Paramore Interview: “New Album/Getting Back Together”
Brian & Lou 09.19.17
What Ya Missed, Lingerie Mishaps, Hating your first name, Crap Sandwich and Clearing your browser history
WWE legend Bobby ‘the Brain’ Heenan passes away
Wrestling fans and stars received sad news on Sunday with the news that WWE Hall of Famer Bobby ‘the Brain’ Heenan has passed away at the age of 73. He had long battle with cancer in the early 2000’s, damaging his ability to speak, and he continued to battle numerous health issues.
Starting out of Chicago, Heenan worked his way up the pro wrestling ladder from selling drinks at wrestling shows to eventually getting in the ring himself. He would compete in the American Wrestling Association in the Midwest, evolving into a wise-talking manager who would go on to support some of the biggest villains in the WWE. From Andre the Giant to ‘the Nature Boy’ Ric Flair, the Brain was always talking a behind a superstar and talking fans into the building to see a big main event.
Heenan was one of the most valuable figures in WWE’s national expansion and popularity in the 80’s and 90’s. His silver tongue antagonism and ability to get ire of any audience made him ‘the Weasel’ you wanted to see get whomped on. The spectacle that was Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant for the WWE World Championship at Wrestlemania III in front of 93,000 was amplified by Heenan’s masterful personality.
The Brain’s talents were so captivating that he also served as a color commentator with fellow Hall of Famer Gorilla Monsoon on WWE Televison shows and pay-per-view events. The pair made a comedic tag team who zingers that made every show feel special and fun. Heenan will be regarded as the undisputed greatest manager in WWE history. You can debate about who’s the best wrestler, there is no debate that Heenan was THE manager.
Listen to today’s Brian & Lou: What Ya Missed, CNN guest loves boobs, Kevin Hart apologizes to his wife, TV Theme Song Love Poems, Fake Outrage over Alexander Skarsgard’s mustache and Is It Florida
Paramore in The Lounge
Watch Linkin Park’s moving new video for ‘One More Light, Tribute show announced
Today Linkin Park posted an extremely emotional video for the song ‘One More Light’. The video is the number 1 trending video on Youtube and has already brought in more than half million views in a few hours. It features the late Chester Bennington performing right in front of fans with cell phone lights glowing up an arena, interspersed with footage from the band’s career dating back to the late 90’s. It’s a moving piece of art that brings this already tense ballad into a new perspective considering Bennington’s tragic suicide death in July.
The music world and LP fans are still reeling from Bennington’s death and today his widow Talinda shared a video of the singer filmed just “36 hours” before his passing. She did this to show a light into “what depression looks like” and how it’s never obvious or easily visible.
This is what depression looked like to us just 36 hrs b4 his death. He loved us SO much & we loved him. #fuckdepression #MakeChesterProud pic.twitter.com/VW44eOER4k
— Talinda Bennington (@TalindaB) September 16, 2017
The video was directed by LP members Joe Hahn and Mike Shinoda. In the video post they expressed more insight on the song and this video.“It has been incredibly emotional to work on this, and especially to watch it. I feel that by doing it, we not only faced some of our biggest fears, but it enabled us to use our talents to bring some light to people that need it. As we move forward to the Hollywood Bowl show and beyond, I think about the people that connect with the band, outside and inside our circle. This video is a gesture of good will to the people that want that connection.” says Joe Hahn. “One More Light was written with the intention of sending love to those who lost someone. We now find ourselves on the receiving end. In memorial events, art, videos, and images, fans all over the world have gravitated towards this song as their declaration of love and support for the band and the memory of our dear friend, Chester. We are so very grateful and can’t wait to see you again.” says Mike Shinoda.
Today the band also announced a tribute show to Chester Bennington set to take place at the Hollywood Bowl in California on October 22nd. More info that here. LP is expected to be joined on stage by fellow musicians and guest as they perform in celebration of Chester’s life and career.
On July 25th, when Linkin Park would have been performing in the 101WKQX Lounge in Chicago, we celebrated the life of Chester Bennington with over an hour of his music and words, insight from Dr. Drew, your calls and lots of love. Thank you for listening <3 Lauren O’Neil
What Exactly Does $1000 Look Like?
It looks like this when it is in cash form. $1 bills, to be specific. That’s a lot of rain making potential.
Also, there exists on the internet a video of a what a thousand single dollar bills looks like. With music. This is an actual thing. You can literally find ANYTHING on the internet.
Make sure you are reminding yourself to listen for your chance to win one thousand dollars 4 times a day with 4K A Day from 101WKQX.
From Age 12 to 21, Guy Takes a Selfie Every Day*
I’ve seen selfie time lapse videos before…they usually cover a year or so in time? Hugo Cornellier almost spent ten years taking a daily selfie.* He cobbled them altogether into an impressive time lapse video that ended on his wedding day. I would have gotten bored after the second week. That’s discipline. — [eric]
*In a weird twist of internet fame, Tay Zonday — Chocolate Rain himself — asked on YoutTube if Hugo had missed any days. The answer? Yes, about 50-100 days..
[COVER ILLUSTRATION CREDIT: Dave Hanggi]
TAKEOVER: Prophets of Rage
Tom Morello, DJ Lord, & Chuck D took control of our airwaves before crushing it onstage at Riot Fest.
