

2010-09-07T11:12:00.001-07:00

This song was on the 1976 Destroyer Album. Look for Bill Clinton. Big Kiss fan.....hahaha

Kiss Video of the Day - Lick It Up 1983

2010-09-06T14:19:00.000-07:00

From the album Lick It Up - 1983

How did they not win awards for this video. The shear passion of their acting performance alone is unbearable, I mean unbelievable......I love Gene in this. It's like he still thinks he is wearing make-up. Hilarious.

I'm Not Giving Up

2010-09-06T13:23:00.000-07:00

More and more people I know are splitting up and or getting divorced. I don't accept it. Now don't get me wrong I understand if they cheated on you or they beat you or they won't change a destructive lifestyle. Waking up in the morning and saying "I'm just not feeling it anymore" is not OK. It's a cop out. Let's call it what it is "BULLSHIT". What happened to working it out, till death do us part...... My marriage is my CONSTANT. Whatever happens in this crappy world, I know without a doubt that my wife loves me. Even when she doesn't feel it, she still is there to love me. That is what we do, unconditionally. Sure it's tough a lot of times, for most people it is. That is what makes it so "better than anything in my life", Jesus excluded. When something is tough and you work on it to make it better, don't you appreciate it more. I have put my wife though a lot of crap, believe me! She just doesn't give up, and I'm not going to either.

Kiss Video of the Day - MODERN DAY DELILAH 2009

2010-09-06T00:30:00.000-07:00

From the Album Sonic Boom - 2009

The return of new music by Kiss. From their new album Sonic Boom first in 11 years. It's about time. I can only listen to Rock and Roll all Nite so many times.

Get Them in while you can

2010-09-04T23:29:00.000-07:00

It doesn't seem that long ago that when I came home from work Jade and Zack would rush me at the door. Now it seems they just rush away. At least Jade does. Maybe something about being 15 or is it a girl thing? I don't know. She is only in highschool not off to college yet and I miss her like she moved away. And at the same time she drives me crazy when she is home. She used to be glued to my hip and now I have to pay her to hug me. In a few years she might be gone to school then shes really gone...........It's hard being a parent......I'm at tough spot right now watchin my parents grow older and watchin my kids do the same. I don't like it.

Rainbow-Kill The King

2008-06-08T11:45:00.001-07:00

Rainbow - Long Live Rock 'n Roll

2008-06-08T11:40:00.001-07:00

#11 Rainbow - Long Live Rock and Roll

2008-06-08T11:33:00.000-07:00

Ronnie James Dio on vocals and Richie Blackmore on Guitars, Come On!!! I'll talk more Dio in the next few posts.

Journey - She Makes Me Feel Alright

2008-06-04T00:40:00.001-07:00

This song is from the No Steve Era but this all i could find. Don't let Steve ruin it for you.

Journey - You Know I'm Gonna Leave You

2008-06-04T00:20:00.001-07:00

Sorry no real video, but the music

#12 Journey - Look into the Future

2008-06-03T23:47:00.001-07:00

This is their 2nd album back in 1976. Notice only four guys with big hair? Whos missing? Steve Perry had not joined the band yet. He joined on their fourth album, Infinity. These guys were awsome, half instrumentals half vocals. Greg Rolie played keyboards and and sang. You might know him from Santana Band. He sang all there early hits Black Magic Woman etc.

Metallica - Master Of Puppets live Seattle 1989

2008-06-02T15:19:00.001-07:00

Sorry for the earlier Master post the video was crap.

Metallica - Battery

2008-06-02T09:09:00.001-07:00

They didn't make any real videos for this album and i didn't want to post a live version.

Metallica- Welcome home (Sanitarium) music video

2008-06-02T09:06:00.001-07:00

Classic Metallica, enjoy

#13 Metallica - Master of Puppets

2008-06-02T08:58:00.000-07:00

BRITNEY vs JUDAS PRIEST Breaking The Law One More Time

2008-06-02T03:13:00.001-07:00

Interesting for fun

Judas Priest Heading Out To The Highway Live`86

2008-06-02T03:12:00.001-07:00

Judas Priest - Breaking The Law (Dallas '86)

2008-06-02T03:10:00.001-07:00

Breaking the What??Breaking the What?? Breaking the Law!

