I've always been disappointed with artistic women that seem to lose their creativeness when they stop being angry and get happy. For example, Amanda Palmer, Alanis Morissette, Pat Benatar, Amiee Mann, Gwen Stefani, Tori Amos. I mean really. I miss these women and their music. But it seems as soon as they found love and started having kids and being, well, happy, I lost interest in what they were trying to tell me. It's really sad to me to see the creative process linked so much to the soul and mind. I know its necessary to be truly great, but its sad to me. Because I want both. I want happy endings for these women. I've read their poetry in song lyrics, and felt their pain in intense singing sessions from my bed with headphones on. I've danced around my apartment cleaning to them or working out with the songs blaring away in my head, with or without electronic accompaniment. And as much of a fan as I am to them all, I've only seen one of them live. And Tori was great! Biter, brokenhearted, hot, redhead, singing her guts out and playing a piano like a rock guitar god! The way you think Beethoven or Mozart might have really played for their close companions. I immediately saw the Tree that Neil Gamin publicly wrote was her, AND Delirium whom we all secretly know is her.
I've seen one other female performer live, that still speaks to my heart and soul and still makes me feel sane with what she is trying to tell me. That's Stevie Nicks. And she will always be my favorite female performer. There is a petition going round the internet that reminds me of the one that went around for RUSH for ten years, before they got in. And it's in favor of Stevie being inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame for her solo work. I would love this to happen. She'd be the only female performer to be inducted twice. Once for her work with Fleetwood Mac, and then for her solo work. I looked it up. Only a few men have accomplished this, and only Eric Clapton three times. (The Yardbirds, Cream, and his solo work). Of course the members of the Beatles, and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young came to mind. But I admit I forgot about Michael Jackson, Johnny Cash and Jimmy Page....opps. What an honorable list to be the only woman on? Now the nominations for the 2014 year are out and she's not on it, according to my source. But I am hoping for soon. John McVee (bass player for Fleetwood Mac) diagnosed with cancer and Fleetwood Mac canceled the Australian leg of the world tour. It would be sad if he didn't live long enough to see his band become a part of rock music history, twice. Stevie is far and away the most deserving female artist, of her generation, for this honor. And I also have to admit that I was surprised that Diana Ross had not already done this for The Supremes , and her solo work.
I wish the popular choice of the amount of albums, 8 tracks, cassette tapes, and cd's purchased had more influence. I wish the fans voice meant more in this process. Perhaps if it did many deserving artists like, KISS (eligible since 1999), Bon Jovi, The Cars, B-52's, Cheap Trick, Sonny and Cher (eligible since 1990), Depeche Mode, Chicago (eligible since 1994), Berry White (eligible since 1994), The Moody Blues (eligible since 1989), Jethro Tull (eligible sine 1993), Deep Purple (eligible since 1994 and first nomination is for 2014!) Journey and "Weird Al" Yankovic might already be in the Hall of Fame.
I miss my music. It's starting to disappear, like the music of the 50's, 60's and 70's before it has. I hear more and more music from the 90's again as classic rock. WOW. That really made me feel old for just a split second. The new music I discover now is mostly from my boyfriend or my kids or their friends. My newest favorite is What the Fox says. And here is a link for all you over 40 types that may be starting to not listen.
http://youtu.be/jofNR_WkoCE
Cheers and hottie, hottie, hottie, ho
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