Johnny Blue Skies is finally talking to the people. Believe it or not, the North American leg of Sturgill Simpson's Why Not? Tour is already wrapping up. After taking a break from touring (Simpson hadn't been out on the road since 2021), Stu did a marathon of three months worth of face-melting concerts. I happened to attend the show he had in Nashville, Tennessee... and let me tell you, it was one of the best concerts of I've ever been to. Bridgestone Arena was on its feet for the entirety of Simpson’s 3 hour and 26 minute set. Being there myself, somehow it felt like both a marathon and a sprint. The rocking country artist packed in 36 songs into his show, ranging from classics like “Turtles All The Way Down,” Johnny Blue Skies tracks like the emotional “Jupiter’s Faerie,” and raucous covers like the Allman Brothers Band’s “Midnight Rider.” It was a 3-plus hour show, but the pacing made it fly by. His stage set up was simple, and visual supplements to the show were limited. Sturgill clearly wanted to create an environment that magnified and elevated the reason that everyone was there: the music. In his mind, it was a “all other distractions and additions to the show be damned” kind of approach – and it was awesome. Simpson has had that same approach throughout the entirety of his tour. He shows up on stage and gives the people there what they want: hours upon hours of loud, precise, mind-bending performances and very little dialogue. And as Sturgill now brings his comeback tour to a close (at least the American leg), he's evidently feeling inspired - and wanted to share that with those in attendance. During the first night of his two-night Boston, Massachusetts tour finale, he stopped ahead of "Turtles All The Way Down" to share a rare message with the crowd. A fan standing in the pit videoed the speech: "I haven't been saying much this year, I've learned that when I open my mouth, dumb sh*t comes out. We've had a lot of really positive feedback this tour. I'm personally in a very positive place most of the time, the last couple years, maybe not so. I finally let go of everything other than just walking on stage with these guys and trying to do the best we can every night. And everything just got so much easier." He went on to provide some thoughts on the current landscape of the world, and specifically the tension that some folks are feeling post-election: "I just want to say that I think it's ok to disagree as long as there's compassion and kindness in everybody's heart. And if you meet in the middle, that's ok. But for anyone that's pretty down right now, for those that don't know how to deal with anxiety of the day-to-day that they find themselves accepting, I just want to tell you something that I believe. I think that... I don't think, I know, because I've seen it. I think that this toxic patriarch energy that we are experiencing right now, this is an age coming to an end. What you are seeing is that energy clinging and clawing for survival because it knows it's dying, and we are heading towards something very beautiful. And we just gotta go through some dark sh*t first to get there. Love everybody around you, don't accept anything other than that, and f**k sh*t up. That's all I've got to say." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBW3R4eeo-M Obviously, Stu is taking aim at the newly-elected 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, and his constituents, but it's not exactly a secret that Stu isn't a fan of the Donald. He called him a "fascist f***ing pig" during his legendary CMA Awards busking stunt outside the Bridgestone Arena back in 2017. Of course, the part about having kindness and compassion, while still being able to disagree, should resonate with everyone. But some would argue that being gaslit into a perpetual cycle of fear and anxiety by the mainstream media for the past few years owns more of the blame than the so-called "toxic patriarchy" of the Trump administration. Turn off the news and turn off social media... your anxiety will go down, I promise you. Nevertheless, I think a lot of folks right now ARE all hoping for "an age coming to an end," and that we're "heading towards something beautiful," but seems like folks have vastly different ideas of what that looks like. "Love everybody around you" is another message we can all get behind, right? Whether you agree with him or not, it's always when interesting when Sturgill chooses to really open up with his audience like this, and you'd kind of like to see it more often. At the same time, one can understand why he doesn't...  3 and a half hours of uninterrupted face-melting is pretty rad too. There are plenty more great videos out there circling around on the interwebs. If you didn't get a chance to get to a show this year, you HAVE to check them out... it's pretty hard to argue that this hasn't been the tour of the year. Here's his rip-roaring "Call To Arms" - with another great vantage point: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlopFgtM1Og&pp=ygUdc3R1cmdpbGwgc2ltcHNvbiBjYWxsIHRvIGFybXM%3D

