SIS Archives -- March 2001

Name: Clas
But I won't be too hard on him...

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 23:58:48
Comments:

...he's just showing the usual gringo-middleclass-ignorance.

Name: Clas
Robin!

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 23:56:33
Comments:

According to a sleight note from mr Blaise,

(you know Blaise, he's a gringo, who thinks Sweden only exists of blond Aryan types. If I had time I should tell him that Sweden is an area with a large number of immigrants, first, second, third and etc etc generations. From USA - Somalia - Ethiopia - Kosovo - Joguslavia - Italy (this is a land of pizzerias) - Thailand - Easteuropeans, yes, even Canada and others)

and he told me that I should give you:

L U V

So there you got it.

And yes, a cat is a stumbling dangerous creature. They know more than we know (that's what I have heard).

Name: Clas
@ work

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 23:35:16
Comments:

CaraMia - VERY funny email, no driving on Sunset there, no.

dr Mu - thanx man. No, there were a lot of takes. Specially the saxes and the guitar solo in the middle. From the beginning we decided to NOT use any tracks from the sequencer, we wanted all live, even the shaker. The drummer is a perfect sessiondrummer, you don't have to sit being nervous if he will remember the bridge, you know... it's a joy working with him.

I am waiting for my CD, it will be fun listening to it.

Aussie - hell, I don't know what you have done or where you have done it, is it the le bar again? Thanks anyway.

Name: Jimbo
@home

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 23:15:02
Comments:

Pete, really cool photos, man.

I'm amazed though at looking at Michael Jackson. My dad's
a big Jackson fan. I'm planning to watch the VH1 special
with him tonight when he comes over to my crib.

Maybe he'll finally worry. Michael just doesn't look like Michael. More gaunt, more whiter than Jesse Helms, less
blacker than me. If you want an example of why plastic surgery
is unnecessary, this is it.

As for Keith Richards, well, look on the bright side, at least he
looks tanned up. :)

Excellent Job Pete and you too Aus.

Name: oleander
already glowin'

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 22:42:01
Comments:

Aus--Wonderful account. *sigh* Once in a lifetime high. Now don't kick yourself; you did the perfect thing: you congratulated him and respected his space. What could be more impeccable?

Pete--just love the pix. Great as usual.

Schwinn--Dully noted? Lost your edge? I don't think so.

JW--On my 3rd listen to TecMo2K. Magnificent job! The quality of the music just astounds me. All y'all, amazing, accomplished, unique, a blast.

Jimbo--thanx for TIME letter. My sentiments exactly.

Blez--and what's wrong with deadly sins? Moue-WAH!

Name: Hutch

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 22:18:34
Comments:

Angel - Thanks. It's a 1962 Martin 0018. I've had it a long time.

Congratulations to Donald and Walter. It's certainly long overdue.

Aus - Great reports. Listen, I can understand befuddled thought processes when you run into someone like that. At the Va. Beach show last summer I had just come from the t-shirt stand and look up to see Ted Baker walking by. I go "Ted... Ted Baker?" He smiles and says hello. I walk over and shake hands and the best I could come up with was "I've really enjoyed your work". And "Have you been enjoying the tour?" Oh well.

Name: angel
I'll be your one and only, never be lonely

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 20:07:20
Comments:

Last post, I think.....

Aussie: Thanks for the play by play, my faithful narrator. :-)
The Walter Becker thing makes me think that you are human
after all. The big opportunity comes along and you don't
do it quite right. Man, what a bummer.

Pete: Great shots. Thanks for the press eye view of the evening.

Lady Bayside: You were so missed. Glad you returned.

Meet you all Thursday. Will have my husband with me.
Probably jet lagged, but what the heck.

Last 4 TM2000 reviews:

Howard: Great song, but boy I don't think I would sleep
in your bed.... Trouble! :-)

Hutch: Nice guitar work. What kind of guitar are you playing?

Schwinn: Beautiful end to the album. Guitar is
cool and your voice is great! FYI: The song quote is his. :-)

Roy.Scam: Your style reminds me of Arlo Guthrie a bit.
You keep listening hard to understand the story. Love the
fact that you can tell it was recorded at the Danfest.

That's all for me. If I can steel a computer terminal for
a few, maybe I can post impressions. Otherwise, see you on the other side of the fest.

Play every part on the stage. Baby, I'll be your pain....

Name: DrMu
mama.mama.please.no.more.facelifts
Location: Ijustdon'tknowwhichoneyouis, Ohio
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 19:18:16
Comments:

Aussie, Pete: Thanks for Sharing

Like the blue shirt on Donald. Hey, no wonder it's dark in the Waldorf Astoria - still have those sunglasses at night

The Zombie Collection just kills me: No three individuals could pass for Egyptian mummies better than Michael Jackson, Keith Richards, and Steve Tyler. I was lookin' in the mirror this morning: a little gray hair, a little added weight, and some bags forming - now I feel as young as Spring.

Paul Simon: off with the toupee and on with the cap... Is that a young Billiy Crystal, doing Fernando in a suit, next to Paul Simon?

Name: Beast w/o a carte blanche press pass to the HOF Awards dinner
petern@us.ibm.com
Location: Patchogue, NY
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 17:57:36
Comments:

Pete Fogel... you are da man.. I especially like that photo of Michael Jackson on the far right.. he kind of looks like Kim Hunter as Dr. Zira in those original Planet of the Apes movies.
He hasn't been getting plastic surgery.. he's been hanging out with Rick Baker.

Dennis Miller had a great quote about MJ. He said, "Hey Mikey... time to stop tinkerin' with that noggin, now." "Christ, he's like the Golden Gate Bridge.. they have a crew working on him year-round.. they start at the bottom, work their way to the top.. then start over again."

Off to buy VHS tape... not for the clandestine NAMBLA member.

Name: Midnite Cruiser
midnitecruiser@hotmail.com

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 17:42:03
Comments:

Aussie....thanks for the great color commentary! Can't wait to see the show on VH1 tomorrow night!

Pete....thanks for sharing the pics of all the inductees as well as some really nice shots of Walter and Donald! Nice job indeed.

Well wishes to all you NYC Danfesters this week. Looking forward to hearing all the nasty details of the good shows and happenings coming up the rest of the week. Wish I was there!

Name: Floridavid
Yeah
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Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 16:45:52
Comments:

Aus and Pete...Oh Man. Thanks

Name: Pete Fogel
petefogel@asan.com

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 16:18:25
Comments:

Here are some pictures I took last night to go along with Aus' commentary....

http://www.asan.com/users/petefogel

looking forward to seeing everyone in a couple of days

Name: Miz Ducky
in awe of aussie

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 16:08:37
Comments:

Oh man, Aussie. Can we, like, create a TV program that follows you around so we can get off on the vicarious thrills?

