Thursday, May 5, 2011

Motley Crue Makes Obama Honorary Member for Still Kickin' Ass



After this past weekend's bringing down of Osama Bin Laden in ultimate PvP fashion, hard rock legends Motley Crue reached out to President Obama, making him an honorary member of the band. Nikki Sixx of the Crue said, "We've never done this before, but we figured this was kicking ass of epic proportions. I didn't think it would be a go when I brought it up to the other guys, but when Mick rhapsodized about how good of an idea it was and when I called Tommy at 4 a.m. and he said, 'Sure,' we went ahead and made it official."

When asked about the decision, Vince busted into song, highlighting why the Crue put Obama in the band.

"When we started this band
All we needed, needed was a laugh
Years gone by
I'd say we've kicked some ass

When I'm enraged
Or hittin' the stage
Adrenaline rushing
Through my veins
And I'd say we're still kickin' ass"

Monday, May 2, 2011

Na Na Hey Hey [Freddy Kills]


It was the spring of '89 and I was in 6th grade. Many who know me realize I'm quite the prolific songwriter, if not the most competent. In this year, I cowrote with Tom Simons the song, "Na Na Hey Hey [Freddy Kills]."

It's fortunate for me that Bowie isn't the owner of the song rights, as it bears an uncanny similarity to "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye." But I digress.

With what has been coined the "Paying of Bin Laden," I was amused to see crowds singing this song in the spirit of good riddance.