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The aftermath of the Mobile Homes concert last night. Well, I'm staying put at home today. Sugar Bar was packed last night. I think their previous record was some 124 persons. Last night, a new record. 180 persons crammed in a small place holding a max capacity of 150. It was fun.
People was really into the new songs, and they even had a shot at singing along to Close. The set included I know I will die, Feeling better, Nostalgia and three new songs as well. Both singles from their upcoming album "Today is your lucky day". It will be out on Megahype, early next year.
I read something interesting today. Did you know it's really dangerous being a rockstar? At least statistically when it comes to rockstars breaking through late 60's and 70's.
Just look at this list of dead rockstars.
Sid Vicious, Johnny Thunders, Phil Lynott, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, John Bonham, Jim Morrison, Marc Bolan, Eddie Cochran, Brian Epstein, Duane Allman, Cozy Powell, Alex Harvey, Ricky Nelson, Bonn Scott, Pete Ham, Johnny Kidd, Rory Gallagher, Brian Jones... Well, the list goes on and on.
Of the 321 well known musicians who all died prematurely in the glory of rock'n'roll,
40 was taken by drugs, 36 was taken by suicide and a whapping 22 by plane or helicopter crashes. 35 died in cars, 18 were murdered, 9 downed their own vomit and 5 in their own swimming pools. Picking up a guitar in London during the 1970's was more leathal than picking up a rifle in Stalingrad in 1942.
At the time, coming home from school, telling your mum you were going to be a Formula One driver, would have prompted a sigh from her saying "Thank God you're not in a band."
Now, things are a bit different. With the exception of Kurt Cobain who sadly blew his whatever all over a wall with a shotgun. And Michael Hutchence who went to meet his maker with an orange in his mouth. Todays rockstars are in better shape than the ones in the seventis.
Even the Gallaghers of Oasis cleaned up their act and stay well out of their swimming pools. That applies to Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream as well.
Let's hope this is a trend. There will always be exceptions. There always are. At least according to Jeremy Clarkson.