Hey, I'm not proud. Vicarious thrills are better than no thrills at all.

Seriously--thanks for the documentation, guy. And congrats on the close encounter of the Dan kind with Mistah Beckah.

Oh yeah--like KD, I'm wondering which version of "Do It Again" they played: close to the original, or closer to the one they took on tour in '96. Oh well--hopefully I'll find out for sure tomorrow evening, unless VH-1 gets too edit-happy.

/the Mam'zelle
48.5 hours until NYC--YEEE-HAAAAH!!!

Name: Q
Down in Tampa........

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 15:37:41
Comments:

Auss, what a life!

thanks for the story and congrats on living a dream.

Name: Aja
rolling blackouts in Montreal?

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 15:21:49
Comments:

Blaisie, qu'est arrivé à vous? You finally inherit chat again and it becomes a roller coaster conversation. Think I'll need to unwind with some work after that.

Dixième de dollar dansant par le jour,

Aja

Name: cynisums
I got the news...

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 14:19:11
Comments:

There is a very nice review on HOF inductions...then when you pan to the right of the page there is another commentary...You've got to read this drivel by a so-called journalist by the name of Mancini. Go to
abcnews.go.com/section/entertainment. Sorry I couldn't just give you all a link right to it...I Just Don't How To Do That...lol.
Cyn

Name: Gina
.............................................................................................

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 13:43:01
Comments:

Aussie! some leftovers :-)

JW, one disc arrived today, just in time for Tek's birthday 22 March :-)))

Loved this compilation, especially how versatile the styles and moods!

All i have energy left for, the little Gaucho's having some digestional adjustment problems and suffers some mild neglection thingies, poor thing! he's also a bit cross-eyed but that's what did it for me, haha! keeps us up and running all day & night. And yes Clas, he may be the benjamin of this household, he's not gonna go outside for the 7th time when he thinks he's had enough cold air. The living-room an open toilet but what mess does a tiny dog make, right? :-)

Out of here while New York Danners are on a Hall Of Fame Roll!
Have fun everyone there and GB present, goodnight for now,
G.

Name: Aus
@work
Location: New York, NY USA
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 13:38:57
Comments:

During the allstar jam last night, Solomon Burke performed "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love". He summoned up about a half dozen invitees to the stage to sing along: "I need You you you! I need You You YOU!" Chills down the spine.

no white tuxedo: Euro fitted black Hugo Boss suit with four button placket, white french cuff shirt (traditional English collar) with monogrammed silver Tiffany cuffs, Black square toed Prada loafers, Black silk bow tie (self tied....never clip on).

Aussie

Name: Whatevah happens
happens

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 12:26:27
Comments:

Hey YGK that solo in Don't Take Me Alive would be Mr. Larry Carlton I do believe.

Name: Jimbo
@home early

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 12:25:08
Comments:

On the March 26th issue of Time magazine out now, a reader from Lima, Ohio named Michael Frueh wrote a letter in the Letters section. Here's what he wrote:

LAY OFF THE OLD FOLKS

In your coverage of the recording industry's Grammy Awards, you noted there were no formal protests against Steely Dan's winning album of the year, "unless you consider a nation of people asking, 'Are they still alive?' a form of protest," I know of no one who does not have a Dan album. On top of that, Steely Dan's songs are still getting major airplay 30 years after the band began recording. So what if they are skeevy older guys? I'm one myself, and I'm delighted they finally received the public acclaim they deserve.

MICHAEL FRUEH
Lima, Ohio

There's another letter from a different reader blasting the magazine for criticizing Madonna's performance and focusing on her being 42 and a mother of two. But the letter from Mr. Frueh says it all: The music industry may still be segregated but
age, wisdom and talent still win out.

"I'm unhappy in the music business. I like the music. Love and live it in fact. But for me, the business part plain stinks."

Artie Shaw

Name: Aussie
@work
Location: New York, New York USA
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 12:18:12
Comments:

The complimentary compact disc handed out to invitees at last night's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner contains the following tracks in order:

1. School Day. Chuck Berry with Johnnie Johnson, piano.
2. Believe What you Say. Ricky Nelson with James Burton, guitar.
3. La Bamba. Ritchie Valens.
4. Donna. Ritchie Valens.
5. Lovers Never Say Goodbye. The Flamingos.
6. I Only Have Eyes For You. The Flamingos.
7. My Boy Lollipop. Millie Small, produced by Chris Blackwell.
8. Everybody Needs Somebody To Love. Solomon Burke.
9. Gimme Some Lovin'. Spencer Davis Group. Co-produced by Chris Blackwel.
10. Got to Get You Off My Mind. Solomon Burke.
11. Dream On. Aerosmith.
12. Bohemian Rhapsody. Queen.
13. Do it Again. Steely Dan.
14. Get Up Stand Up. The Wailers, Co-produced by Chris Blackwell.
15. Late in the Evening. Paul Simon.
16. CrazyLittle Thing Called Love. Queen.
17. Rikki Don't Lose That Number. Steely Dan.
18. Billie Jean. Michael Jackson.
19. Walk This Way. Aerosmith.
20. Beat It. Michael Jackson.
21. The Boy in the Bubble. Paul Simon.
22. IStill Haven't Found What I'm Looking For. U2. Representing Chris Blackwell.

Compilation produced by Gregg Geller. Mastered by Rick Rowe at Mediaforce. CD package by Amy Goldstein.

Aus

Name: ygk
..

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 12:13:27
Comments:

quick question since I don't have the original in front of me: who played the guitar solo on DTMA?

ygk

Name: Earthbound
to Aussie boy, just picked up your message...

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 11:46:24
Comments:

No envy here, bro. You deserve all you witnessed.
I'd probably just give that extra to Q for some
token tradeable. He'll hook you up.
The elevator ride was classic. Life truly is
strange sometimes. Y'never know, Aus, one day
you might be sitting in cafe in Paia, Maui and
Walt will ride up on his bike. You'll say, "Hi,
we met in the elevator at the Waldorf-Astoria,
didn't we?" He'll remember, saying, "Yeah, and
what about that champagne?" Just wait...

Anxious to hang with you again this wknd, bring
that B.A. flask, and in the meantime, hydrate,
hydrate, hydrate.

"Wake me up, when the wolves come out to play"

Name: Aja
New York state of mind

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 10:50:17
Comments:

Lady B-write Lady Bayside on your name tag or else no one will recognize you. That's what we did at the summer Danfests. I started out using my real name and got a bunch of blank stares until I crossed it out and wrote "Aja"-then people I'd never heard of knew me. You find out who the lurkers are that way Besides, it's more fun, kinda like a costume ball.

