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RODD

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About Me

Hmmm, about me...... Professional drummer with well over 25 years of experience in the buisness. Father of one beautiful daughter named Kala who is 9. I love my girlfriend and we live together and have been for quite sometime, which means I AM NOT SINGLE!!!!!!! Born rich in musical heritage with my father being blues legend Bobby "Blue" Bland and having a godfather in B.B. King is cool too. I have played drums with a vast array of musicians who are legends in the blues field as well as other genres. I have had the pleasure of playing with someoutstanding talent here in Memphis such as Corey Osborn, Kirk Smithhart, Rusty Lemon, Preston Shannon, and Eugene Gales. Got a new project that is to debut in March called the Beale Street Mafia. I happend to have an over healthy sexual drive which I will probably lose soon seeing as how I am almost 30. I'm loyal to my family, friends, and musical brothers and very over protective of my family, friends, and musical brothers and yes that includes my girlfriend. So that's about it for the moment, but to sum it up...... A. I hit things for a living B. Have a beautiful daughter C. Have a sexy girlfriend D. Not on here for "pie" hookups E. I ride for those who ride for me, pretty loyal as long as you don't try to test my tolerance of and for you!!!!I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.1I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor

My Interests

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Music:

Major fan of Pearl Jam, Velvet Revolver, B.B. King, Bobby Blue Bland, Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Guy, Albert King, Albert Collins, Tony Coleman, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jonny Lang, Sting, Al Green, Aerosmith, Guns N' Roses (1991-96 era musicians), Dr. John, Motley Crue, Wellwater Conspiracy, Brad, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, Bobby Rush, Stevie Wonder, Kirk Smithhart, The Gamble Brothers Band, Eugene Gales, Eric Gales, Corey Osborn, Larry Springfield, Mo Boogie, Freeworld, James Govan, Billy Gibson Band, and Preston Shannon, Lenny Kravitz,the Cult, Living Colour, Johnnie Taylor, Maze, Bobby Caldwell.Diggin on: Camp Freddy, Outkast, Eminem, Joss Stone, Alanis, Nirvana, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, STP, Kid Rock, Santanna, The Dempseys. Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Hoobastank, Buddy Miles, Ozzy, Metallica, Jim Johnston-WWE, Motley Crue, Susan Tedeschi, Allman Brothers, Dave Matthews Band, Nickelback, John Mayer, Iggy Pop, Travis Tritt, Randy Travis, Clint Black, Eric Clapton, Cream, Miles Davis, Thelonius Monk, Cotrane, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, N.W.A., Jay-Z, Black Sabbath, The Roots, Pussycat Dolls??plus more and more and mo!!.. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Velvet Revolver - Dirty Little Thing -- Video provided by The Source

Movies:

Be Cool, The Longest Yard, Big Daddy, Players Club, The Rundown, Walking Tall, The Scorpion King, The Mummy Returns, Interview with the Vampire, Terminator trilogy, RockyIV, The Last Dragon, Undercover Brother, Buying the Cow, ZOOM, Nikki Never Says No, Kill Bill Vol 1&2, Hitch (damn Eva was so fine that I saw it twice), Get Shorty, Ladder 49, Friday Night Lights. The movie list will grow as i go!! LOOK BELOW AND TELL ME WHO DIDN'T SEE THIS ONE COMING??You are The Rock!You're like The Rock from WWE. Click here to learn more.The People's Champ. You are a huge star in both the ring and on the big screen, but you don't let that get to your head. Although you have been out of the ring for a while, the millions (and millions) of your fans can still smell what the Rock is cooking!
You are The Rock!
Which WWE Superstar Are You?

Television:

Chappelle Show, Family Guy, Saved by the Bell the College Years, Saved by the Bell the New Class, Simpsons, Boy Meets World, RAW, Smackdown, NWA TNA, What I Like About You, My Wife and Kids, Thundercats, Voltron, Dexter's Laboratory, Johnny Bravo, Kid Notorious, King of the Hill, The Young & The Restless, The Bold & The Beautiful, Elimidate, Blind Date, 5th Wheel, college football, Carmen and Dave, Austin City Limits, VH1 Behind the Music, Southpark, Martin, Sanford & Son, Quintuplets, a whole lotta shit that's funny, stupid, and or dramatically filled with action
Which "Saved By The Bell" Character Are You?

Books:


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Stick Control, Podemski's Snare drum method.

Heroes:

GOD, MY FATHER, MY GODFATHER, KALA, TONY COLEMAN, JOHN BONHAM, MITCH MITCHELL, BUDDY MILES, MATT SORUM, MATT CAMERON, JOHN JABO' STARKS, THIS GUY WHO USED TO SPEAK IN 3RD PERSON ALOT USUALLY EVERY MONDAY NIGHT, THURSDAY NIGHT, AND OCCASIONAL SUNDAY NIGHTS ON TELEVISION.

My Blog

The reason i won't stop and talk because i'm already in love

Although my comment box isn't loaded with sweet comments and centiments from my girlfriend, that doesn't mean that we are not still crazy and madly in love with each other.  We are both extremely...
Posted by RODD on Thu, 17 Aug 2006 02:46:00 PST

R.I.P. MATT HALLMARK

To my musical little brother who was taken from me and the rest of the unsuspecting world, I say God speed.  You were always talked about very proudly by your father to me and to others.  He...
Posted by RODD on Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:32:00 PST

OH MY GOD I AM ON A GREYHOUND

SO I AM TOO TOO IMPATIENT TO TAKE THE TOUR BUS HOME FROM CHICAGO WHICH WILL LEAVE @ 7 A.M.  AND OPT TO TAKE A GREYHOUND WITH SOME OTHER GUYS IN THE BAND.  WHY FOR ONE I AM ANXIOUS TO GET HOM...
Posted by RODD on Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:49:00 PST

Matt Sorum & Slash, and other West Coast tidbit's

Today is May 14th, so Happy Mother's day to all of you mothers and motherfuckers too!!!!!  So last night I was in L.A. and was up in my room listening to Indie 103.1 f.m., and got the chance to l...
Posted by RODD on Sun, 14 May 2006 03:38:00 PST

Touring Update B.B. King/Bobby Blue Bland

Hey catching my breath for a minute and thought I would share some news.  It's now 12:51 a.m. eastern time as I write this in route to Boston,MA.  So far I have completed 4 sold out show...
Posted by RODD on Fri, 27 Jan 2006 10:15:00 PST

part 2

Photo Gallery 102b Long Beach Blues Fest Rodd Bland ...
Posted by RODD on Tue, 17 Jan 2006 05:44:00 PST

a bald zilla from long beach,ca part 1

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Posted by RODD on Tue, 17 Jan 2006 05:37:00 PST

Updates galore!!!!!

What up kids, 1st Kala is doing well, she's so smart and enjoying school so much.   Last night (11/20) my dad recieved a Lifetime Achievement award from the Handy Awards.  The award wa...
Posted by RODD on Tue, 22 Nov 2005 08:14:00 PST

The New Band Page

http://www.myspace.com/bushleaguermusic  so we decided to put up a page on myspace.  be kind and patient as it is very undeveloped.  we are dilligently working on material for our live ...
Posted by RODD on Tue, 11 Oct 2005 01:59:00 PST

National TV Exposure

I will be on ABC's World News Tonight on Monday.  It was filmed last night in Memphis on Beale Street at the Pig.  Simple low volume gig nothing too giggiddy giggiddy, but hey there was a ca...
Posted by RODD on Mon, 12 Sep 2005 04:20:00 PST