rocko

Now I know what’s wrong?

Enter Bob and Jerry Madigan.Bob wanted to sing, Jerry played guitar.Problem was, they were into Rush, Zappa, Yes, The Stooges, Pink Floyd, wait...did you say The Stooges?A common ground we could build...
Posted by rocko on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:16:00 PST

What the hell is wrong with you?

In July of 1976 everything melds together to give me hope.My father comes by with my birthday present.(Those of you who know about my father can probably figure out where it came from.)A 1973 Rickenba...
Posted by rocko on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 07:13:00 PST

What the hell is wrong with you?

As I grew so did my tastes. There was always that need for the 'dark and dirty' and it was always fed.I was 14 when I discovered Iggy & The Stooges - Metallic KO.Not that this was my first exposur...
Posted by rocko on Sun, 03 Aug 2008 07:21:00 PST

What the hell is wrong with you!

One afternoon my mama and aunt were making their weekly trip "up to the K-Mart" and she asked if I wanted anything?Sure, can you buy me the Kiss - Alive album?Neither of us really had any idea what I ...
Posted by rocko on Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:39:00 PST

What the hell happened?

1974, I had received a crappy little stereo receiver, a turntable, an 8 track player, and two bookshelf speakers!It was around this time that I would stay up late watching Don Krishner's Rock Concert/...
Posted by rocko on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:04:00 PST

What the hell happened?

1971, I'm 9 years old and it all starts here.My passion for rock and roll that is.Don't get me wrong, I was in love with music long before but this is when I discovered the 'dark and dirty' side of it...
Posted by rocko on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:20:00 PST

Her!

The minute we were introduced I fell in love.Of course it was to be your classic love/hate relationship.From day one I admit I've never treated her right.At first I would see her and pick on her for a...
Posted by rocko on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:54:00 PST

How Queens Of The Stone Age and endorphins saved my life and ended world hunger.

So, I wake up feeling like shit, brain fuzz making my eyes scream.My first thought was about sipping some hot lead from my nickel plated cup.I settled for lukewarm coffee instead.What was making me fe...
Posted by rocko on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:47:00 PST

Gotdamn MTV!

It's ruined our imaginations and deleted our memories.I recall a time when I could hear a song and it would trigger a memory of a person, place, or event.Can you remember the last time you heard a tun...
Posted by rocko on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:46:00 PST