Jimmy Page opens NYSE
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, jamming in the midst of the suit-and-tie executives of Warner Music Group Corp., helped ring the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday (May 11th 2005) as the music publisher celebrated its initial public stock offering. Page played about 1 minute of “Whole Lotta Love” for the traders and guests assembled at the stock exchange. Mean while back in Dallas I daydreamed about what if the Ramones played the Opening bell. What song would they have chose? Since were on what “ifs” What if the 80’s sound never went away? Dan Klass’s Podcast over New 80’s Music Old wave radio has figured out the formula. Show time about 10min
I’ve seen the Ramones a number of times and the experience is a lot like seeing AC/DC: it’s the same show every time but it’s always a great time. But that’s not why I’m posting here.
Many years ago I saw the Ramones in Boston at The Channel (R.I.P.). Afterwards, my friends and I headed to the Store 24 to get some drinks and food and who should be in the conveneince store but Joey Ramone. Like any fan, I walked up to him and said “Great show, man!”
“Ugh.” was his response.
Bazooka Joe
Comment by Bazooka Joe — May 12, 2005 @ 11:34 am