Jimbo-Michael Jackson looks more white than I do! He looked great in his "Off the Wall" days and should have left well enough alone.

Great color Aussie, too cool!

Blaisie-when are you going to inherit chat again? ;o) We need to bring the foursome together again. Ou est la Néerlandaise de tourbillonner?

La fille du ver, dime swirling away!

Aja

Name: Lady Bayside
@work, once again
Location: NYC,
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 10:30:28
Comments:

Well. Here I am, back again after my hiatus of about a week to do some serious thinking about being an adult, and other things not terribly interesting, and certainly not Dan related.

First, Aussie, you are a **god**. Air kisses. Fabulous recap; I almost felt like I was there. Actually, if I had been there, I would have remembered the suite number, or dragged Walter back for a bit of champagne.

Second: I should have been reading this am, and I would have had a shot at one of the programs. Phooey.

And I don't feel like numbering the rest of my comments, but...

Jimbo: I am back, and did see your flattering comment about me inducting the boys. Is that a euphemism? *grin*

NMN: London is not a *day* trip, although I admire your fortitude. I'm guessing the Mrs. won't be jetting in with you Thursday?

I am **so** excited for Thursday night...looking forward to meeting those of you coming in for the festivities. I will be around Thursday and Friday for fun, frolicing and general mayhem. Don't worry, I'll find you....

I'm iffy on the name tags, though. Can I write Lady Bayside on mine, or do I have to go with my everyday name

So, I'll see many of you for not-so-virtual cocktails on Thursday. If anyone is in NYC and wants to have lunch Thursday day, I'm all for it.

Lady B

Name: Steely Phil
steelyphil67@hotmail.com
Location: Clarksville, AR USA
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 09:45:50
Comments:

I was so glad to find out that after 3 years of eligibilty, that our heroes (DF & WB) had finally made it to rock imortality! I just found out yesterday that the ceremonies were on that very evening. I had been planning to tape the ceremonies on VH1, untill I found out the actual ceremony was on last night. But, It wasn't on tv, so I will still tape it for future posterity. I did see a little clip on CNN, in which they were talking about being honored by Berkley, it was funny. Just want to say that Steely Dan has finally proven themselves, I believe,one of the best bands of all time! VIVA STEELY DAN!!!!!

Name: The Charmer
under me

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 09:36:52
Comments:

http://www.newsday.com/ap/text/entertainment/ap938.htm

AP Entertainment

Steely Dan Plans More Releases

NEW YORK (AP) -- Steely Dan plans to release more
new music, and their induction into the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame may have given them another boost.

Walter Becker says they're redoubling their efforts to
extend their careers.

During their acceptance speech, Becker and Donald
Fagen threw the floor open for questions.

Asked when they'd tour, the band demanded questions
that weren't so hard.

AP-NY-03-20-01 1019EST<

03/20/2001

Name: Aussie
@work
Location: New York, NY USA
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 09:36:48
Comments:

Errata:
1. SUITE 30M2
2. I said the SNL band but I meant the David Letterman people.
3. Biscuit Glace
4. Opera box seats

Other quick notes: Marc Anthony and Ricky Martin were great.

Paul Simon's Graceland was extremely well done. What's with the red baseball cap though?

Ritchie Valens brother did killer harmonica solo at end of all-satr solo jam..on his knees and panting.

Solomon Burke and Kid Rock tandem kicked ass.

The programme has full colour four page layout of the boys. Haven't read the article yet but pictures are swanky. Towards the back of the programme all inductees are honoured in full page ads by their respective record lable/management companies. Steely Dan's page reads: "Their music has defied all categories but one: REMARKABLE. Giant Records honours Donald Fagen and Walter Becker for their creation of an extraordinary musical legacy." Pictured in the ad are D&W seated on Gold and Blue metallic coloured chairs in suits. Very nice.

I'll post more as my memory slowly creeps back into my body....

Aus

Name: Jimbo
@lunch

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 09:28:56
Comments:

Aussie, YOU ARE THE MAN!

An upclose personal look at Don and Walt at the Hall of Fame ceremonies from your point of view. That was beyond the best
birdseye view of the whole thing.

Too bad about MJ. However, extensive plastic surgery and constant skin coloring no doubt made him more look sickly than ever.

I'm sure Queen was great. I hope Moby did Don and Walt justice with his speech. But we'll have to wait till tomorrow.

WELL DONE AUSSIE WELL DONE!

Name: Robin
.

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 09:27:48
Comments:

Aus: I could've sworn I wasn't in New York last night, but I feel like I was...what a great recap of the event! You do know how to party. After checking out the pictures of the gloved one, I can definitely agree with your description of his appearance. Very very strange.

I just finished listening to the TM/2000 disc. First, thanks again to JW--what a fantastic job you did on the packaging. It is beautiful. Secondly, I am nearly at a loss for words as to the quality of the contributions. All of you are incredible. Not being a musician, I may not know the appropriate terminology. Suffice it to say that you all have my deepest admiration and respect. Each song has so much going for it. It will be in frequent rotation in my CD player. Thank you all.

As an interesting sidenote: My cats liked the cat songs--they were either near the speakers or on my lap when they came on. A little bit weird.

Name: W1P
wch1ispink@aol.com
Location: LA, CA
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 09:13:28
Comments:

Aussie, I am so jealous ("everyone else is just green") Unfair, unfair, unfair, unfair. OK, let's just block it out. I need a mantra, I need a mantra. I know, The Steely Damned, The Steely Damned, The Steely Damned, The Steely Damned, The Steely Damned, The Steely Damned. It's a helluva start, it could be made into a monster, if we all pull together as a team. And did we tell you the name of the game, boy? We call it riding the Steely Tra aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa in (vocals by Roy Harper!).

I was thinking of Katy Lied as a name for my next daughter -- reaction . . . .

Name: snakehips
on the side of the road

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 08:53:56
Comments:

Aussie - you are the best!! Thanks for the wonderful account of such a historic evening. I'll be taping tomorrow night. Should I let it run longer than 2 hours? Don't want to miss anything SD!

Name: Blaise
putting aside all envy

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 08:41:56
Comments:

Aussie Torres - One word: Wonderful.
Now if only the Washington Post or New York Times writers would tske notes...
Only goes to show there is NO better place than RIGHT HERE to get the word, inside and out, on what's happenin'. I dare ANYONE to prove me wrong on this.
Again, Thank you very much for taking the time and better luck next time on reeling in Walter. I see people tried with Keith Richards, he had fishing hooks all over his hair...

