Today's Tune: "Too Fast For Love" By Mötley Crüe

Just gonna take a moment, before the day's completely gone, to say Happy Birthday to Mick Mars (born Bob Alan Deal). Mars, who turned 60 years old today, is lead guitarist and a founding member of the band Mötley Crüe.

I'm doing this one real fast, perhaps too fast, since it's so late. While there's still a little time left for a 'Today's Tune', here's the title track of the band's 1981 debut album 'Too Fast For Love'.

Mötley Crüe - "Too Fast For Love"
From 'Carnival Of Sins Live' (2006)

Junior's Reading And Viewing List: February 8 - 9, 2010

Last Update - February 11, 2010 at 9:03 PM EST

Check out the following items found on the web. They are all definitely worth a look. Here's the 'Reading And Viewing List' for February 8 through February 9, 2010.


February 9, 2010

Road Crews Out As Maryland Sees More Snow
By Kelly McPherson at WJZ.com

...Forecasts were calling for another 10 to 20 inches as road crews battled to move last weekend's snow away from roads to make room.

Gov. Martin O'Malley said the state is facing "a lot of challenges now as we go over the all-time record in a snow season" for Maryland...
*Dan, Jr. / Junior's Eyes Note: Includes links to related stories and videos.

Michael Chiklis Cast In Superhero TV Pilot, Writing Original Comic Series
By Blair Marnell at MTV's Splash Page

Following the last "Fantastic Four" film, Michael Chiklis was seemingly done with superhero properties completely. However, Chiklis has just traded one superhero family for another...

Guys Take A Beating In Funny Super Bowl Ads
By Kameron at I May Have Been Born Yesterday
But I Stayed Up All Night

Forgive me father, for I have sinned: I didn't watch the Super Bowl. But yesterday, this image greeted me on Yahoo:...

EXCLUSIVE: Anthony Hopkins Talks 'Thor,' Says Thou Shalt Not Hear Shakespearean Talk
Posted by Larry Carroll at MTV's Splash Page

Over the weekend, affable veteran actor Anthony Hopkins was haunting the hallways at the Beverly Hills Four Seasons, shaking the hands of various journalists as he showed off a new grey beard. When a couple of journalists asked him who he was playing in his next movie, he responded “I’m God!” and then burst out laughing...

Death Of A Narrative
By The Peerless at The Peerless Prognosticator

...Ladies and Gentlemen, the early leader in the “Strangest Statements Made About a Hockey Team” for 2010. This one is courtesy of Ken Campbell, of “The Hockey News.”...

Tim Robbins Joins 'Green Lantern' Cast
By Josh Wigler at MTV's Splash Page

Hector Hammond's got daddy issues coming his way in the form of Oscar-winning actor Tim Robbins...

Bill Ward Works On Three Albums
By mdome at Classic Rock

Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward aims to release three albums this year...

February 8, 2010

Major Cleanup Continues After Monster Storm
By Kelly McPherson at WJZ.com

BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP) - Maryland is still dealing with the impact of the major snowfall.

Kelly McPherson reports some parts of Maryland got almost three feet of snow, but the majority saw around two feet during the record-breaking 24- hour snowfall...
*Dan, Jr. / Junior's Eyes Note: Includes video,
links to related stories and videos.

Album #1 Turns 40 on Saturday!
By Joe Siegler at Black Sabbath Online

...This coming Saturday, the original Black Sabbath album turns 40 years old! Originally released in the UK on Friday February 13, 1970, this seminal album in Rock (not just metal, but rock in general) will reach a milestone...

'Iron Man 2' Score Being Recorded In London, Reports Jon Favreau
By Blair Marnell at MTV's Splash Page

With the release of "Iron Man 2" rapidly approaching, director Jon Favreau has revealed that the music score for the film is currently being recorded...

Travel, Schmavel
By The Peerless at The Peerless Prognosticator

Dan Steinberg gave voice to Caps fans everywhere in the Post today in discussing NBC's creepy affection for all things Penguin...

More Post-game Post Love
By The OFB Team at On Frozen Blog

Thanks to an amazing comeback, record-extending streak, and Ovechkin hat trick, the Washington Capitals rightfully trump Super Bowl XLIV in today’s The Washington Post with a terrific image (and story) above the fold:...

'Captain America' Villain Confirmed, Costume Details Revealed
By Josh Wigler at MTV's Splash Page

As "The First Avenger: Captain America" gears up for a June production start, director Joe Johnston's first priority is to find an actor to wield the character's shield. But while he works on the casting process, he's already got plans in motion for two of the film's other major elements — the villain and the costume...

What Did Mike Milbury Say Yesterday?
By Eric McErlain at Off Wing Opinion

I'm sure by now most fans of the Washington Capitals have heard about an incident that occurred just off of press row yesterday afternoon in the immediate aftermath of a thrilling 5-4 OT victory by the Caps over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The thumbnail sketch is that Mike Milbury of NBC Sports got into a confrontation with Phil Van Der Vossen, a blogger for Capitals Outsider and the owner of Gunaxin.com...