Judas Priest - Out in the Cold (Dallas '86)

2008-06-02T03:04:00.001-07:00

Opening song to this album start off all the Priest classics

#14 Judas Priest - Priest... Live!!

2008-06-02T02:57:00.000-07:00

Queensryche - Screaming in Digital

2008-06-02T02:56:00.001-07:00

Queensryche - Gonna Get Close To You

2008-06-02T02:40:00.001-07:00

i love this song for the stalker in all of us

#15 Queensryche - Rage for Order

2008-06-02T02:33:00.000-07:00

Thir was released before Operation Mindcrime (35) and what can say about 1986 that hasn't been said already?

Bloodgood - Seven (live) // Cornerstone 89

2008-06-02T02:23:00.001-07:00

Sorry about the video, there wasn't a lot available for this album.

Bloodgood - Never Be The Same

2008-06-02T02:17:00.001-07:00

Can you tell the singer used to be on Broadway?

#16 Bloodgood - Rock in a Hard Place

2008-06-02T02:03:00.000-07:00

This album was a turning point in Christian music for me. After listening to this i said there is others bands besides Stryper and Petra. These can bring it.

Hole in the Sky Black Sabbath 1975

2008-05-30T07:31:00.001-07:00

SIT DOWN! and enjoy the Ozzy

Symptom of the universe - Black Sabbath 1978 London

2008-05-30T07:28:00.001-07:00

#17 Black Sabbath - Sabotage

2008-05-30T07:22:00.000-07:00

Love the Sabbath. Dont read to much in to them. They are just four goofballs from England.

Metallica - The Unforgiven

2008-05-30T06:59:00.003-07:00

Metallica- Enter Sandman

2008-05-30T06:59:00.001-07:00

Metallica - Wherever I May Roam (Video)

2008-05-30T06:58:00.001-07:00

#18 Metallica - The Black Album

2008-05-30T06:52:00.001-07:00

Metallica, the stuff dreams are made of.

Whitesnake - Still of the Night

2008-05-30T06:38:00.001-07:00

No more Tawny Kitaen i cant take it anymore she is a DORK.

Whitesnake - Is This Love

2008-05-30T06:33:00.001-07:00

Whitesnake - Here I go Again

2008-05-30T06:30:00.001-07:00

#19 Whitesnake - Whitesnake

2008-05-30T06:21:00.001-07:00

Big hair, big sound, big songs, big girls (just kidding).

Led Zeppelin - Rock n Roll

2008-05-26T07:32:00.001-07:00

This band i was in back in high school played this song for a chruch talent show. All the grandmas were there to watch their kids sing "the sun will come out tomorrow". When we went on stage the whole front of the chruch emptied.

Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven

2008-05-26T07:27:00.001-07:00

Sorry about the video, i didn't like the live versions.

#20 Led Zeppelin 4

2008-05-26T07:16:00.001-07:00

Do you expect this not to be on the list.

# 21 Scorpions - Humanity Hour 1

2008-05-26T07:15:00.000-07:00

Scorpions Hour 1

2008-03-24T14:53:00.001-07:00

Scorpion - Hour 1

2008-03-22T14:28:00.000-07:00

Van Halen - In A Simple Rhyme

2008-03-19T01:22:00.001-07:00

Van Halen - Romeo Delight

2008-03-19T01:15:00.001-07:00

#22 Van Halen - Women and Children First

2008-03-19T01:06:00.000-07:00

For every positive uplifting thing that Petra stood for, Van Halen was the opposite. But you gotta love the old stuff.

Petra-Prayer

2008-03-19T00:54:00.001-07:00

Another great song!

Seen and Not Heard - Petra

2008-03-19T00:51:00.001-07:00

Ironicly the music for the chorus of this song is identical to the Kiss song Heaven's on Fire

Petra - Creed

2008-03-19T00:44:00.001-07:00

The lyrics sum it all up. Great song!