Name: Cousin Janine

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 08:36:38
Comments:

Wow! What an update on all the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame pagentry.

First of all, thanks to Big Fan for the New York Times URL--great story...do you work at the New York Times or some paper, Big Fan? I don't know how you get around to all these sites. Thanks for your dedicated work and efforts in this matter.

Then thanks to all who contributed links and around-the-world reports that were so up to the minute.

Aussie--INCREDIBLE STORY! You should have asked Walter, "Where did you get those shoes!?" Had you given him your room number, I know he would come up for champagne with you--better luck next time. I'm glad that other Dan fans were there...did you hook up with Fogel and his pals?

Every detail was so descriptive...I felt like I could even see Donny and Wally's nose hairs the way you described it--what a vivid picture. Out of curiosity, what is your tux like? I picture yours being white, but then again, if you wear that white tuxedo, how you gonna beat the heat?

I would auction those programmes on eBay if I were you. I'm sure Q will give you $$$$ for them.

Do you think SD was mad about being part of the All Star jam? I'm surprised that they didn't participate. I'm sure the performance with the Paul Shaffer band will go down as one of the most memorable of all time.

Thanks to Fogel and Hoops (I-L-L / I-N-I!!!!!!!!!!) for the first report of the evening. Pete seems so dedicated. I really got a laff out of the bit about the van, the cookies, and Michael Jackson! Was that made up or was that for real, at least that there was a van out front? But even more so, I loved Donald's comment about Gore winning but not being Prez. Classic quip-pretty clear what they think about the election.

Finally, thanks to St Al for all his work here. I don't know how he finds the time and energy.

Name: cara mia
vicarious thrill

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 08:25:03
Comments:

Thanks, Aus, for sharing. Sounded wonderful!

Dibs on one of those CD's, unless you are going to do the E-bay thing, and in that case I defer to a Mr. Q... :-)

see you Thursday,
cm

Name: Aussie
@work
Location: New York, NY USA
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 08:05:54
Comments:

Wow. What an evening. I was three quarters of the way finished and I was pinged out of my internet explorer losing my original post. It was long. I will try again.

Last night, The sixteenth Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel 301 Park Avenue, New York City. Get to the hotel circa 4:45 pm and get two keys for sutie number 30M2 in the North Tower. While patiently waiting for the elevator I admire the rich detail of the pewter coloured steel doors and their elaborate Atlasian design. Doors open. I see an elevator operator and three other gentlemen. Now, I really don't know if this was kismet or what but I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that one of the gentlemen was Mr. Walter Becker.

Cool as a cucumber I look him directly in the eyes and say to him: "Mr. Becker" He smiles a warm smile and says hello. "Congratulations" I say back to him. He replies thank you. The operator speeds past my floor and we remain silent until he stops at Walter's floor (35). As he exits I invite Mr. Becker for champagne in our suite on the 30th floor but stupidly omit my name and our suite number. He politely thanks me saying "sure!" and walks out. wearing dark denim and really ratty looking sneakers (bad sneakers?) My one chance blown. That was, nevertheless, your faithful narrators highlight of the entire evening.

Babes gets to the hotel after having her hair and makeup done bringing champagne and other goodies. She can hardly believe my brush with Mr. Becker and says that this must be a sign of better things to come....she was dead on.

Shower up, consume a bottle of Veuve Clquot and get into tux. Babes is stunning in metallic grey body hugging dress...both dressed to kill and polish off a few Cape Codders just to get into the spirit of the buzz that has compleatly enveloped the splendid facility called the Waldorf Astoria. Paparazzi everywhere. Fans, hangers-ons, freaks carrying guitars and drum skins (presumably for autographs), a bevy of very well dressed young ladies stalking about the lobby....the buzz was palpable. TV crews jam the sidewalks on Park Avenue just outside the Hotel...security extremely tight. Big night yes.

The grand Ballroom is on the third floor. The room is awesome. It has three levels, the main floor where the stage was, a mezzanine balcony with opera like boxes affording perhaps the best views of the entire scene and a third balcony where the bulk of the audio-visual teams where. Our seats were in the mezzanine balcony to the right of the stage...killer seats. We could see where D&W were seated. They had ten people in their table..Libby Titus, and what looked like D&W's parents plus a smoking hot blonde babe. Their table was five from the stage looking to the left of the stage.

We could see plain as day: Steve Tyler of Aerosmith sitting with his lovely daughter Liv Tyler and her fiancee (who sported a sickly looking hot pink jacket), Keith Richards who was wasted, Steve Case (CEO of AOL Time Warner), Paul Shaeffer, Kid Rock (who I partied with a bit before he took the stage), Paul Simon, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, and literally hundreds of other industry hot shots and hollywood types. We sat next to Ritchie Valens family in the opear box seats. Very very nice people.

The dinner was as following:
1. Bibb, Endive and Radicchio Salad with goat cheese, walnuts and focaccia Crisp Garnish. Raspberry Vinaigrette.

2. Grilled veal chop, Horseradish whipped potatoes, swiis chard, natural jus.

3. Bicuti glace, chocolate and coffee, Ice cream sandwiches, cookies and truffles.

Queen opens with We Will Rock You. Stunning. Performance starts at around 8:30-8:45. Fast forward to Steely Dan....

Very nice words in voice over as great old pictures of the boys light up both gigantic screens that flank either side of the stage. Crowd very appreciative and receive warm applause. Donald jokes about trivia questions and playfully asks the crowd if anyone knows who the drummer for The Mothers of Invention was. Launch into BLACK FRIDAY. Multi piece band with horns...the band from Saturday Night Live and Paul Shaeffer. Sound great. Ballroom is held captive as Walter telegraphs bullets over the crowd's heads defining a super unique groove...his solo is searing and he is TRULY enjoying this. Soaking it up. Donald grooves away on piano and has never sounded better...wearing dark jacket with teal/aqua coloured shirt and dark shades. Walter in pretty much all black and his trademark horn rimmed glasses giving him the look of a bespecatcled hippie turned mathematics professor. Teleprompter towards the back of the main floor could be seen from our seats and we see people reading the lrics and singing along (not many). Great round of applause for the boys.

Many many great acts including Aerosmith which really rocked. It was funny to see Donald's reaction during one of Aerosmith's over-extended guitar jams: Hand on chin looking like he's suffering from terminal ennui. Walter was seemingly more interested in the action sitting fairly erect and showing good posture.

