Great Music Debate

For a very long time I have bashed the music of my generation.  I hate hearing people rap about their "grills" or  having people become famous because they have been shot multiple times.  That does not impress me and most of the music just is not that good.  I would rather listen to a guitar solo by Clapton or Harrison.  Now I am not saying that there are no good musicians left, there are some great ones who have set a landscape of music that people listen to.  As we move forward in time and young kids listen to Brittney Spears who shaves her head, goes nuts, comes back and sings a song call F U Seek Amy because it sounds like Fuck Me is nuts.  Or we have these young kids listening to a drug addict singing about how she is not going to rehab and is showing kids that it is ok to become an addict because you might end up rich and famous.  We must pass along the songs of The Beatles, The Who, The Stones, etc.  The timeless debate though is who is the best, well with it being March and that means NCAA tournament and the brackets its time for A Blog About Nothing's Ultimate Bracket.  It is time to find out what group/musician is the best throughout the history of music.  

There are 4 regions each with 16 teams in them for a total of 64 teams.  The four brackets are: Vinyl, Cassets, CDs and Itunes.

Region: Vinyl

(1) The Beatles vs (16) Green Day

This is not really much of a matchup, Green Day should just be happy to be here.  The Beatles have more classics and number one hits than Green Day has songs.  Lets move past this because it just isn't close

(8) Bob Dylan vs (9) Johnny Cash

Two great musicians going at it in the classic 8 vs 9 matchup.  Johnny Cash might get more of the nod of late thanks to the movie about his life, however this guy isn't buying into it.  Bob Dylan still kicking in concerts might be hard to understand and might be too cracked out for his own good but the higher seed wins here.  Bob Dylan just has too many songs that are still classic hits.  The Hurricane moves on this time

(5) Eric Clapton vs (12) Kanye West

Kanye West has helped revolutionize concerts and music now a days, but Clapton is one of the greatest guitarists of all time.  Not only is he an incredible musician he also wrote a song about George Harrison's wife and then took her from him, you might know the song....Layla

(4) Michael Jackson vs (13) Prince

The battle of the two homosexual musicians of all time.  They can be brought to court for touching little boys.  But I am going with the King of Pop Michael Jackson.

(6) Queen vs (11) Aerosmith

We will We will Rock you vs Walk this Way.  Two great bands, but this one has to go to Queen its not often you write a song that is played at every sports arena and at the end of every sports season.  Aerosmith gets a bad draw here, against many other bands/musicians they are moving on, but their tourny ends here.

(3) Jimi Hendrix vs (14) Puff Daddy

One of these men steal beats and the other is tripped on acid, lighting his guitar on fire and playing the star spangled banner....you try to tell me Hendrix isn't moving on.

(7 )  Stevie Wonder vs (10) Meatloaf

Now Stevie Wonder is talented hands down, I give the man tons of credit for having the amount of success he has with the disability he has.  However, Meatloaf created the rock ballad that so many other bands has used as the blueprint for success.  MOM THE MEATLOAF!

(2) The Rolling Stones vs (15) Sublime

Sublime ended their great run of incredible music way to early, and the longevity of the Stones takes them to the next round in this one.  

Round 2 of the Vinyl Region

(1) The Beatles vs (8) Bob Dylan

What a round 2 matchup up, this is must listen music right here, but Bob Dylan is gunna need some Help here to knock out the band from Liverpool.  Dylan is blowing in the wind out of this tournament.  The Beatles move on.

(5) Clapton vs (4) Michael Jackson

King of Pop vs a guitar legend.  Jackson must be spending to much time with little boys on his ranch because this is a snoozer for the 4 vs 5 matchup.  Clapton heads to the next round

(3) Hendrix vs (6) Queen

We are the champions is good but it does not get you past Hendrix.  Queen heads home for some bicycle races.

(2) Rolling Stones vs (10) Meatloaf

If Meatloaf didnt have to face the Stones here they probably are moving on, but like a Bat out of Hell they are heading home and The Stones are going on.

Round 3 of Vinyl Region

(1) The Beatles vs (5) Clapton

The Long and Winding Road is too much for Cocaine here.  Clapton is incredible, his songs are incredible and his rifts are incredible.  However, it is the Beatles and they have just too many hits to be taken out here they'll be headed to the Elite 8

(2) The Rolling Stones vs (3) Hendrix

The Rolling Stones still kicking it into the 60's gets them into this one.  They might not be the best but longevity goes a long way.  Hendrix's run ends in the Sweet 16

Round 4 of Vinyl Region

(1) The Beatles vs (2) The Rolling Stones

The clash of the titans, two of the greatest groups of all time, but the Beatles came first and the Beatles move on.  Rolling Stones can't always get what they want and they wont here.

