Probstisms

Tim Probst
Tim Probst
@Tim@www.timprobst.com

Early adopting super geek, musician, father, resident tech guru.

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Category: Music

  • Those of us of a certain age will remember thumbing through records, cassettes, and ultimately CDs at stores like Musicland in the ‘80’s.

    I distinctly remember these hearings and eventually seeing the labels on CDs at the store. I can confirm that the labels stopped no one from buying an album they wanted. I can also confirm that none of our parents were at Musicland with us.

    Interestingly, as an adult, I actively seek out the Explicit version of albums because I know that is how the artist intended. I suppose that means the labels finally have a good purpose.

    Tipper Gore, Twisted Sister and the fight to put warning labels on music

  • Thanks to the wonders of the interwebs, I happened to be listening to WXRT earlier today even though I live in a radio wasteland here n St. Louis. The DJ (yeah, they actually still have those) played an incredible new song by Mavis Staples called Chicago. I am so excited to hear the rest of the album when it comes out in November!

    I had the privilege to see Mavis earlier this year, and make no mistake, she still has a lot to say with that voice! Do not miss the opportunity to see her perform live.

  • Something tells me I am going to have this album on repeat for the foreseeable future.

  • Here’s an easy to understand example of how Trump’s inhumane policies are directly impacting our country’s youth.

    I know first hand the amount of work these young musicians put in to perfect their craft and the amount of stress and anxiety involved in auditioning for a high-level musical opportunity like this.

    These kids deserve so much better, and I hope members of the band decide to participate in some way on a personal level despite their commander’s racist leanings. wapo.st

  • Looking forward to watching Questlove’s latest creation about Sly Stone on Hulu! www.npr.org

  • ↬www.threads.net/@profgalloway/post/DFS2N6VPu3g

    Billy Idol played an incredible set at the Evolution Festival in St. Louis last summer. He and the band were a late add when Blondie canceled their tour unexpectedly. Billy Idol’s set was one of the major highlights of the entire weekend.

  • Absolutely incredible St. Louis Metro District Honor Choir performance yesterday afternoon! Bringing together the best artists from across the region can only produce amazing results. The best part for me was hearing how excited our son was to be able to sing in such a talented choir. We definitely heard some future music majors in that bunch, and I hope this experience inspires our son to try out again next year.

  • I’ve been on a bit of a Tom Petty kick this week. I had completely forgotten that Tom did a funny thing on the CD of Full Moon Fever at the end of Runnin’ Down a Dream.

    Remember that Full Moon Fever was released in 1989, and records and tapes were still quite prevalent at the time. So, at the end of Runnin’ Down a Dream, Tom tells the CD listener that the record and tape listeners need to flip their records and tapes. Very clever at the time.

    35 years later, I’m sitting outside listening to a speaker that’s not physically connected to anything with a hand-held computer (phone) in my hand also not physically connected to anything playing music that’s not actually stored physically anywhere near me.

    Fascinating stuff for sure, and this is why I love technology. Everything is possible!

  • Well, this is a massive bummer. Nothing like having to find a replacement band with twelve days to spare!

  • I really hope Dave and Perry hug it out in time for Evolution Festival!

    Jane’s Addiction Concert Ends Abruptly After Perry Farrell Punches Dave Navarro Onstage