Another notable act was Bono doingBob Marley's Could you be Loved with some awesome sounding black girl...great. The Flamingoes were also spectacular..Michael Jackson looked sickly...he hobbled up on stage and told the crowd he hurt his leg in a bad fall. Someone from the crowd yelled for him to sing and he just half laughed and blew it off. He did not perform. So anti-climactic. A friend of mine from BMG sat with Michal and he reported to me that he had nervous attacks the whole time he was seated with him and could barely speak. Also his skin looked very pasty pale and sickly. Not good.

Fast forward to encores. Steely Dan elects not to partake in allstar jam and instead takes the stage themselves to do: Do it Again. Another stellar performance. Superb.

The programme is very very nice. I have a few extras BTW. There was also a CD given to the all guests. Steely Dan has two tracks: Rikki Don't Lose That Number and Do it Again. I have an extra one of those too.

Anyway...I'm very hung over and I'm sure I left out alot. The performances went wel into the morning and we found ourselves back in our suite at 1:30 am. You will all see the glory tomorrow on VH-1.

Perhaps more colour later.
Your faithful narrator,

Aussie

Name: Slideshow Bob
finally

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 08:04:27
Comments:

http://www.cleveland.com/music_galleries/

Name: cara mia
NYC-bound@ West of DollyWood
Location: Knoxville, TN
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 08:04:22
Comments:

I was thrilled to learn that Donald says they'll be re-doubling their efforts now to counter the kiss off, so now we will only have to wait 10 years for "the next one" to come out instead of 20. By then I will have been a member of AARP and expect a discount...

Looking forward to all club events with everyone attending our festivities this weekend.

Safe travel, everyone.

cara mia, packing that black mini ;-)

Name: W1P
wch1ispink@aol.com
Location: LA, CA
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 07:55:55
Comments:

Hey, Rick Wright's fav SD Lp is Royal Scam! Just like me! Disagree with the need to edit the Wall to one Lp (1.5 maybe, but not one). The young fan angle is really a trip. We are bombarded with requests to play under 21 clubs (95% of our gigs are 21+). The average age at our shows is about 30 -- which is incredble when you consider the number of 45-50 year olds who attend. Floyd really captured the generation X angst before generation X existed. Which is quite ironic (with apologies to Alanis) when you consider that Johnny Rotten was discovered wearing a Pink Floyd concert T-shirt upon which he had added the hand-lettered words "I hate"

For those of you interested, I suggest a "listening party" consisting of Showbiz Kids followed by Not Now John. Also, Peg backed up with Another Brick in the Wall Pt. 2, for different reasons. Or Pigs and Haitain Divorce -- the wonders of the vocoder. Oh, and Young Lust with any of the many SD sexual deviant cuts. "Will some woman in this desert land, make me feel like a real man?" "Do you feel, like I do? I want to thank [sure that's what he said ;) ] you.

Name: DrMu

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 07:02:11
Comments:

A bit of TM 2000 to start the day - First 2 takes are fabulous. Thanks for sharing your vast talents...

Clas: Even better than last year. You have to be very proud of your son Jonas. Breat guitar licks with more than a pinch of Carlton. Very, very nice sax chart he wrote. Really sounds kicked up and live. Just a few takes with minimum overdubbing? A little extended Omartian solo at the end.

LisaG: I DO here Babs a bit. Kind of haunting minor key work - very lyrical. Beautiful.

more later

Name: YGK
..
Location: New York, NY USA
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 06:39:10
Comments:

.......just spoke with the Aus man, who will be posting his comments shortly......

sounds amazing even hearing the summary version.....

ygk

Name: Floridavid
Deal has been Done

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 06:31:20
Comments:

In the words of BlacksGirl..."WOWOWOW"
Congratulations to Don and Walt (and all the Illustrious Sidemen)
On The Hall of Fame Induction!
Happy Festing to all GBers.

Name: angel
All the time you know she's smilin'

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 06:10:57
Comments:

Posting as fast as I can.
Congratulations D & W. Sounds like you managed to have
a good time. Hope VH1 manages to air Black Friday and Do it
Again. Since Michael did not perform, we have a chance.

Robin: I KNEW it was you, just from the question you asked! Congratulations. Major SD Fan victory. :-)

Clas: Thanks for noticing my comments. I did check out
your site and saw Jonah. 25, the mind boggles.

Don't even think snow in New York.

You'll be on your knees tomorrow....

Name: Blaise
hogging HOF exposure

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 06:06:58
Comments:

Clas - The answer? Well it's called love, I spell L-U-V.
An example of such love?
Right now, somewhere in Holland, Gina is cuddling up in bed with a lucky dog and... you guessed it, the surviving members of Queen.

Tom? Aja? Where did you go now? Are you out partying with...

Name: Clas

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 05:54:43
Comments:

Sigh!

ROBIN! Are you a woman? Ezcusé my pardon, young lady! I'm so sorry, I didn't know. You see, in Sweden "Robin" is a mail... no, a male-name.

You're so young and beautiful and already having a little daughter?

Blaise - how can I possibly make it up to this wonderful young little lady? How can I tell her how sorry I am? You Blaise, who are Fransose, you should know. Give me a solution to this enfant terrible tragedy.

I need the solution tomorrow, I am closing the Ateliers for today now, I am to devestated to continue my silly work.

See you tomorrow,

Name: KD
nbatalk.com

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 05:46:27
Comments:

speaking of modulation, I'm curious as to whether the kids played SD's recent version of "Do It Again," or a Paul Shaffer-ized take on the original? Brian May playing guitar on it? I think I had a dream like this, back when I dreamt...

Name:

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 05:43:42
Comments:

Rock Journalism 101
Rule of thumb
End each of the following sentence with "...the surviving members of Queen."

Here we go...

Dave Grohl stepped out on the stage and played Tie Your Mother Down with...
Paul Simon then jumped (he's short) on stage and performed Graceland with...
For the final jam, the surviving members of Steely Dan played "Let's Do It Again" with...
Michael Jackson didn't Walk This Way and opted to thank the ones responsible for his injury: God and...
Up in Rock And Roll Heaven, Richie Valens had a good laugh with Freddie checking out Ricky Martin, Kid Rock and...
Moby seemed confused at first. He thought he was inducting...

Name: BF
krouse@javanet.com

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 05:20:25
Comments:

A must read from the NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/20/nyregion/20FAME.html

Name: Geoff
@victoria's caves .co.au

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 05:20:00
Comments:

The Drone's list only includes musicians who appeared on officially released albums. AIA pulled in some of live-only contributors. (e.g Bumpus)

So who else is there like Vicky, who only appeared live with the band?

Name: Bläjs

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 05:14:12
Comments:

Robin, Freddy can vote as many times as he/she wants. Unfair.

Name: Robin
Just Getting The Worm (No Offense, Tom!)