VINYL REGION CHAMP: (1) THE BEATLES

Round 1 Cassette Region

(1) Led Zeppelin vs (16) TI

If there was a play in game TI would be there and might not make it any further.  Led moves on easy in this one.

(8) The Doors vs (9) Phish

Great matchup here, however I have to give the edge to Phish, the following they have is what gets them over the top here.  This is the end for The Doors

(5) Aretha Franklin vs (12) Elton John

Aretha is the Queen, but Sir Elton John moves on here.  Maybe it is because Aretha is a little too far back there and now looks like a beast, but the Rocket Man moves on here pretty easily.  The classic (12) over (5) matchup.

(4) Madonna vs (13) Dave Matthews Band

The first big upset of the tournament.  DMB over Madonna, now if she was still normal like back in her A League of Their Own  time frame she would easily move on, but she just got a little too weird.  Time to go home Madonna

(6) Nirvana vs (11) Run DMC

Run DMC revolutionized hip hop and is way to much of a matchup for Nirvana, Enough Said.

(3) The Who vs (14) The Ramones

The British invasion is too much for the Ramones.  Its the Who's generation and their time to move past the Ramones.

(7) Dr. Dre vs (10) Chuck Berry

Chuck helped revolutionize the music we hear today, but Dr. Dre is much more than a rapper.  He has built an empire of great talent.  Dr. Dre sends a legend home

(2) Jay-Z vs (15) NAS

NAS is an incredible musician, more than just a rapper. However when you have to go against one of the most powerful people in music today you aren't going to get very far.  NAS has a hard knock draw in this tournament and heads home a little too early.

Round 2 of Cassette Region

(1) Led Zeppelin vs (9) Phish

Phish just can't get out of Led's Maze.  This one is too much for Phish and Led gets thru them pretty easily.

(12) Elton John vs (13) DMB

Tiny Dancer digs DMB grave here.  Sir Elton John continues his cinderella run into round 3.

(3) The Who vs (11) Run DMC

The Who is way to tough for the kings of Hip Hop.  Longevity and Teenage Wasteland carry the Who to the next round.

(2) Jay-Z vs (7) Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre is good but not good enough to get past Jay-Z.  This one was closer than I would think but Ill let Beyonnce be the reason Jay-Z moves on.

Round 3 Cassette Region

(1) Led Zeppelin vs (12) Elton John

Get the Lead out.  Sir Elton John is no match for the Wanton Song.  Rocket Man blasts out of this tourny

(2) Jay-Z vs (3) The Who

Jay-Z owns a piece of the Nets, owns a clothing line and changed the rap game as we know it.  He is the most powerful person in music currently and sends the Red Coats back to England.

Round 4 Cassette Region

(1) Led Zeppelin vs (2) Jay-Z

Jay-Z makes a run into the Elite 8, but thats where his run will end.  He cant match Led Zeppelin, which is one of the greatest bands of all time.  Led and the immigrants move on to the final 4.

CASSETTE REGION CHAMPS: LED ZEPPLIN

CD Region

(1) Tupac vs (16) Slick Rick

Tupac is just a far superior matchup for Slick Rick.  Rick goes home early in this one.

(8)Pink Floyd vs (9) The Eagles

I dont know about everyone else but The Eagles just piss me off.  THey are good dont get me wrong but they get way too much credit.  Pink Floyd is incredible end of story.

(5)Bruce and the E-Street Band vs (12) Bon Jovi

The Battle of NJ: Asbury vs Rutherford.  Bruce is just too much for Bon Jovi.  Bruce is heading to the next round.

(4) Bob Marley vs (13) Wycleff

Anytime there are rumors that your death was a conspiracy by the Government you are a powerful person.  Marley moves on, Wycleff will be gone till November.

(6) Billy Joel vs (11) Sting and the Police

The Entertainer vs the Tree hugger.  Sting cant match the Piano Man, even with the Police they are not enough. 

(3) Frank Sinatra vs (14) REM

Frank Sinatra is the original entertainer, he took music to a whole different level.  You cant let the chairman of the board exit in the first round.  REM its the end of the world for you.

(7) The Allman Brothers vs (10) Gun's and Roses

The Allman Brothers are simply incredible  They are still kicking it at the Beacon every summer and still sell out.  Gun's and Roses argue to much and make their fans suffer, hit the road.

(2) Justin Timberlake vs (15) John Mayer

If Mayer hadn't broken up with Aniston he may have had a chance at this one.  Timberlake is the new king of pop.  He moved past NSYNC pretty quickly and has become an icon in music.  Timberlake moves on.

