R.I.P Anne Rice

 Anne Rice who has sold over 150 million books has passed away at the age of 80. She is probably best known for "Interview with a Vampire." 

                                              Here she gives some advice on writing:

She was obviously a very successful and popular author.

Tribute video:

What were your favorite novels by her?

She will be missed by her family, friends and fans.

Monday's Music Moves Me: 80's/90s Movie Songs

 

Monday's Music Moves Me theme for today is Movie Music from the 80s and 90s. I hope you enjoy my selections.

From the raunchy Porky's Revenge comes the beautiful "Sleepwalk" cover by Jeff Beck.

The Lovemongers covering Led Zeppelin's "Battle of Evermore" from the Singles soundtrack.

The sisters from Heart with a side project.

Kenny Loggins' "Danger Zone" from Top Gun

Simple Minds "Don't You Forget About Me" from Breakfast Club

Well five sounds like a good number. I will do another cover this one from the 90s!

Interview with a Vampire Guns and Roses "Sympathy for the Devil"

Covering The Rolling Stones no less.

 

Battle of the Bands: Sympathy for the Devil

Well it is the first of the month and time to for an another Battle of the Bands. Hopefully it will be an exciting one!

Not only is it a new month it is also a New Year! So Happy New Year's to everyone.



On with the contest. The rules are simple I pick a song and present a couple of bands battling it out with the song. You pick the one you like best by casting your vote in the comments. The whys and other comments are always welcomed.


Please check out the other battles:

 list of Battle of the Bands participants..

 I snagged it from STMcC Presents 'Battle of the Bands': 

@ ‘FAR AWAY SERIES’ by clicking HERE.
@ ‘TOSSING IT OUT’ by clicking HERE.
@ ‘YOUR DAILY DOSE’ by clicking HERE.
@ 'BOOK LOVER' by clicking HERE.
@ 'MIKE'S RAMBLINGS' by clicking HERE.
@ 'CURIOUS AS A CATHY' by clicking HERE.
@ 'THE SOUND OF ONE HAND TYPING' by clicking HERE.
@ 'DCRELIEF - BATTLE OF THE BANDS' by clicking HERE.
@ 'THE DOGLADY'S DEN' by clicking HERE.
@ 'CHERDO ON THE FLIPSIDE' by clicking HERE. 
@ 'ANGELS BARK' by clicking HERE.
@ 'JINGLE JANGLE JUNGLE' by clicking HERE.
@ 'JANIE JUNEBUG, RIGHTING & EDITING' by clicking HERE.
@ 'J.A. SCOTT' by clicking HERE.
@ 'NOVELBREWS' by clicking HERE.
@ 'QUIET LAUGHTER' by clicking HERE.
@ 'BE REINVINTAGED' by clicking HERE

I know The Rolling Stones aren't everyone's favorite. They are among my favorites and I am going back to them like they were a musical comfort food. Also the contestants I am using for his battle  have been in the news lately. I do like to infuse a bit of purpose or theme into my battles.

The Song  "Sympathy for the Devil"

Contestant One: Guns N' Roses

Rumors are swirling that a Guns N' Roses reunion is in the works for 2016. Good news if you are a fan of the band.

Contestant Two: Motorhead

The song is a fitting tribute to Lemmy Kilmister who recently passed away. It comes from the band's last studio album from last year. You can visit my tribute post for Lemmy here if you would like.

Vote in the comments tell me which one you like the best. The one with the most votes will be crowned the winner in a few days. Enjoy and once again Happy New Year!