PETRA - Beyond Belief

2008-03-19T00:40:00.001-07:00

The video is a little corny, but what wasn't in those days.

#23 Petra - Beyond Belief

2008-03-19T00:30:00.000-07:00

I believe this album bought back Petra to the forefront of christian music. When this album came out i really took a look at what Christian Rock had to offer.

912568

2008-03-18T21:56:00.000-07:00

What a number. No significance when looked upon, but it now will be linked to me like my last name. What started on Nov.27,2007 with my first contractor class finished today with the issuance of my official California State Contractors Licence. Did i say finished, i should say it's just the beginning. It's time to get out of bed and get to work.

LO-CO CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

LICENCE # 912568

Sammy Hager (Van Halen) - There's Only One Way To Rock

2008-03-18T10:28:00.001-07:00

Great Sammy song from Standing Hampton, made better with Van Halen playing it live

#24 Sammy Hagar - Standing Hampton

2008-03-18T10:17:00.000-07:00

Huge Sammy fan, this album sums it all up.

Vinnie Vincent Invasion- That time of year

2008-03-16T09:52:00.001-07:00

#25 - Vinnie Vincent Invasion - All Systems Go

2008-03-16T00:24:00.000-07:00

Vinnie is only famous because he was the guy that took Ace Frehleys place in Kiss. Also the singer is Mark Slaughter before the band Slaugter.

Hurricane - I'm onto You

2008-03-16T00:21:00.000-07:00

#26 Hurricane - Over the Edge

2008-03-16T00:02:00.000-07:00

Another great band that not a lot of people have heard of. Two of the guys in this are the brothers of two guys in Quiet Riot. I love the corniness level of this video. Sorry about the girl cover.

White Lion - When the Children Cry

2008-03-12T00:15:00.000-07:00

White Lion - Tell Me

2008-03-12T00:14:00.000-07:00

White Lion - Wait

2008-03-12T00:13:00.000-07:00

#27 - White Lion - Pride

2008-03-12T00:01:00.000-07:00

Loved this album back in the day, I wish this guy could sing live. THe album he can sing,live can't sing.

I'm a Bonehead

2008-03-11T23:58:00.000-07:00

I'm a bonehead. I can't blog for real.

Terminator 3 - The Greatest Story Ever Told

2008-02-09T21:13:00.001-08:00

Forgive me Father for i have laughed.

With Out love-Hairspray --From JADE

2008-02-05T17:17:00.001-08:00

This is sooo cute!!!

EUROPE - GOT TO HAVE FAITH

2008-02-04T00:18:00.001-08:00

Hero-Europe

2008-02-04T00:16:00.001-08:00

#28 Europe - Start From the Dark

2008-02-04T00:06:00.000-08:00

This is Europes' comeback album after a 10 year absence. It's not the "Final Countdown" but it is really good. Overall a better album than the "F.C."

For the Record

2008-02-04T00:01:00.000-08:00

My wife expressed some confusion over my list. For the record numbers 25-50 are in no particular order. Numberes 1-25 will be in order as of how i feel when i blog it.
thank you for interest.

Badlans - Winter's call

2008-02-01T22:30:00.001-08:00

Badlands - Dreams in the dark

2008-02-01T22:23:00.001-08:00

#29 Badlands- Badlands

2008-02-01T22:06:00.000-08:00

THis band was sort of an ALL-STAR band. Jake E Lee(GUITARS)from Ozzy Band, Eric Singer(Drums) from Black Sabbath, Lita Ford, and later Alice Cooper and Kiss, Ray Gillian also from Black Sabbath. Unfortunately they never werethe next Sabbth or Kiss. After their third album Ray Gillian died of AIDS in 1993. From left to right:Jake,Eric,Greg Chaisson (bass) and Ray.

Paul Mccartney & Wings - Silly Love Songs

2008-01-31T22:35:00.000-08:00

Paul McCartney. Jet. Live In America,1976.

