Phil Spector — GUILTY!!!
Well it’s finally happened. Old Phil has finally been found guilty of the 2003 murder of Lana Clarkson. If you’ve ever read anything about this guy’s past, it’s not that surprising. From pulling a gun on John Lennon to attempting to kill his wife back in the 70′s, the guy hasn’t really been “all there” for quite some time. Click here to check out a post of ours about Phil and his “Wall Of Sound”. AP:
LOS ANGELES – Rock music producer Phil Spector was convicted Monday of second-degree murder in the shooting death of a film actress at his mansion six years ago, a verdict that will send him to prison for at least 18 years barring a successful appeal.
A Superior Court jury returned the verdict after about 30 hours of deliberations. The jury had the option of choosing involuntary manslaughter, but did not do so.
The panel also found Spector guilty of using a firearm in committing a crime.
Spector exhibited no reaction to the verdict. His attorney argued that he should remain free on bail pending the May 29 sentencing, but Judge Larry Paul Fidler remanded him to jail immediately.
Second-degree murder carries a penalty of 15 years to life in prison. The use-of-a-gun enhancement adds three, four or 10 years in prison, according to the district attorney’s office. (more….)
R.I.P. — Mark “The Bird” Fidrych (1954-2009)
Sadly, one of baseball’s most colorful characters and personalities of the 1970′s, pitcher Mark Fidrych, passed today at his home in Northborough, MA. Fidrych was a primarily remembered for his rookie season superstardom as a Detroit Tiger in 1976, winning “Rookie Of The Year” honors and becoming known for his antics on and off the field. His career was cut short and plagued with injuries. “Fiddy” was only 54 years old.
The Dead — Greensboro, NC (4/12/09)
Set I: Jam > The Music Never Stopped, Jack Straw, Estimated Prophet > He’s Gone > Touch Of Grey > I Need A Miracle > Truckin’
Set II: Jam > Shakedown Street > All Along The Watchtower > Caution (Do Not Step On The Tracks) > Drums > Space > Cosmic Charlie, New Potato Caboose > Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin’s Tower
Encore: Donor Rap Samson & Delilah
Funny Monday — Mitch Hedberg
One of my favorite comedians of all-time, the late Mitch Hedberg.
Stephen Stills’ Manassas Band — “Rock and Roll Crazies”
One of the greatest unheralded bands of all time, the Stephen Stills lead, Manassas. Made up of former members of The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Byrds, Clear Light and Blues Image, they were bad ass. Their epic 1972 release ranks amongst my personal favorites.
Happy Birthday — Lowell George
Socket wrench slide guitar player Lowell George was born on this date in 1945. George founded Little Feat and also produced the Grateful Dead’s album, Shakedown Street. Click here to stream/download a 1974 Little Feat from Hempstead Studios in NY and here to download a 1975 show from Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. He died in 1979 at the age of 34.
