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A Senior Moment for Gen X: First Lollapalooza Was 15 Years Ago
Newhouse News ^ | 7/21/2006 | Michele M. Melendez

Posted on 07/24/2006 7:14:47 PM PDT by Incorrigible

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To: GOP_Raider
I always wondered about that. I was born in a few days after Reagan's inaguration in '81, graduated high school in 1999 (the infamous "Class of '99") and I was all of 10 years old for the first LollaPalooza. Based on that, I simply figured I was too young to be considerd a "GenX'er".

If you can't remember seeing one of the original 3 Star Wars movies in the theater when they were originally released your not a Gen-Xer

61 posted on 07/24/2006 8:40:20 PM PDT by qam1 (There's been a huge party. All plates and the bottles are empty, all that's left is the bill to pay)
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To: qam1
If you can't remember seeing one of the original 3 Star Wars movies in the theater when they were originally released your not a Gen-Xer

Hmmmmmmm...ok, I wasn't alive for the first Star Wars, and a toddler for the other two. Guess that settles it. :)

62 posted on 07/24/2006 8:48:56 PM PDT by GOP_Raider (FR's token San Francisco Giants fan)
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To: Richard Kimball
"I could tell you a story that would make you cry!"

You were born around the same time Mickey Mantle was a rookie? :O)

1952-1954ish?!

63 posted on 07/24/2006 8:54:20 PM PDT by jdm (Can I get me a huntin' license here?)
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To: jdm

Yeppir, I remember Eisenhower (vaguely), Leave it to Beaver in first run, and fell in love with Sandra Dee. I was born in 54, but have always been a little distanced from the baby boomers, and fit in more with the Gen Xers who came of age during Reagan's political career. That's why I'm on the Gen X ping list.


64 posted on 07/24/2006 9:04:18 PM PDT by Richard Kimball
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To: Incorrigible

How about this to make you feel old?

The kid that was in the Sixth Sense ("I see dead people") Haley Joe Osment was in a car crash last week.

He rolled his SUV. (He's 18 now.)


65 posted on 07/24/2006 9:07:07 PM PDT by stands2reason (ANAGRAM for the day: Socialist twaddle == Tact is disallowed)
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To: cardinal4

Another thing to make you feel old--

Taylor Hanson now has a son.


66 posted on 07/24/2006 9:07:55 PM PDT by stands2reason (ANAGRAM for the day: Socialist twaddle == Tact is disallowed)
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To: misterrob
Trivia moment...

One of the Butthole Surfers was the son of children's television star "Mr. Peppermint." He was a kid's show host on WFAA in Dallas, with a straw hat and red and white striped jacket. Characters on his show were Mr. Wiggly Worm and Muffin. I saw an interview with Mr. Peppermint, and it sounded so weird to even hear him say "butthole".

67 posted on 07/24/2006 9:10:04 PM PDT by Richard Kimball
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To: mysterio
I listen to Badmotorfinger almost every day.

That album has a place in my heart. Everyone talks about Superunknown and forgets about BMF.

I think BMF is every bit as good if not better.

Chris Cornell and David Draiman (Disturbed) are the best rock singers today, when vocal competency seems to be rare.

One thing I miss about about the 70's, you couldn't throw a rock without hitting a good singer, and usually they played another instrument. And harmonies! Everybody did harmonies. Not anymore.

68 posted on 07/24/2006 9:13:51 PM PDT by stands2reason (ANAGRAM for the day: Socialist twaddle == Tact is disallowed)
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To: Incorrigible
I'm always wondering if I'm really Gen X or Gen something else...?? I was born in 81, by the way. I'm on the cusp of the generations, which means I identify with both and neither. Although, I think I'm more a Gen Xer than whatever the one that comes after it is.
69 posted on 07/24/2006 9:17:40 PM PDT by Kaylee Frye
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To: stands2reason

I saw Cornell's solo tour in '99. I was front row and about a foot from him. One of the best concerts I have ever seen. General admission, so I got there four hours early.


