[Deep Freeze] Monday, February 09, 2009 9:17:54 AM
Wow. I just spent the better part of twenty minutes back reading and I must say, there has not been this kind of activity in a long time. Interesting that it takes this type of event to bring out such an emotional reaction! I guess the Grammys are good for something!
I tried, I reall tried. I sat through the most excruciating 52 minutes of my life before I could stand no more..and that was just the "red carpet"!! I just could not watch the actual show, although I did tune in for a moment at the beginning. Saw Whitney stumble up and begin to babble and that is where I finally gave up. I just couldn't do it. Priest or no Priest.
It does not surprise me that our beloved boys were not winners. The longer I listened to the "artists" that tried to speak (in what language, I am not sure) the more I realized what the "industry" has become. I mean, it has never been a bastion of intellect, but clearly there is a severe lack of brain cells in music today. Of course, there is NO shortage of self-indugence and hype. Perhaps (as usual) it is a by-product of my age but I simply cannot sit and watch these evolutionarily-stifled beings mumble and bumble their way across the screen. Then there are the "hosts"...arrrrrggghhhh.
I cannot help but wonder; had Priest won, would there be as much bitterness or disdain for this show? I think , for our group at least, it may have softened an already terrible experience but I am almost sure we would still look at this for what it is; garbage. I do not understand the "voting" process, so I cannot comment on the who, but the what is obvious. There are people in music today that have NO business doing anything outside of washing cars or delivering something.
Anyway, I am really happy to see so much passion and excitement. All this activity proves we are still here and we are still viable!!