Alright, ladies, listen up. Riley Green is telling us what kind of woman he likes—well, in a very indirect way. With the CMA Awards falling near the announcement of People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive, it only makes sense to ask the men and women of country music who they think is the most attractive country music colleague. Ahead of the 58th Annual CMA Awards, Tim Hurley asked a handful of artists who they thought was the sexiest person in country music. Some of the artists' answers were very interesting, like Ella Langley noting that even today, she still believes it's Alan Jackson. Of course, this question is perfectly timed as one of country music's very own made it onto one of People's Sexiest Men lists, with Luke Combs taking the spot for age 34 on their Sexy at Every Age list. While Combs claims he was "heavily surprised." to make that list: “I was very, heavily surprised. Heavily, heavily surprised. I thought it was maybe like most cheeseburgers ate this year or something, and I was like, ‘Oh, well, that could make sense.’  Maybe we are redefining sexy. That’s going to be my next album title, ‘Redefining Sexy.’ And it’s going to be like guys’ shirts don’t fit that good, and like they’re falling asleep on the couch watching football. If that’s sexy, I’m your guy. I’m YOUR guy. I’m your candidate.” He made sure to flaunt his sexy a** when it was his turn to answer Hurley's question. @timhurleymusic Luke Combs is claiming that .......... is the hottest person in country music! @Luke Combs ♬ original sound - Tim Hurley Music However, one artist asked this rapid-fire question, and women swooned at his answer. Arguably, one of the most eligible bachelors in country music, Riley Green, is letting us in on his type from his answer. He thinks the most attractive woman in country music is a drum roll, please...Carrie Underwood. "That's tough...but maybe Carrie Underwood."  I mean, with legs like those, you can't blame the man for naming the blonde bombshell. While this might not be exciting news for some of Riley Green's fans (i.e., the male population), for the women who look similar to Carrie Underwood, this might be the best news they've heard all week. If you see an uptick in the number of blondes at his shows... know where the inspiration came from. @timhurleymusic Riley Green thinks ........ is the most attractive person in country music! Thoughts? @Riley Green ♬ original sound - Tim Hurley Music While fans respect his answer, most commenters said he should have said himself. And a number of fellow stars said Riley Green as well. Maybe Luke Combs needs to rub off some of the confidence he had from his video on Green: "Not me screaming, 'IT'S YOU RILEY. IT'S YOU!'" "He don't know he's beautiful." "That's him." "My heart broke when he didn’t say Ella - like, really? She is your soulmate." "Not me saying Riley Green, not realizing Riley Green was the one speaking." "I feel like the safe choice is always Carrie Underwood. She is sooo beautiful but deep down it’s like the safe choice." "IT'S YOU MR.GREEN."

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The late legendary Rush drummer and main lyricist, Neil Peart, was a fundamental part of the band, widely regarded as one of the greatest drummers of all time and renowned for the incredible and complex lyrics he wrote. He was an inspiration to countless musicians over the decades, but like everyone else, he was influenced by other artists as he developed as a drummer. He even once mentioned four Progressive Rock drummers who were particularly important to him. The 4 Progressive Rock drummers that Neil Peart said were important for him Phil Collins (Genesis) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vyh1UeM57w&pp=ygUaaSBrbm93IHdoYXQgaSBsaWtlIGdlbmVzaXM%3D Neil Peart told Rhythm Magazine in 1987 that these drummers "set such a high standard of technical ability but with the excitement that rock drumming has." He mentioned the legendary Genesis drummer and singer as an important musician for him. When Phil Collins joined Genesis in 1974, Neil Peart was still an aspiring musician and would join Rush only a few years later. Just like Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, Peart was also heavily influenced by the British Prog Rock groups, including Genesis. In an interview with Rhythm magazine in 2011, Peart praised Phil, saying he was still part of his drumming and was an essential influence to him. Phil Collins was an enormous influence on my drumming in the ’70s. Thus remains a part of my playing even today. His recorded drum parts with Genesis and Brand X in those years were technically accomplished, yet