70 posted on 07/24/2006 9:20:03 PM PDT by mysterio
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To: somemoreequalthanothers
But some of the new stuff by bands like Weezer and Blink 182 stacks right up to generations past.

Please. Weezer and Blink 182? I'm no fan of The Doors or The Moody Blues (before my time) but the crap they play on the radio that you are referencing is just that. A bunch of no talent hacks. Talk to me about X or Social D.

71 posted on 07/24/2006 9:24:02 PM PDT by NoCurrentFreeperByThatName
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To: RepoGirl
I read your post out loud to Walter before I even got to your name!

You missed me getting the flaming of a lifetime on this thread where a Freeper goes to a Dixie Chicks concert and then posts a thread on it HERE

I did a nono. I flamed the poster (I mean c'mon, go to a DC concert and post an FR thread -whaddya expect? Roses?) and the "Sistahood" tore me a new one.

You just don't diss the Sistahood.

72 posted on 07/24/2006 9:24:40 PM PDT by stands2reason (ANAGRAM for the day: Socialist twaddle == Tact is disallowed)
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To: MotleyGirl70
I'd be there in a second. I saw Poison twice and Sebastian Bach (solo) Great shows!

entering the conversation late, but if Poison is coming your way this summer, GO. We saw them in Vegas and Cincy, best two shows they have put on since 1999 (when I was old enough to go see them).

cripes, I'm getting old, saw Sebastian Bach and Izzy with Axl in NYC, my friend 'misplaced' our Metallica tickets last fall, and I remember when Metallica appparently 'sold-out', because they played this deal.

73 posted on 07/24/2006 9:41:06 PM PDT by feefee (rovian salt carrier)
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To: RepoGirl

X and The Rollins Band at the Hard Rock, August 26th. If either are your thing.


74 posted on 07/24/2006 9:55:10 PM PDT by NoCurrentFreeperByThatName
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To: NoCurrentFreeperByThatName

Oh boy!

X is my band from the way back days, Rollins Band is the hubby's gig. We MAY have to get a sitter!

Thanks for the heads up.


75 posted on 07/24/2006 10:21:21 PM PDT by RepoGirl ("Bobby, if you weren't my son... I'd hug you...")
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To: RepoGirl

No problem. Saw X at the HOB about three(?) years or so ago and they were great. If I can get away from work, I'll be there.


76 posted on 07/24/2006 10:26:18 PM PDT by NoCurrentFreeperByThatName
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

Do the hustle!

LOL! Thanks for reminding me but I'm still into the RHCPs...


77 posted on 07/24/2006 10:26:37 PM PDT by goresalooza (Nurses Rock!)
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To: who_would_fardels_bear
All I wanted was a Pepsi and she wouldn't give it to me ...

Wow - did I just enter a time warp? I LOVE that song!!!

Now, back to feeling aged, my son turned 15 this year....I knew there must have been a valid reason I missed this. (and yes, at one point I did have to explain to him what an album was)

78 posted on 07/24/2006 10:29:06 PM PDT by momfirst
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To: stands2reason
Hey Chiquita!

I read that thread for a while, but dropped it before the flame war began. The Dickhead Chicks just really baffle me. They're that brand of modern day country crap that's sort of indiscernible from disco/soft rock. It's like watching the Oxygen/WE Channel/Lifetime/The View, only set to music. Although NM's crash and burn is fascinating to watch.

I loved how the brainiacs immediately jumped in with the personal attacks (rather than actually responding to the points you raised.) But what do you expect from morons, eh?When they can't actually debate, they insult. Typical.

Ping me next time when you need some backup ammo.

79 posted on 07/24/2006 10:38:24 PM PDT by RepoGirl ("Bobby, if you weren't my son... I'd hug you...")
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To: rmlew
Happy Birthday!

And I do have a little secret to let you in on... The 30's are soooo much better than the 20's!

Marie (36 next month and lovin' it!)

80 posted on 07/24/2006 10:42:04 PM PDT by Marie (Support the Troops. Slap a hippy.)
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