Carl from Chicago has been keeping it quiet, but his new wingsuit hobby is starting to catch on.
Video
Screeching Weasel, Cool Kids (1997)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBWpWSKjTbU
It’s a real cool club and you’re not part of it.
The Art of the Remake II
Dan had an earlier post featuring the original Joy Division version of the song “No Love Lost” and a remake by LCD Soundsystem. Dan’s admonition: “If you are going to cover a song, rip it apart a bit and make it your own.” The Clash did just that in this case.
The Equals, Police On My Back (1968)
The Clash, Police On My Back (1980)
You can hear a hint of the Bobby Fuller Four’s I Fought the Law in the Equal’s song, and of course, the Clash did a cover of that one, too.
I may have a few more of these comparisons … .
Save the Date
Looks like my band will be playing in Chicago on July 15, 2011, first time since 2007.
Details to follow.
(Here is the original of “Arrogance” by the Neighborhoods. (1979). And here is a recent version, three decades later! ‘Hoods 4 Ever!)
Watch Out For the Dog
Chicagoboyz venture south of the border for some easygoing cycling recreation: