“Metallica is the greatest heavy metal band of all time.”

Let’s call a spade a spade. Cracker is an awesome band. Johnny’s melodies and David’s knack for songwriting are impeccable. All Knowing Force will ALWAYS promote Cracker. I will ALWAYS go see Cracker when they’re in town. Oh, they’re back in, I believe, May, as direct support to Reverend Horton Heat. Johnny Hickman was a true gentleman while doing our show, and I have nothing but respect for him. After all, his music has been in my ears since I was 13 years old, and if Sunrise in the Land of Milk and Honey is their best album – nearly 20 years into their recording career. Amazing.

“I won’t mince words here, seeing John Paul Jones in the flesh, rocking out, probably made my year.”

“It was phenomenal; the best show I have ever seen at this horrible venue. “

The band was Cold. The venue was the Crazy Donkey in Farmingdale, NY. The date was Sunday, September 20th, 2009. Attendance was lousy. The venue was 1/5 or 1/6 full. It was a good show, though.

“I must report that they well exceeded my expectations. Lead singer Spider One was excellent. He’s the only original member left and his current cast of musicians are noticeably younger but they got up on stage and killed it. I loved the band’s energy. “

Click to read my miserable experience at the Crazy Donkey in Farmingdale, Long Island, NY. It takes a lot for me to make a post of this nature, but they struck a nerve.

“Overall, it was a hell of a show.”

Read this. Or help you, Jesus.

Def Leppard rolled into Jones Beach on July 8th, 2009, supported by Poison and Cheap Trick. According to a recent interview with guitarist Vivian Campbell, this tour might be Def Leppard’s last in the States for several years. Like fine wine, they get better with age.