Brian & Lou 09.18.17
What Ya Missed, CNN guest loves boobs, Kevin Hart apologizes to his wife, TV Theme Song Love Poems, Fake Outrage over Alexander Skarsgard’s mustache and Is It Florida
Eddie Vedder Performing On Street Outside Wrigley Field Is Incredible
What do you do after the Cubs win? If you’re Eddie Vedder you go on the street and perform! This is so freaking cool, and I hope whoever passed by these “buskers” knew what they were witnessing!! The set included “Corduroy” and “The Seeker.” Check out all the videos here.
CNN Guest: I Believe In Only Two Things, The First Amendment And Boobs
CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin ended a segment on Friday after a guest repeatedly expressed his love for, quote, “The First Amendment and boobs.” They were talking about the ESPN reporter who Tweeted that President Trump was a white supremacist, and that’s when Clay Travis from Fox Sports Radio decided to weigh in with his two favorite things. Brooke and the other panelist were confused . . . and Brooke asked him if he said BOOZE or BOOBS. And Clay replied, quote, “I said ‘boobs’! I believe completely in the First Amendment and in boobs. Those are the only two things I believe 100% in, in this country.” (???) The conversation went on a little longer, before Brooke cut it off, saying, quote, “I’m done. I’m sorry. I’m done. This conversation is over.” For what it’s worth, a rep for Fox Sports said, “Clay Travis’ comments were inappropriate.”
Video: Here’s more of that @CNNNewsroom segment that flew off the rails w/mics cut after Clay Travis said he believes most in #1A & #Boobs pic.twitter.com/xB7Gko5fKB
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) September 15, 2017
Fall Out Boy, Eddie Vedder Bring Music To Wrigley
Yesterday’s (9/16) seventh inning stretch was performed by none other than….Fall Out Boy. Prior to the game, Pete Wentz got to show off his arm:
🎶 Dance, dance. 🎶 pic.twitter.com/jEbtV7SWWE
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 16, 2017
And then, Patrick Stump and the guys showed off their pipes. Here’s them singing “Take Me Out To The Ballgame.” (Thnx, @famousamos_12)
During the @Cubs game I almost started crying when I heard @falloutboy leading the 7th inning stretch, it’s fine 😭😍😭😍 pic.twitter.com/KyFbvdF8t2
— Julie Amos (@famousamos_12) September 16, 2017
But that’s not even the biggest musical get from the weekend. On Friday, Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder — noted Cubs enthusiast — jumped out on to Waveland and jammed the guitar to “Corduroy” with a busking band: (Credit: @bleacherbum54)
Eddie Vedder jamming on waveland outside Murphy’s @Cubs #PearlJam 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/2Yb3n3ScKE
— cubs in 7 (@bleacherbum54) September 16, 2017
I remember watching Ted Lilly and Ryan Dempster running laps around the neighborhood before games. Theriot and Fontenot lived there, for crying out loud! And let’s not forget that you could have bumped elbows with David Ross riding the Red Line to the ballpark. Wrigley is one of the best baseball experiences in the country. Hands down. We are lucky to have it… — [eric]
[PHOTO CREDIT: Twitter/Chicago Cubs]
Time-Lapse of 30 Days at Sea! Earth is Amazing!
Who Takes Care Of The Grass At O’Hare? Goats, That’s Who
The goat, it seems, has found redemption in Chicago.
The City of Chicago’s Aviation Department has been utilizing a herd of goats and sheep for four of the last five summers to keep the grass trimmed at O’Hare.
Now, don’t be expecting to see the animals lining the runways the next time you come in for a landing…according to this article from DNAinfo, the herd of about 100 animals is only deployed on uneven, tough terrain. In fact, the goat is far more efficient than mechanical means of landscaping because of their ability to access that kind of land, “eat just about anything,” as well getting seeds and roots, not just the vegetation on the surface.
In just one month, 16 acres lay waste to the appetites of these ravenous beasts. That’s efficiency.
So can we officially say that the goat…is the GOAT of grounds-keeping? 🐐🐐🐐🐐 – [eric]
[Photo Credit: DNAinfo/Alex Nitkin]
Dirty Heads in The Lounge
Your Guide To Everything Riot Fest!
First off, could there be anything more appropriate than this number of Riot Fest followers?
On this first day of Riot Fest 2017, the number of followers we have on twitter seems very appropriate. pic.twitter.com/iFvYwn8Wlr
— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) September 15, 2017
Riot Fest is now ON. The weekend we’ve been waiting for is here, and here are a few items of importance that you might be wondering about:
WHEN/WHICH STAGE IS (Fill-In-The-Blank) PLAYING?
There you go. The world’s most impossibly small schedule for Riot Fest. For those that have non-super vision, please find a more legible version here.
DOES THERE EXIST A PICTURE OF WHERE TO FIND THINGS AT RIOT FEST?
Boom. Full size, too. It was the least I could do after the tiny-weeny schedule picture. But if you require larger, please be fulfilled here.
IT’S OVERWHELMING. DO YOU HAVE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEKEND?
Riot Fest has put together a reminder list of everything you can be a part of. You know, besides the bands playing the regular festival. Plus you can download the Riot Fest 2017 app, here for iOS and here for Android.
ANYTHING ELSE WE SHOULD KNOW?
Yes. 101WKQX will be connecting you with Riot Fest throughout the weekend on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. Follow along, even if you can’t make it out there live and in person. I promise, we will be the best surrogate concert goers ever. — [eric]