Breaking The What? Priest Plan British Steel Reissue
By mdome at Classic Rock

Judas Priest are to release a deluxe edition of their iconic 1980 album British Steel on May 10...

Snowvechkin ends with a tip of the hat
By Lindsay Applebaum at Capitals Insider

What Super Bowl? The game of the day -- the season, really -- was played at noon (as scheduled, despite the snow) and the season's second installment of Caps vs. Pens did not fail to impress:...

A Statement Win with the Nation Watching
By pucksandbooks at On Frozen Blog

On Super Snowy Super Sunday, a statement win. Against them. Extending a historic winning streak. Let us go sledding in red and enjoy another snow day.

Turning point? In a game in which the Caps trailed 4-1, I actually thought it came with Ovi beating Marc-Andre Fleury on a second-period breakaway to cut a 2-0 deficit in half. Once Jeff Schultz’s head-man pass found Ovi’s tape and the Gr8 broke free on the breakaway, instantly I thought back to game 7 here last May. Same skater, same goalie, much different outcome...

Tom Jones For Aerosmith? Don’t Rule It Out
By mdome at Classic Rock

Joe Perry has told Classic Rock that one name Aerosmith might consider as a stand-in for Steven Tyler is… Tom Jones!...

Sex Shocker At Crüe Gig
By mdome at Classic Rock

A couple were ejected from a Mötley Crüe show in Canada – for shagging...

August 2009 Concerts In Washington DC, MD & VA

Here is a current list of some noteable concerts scheduled to take place in August 2009, at venues in Maryland, Northern VA and the Washington, DC area.

Lynyrd Skynyrd & Kid Rock - August 1st at Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, VA

Paul McCartney - August 1st at FedEx Field in Landover, MD

The Lovin' Spoonful - August 2nd at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD

Daryl Hall & John Oates - August 4th at American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA

Van Morrison - August 6th and 7that DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC

The Neville Brothers - August 7th at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD

The Pretenders - August 14th at Warner Theatre in Washington, DC

The Marshall Tucker Band - August 16th at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD

Chickenfoot - August 18th at Lyric Opera House in Baltimore, MD

Steve Miller Band - August 21st at The Calvert Marine Museum on Solomon's Island, MD

Wanda Sykes - August 21st and 22nd at Warner Theatre in Washington, DC

'Crue Fest 2' - August 22nd at Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, VA

Judas Priest & Kix (Replacing cancelled Whitesnake) - August 22nd at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD

Heaven & Hell - August 23rd at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD

The Black Crowes - August 30th at Rams Head Live! in Baltimore, MD

March 2009 Concerts In Hershey, Baltimore & DC

Below, you'll find the current list of concerts scheduled to take place in March 2009 at venues in Hershey, Baltimore and DC.

Hall And Oates - March 6th at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, MD

Motley Crue - March 8th at Giant Center in Hershey, PA

Fleetwood Mac - March 10th at Verizon Center in Washington, DC

Motley Crue - March 14th at 1st Mariner Arena in Baltimore, MD

Ron White - March 15th at Warner Theatre in Washington, DC

Larry The Cable Guy - March 27th at Giant Center in Hershey, PA


*All details are subject to change!

Jammin' In July 2008

Maybe this June didn't offer very much as far as good concerts to go to, but July 2008 is looking a lot better. A wide variety of musical tastes can be satisfied in the Mid-Atlantic region.

There are still tickets available for some big names in Hershey, PA. Piano pop maestro Billy Joel will perform at the Stadium on the 10th, making his first appearance to Hershey in almost 20 years. In the middle of their "Snakes And Arrows" tour, Rush will be there one week later, on July 17th.

Another great outdoor venue to visit is Merriweather Post Pavilion. I'd love to take in an evening of soulful sixties rock and more on July 17th, when the legendary Joe Cocker performs there. Unfortunately to me, but to the delight of others, the other half of the bill is the Steve Miller Band.

Have you ever been to the Pier Six Pavilion in Baltimore, MD? They've got a couple interesting events going on there this month. "Volunteer Jam 2008", featuring the folksy Charlie Daniels Band and classic southern rock's .38 Special happens on the 19th. To experience some reggae performed from the best bloodline you could possibly imagine, get tickets for July 26, 2008. That's when Pier Six will have the "Roots Rock Reggae Festival". The festival includes music from the Marley family, including Ziggy, Stephen and Damien "Jr. Gong" Marley.

A little further South, the Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, VA (a.k.a. Washington, DC) offers some good times this July. The 13th brings in "Crue Fest", with Motley Crue, Buckcherry and others. On the 19th, full of Hershey's Chocolate, Rush will energize the place with both their old hits as well as newer music. To finish off the month at Nissan Pavilion, Poison and Dokken bring their "Hair Metal" (music genre) on the 31st.

Two indoor concerts I should mention, happen at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. On the 26th. It may be your last chance to see The Eagles. If you're a fan, get your tickets now. George Michael will entertain the VC on July 29th, supporting his just released 2CD set called "Twenty-Five".

Rush - "Far Cry"

Joe Cocker - "With A Little Help From My Friends"