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 05:08:16
Comments:

That's okay, Clas--I'm not getting younger, either!

A woman, not a man. US, yes. It's just after 8 a.m. now, not too early. I'm on vacation this week, but I still have to get my daughter off for school. Being on vacation is without doubt the reason I have exceeded my personal daily posting record, no doubt! LOL!

Blaise--no one would want me to be on the compilation! This is one bird who loves to sing, but sings off-key!

Name: There
that's better

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 05:05:53
Comments:

You are six hours ahead. Unfair.

Name: Bläjs
or whatever

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 05:04:36
Comments:

Yes Clas, that's Colin Powell's induction into the Swedish Erotica Hall Of Fame. I don't know why the kinky Swedes did that, but it's interesting to note how uncomfortable they look around a black man.
BTW, Clas, what did you do to Lars and Ruby? I'm no expert but I'm profiling here the best I can. I've read a few books on the subject and...
Now be a good boy and tell Robin you're sorry. No? Granted, she's not on the compilation but she still exists, you know...

Name: Clas
Oh man!

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 04:56:23
Comments:

I'm growing old Robin, I don't remember!

Is that true, since 1996? You must be kidding son. Are you an US-man? What are you doin up this late or down this early?

Niteshift?

Anyway, nice to talk to you again.

Name: Robin
I'm not a hood, I only hang around in/with them.

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 04:56:09
Comments:

Then again, cast your ballot, please:

http://www.cnn.com/2001/SHOWBIZ/Music/03/19/rocknroll.hall/index.html

Name: Robin
.

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 04:40:08
Comments:

Oh, Clas. I am taken aback by your comment. And right after I checked out your site and thought about how nice the Production pictures were. Reading your comments about your dog and seeing the pictures and everything. Clas, I have been more or less a regular since I first posted in 1996. I am not the most prolific poster, but I have conversed with you in the past. Oh, Clas...three dots, no spaces.

Blaise--great find on that Excite link. The nattily clad Steely Dan. Next thing, they'll be on the cover of GQ.

Name: Clas
Robin Hood?

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 04:37:20
Comments:

No Bläjs, it's:

http://news.excite.com/photo/topic/news/sweden

Name: Blaise

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 04:12:17
Comments:

I knew you were THE Robin. Never a doubt.

Won't you smile for the camera?

http://news.excite.com/photo/img/r/leisure/rock/and/20010320/nyk17d?r=/photo/topic/news

Name: Clas
Yeah?

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 04:10:00
Comments:

And who the hell is Robin?

Name: Robin
Waiting For Tomorrow Night

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 03:36:17
Comments:

Yes, Blaise, I have now had my 15 minutes of fame--LOL! I felt it important the greater Dandom be represented, and that we get an answer to at least one of the burning questions uppermost in our minds. Or--I wanted to see if the could confirm that they would be available this weekend as suggested by the reporters on the radio yesterday morning. Or--I just wanted to see my name in print.

Aussie--you mean you didn't stay up all night to post the details for us? What--did you have to get up for work in the morning or something? What's more important here? Do we need to go over your sense of priority with you?

Re the Eminem question from the reporter: Methinks that Eminem is getting way too much free publicity at D + W's expense by stupid/inane/uncreative/narrow-minded/out-of-touch/insert-adjective-of-your-choice reporters who are reworking the Grammy surprise either because they think mentioning his name will get them more attention or because they are simply too lazy to do some research and ask some pertinent questions. Are they looking for some controversial quotes from our boys? They probably wouldn't know them if/when they got them. Their subtlety is not noticed by those who do not indulge in it themselves.

Victoria Cave is still missing...
Oh, Dear WebDrone, we call to you again.

Blaise, your theory cracks me up (even before my first coffee of the day--not an easy thing to do)! You're not crazy yet--I should know--I could get my certification if I had time to take the test.

Name: Blaise
erratum

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 03:16:38
Comments:

That last one is only possibly (but not likely) delusional. And if D&F read my posts, maybe they read yours too. Maybe, just maybe... there's always hope.

More early quotes:

http://www.newsday.com/ap/text/entertainment/ap152.htm

Name: Blaise
warm and fuzzy delusions

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 02:47:15
Comments:

Woah... I'm a little disappointed with the coverage there but it must have been something to see, I'm sure. At least the final jam...
Our Plain Dealer reporter sounded like he would need night- vision glasses. Kept writing "it appears that..." and cut and pasted the Rock Hall's profile pages on inductees. No pictures as promised.
But Robin made it in for posterity:
"10:10 p.m.

Robin asks in an e-mail when the new inductees will be featured physically in the Rock Hall. We don't have the answer to that one, but it will be very soon." Typical non-answer.

So Moby doesn't know Steely Dan? You know what? I would have gotten Aus and Fogel up there. They would know how to do induct in style.

Delusional statement of the day: I know you all don't care but at least Donald reads my posts. I remember joking that he linked his Grammy speeches. Well, last night he did just that:

"Asked afterward for a statement by reporters, Fagen referred to the band's Web site, which says ``Thanks'' to mark the event."

Coincidence? I think not. Until proven otherwise, that is...

source: http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20010320/en/music-rockandroll_2.html

Blaise, not crazy.

Name: Jimbo
@home

Date: Tuesday, March 20, 19101 at 00:18:12
Comments:

Congrats to Donald and Walter. Now they're up there with the best.

Kinda pathetic though for a member of the media to ask Donald about Eminem. If that reporter likes him so much, why doesn't
he just make a statue of Eminem, put it in his personal shrine and even get sexually aroused by it.

Anyway, I hope VH1 treats the coverage of our boys with respect.
After all, I still prefer VH1 over MTVor is it SexTV?

I know Michael didn't sing. WHY? Everytime he's made an appearance on a stage, he declines to sing. Besides he looks
less black than me. Michael for God's sake SING DAMMIT SING.

Whew. That's my rant for now. One last question:

When will we hear from Lady B. again?

We'll I won't be able to join you for the festive occasion, but
I know you'll have a blast. Let me know how it turned out.

Name: steviedan
black friday on stormy monday

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 23:53:22
Comments:

isn't it all just so SPE-SHELL !

i hate everyone who is there. damn you aus !

totally facetious and lol of course...