Round 2 of CD region

(1) Tupac vs (8) Pink Floyd

Tupac may or may not be dead, but in this tournament he is a goner.  Pink Floyd is just too tough and Tupac just becomes another brick in the wall of Floyd.

(5) Bruce and The E-Street Band vs (4) Bob Marley

This could be a hometown pick but Bruce moves on.  Marley's music is relaxing and happy, but Bruce just brings you to the good ol' days.

(3) Sinatra vs (6) Billy Joel

The original Entertainer against the new one.  The Angry young man prevails against the Chairman.  Billy Joel is just an incredible performer and maybe it's because i never saw Sinatra, but my vote Joel.

(2) Timberlake vs (7) The Allman Brothers

Timberlake again is just too much for anyone so far.  The new King of Pop teams up with talented musicians and turns ok songs into great ones.

Round 3 of CD Region

(8) Pink Floyd vs (5) Bruce

Pink Floyd's cinderella run continues to the elite 8.  Bruce is great, but they do not have the following of Pink Floyd.  

(2) Timberlake vs (6) Billy Joel

Almost giving an elite 8 matchup of an 8 vs 6, this one goes the other way and Timberlake moves on once again easily.  The performer tops the piano man.

Round 4 CD Region

(2) Timberlake vs (8) Pink Floyd

In Timberlakes first big matchup he is sent home.  Pink Floyd's run continues, they are just too good with Sid or without.

CD REGION CHAMPS: PINK FLOYD

Itunes Region Round 1

(1) Notorious BIG vs (16) Linkin Park

The boys from Chi-town are no match for Big Poppa.  The kid from Brooklyn moves on easily.

(8) The Red Hot Chili Peppers vs (9) Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy can bite the head off of a bat but cant handle a Chili Pepper.  RHCP moves on past the prince of Darkness.

(5) The Grateful Dead vs (12) Foo Fighters

Garcia is not going down in the first round no matter what.  The Foo Fighters havent learned to fly yet cause they go down in round 1.

(4) AC/DC vs (13) Lynard Skynard

This might be one of the best first round matchups.  I have to give it to a band down under.  AC/DC too much for Sweet Home Alabama.

(6) LL Cool J vs (11) Eminem

LL Cool J helped define hip hop, but Eminem took it to another level and as a white kid from Detroit he some how pulls the upset over the man from the bronx.

(3) Elvis Presely vs (14) Simon and Garfunkel

The King of Music tops Simon and Garfunkel very easily, the King has not left the building yet.

(7) Snoop Dog vs (10) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Snoop Dog gets to high to compete and forfeits to TP and the Heartbreakers

(2) U2 vs (15) Van Halen

U2 is more than just a band, Bano helps the world it seems more than any leader, ya he can be annoying but he is a good samaritan.

Round 2 Itunes Region

(1) BIG vs (8) Red Hot Chili Peppers

BIG left us too young, but he wont leave us in this tournament yet, BIG moves on.

(4) AC/DC vs (5) Grateful Dead

AC/DC is too much for the Grateful Dead. Angus Young in a school outfit playing guitar as he spins in a circle is too much for the Dead.  Sorry Dead Heads.

(3) Elvis Presely vs (11) Eminem

The King has left the building early in this tournament and the tough kid from Detroit goes on.

(2) U2 vs (10) TP and the Heart Breakers

U2 just too good and sends TP free falling out of this tournament.

Round 3 Itunes Region

(1) BIG vs (4) AC/DC

AC/DC heads on the highway to hell as they are eliminated from this tournament.  BIG moves on

(2) U2 vs (11) Eminem

Once again U2 is too good on the stage and off and they send the hooligan from Detroit on his way.

Round 4 Itunes Region

(1) BIG vs (2) U2

U2's run is over as Big Poppa stomps them out, maybe similar to how they did Tupac.

ITUNES REGION CHAMPS: NOTORIOUS BIG

Final Four:

(1) The Beatles vs (1) B.I.G

The Beatles are too much for a rapper.  They entertain most of the world still today.  B.I.G. time is up.  Let it be Notorious, Let it be.

(1) Led Zeppelin vs (8) Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd has a hell of a run but just like George Mason, the clock strikes midnight.  We all wish they were here, but Led Zeppelin is too strong.

Championship:

(1) The Beatles vs (1) Led Zepplin

The two greatest bands of all time.  They survived the test of time as they are still popular today as they were any other time.  Rap, Hip Hop, R&B, Punk they all cant match up to the Classic Rock era which was headlined by these two bands.  However, one stands above the rest: Ringo, George, John and Paul.  The Beatles is this guys greatest band ever.  Let me know what you think take the poll on the side of our final four to see who should be the champion.