2008-01-31T20:08:00.001-08:00

#30 Paul McCartney and the Wings - Wings Over America

2008-01-31T19:20:00.000-08:00

This was my introduction to the Wings. I was already a Beatles fan at 16yrs old in 1986. Then i heard the Wings and said these guys are bad ass. This a live album from 1976, Pauls first major tour since the Beatles stopped touring. It is also the last tour he did until i saw him in 1989.

DragonForce - Operation Ground And Pound

2008-01-30T23:29:00.003-08:00

Dragonforce - Through The Fire And Flames (Video)

2008-01-30T23:29:00.001-08:00

#31 Dragonforce - Inhuman Rampage

2008-01-30T23:23:00.000-08:00

This band is the sign that metal is back. Great fast music with a great singer.

Journey- Next/ Nickle and Dime

2008-01-28T00:49:00.000-08:00

#32 Journey - Next

2008-01-28T00:07:00.000-08:00

Classic journey before Steve Perry. There was actually three albums before S.P. which i think think has some of their best stuff. It is different then their newer stuff, more rock, like a rock jazz fusion jam band. Their first singer was the keyboardest, Greg Rolie. If you didn't know he was the original keys for Santana who sang all the great early Santana songs like Black Magic Woman.

Next in Life

2008-01-27T23:51:00.000-08:00

Now entering, JIM LOPER GENERAL CONTRACTOR. That is crazy, but true. I set out to do this six years ago, but just started to get serious about being my own boss. Starting our own company, doing our own thing. Ok lets get serious, this is scary stuff. Setting out on our own, being responsible about everything, no more paychecks from someone else's payroll department. Thankfully Kristi is behind it and my parents are partners in this venture. Look out world I'm building stuff.

Queensryche with Ronnie James Dio - The Chase Performed With Ronnie James Dio (2007 Live At The Moore Theater in Seattle) (Vide

2008-01-24T15:50:00.001-08:00

Dio is formally of Elf, Rainbow, Sabbath and Dio Band

Operation Mindcrime 2

2008-01-24T15:40:00.000-08:00

This album is not on my list but it finishes the story 18 years later.

The story picks up 18 years after the events of Operation: Mindcrime, on the day that Nicky is released from prison. During his incarceration, Nicky has been unable to let go of his hatred for Dr. X; who has since become rich and powerful, and is preoccupied with thoughts of revenge. He still harbors resentment against what he views as a totally corrupt government. The training (or brainwashing) he received from Dr. X still has a strong hold over Nicky, but he is still conflicted. While he still feels the need to carry out his revolutionary mission, his thoughts drift to Mary.

Nicky wastes no time in landing in trouble with the law once again, and at his trial his pleas for mercy and leniency are lost on a judge and jury still remembering his past crimes. This only deepens his disdain for the government, the legal system and Dr. X, whom he blames for all of his problems. After Nicky escapes and finds himself yet again on the run from the law, his own need for revenge coupled by a vision of the ghost of Mary turns his thoughts toward killing Dr. X.

As the final confrontation with Dr. X gets closer, Nicky starts to have doubts. He questions himself and wonders if it isn’t really his own fault that his life is as bad as it is. Nicky does finally track down Dr. X, crashing his motorcycle into X's limo and dragging a disoriented Dr. X to the church where Mary died, where Nicky finally shoots and kills him. (This section in particular is vague on the album, as it is suggested, but not explicitly stated in the lyrics or played out in the songs that Nicky kills Dr. X. The live performance of Operation: Mindcrime II; however, removes any ambiguity over what happened between them). He gets no satisfaction from killing Dr. X, but rather feels just as empty as ever. The ghost of Mary appears, and appears to take pity on Nicky over the fact that revenge has not brought him any peace.

The ghost of Mary appears again and angrily exhorts Nicky to kill himself. It is unclear, however, if it is actually her or just Nicky imagining her. He starts to think that he is insane and contemplates suicide. Rustling through his belongings, he first picks up a gun, then a noose before finding the very thing that drove him to Dr. X in the first place: heroin. Nicky prepares and injects a lethal dose and dies. As the album ends, Nicky's spirit is reunited with Mary's, and together they reflect that the only times they were happy was in the moments that they were together.

