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LeeV.2009

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About Me

Welcome to the Winter 2009 edition of the internationally popular LVS Memorial My Space Site. Oh wait, he's still alive? Ok then, if those rumors are indeed true -- and we'll check with Snopes just to make sure -- then here is the official LVS bio, updated earlier in the year of Freedom, 2008, for your reading pleasure in 2009:Lee Valentine Smith is a writer, artist, photographer, musician, historian, pop culture guru, poet, scholar, former President of the United States, ironing board cover and bullshit detector. In his current state as a human, he has been involved with nearly every aspect of the music industry, yet he remains fiercely independent in his allegiances. From band management to press relations to the design and execution of album art and posters, the grizzled – and yes, sadly, jaded – Smith has been an active participant in the Atlanta and Athens music scenes. As a guitarist/vocalist, he’s banged on his much-maligned Rickenbacker 360 and vintage Supro dual-tone guitars and experienced the *ahem* “glamorous” side of the music world in (mostly uncalled for) on-stage performances with (otherwise talented) musicians at a variety of venues. The Star Bar, The Earl, Smith’s Olde Bar (no relation), Eddie’s Attic, the Inman Park Festival and even the massive Music Midtown festival have all served as platforms for his raging ego. The youthful (for his advanced age) Atlanta native has chronicled music happenings since the early ‘80s for a slew of publications. From 1999 until 2008, he was a regular contributor to Creative Loafing. Goodbye, sad waste of paper. His passions include garage rock, pop, country and comedy albums of the ‘60s, ‘80s new wave and punk and, of course, The Monkees. He has met all of his heroes except any Beatle (living or dead), Bob Dylan, Cher and Madonna. He really doesnt give a shit what you think about him. So get a life away from the Internet and go make something happen in the real world! And yes girls, he’s single!!! Any questions? Besides the obvious "who cares?"---------I'm The Man, Joe Jackson. 1979I'm Not Like Everybody Else, The Chocolate Watchband, 1967 Circle Sky, The Monkees. 1968. Neverland. The dB's. 1982.We Got The Beat, Go-Go's. Aug 1980. (with Margot) Nobody But Me, Human Beinz. 1968.--Did you enjoy your visit here? The videos are free. Want favors? Want to support the arts? Want to buy me a drink? Cough up some cash!
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My Interests

I'd like to meet:

The inventor of that plastic divider thingy at the grocery store checkout. And you. In that order. Maybe not you in particular, so don't get too excited. What do you want, anyway? And no, I don't want your shitty CD. Nor does anyone else. I checked with the world and it's unanimous.

My Blog

Check out this event: PRETTY IN PUNK - A TRIBUTE TO THE RUNAWAYS

Hosted By:The BanglesWhen:Friday, March 13, 2009Where:The Roxy9009 West Sunset Blvd Los Angeles90069Description:DAISY ROCK PRESENTS PRETTY IN PUNK  A TRIBUTE TO THE RUNAWAYS - Friday, March 13, 2009 ...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:01:00 GMT

Goodbye 2008

2008: I quit Creative Loafing, I almost died from a PE (see previous blog) and spent a week in the hospital, my mom had a stroke, pneumonia and shingles, I became a full-time caregiver, my free-time ...
Posted by on Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:55:00 GMT

Bankrupt!

And the world yawned and went right back to their iPhones, internet porn and Facebook accounts... http://www.ajc.com/business/content/business/stories/2008/09 /29/creative_loafing_bankru...
Posted by on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:54:00 GMT

Facebook, please

"My Space is so 2006."  - Bob Lefsetz He's right but I don't care. However, an alarming number of people are trendy little sheep, thus the rise in popularity of Facebook. I thought it was for hi...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:45:00 GMT

Wheres Lee? Busy!

For the past nearly 6 months, I've been the primary caregiver for my mother. Since April 7, she's had an awful case of shingles. If you don't know what that is, you should check it out. I di...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:34:00 GMT

Im alive!

Ok, so I don’t have to keep telling and retelling it over and over, here is the story of my recent hospital visit. On Sat March 15, when I should have been in Texas at the annual entertainment ...
Posted by on Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:34:00 GMT

Its Hard Out Here For A Music Fan -- Really

  Hey! I'm taking a few minutes away from the Vanity Fair Oscar party to write you, so feel special, ok? First, read this: http://www.ajc.com/opinion/content/opinion/tuck/stories/2008 /02/15/insi...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:36:00 GMT

Attention! I no longer write for Creative Loafing!

  Did you see this well-crafted but clumsily edited Soundmenu in Creative Loafing two weeks ago? -- 02/06 DEX ROMWEBER DUO -- The guitarist-vocalist-founder of legendary '80s garage/psychobilly/s...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:44:00 GMT

CL podcast

www.sideshowatlanta.com. It's a podcast on the Creative Loafing site and dammit, yes I'm on it. Listen if you want. Just letting you know its out there.
Posted by on Sun, 28 May 2006 08:48:00 GMT

The Grammys Suck, It's A Plain and Simple Fact

  A few thoughts on last night's Grammy Awards, adapted from a letter to a friend. I thought I'd share this with my adoring readers here. Oh please, like you really give a shit.   ...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Feb 2006 20:04:00 GMT