Buttons – how do they work? I was wondering at the start of today’s program. We responded to some feedback and talked about the .tv Internet extension. Jen answered a question about the long-awaited followup to her first book. (Also, this.) We reviewed the film Smash His Camera. We covered a story about how cell phones were found in the possession of Charles Manson. That was followed up bu a PRESUMABLY (!) non-related story about an office worker who croaked at her desk. Next, this:
Next we read a story about a Tennessee woman who was saved by her daily pizza habit. Following that, we discovered who Axl Rose is suing this week. Then we played a bouncy song by Fake Elegance. We recapped our exciting studio liquidation contest. Finally, we rounded out the program with the top 10 of the 50 greatest guitar riffs of all time.
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It seems strange that Axl could have held the band hostage like that and taken all the rights away. I’m no lawyer, so I don’t know if this applies here, but I thought I heard that any contract under duress wasn’t binding. Not sure that the situation you detailed would count as duress to the courts, but it seems like it might. So, in that case maybe they’re trying to test the limits of Axl’s rights?Not sure, but if they are, maybe it could be interesting to watch everything play out.
I just finished watching Smash His Camera based on your recommendation. It was really interesting and I would have to agree with yours and Jen’s take that Galella was and is a big creep. Fascinating documentary though.