(Note: The story of Operation: Mindcrime II is expanded on with video and actors during Queensrÿche's live performance of the album, which helps to clarify some sections of the plot).

Bon Jovi Dry County

2008-01-23T19:20:00.001-08:00

Great solo at the end!

Bon Jovi - In These Arms

2008-01-23T19:16:00.001-08:00

BON JOVI Keep the Faith

2008-01-23T19:15:00.001-08:00

#33 Bon Jovi - Keep the Faith

2008-01-23T19:07:00.000-08:00

I liked this album a lot better than their early stuff(Slippery When Wet etc.). I liked the old stuff just liked this better. It is more mature, bigger sound, and cooler(as a guy fan).

Operation Mindcrime: The Story Overview

2008-01-23T18:36:00.000-08:00

The album begins with the protagonist, Nicky, lying in a hospital bed. He lies in a nearly catatonic state, unable to remember anything but snippets from his past. Suddenly, Nicky has a violent flashback in which his memories come flooding back in a torrent (I Remember Now, Anarchy X). He remembers how, as a heroin addict and would-be political radical frustrated with contemporary society, he was manipulated into joining a supposed secret organization dedicated to revolution (Revolution Calling). At the head of this organization is a political and religious demagogue known only as Dr. X, who, manipulating Nicky through a combination of his heroin addiction and brainwashing techniques (à la The Manchurian Candidate), uses Nicky as an assassin. Whenever Dr. X uses the word "mindcrime" Nicky becomes his docile puppet, a state which Dr. X uses to command Nicky to undertake any murder that the Doctor wishes (Operation Mindcrime, Speak). Through one of Dr. X's probable associates, a corrupt priest named Father William, Nicky is offered the services of a hooker-turned-nun named Sister Mary. Details are vague whether these services are sexual or simply emotional (Spreading the Disease), though the lyrics for "Suite Sister Mary" seem to indicate that is the first time they engage in sex ("Your precious cross is gone. It made me wait so long for what you gave to everyone"). However, through his friendship and growing affection toward Sister Mary, Nicky begins to question the nature of what he is doing (The Mission). Dr. X notices this and, seeing a potential threat in Mary, orders Nicky to kill both her and the priest. Nicky goes to Mary's church and kills the priest, but after confronting Mary fails to comply with the command to murder her (Suite Sister Mary). He and Mary decided to leave the organization together, and Nicky goes to Dr. X to tell him that they are out. Dr. X, however, reminds Nicky that he is an addict, and that he is the only one who can provide his daily fix (The Needle Lies). Nicky leaves conflicted and returns to Mary, only to find her dead (Electric Requiem). He cannot cope with the loss, as well as the possibility that he himself may have killed her and not known it, and begins to succumb to insanity (Breaking the Silence, I Don't Believe in Love). The police, arriving on the scene, arrest him for Mary's murder and the murders he committed for Dr. X (Waiting for 22). Because he is in a near-catatonic state, he is put into a hospital, where he starts to remember… (My Empty Room, Eyes of a Stranger).

Nightwish - Nemo

2008-01-21T21:13:00.001-08:00

NightWish - Wish I had An Angel

2008-01-21T21:10:00.001-08:00

#34 Nightwish - Once

2008-01-21T20:57:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorite bands of this last year. They are a Goth/Metal band from Europe somewhere. They have been together for 11 years but just now gaining steam in the USA. This is their last album with their first singer, so they are starting a new chapter in their career. This album was a great end to the first part of their story.

Queensryche - Operation: Mindcrime

2008-01-21T00:08:00.001-08:00

Queensryches

2008-01-21T00:00:00.001-08:00

Queensryche-Eyes Of A Stranger

2008-01-20T23:55:00.001-08:00

#35 Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime 1988

2008-01-20T23:39:00.000-08:00

One of the great est concept albums of time, if not the greatest. It has it all the villains, the not so innocent nun, street kid gone bad, death, sex, more death, psych ward, guns and riots. What more could you want. .