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sweet neo con
Just curious about the motivations of the newbies.
sweet neocon and all...
My motivation is I love the Stones!
I like to engage in interesting discussion about Stones' music, their lives, and how the Stones shaped, fit into, and reflect late 20th century popular culture.
I'm probably most motivated by learning and sharing what I learn, connecting with other people who are thoughtful, ever-curious, and passionate about the Stones. I also get eagerly sucked into silly posts about hair, affairs, and Stones wares.
I've been a fan of -- and aware of the Stones as a musical cultural presence -- since I was 4, in the '60s. What I mean by that is the Stones were always on turntables and in the news, and I noticed.
I personally "like" all the Stones, and don't fool myself that I know them, or that they're warm and fuzzy boy scouts (I wouldn't like them if they were).
favorite eras (in order):
1. Beggars Banquet thru Exile
2. Decembers Children thru Between the Buttons
3. Goats Head thru Black and Blue
4. Some Girls thru Tattoo You
Have read most of the books on the Stones. My bookshelves are filled with books on music--musicians, composers, bands, etc. So, not only Stones. I'm not a collector of memorabilia, but when memorabilia like photos, letters, lyric sheets, comes to my attention (like Brian's letters I posted) they're interesting to see because it helps color in the lines -- as well as shed new light on what we already know.
I'm a librarian by education. I'm geeky & hip by nature. I love to do deep dives into research about stuff, read what other people think, or are wondering about.
I'm not a writer, but I interview people as part of my work. I may put that to use in writing an article or two. Someday. Many people who knew the Stones (and were part of the 60s-70s scene) are dropping like flies and I hope to help document the history while it's still relatively easy.
I started writing projects in other phases of my life on Billie Holiday and the twin rise of hip-hop and punk in NYC (1975-82), either of which I may or may not return to. But that's why I say I
may write an article or two. Sometimes research is the best part for me.
Not as much a fan of
live Stones recordings, or of recent concerts. They seem too big for me and I'm not able to sense creativity popping at concerts as much as "performance," which is less compelling and enjoyable to me. I wish I'd caught them 30 years ago, but respect that many people adore seeing them live now. I love outtakes, rehearsals, and alternate versions of songs. Not a fan of boots of shows, tho some 1972 stuff grab me. And I do like Ya-Yas (tho obviously not a boot).
I met Mick once, briefly, as a teen. I'm fascinated with Keith, have one photo on my fridge, but haven't met him. John Lennon lived in my town, as did other famous people. I've met and occasionally known (
not biblically!) various "famous" people over the years--last weekend had a cult music figure stay at my house cuz I know him, he knows how much I appreciate his music, and I have a guestroom. When young I thought I'd be an actress and be a peer of massive celebrities, but thank god I'm not. The life of a celebrity can be massively crappy. I live quietly and privately and am not "known" and will never be.
I'm a woman, music is one of the most important facets of my life, I still go to shows (not stadiums or giant concerts), tho I'm "old." I'm American (not Swiss - swiss is a nickname whose origin I would share w/anyone I meet in person) All my life I've had friends who are musicians. I listen to new and old music and think there's always amazing shit being created (thank god). There are few genres I can't find get into, once I
hear what the best most talented people in that genre are trying to do. I challenge myself to learn new artists and genres, and am rarely disappointed.
I play piano and violin/fiddle (badly), sing in a chorus the shower and car.
I joined this list because it seemed like the busiest one, with some amaaaazing, intelligent, focused, fun, thought-provoking, noninflammatory discussions going on the rolling stones and others who swim in the same pond.
I'm on another Stones board too--some of you may recognize me by another name, and some of you may like me very much, and some of you may not like me, thinking me too analytical, too geeky, too liberal, not loose enough, whatever. Not my problem. I made the mistake of engaging on the other board once with an enraged stampeding ideologue on the topic of black people. Incidentally, I've dated and loved men of every race, age, and configuration you can dream of. And I'm a lily white Mayflower descendant to boot. But I won't engage thus again. If things start heading South, so to speak, I'll opt off posts or the board but I won't engage.
And what's your role here sweet neocon?
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009-09-24 03:43 by swiss.