This Is Rock'N'Roll! Opposite opinion

Hey Guys and Girls,

Two video's of two rock'n'roll sensations destroying their equipment on stage. The epic guitar smash and drum kit smash have been pioneers in defining what is "rock'n'roll". Everyone has had a moment in their life where they have seen a video or any type of footage of a band destroying their gear on stage. Whether it is an explosion or just throwing around instruments.

The great Who video is fantastic in my eyes. The way they smashed their gear in this particular video really pushed the boundaries of rock! It might be a bit dangerous in others people's eyes the way the explosion occurs so close to Pete Townsend but in my eyes it is really entertaining! I really believe this is the way the infamous stage breakdown/guitar smash/drum smash should be done. It should be something only few dare to do. And it should be something that can set people apart!

The Jimi Hendrix video is a bit soft in my eyes. I think it is great how he destroys his instrument and i like how it is very psychedelic + relevant to it's error but it is still missing something in my eyes. I think that missing link is danger! This video just is not extreem and dangerous enough for my taste. I think when you compare it to the Who it is clear Mr. Hendrix still has a lot to learn in the field of the guitar smash!

I think that as a conclusion we can definitely say that i expect a lot from somebody smashing their gear and i really believe The Who lived up to my expectations. Jimi Hendrix just did not totally do it for me.

Joss Stone! This is what soul is all about

Hey guys and girls,

I stil haven't given y'all my promised pop concert review so, here it is! On the first of February I made a trip to the Paradiso in Amsterdam to see the amazing Joss Stone. This concert was one I will never forget and I could just not stop dancing. This music is straight up groovy soul and makes you feel so good. The first thing that amazed me was what a great person Joss is. She gives of so much positive energy and she really feeds the crowd. She is a very special presence and a singer of a unique caliber. Her voice is so powerful and so musical! The feel she has and the way she phrases her lines and places her vibrato is simply out of this world. Next to the very pretty Joss Stone most of my attention was geared towards the drummer. This cat was so good I could believe what I was looking at. His grooves where so solid and his fills where so tasty! I do not care how "hot" Joss Stone is, this drummer was just one of a kind. I must give my compliments to the whole band. She tours with one of the best session musicians from the UK and this could definitely be heard. The whole band just played tight and in the pocket and this is really what you should do when playing soul/funk/r&b. Every band member took their liberties when allowed and for the rest they just kept pocket and grooved and served as an extension of Joss Stone's fantastic talent! If you ever get the chance to check out this girl life just take it because you will be amazed.

Cheers and thanks for reading,

Drew