Gary
Pig
Gold:
February,
2002
Gary Pig Gold Presents Mick v. Mick
Two guys with the exact same first name have recently released brand new
solo albums.
One
is by that once-and-seemingly-forever-after Rolling Stone,
and
the other is by my very good bass-slinging pal
(not to mention esteemed former Ghost Rocket, Grip Weed and Tonebender)
MICK HARGREAVES.
Of
course the Jaggered half of this equation is gonna get oodles of press
for his new platter, of that there is no doubt, but may I humbly redirect
your attention -- and ears -- towards what I believe to be the much stronger
candidate?
Namely Mick H. and his latest REDEMPTION CENTER, more info about which
is always available at: www.mickhargreaves.com
Now then, On to our Featured Match:
MICK
J: The Rolling Stones once put out an album called "Out Of Our Heads."
MICK H: Once known to have gotten quite out of HIS head.
MICK
J: Due to an irate Head of Standards and Practices, changes lyrics of
"Let's Spend The Night Together" during a 1967 CBS-TV broadcast
of the Ed Sullivan Show.
MICK H: Due to an aching head (and missing practices), forgets lyrics
of "19th Nervous Hoedown" during a 1997 WKCR-FM broadcast of
the Moonshine Show.
MICK
J: Donated $70,000 worth of gymnastic gear to Great Britain's Olympic
Team of 1984.
MICK H: Lost $700 worth of recording gear to the Great Tonebenders Flood
of 1991.
MICK
J: The London Times, taking umbrage with the Rolling Stones' 1967 drug
convictions, asked the editorial question "Who breaks a butterfly
on a wheel?"
MICK H: The Hoboken Reporter, taking umbrage with the Ghost Rockets' 1997
Rodeo Bar performances, asked the musical question "Who broke another
bass string on 'Love Rollercoaster'?"
MICK
J: Duetted with Michael Jackson on the Jacksons' mid-Eighties song "State
Of Shock."
MICK H: Has been known to sing along with Ray Davies on the Kinks' mid-Eighties
album "State Of Confusion."
MICK
J: Refused entry into Japan several times during the Nineties, due to
previous drug convictions.
MICK H: Refused entry into the Holland Tunnel repeatedly throughout the
Nineties, due to incorrect toll change.
MICK
J: Talked to his fans online, for the very first time, during a 1994 Prodigy.net
chat session.
MICK H: Talked to Technical Support, for the very last time, during yet
another 1994 Hudsonet.com service meltdown.
MICK
J: Beat out Mother Theresa and Carlos the Jackal in a London School of
Economics students' poll to name a new honorary president.
MICK H: Beat out Mike Nattboy and Chris the Breetle in an Audities Power
Pop List subscribers' poll to name the Best Grip Weeds Bassist of All
Time.
MICK
J: Anonymously purchased, via auction at Christie's in London, a tape
of his earliest recordings with Keith Richard(s) of "Around And Around,"
"Little Queenie," and "La Bamba."
MICK H: Still searching anonymously, via the Internet, for a tape of his
earliest recordings with the Swing Set of "You That I Want,"
"Trying To Get You Out Of My Mind," and "Never Mind La
Bamba, Here's The Sex Pistols."
MICK
J: First solo album was entitled "She's The Boss."
MICK H: No, HE'S the boss!
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