... i think...

no really, best wishes to all festivity attendees and i am with you in spirit. congratulations to Donald Fagen and Walter Becker (honorary steviedan capitalizations) and all the musicians through the years, Roger Nichols, Gary Katz, Pete Fogel (ditto), Saint Al, Hoops, and the complete demented fandom of dandom and we know who we are.

blaise babe, i know i'm being captain obvious here but just in case, tagging you for all anonymous and alt-personas is just my stupid idea of a running gag. and of course i only credit you with the good stuff anyway. if it's annoying i'll stop.

w1p, enjoyable debate comrade. mid-period floyd is the cream. meddle, dsm, wywh, animals, musically for me the wall could have been edited to one record. accessiblity generally diminishes with increased complexity, but as a musician i tend to find more tedium in repetitive use of g, c, d, em progressions and drumming behind the beat. pink floyd for me is a conceptual ensemble, as opposed to an amalgamation of kick-ass musicians. as a masterfully written conceptual rock piece, dsm is hard to beat and worthy of it's laurels. floyd also continues to gain younger audience at an amazing rate and that is a feat.

the mamas & the papas are the kind of sound that just define an era. and i'm just a sucker for vocal arrangement anyway and because of that, i own way too many four freshmen records, beach boys studio outtakes, and twentieth century choral pieces. the human voice is just a gas...

and oh that steely dan !

i'm prouder than the impressions !

Name: Clas
@ work

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 23:53:02
Comments:

Ace - I don't remember channeling anything. And besides, it's not snowing, not in the Stockholm-area. Actually, it's a little bit cold but it sure is spring-feel.

Gina - I finaly got it, you've got a dog! Gaucho!!! Congrats, treat him like a human being and you'll create a monster! Believe me, I've done that, I have done created a dog-monster, he knows exactly which buttons to press...

And I can see that you're on your way, he's sleepin in bed. Does he need a pillow too?

And hey, I went to a party Saturday, I met a Dutch! He was a little bit sulky but it was a nice guy.

Anonymous - is that a promise? Just THIS week, then will all get back to normal? I can take that. :)

Angel - thank you so much for your kind words on "The Catwalk". We called it "The Catwalk" when our cat Nisse in his last years walked on the piano 5 in the mornings, in order to get attention. If that didn't work, he used to get an "attack of asthma", which usually got us out of bed.

And yes, I am proud of my son. But he's a grown-up, 25 years old, but I am still a jewish mother. If you want to see the session-pics, go to www.ateljelundkvist.se/ , it's under the word "produktion".

--------

"DF: Well Al Gore won and look where that got him..."

That is FUNNY.

---------

Sorry to hear John Philips is dead.

See you,

Name: The Charmer
not posting correctly...

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 23:30:00
Comments:

ah screw it...just check out the URL...

Name: The Charmer
under me

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 23:28:50
Comments:

here's what it was supposed to look like (with the snips unsnipped...)

AP Entertainment

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Entries

by DAVID BAUDER
Associated Press Writer

NEW YORK (AP) -- The hobbled Michael Jackson and
a sweetly nostalgic Paul Simon made their second
entrances into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on
Monday, joined by fellow inductees Aerosmith, Queen
and Steely Dan.

>> snip > snip <<

http://www.newsday.com/ap/text/entertainment/ap626.htm

Name: The Charmer
under me

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 23:26:31
Comments:

AP Entertainment

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Entries

by DAVID BAUDER
Associated Press Writer

>> snip > snip <<

http://www.newsday.com/ap/text/entertainment/ap626.htm

Name: Ace Reporter
Just channeled from Clas

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 23:00:05
Comments:

I think it's snowing outside.

Name: Tracy
b_nextdoor@hotmail.com
Location: Minneapolis, MN USA
Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 22:48:10
Comments:

Need a fleece baby blanket or hat? Don't worry -- I've Got You Covered!

Warmest Regards,

Tracy
http://go.to/gotyoucovered

Name: Scurvy Brother

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 22:42:50
Comments:

--SNIP--
-----------------------------------------------------------------

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT http://steelydan.com
for the latest Hall of Fame update.

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 23:58:32 -0500
From: hoops@dandom.com channeling from
various sources including Pete Fogel
Subject: SPOILEResque:
Psychic Transmission from Hall of Fame Inductions

After all these years of rejection, it's like a dream come true!
We're all ecstatic that Steely Dan has finally got their due and
are finally in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Although, I couldn't be there at the actual Hall of Fame ceremony,
I put on my lucky psychic hat and was able to obtain some
transmissions, albeit perhaps scrambled, from the site of this
Sacramental Occasion.

I drifted around the vicinity of the Waldorf Astoria (the site of
the inductions) and the vibe of excitement became downright
heady with auras of gold and blue present everywhere.
Within 100 feet of the entrance, I spotted an unmarked van.
I could sense that it was filled with cases of Walter and Donald's
secret recipe honey mustard as well as the now infamous
Swedish Ginger cookies; clearly the Hall of Fame deal
was about to be consummated. On the other hand,
perhaps the vehicle contained Michael Jackson's monkey,
tanks of pure oxygen and emergency plastic surgery
supplies. We'll never know...but then again, it doesn't matter.

Then I got this transmission from Pete Fogel who was a
member of the press corp...this is what I was able to
transcribe, assuming all channels were functioning at 1200 gbps.

Steely Dan was third to be inducted this evening. There
was an approximately 90 second long multimedia presentation
covering the history of Steely Dan in pictures and video.
One highlight was a very rare, crystal clear clip of Donald
and Walter performing "Show Biz Kids" on Midnight Special"
circa 1973. Steely Dan was introduced by Moby.
(Later, in the press room, Moby explained that he was
completely shocked and honored to be chosen to induct Steely Dan.)

Donald and Walter gave a succinct speech; Walter, with his
usual sense of humor, also attempted to take some questions
from the audience.

Steely Dan's "Moment" closed with a performance of
"Black Friday" which was backed by Paul Shaffer's house band.

Later in the evening, Donald and Walter answered questions
for the press. Here is a sample of the exchanges:

Press member to Donald: "Donald, what do you think of
Eminem's lyrics?"

DF: Cool.

. . . . . . . . . .

WB: "We're a little concerned that this might be our final
kiss-off! So we're now re-doubling our efforts to further
our careers..."

DF: "Well Al Gore won and look where that got him..."

The evening closed with the traditional All-star jam
which included "Do It Again," featuring Brian May on the
guitar solo and Jenny Muldaur and (I believe) Amy Helm
providing background vox.

What a NIGHT!

hoops
-----------------------------------------------------------------
Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 15:28:01 -0800 (PST)
---snip---

Name: DrMu

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 22:38:05
Comments:

Congratulations to Steely Dan on their induction...

Mod Squad: LOL. Modulation? That's all you hear?

