----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, November 05, 1999 10:38
AM
Subject: Re: Rockline
Hi Jeff,
The Ricky Martin gaff was brought about 'cause the guys were asked about
what they thought of the music that the kids were listening to. They each
cited a few bands, and what they thought about them. Pat included a positive
reference to Ricky Martin.
I guess the real question is: WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?!?! Pat is an
accomplished musician & songwriter, and we all love his music. At the
same time, there are people I've talked to that refer to Doobie music as
"insipid soda-pop rock"-- hey that's THEIR opinion, which they are entitled
to. Ricky's music is high-energy, big production, Latin pop. (I've only
heard two of his songs, but I too think they're fun.) Could it be that
because his music is different from what some of you normally
listen to, that causes such a prejudicial reaction toward Ricky? Maybe not,
maybe you just don't like his music. However, about the worse thing I've
seen on the list so far, (with the exception of the "fwd's" & "warnings"
some people have put up), is the way some people feel Pat made a "mistake",
because he likes a certain kind of music. (Kind of like the way some parents
felt their kids were making a mistake by liking a person of another
race or religion.) Think about it. We all don't have to like all music, but
nobody should be admonished or denigrated because their musical taste is
different from ours. Especially Pat!
O/K, I'll get off my soapbox now.
Cheers, Joe
jeff boller wrote:
I was unable to listen to Rockline because of some work
stuff. Can someone clue me in on what's the deal w/ the Ricky Martin
reference? Thanks! Best
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I
agree with the general consensus that it was great to hear the Doobs
last night. I stayed up till 1 AM to hear it all. Ricky
Martin? Come on, Pat! Later you saved yourself with Dave
Matthews & Santana. I thought the comment about feel-good-music hit home for
me. There is "...a healin' in those
guitars..."! The
question about "Jesus is Just All Right" and "Takin' it to the Streets"
must have been from someone who only has the "Best of ..." CD and
doesn't know any history of the Doobs. Their comments about drugs were
interesting. The Doobie Brothers warning about the bad
effects of drugs might mean more to kids, I
hope. I too, am
looking forward to the AC concert even more
now. "...'Got to set
your spirit free!..." George