so musical – even lyrical. (Also) his rhythmic patterns were woven into the intricacy of the music. While lending a smooth, fluid pulse to the songs and extended instrumentals.” Neil Peart continued: “His fills were imaginative and exciting, alive with energy and variety. While the refined technique was always in the service of the music. Even within those fills, Phil applied a jazz drummer’s sense of dynamics. Which also guided his ensemble playing, and inspired me to try to incorporate that sensibility into my own triple-f approach.” “Plus, his drums sounded so good. Good-sounding drums are always the result of a good-sounding drummer, and speak of the player’s touch. Phil’s combination of that quality and the natural drive of his playing produced truly melodic-sounding drum parts. Flowing and musical. One outstanding piece of work that reflected all of those qualities was the Genesis album ‘Selling England By The Pound’, from ’73,” Neil Peart said. Peart curiously had the chance to watch Genesis play live in 1974 and had other amusing encounters with Collins. He saw Collins in a bookstore in England (before he was famous with Rush) and a second time when they were eating at the same restaurant. However, Peart didn’t approach Phil on either occasion, and they only nodded to each other at the restaurant. Michael Giles (King Crimson) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whT8xG1byTI&pp=ygUNbWljaGFlbCBnaWxlcw%3D%3D The British drummer Michael Giles, best known for his work with King Crimson, was also mentioned by Peart. The Canadian musician admired him a lot and even said back in the 80s that Giles was one of his favorite drummers. In an interview with Dream Theater's drummer Mike Portnoy for Rhythm magazine in 2007, Peart was asked if Giles influenced him. His answer was: “Oh, big time. Not only the early King Crimson but MacDonald and Giles too. It is everything I wanted.” “It was both disciplined and exciting. He was so fired up by what he was doing. But it was contained within a structure. His fill construction and sense of ensemble playing and orchestrating a part was unparalleled and very underrated,” Neil Peart said. Giles was part of King Crimson's two first albums “In the Court of the Crimson King” (1969), “In the Wake of Poseidon” (1970), leaving the band in 1969. After that he recorded with the duo formed with Ian McDonald and artists like Luther Grosvenor, Murray Head, Jackson Heights and Leo Sayer. Bill Bruford (Yes and more) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BU9HBOoDc0M&pp=ygUMQmlsbCBCcnVmb3Jk Another British drummer praised by Peart was Bill Bruford, known for working with Yes, King Crimson, Genesis and more. Talking with Modern Drummer in 1987, he praised Bruford, calling him one of his favorite musicians. “Bill Bruford is one of my favorite drummers. I admire him for a whole variety of reasons. I like the stuff he plays, and the way he plays it. (Also) I like the music he plays within all the bands he’s been in,” Neil Peart said. Peart invited Bruford to be part of the Buddy Rich tribute album, produced by him, called "Burning For Buddy" (1994). Bill played in the track "Lingo" At the time Neil said, in a TV interview  (Transcribed by Rock and Roll Garage) that Bruford was "a guy that was high on my list of the ‘dream team’. He was able to do it and came in, did a superb job in this particular one. It was a piece that he had arranged for big bands specifically for this project.” Carl Palmer (ELP and Asia) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UMhWD60LGY&pp=ygULY2FybCBwYWxtZXI%3D Another drummer mentioned by Peart was the influential Carl Palmer, who is best known for being a member of the supergroups Emerson, Lake & Palmer and Asia. They had the chance to meet each other only once as Palmer recalled in an interview with Billboard in 2020. “I only met Neil once, in Montreal, at a Rush concert. It was a brief encounter, no more than that. We talked about snare drums. I remember he was a shy man. But a very nice guy." "He helped move the boundaries in progressive rock music. That is for sure. As far as his playing, I would not say he was the most original player but he was always searching. That’s what made him interesting. He had very good ideas overall and I commend him on that. Neil always played well, and that’s the most important thing. He looked like, and sounded like, he was trying all the time. And that’s why he was a great drummer, because 95% of the time he pulled it off!” He also revealed that Peart invited him to be part of the Buddy Rich tribute album the Rush member made in the 90s. However, Palmer was too busy at the time and was not able to be part of that record.The post 4 Prog Rock drummers that Neil Peart said were important for him appeared first on Rock And Roll Garage.

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