BEFORE I GO:

Yesterdays Quote: Along Came Polly

Todays Quote:"Oh Audrey - I look like hell! I got bags under my eyes. What's that? Well if you were a man, I'd punch you. Punch you right in the mouth. That's bush. Bush league. YOU HEAR ME? AUDREY! LOOK AT ME! I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Alright?"  

Question of the day:  Who would you have preform in your dream concert. An opening act and main act.

GIDDY UP!!

Blinded By The Light...Or Stupidity

Before I start my rant of the day I want to preface this by saying I am not trying to be mean to anyone when I write this and not trying to be insensitive to any people, with that being said:

-The Midgets had Dewey Cox

-The Deaf had Beethoven 

It is time for the Blind to have a new person on their side, no longer will it be Stevie Wonder....its time for me to help out.

What's the deal with their being braille on signs?  I have had this on my mind since 8th grade in middle school when I realized there braille on the lunch room sign.  Here is my beef, the blind do not know where the sign is and if they are feeling the wall they need to hit it exact or they wont even feel the sign.  So why put them up?

If you are to say that if someone is walking with the blind person they can put the hand on the sign, well if you say that your a fool.  If you put the hand on the sign what about the next time when you aren't there? I just do not see the sense of this, if you think this is a good idea please let me know why, cause I just do not get.  I say we put more things in the world that actually helps the blind.

They say that a blind person's other senses are enhanced why not come up with  new idea, like how about door smells.  Certain doors smell certain ways, for example any door for a kitchen, cafeteria, etc smells like blueberry pie, but just a small hint of it so that to the average smeller they might not actually smell it.  Maybe the art room smells like paint and etc, (bathroom wouldn't smell like shit, if you thought that your better than that we are talking about blind people DICKS)

It is time to move past these stupid signs that no one can read because they cant find them, move past this and do something that might be constructive and useful.  WHOSE WITH ME?

Moving past my rant........LET THE MADNESS BEGIN!!

Tomorrow is the first day of the tournament and like every day there is a blog and their are games upcoming I will be making my picks and shoot the shit about some great games.  So without further ado:

Duke -21.5 vs Binghamton:  My pick is Duke, this isnt going to be close going into the half and isn't getting much better for Binghamton come the second half.

Texas -4 vs Minnesota:  Texas is winning this game and I like them in the next round vs Duke

UNC -25 vs Radford:  UNC enough said

LSU -2 vs Butler:  I like Butler, but LSU has this one wrapped up with about 5 min left and then is going to head to the foul line to seal this spread.

Uconn -20.5 Tenn Chattanooga:  If TO was still on Tenn. they might have a chance to cover this spread, however he is in Buffalo and Tenn has no prayer.

BYU -2.5 vs Texas A&M: Texas wins this game outright

Nova -16.5 vs American:  I am all about being patriotic, but Nova playing in Philly destroys American in this one.

UCLA -7.5 Vs VCU:  UCLA is going to win this game, but its going to be a lot closer than people think, bet on VCU

 

Memphis -19.5 Vs CS Northridge:  Memphis plays games like this all season, once again they cover

Cal -1.5 vs Maryland: Maryland wins this outright, they have to much to prove and will handle business in the first round.

Oklahoma -16.5 Vs Morgan State:  Oklahoma wins this game easy, but not easy enough to cover this spread, I say they win by 14, bet on Morgan State.

Clemson -5.5 Vs Michigan:  Maize and Blue take this one outright...bet on Michigan

Purdue -8.5 vs Northern Iowa:  Boilermakers win this one going away...take Purdue

Washington -6 VS Miss. State:  This one could be a buzzer beater so I think Washington wins but bet on Miss. State

Illinois -5 Vs Western Kentucky:  Two years in a row Western Kentucky will have an upset, bet on Western Kentucky +5.

Gonzaga -13 vs Akron:  Zaga plays these type of teams all year and cover most of the time, no different tonight.  Bet on Gonzaga

Bet of the day: Gonzaga and Memphis

Take a look at the top ten buzzer beaters in March Madness history, this should get us all in the mood for the Madness:

Before I go:

Yesterdays Movie Quote:  Boondock Saints, incredible movie watch it.

Todays Movie Quote: " Imagine you're a deer. You're prancing along. You get thirsty. You spot a little brook. You put your little deer lips down to the cool, clear water - BAM. A fuckin' bullet rips off part of your head. Your brains are lying on the ground in little bloody pieces. Now I ask ya, would you give a fuck what kind of pants the son-of-a-bitch who shot you was wearing?"

Question of the Day:  If you lost one of your senses which would you most prefer it to be?

HOLY LOST returns tomorrow.

Happy Brackets to all....

GIDDY UP!!