Ladies go topless August 23rd 2008

So a listener has been telling me I should be promoting National Go Topless Day.

At first I thought it was a joke but it’s actually legit.

http://www.gotopless.org

Oh I just realised I made a mistake on-air, i said I didn’t think it was illegal for women to go topless in the state of New York. But I was wrong. It clearly says it on the webpage and is the whole reason they are doing the protest. So in future it’s probably not best to take legal advice from me.

In most European countries and Down Under it’s nothing out of the ordinary for girls to be on the beach with their white pointers on show.

But check out the link and pass it on.

Those Crazy Aussies

We Australian’s always get frustrated when you Americans think that we have Kangaroos hoping around in our backyards and Koalas as pets.

But I’ve got to admit this was a strange one. (copy and paste link)

http://news.aol.com/weird-news/article/lucky-koala-survives-crash-wild-ride/84604

And I agree with the comments, how the hell did the Koala get CHLAMYDIA!!!??

I’ve heard rumours about New Zealanders and sheep. But not about Aussies and Koalas!!

Koalas actually get high off the Eucalyptus leaves. Google it!!

Led Zeppelin Rollercoaster

So after talking about it on-air so much I had to go and see what it was really like.

The coaster is located in the new Hard Rock Theme Park at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Firstly I went with a mate on a Tuesday, so the lines were bearable. We were on within 5 minutes.

After being directed by the pimply faced teenagers with the southern accents where to stand, we walked into a holding room. The lights dimmed on a montage of Led Zeppelin music clips and interviews played on a big screen. I think this was a bit over the top. It went for about 5 minutes. Everyone just wanted to get on.

The first time riding it the video was interesting… but the second and third time seeing the same thing played over and over again got annoying.

So you get strapped in and the ride takes you 150 feet high then drops you almost vertical along to the tune of WHOLE LOTTA LOVE. Then after about 6-7 loops and turns you arrive back into the Zeppelin ‘airship’.

The line was short so we went around and on again.

It also takes your picture and video which you can buy them as you come off. $15 for one photograph? I don’t think so.

Other rides there are a smaller coaster which is titled the Eagles – Life In The Fast Lane. Apparantly the band re-recorded the track just for the ride. I couldn’t tell the difference.

And then ‘Slippery When Wet’ suspended coaster.

After lining up for an hour and enduring listening to southerners singing bad karaoke (yes they have karaoke to keep the crowd settled while you wait), the ride was shut down due to “technical difficulties”. So I missed out on that one.

But all was well I got dragged up to sing ‘Down Under’ by Aussie band Men At Work.

So all in all a good time was had by all. If you like the music on KROCK and you like paying for the overpriced food and drinks then you will be in HEAVEN!!!!

Punk’s Not Dead

Billie Joe Armstrong of Greenday makes an appearance and gives his thoughts on Punk Rock in a new documentary ‘Punk’s Not Dead.’

Here’s a snippet that’s been posted on youtube.

Vince Neil’s Rider and others

I found this site that lists a few has been rockers and groups and the contracts that promoters and venues sign along with the artist.

It’s interesting to read their ‘riders’ – essentially a list of demands of what they need in their dressing room.

Have a look at Vince Neil of Motley Crue’s list.

http://www.paradiseartists.com/roster.html

Courtney Love comments

I mentioned this on air with our ROCK FEUDS list.

Here’s the link to Ms Love’s comments.

2 hookers for your 13th birthday

A texan kid has taken his dad’s credit card and gone on a spending spree with it, because daddy forget his birthday present.

He took one of his mates and spent $30,000. They got a motel room, an xbox, ordered some food and 2 working girls.

HAHAHAAHAHAHA. The best bit is that they told the women that they were “people of restricted growth from a travelling circus”

Sounds like something I would have done when I was younger.

Here’s the link.

KROCK GIRL AUDITIONS

I just got back from Cancun and I see KROCK is casting for KROCK girls.

I want to submit my friend Lisa. She turned 30 whilst we were away in Mexico and has officially now become a COUGAR after getting cosy with a 22yo latino local.

 

She kept going on about “being in her prime” so I think she’s the perfect candidate.

AC/DC Bon Scott Fans

Found this really cool and interesting block on the rock legend.

There’s also a list of links for AC/DC fan sites.

Check it out.

The top 25 Riffs. Publicity stunt by the schools I say.

Here’s a list of the top 25 riffs of all time as selected by British music students.

See if you agree.