M U S I C ! !

music is a majorly important part of my life and personality. believe it or not, i started with bruce springsteen and madonna. then i tried inxs, which didn't do too well here. so i moved to guns n' roses, then motley crue. here are a few groups i am into now.

-- best Detroit radio station, great rock, and Drew and Mike in the morning.

-- best Toledo radio station, great rock, and Bob and Tom in the morning. (personally, i like Bob and Tom better than Drew and Mike.) i get both these stations where i am, and listen to both.

-- possibly the greatest metal/rock band ever. my single favorite band. i like almost all their songs, and, yes, i even like their new stuff! "load," "reload," and "s+m" too. (garage inc. can go off by itself for all i care, but there are still a few good songs on it. astronomy is cool!) their new style is just that: stylish! it seperates metallica fans from people who like music, talent and style. here's another good site recommended by the band. personally i like the other better though.

-- when metallica kicked dave mustaine out so rudely and suddenly, it must have been pretty traumatic for him. but for the rest of the heavy metal world, dave was soon to discover that it was one of the best things to ever happen for us. here is a site run by the band with a chat room that the band runs and yaks on from time to time. tour dates, fan newsletter, etc. and here is a page for lyrics

-- one of the most talented groups i've ever listened to. they went through some style alterations, but they still rock. if you've never heard them before, i recommend starting with "images and words."

-- mike portnoy's (dream theater) side band with guitarist john petrucci (dream theater), keyboardist jordan rudess (formerly rudess-morgenstein project, now dream theater), and bassist tony levin (studio bassist, but probably moving to dream theater some day). all instrumental, some of which is completely IMPROV! yes, a few "hey that sounded good, play that again" mistake songs and "three minute warning" is a half hour improvised unscripted jam session! these guys are one of the most TALENTED groups i have ever heard!

-- comedy and parody king. just cannot get enough of this hilarious devil! =) have you heard "Albequerque"? DAMN! i think therapy did NOT work for that boy! and no, he's no relation to Frankie Yankovic, "the polka king", oddly enough.

-- honestly, i don't have any of their albums, yet, they are still in the test mode for me. but i really like their style, music, vocals and especially their lyrics on many of their songs. i recommend "Edge of Thorns" and "Handful of Rain".

-- definitely unique, a combination of heavy metal and operetic vocals! a beautiful voice, head-banging music and lyrics like fantasy poetry. a must for the picky connoisseur of Style and Talent!

-- yes i listened to them, and yes i liked most of their stuff. really good songs and some damn good albums. they kinda dropped off after Dr. Feelgood, though. here's a better page of lyrics.

-- considered by many to be the greatest guitarist in the world. MAX Style! MAX Talent! nothing else needs to be said! except "Listen to it!"

-- considered by many to be the second greatest guitarist in the world, giving way to his teacher and mentor, Joe Satriani. unique style and extreme talent combine to make this guy one of the most enjoyable listening experiences one could possibly have. and, those who know me, know i don't make that claim lightly! (here is his "Official Site" but when i try to check it, it keeps having problems. i don't know what's going on with it, but if you should find it working, please let me know and i will make it the primary link.)

-- YES! i DO like yanni.... YES! i DO think he's sexy... and YES! i DO think he's extremely talented and stylish. great relaxation music and some intense, passionate stuff, too. only good for those who love style and talent.