Let's take the end of the song. When Michelle Phillips sings "If there's one thing I want you to do, especially for me" doubled with Denny Doherty she sings flat as she often did. John Phillips used her own weakness to his advantage. He often had her sing a little breathy to smooth out the bumps, and had Mama Cass sing over the top although she was a natural lead. It worked. Thus the next passage "and it's something that everybody needs" with Mama belting it sounds half-a-key higher and faster. But that's not what I was talking about. Although notice how it works in a song with the player piano sound which tends to speed up and slow down - sneaky, eh? On the next line "Each night before you go to bed my baby" Phillips creates this incredible wall of harmonic sound. Doherty, Mama, and Michelle play leapfrog as one takes the top note, then the next, with each note (up through the word 'go') in succession as they climb the ladder. Now *that's* fuckin' genius!

Name: W1P
wch1ispink@aol.com
Location: LA, where the hall should be, CA
Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 22:16:11
Comments:

So Walt's concerned that it's just one more expensive kiss off? Who does he think I am?

Name: Modulation
"the rising"

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 20:22:27
Comments:

Mu: Modulation... a cheap trick when you've run out of ideas or a stroke of genius in the appropriate emotional environment.
Cheap Trick's 'Surrender' blurs the distinction.

...it's more than just a change of key?

Name: Boston Rag
Backstage RRHOF Interview

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 20:20:08
Comments:

Our local A&E reporter is in NYC to show Boston's Aerosmith get inducted. She also just showed a funny backstage interview with D + W. Walter joked to the press "We're a little concerned that this really just a big kiss-off! So we're now re-doubling our efforts to further our careers". Donald nodded in agreement.
Both looked really dapper, as usual.

See you all on Thursday at the NYC Danfest!

Mark in Boston

Name: Miz Ducky
mizducky@drizzle.com

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 20:09:02
Comments:

That person-on-the-spot on the cleveland.com site posting live from the Rockhall sure has got one helluva way with words! I am in awe of the dirt s/he just dished on Michael Jackson! Talk about praising with faint damns! Woo-ee!

/the Mam'zelle
who knows good dish when she sees it

p.s. okay, now I really gotta see that VH-1 broadcast on Wed. night, if for no other reason than to see the Guys stretch out with long-time Danfan Paul Shaffer.

Name: Thelonious

Location: Mondo, Montana
Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 19:01:51
Comments:

This just in from the Cleveland site mentioned earlier....

9:51 p.m.

Becker, on guitar, and Fagan on vocals and keyboards play "Black Friday" with the house band, led by Paul Shaffer. Dave Grohl and Trevor Hawkins appear to induct Queen.

Can't wait from Wednesday when I'll be winging to NYC.

Name: Robin
It's Official!

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 19:01:29
Comments:

Yes, I agree--why Moby? Who picks the presenters?

Black Friday--interesting choice. Because it's one of the better known songs, or a tongue in cheek reference to the current stock market situation?

Name: KD
nbatalk.com

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 19:00:06
Comments:

I knew they were going to do "Tie Your Mother Down" with Grohl, it just seemed to be the only song anyone can pull off anymore with Freddie gone. I'm going to play some bad electric slide in A on my Brian May model Guild in tribute.

Name: The Charmer
under me

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 18:55:52
Comments:

It has finally happened.

but really, why Moby?

Name: Roy.Scam
will.it.make.me.wet?.will.it.make.me.sweat?oww

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 17:43:26
Comments:

The R & RHOF page just said, and I quote, "Doors open at 7:30".
What a coup! Was that with or without Jim Morrison?

Name: DrMu
back in my hobbit hole at last
Location: MondayMonday,
Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 17:38:26
Comments:

t: There were some other "harmony vocal bands" like The Association, but nothing since has matched the sheer virtuosity of the vocal charts of John Philips or Brian Wilson. Extraordinary and creative. My personal favorite of the Mamas and Papas' is the cover of "Dedicated to the One I Love." the rising "...each night before I go to bed my baby.," is real ear candy...

Oh look what came in the door - GB2000. Things are lookin' up after a dismal morning. Off to try the Cleveland site

Name: Robin
Fingers Drumming Drumming Drumming

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 17:18:43
Comments:

"The big screens located at the hotel are also visible on our screen, leading to a perplexing philosophical media conundrum. Or something like that."

A quote from the play-by-play--sounds almost Dan-ish to me.

I hope the updates get more frequent as the show starts. I wish we could hear something from the show...okay, I'll calm down now. Really. I will. I'll walk away from the computer and come back in a few minutes. I won't miss anything, I'll just hit the refresh key. It will be fine.

Wish I could've gone...can't wait for Aussie's take on the show!

Name: Where it's at
unless your name is Aussie

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 16:28:11
Comments:

http://www.cleveland.com/music/rockhall/index.ssf?/reportit/liverockhall.html

Name: ooops
...

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 16:07:42
Comments:

I guess I'm still "exhausedted"...

Name: daaaaaaaano,
my maaaaaaaaaano...

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 16:05:03
Comments:

I'm missin' the fat man too. Bigtime...

My Mama's & Papa's moment of clarity: way back when, in '87, I stayed in to record a broadcast of the Monterey Pop Festival on it's 20th anniversary. Some of the sets hadn't been heard in their entirety since the event. I had just enough tape to get those bands I intended (Janis, the Airplane, Jimi, the Who, the
Dead, some others...). The show was being rebroadcast in the order of appearance, so the Moms & Dads were last. As I lay on my bed exhausedted after 7 hours of recording listening to them, I was *blown* by how well they recreated their psychedelicate harmonies live. I gained huge respect for them from that experience...

Papa John was friend of Keith's too... notoriously...

Cali dreamin'...

Name: DrMu
then he's outta here

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 15:58:06
Comments:

Saintly one: a little dark humor in honor o' the boys

t: No, that's profound. Bop over some serious backbeat. Hot Tub...Gonna Sweat! Ooowwwww!

Name: Excuse me Mr. Brown,
that would be...

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 15:25:18
Comments:

"HIT MEH!"

Name: KD
nbatalk.com

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 15:10:57
Comments:

that's right, Phife was/is the five-foot assassin. Q the ab-stract, and Ali Shaheed Muhammad had me doing calisthenics. To paraphrase, all brothers look the same to me, I guess.

And Lucy Pearl is the most disappointing thing to come along since the 2000-01 Indiana Pacers. So much promise, such an average album, and too much roster upheaval already: The singer from En Vogue is already gone...

Name: Useless fact
#17964...

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 15:09:09
Comments:

You can do the "James Brown" ("UNH! GOOD GAWD!! HIT ME!!!") quite well to the groove on "Gaslighting Abbie"...

Name: vikki don't lose your credit
redheads@fetching.com

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 14:36:31
Comments:

Where, oh where, is Victoria Cave on the exhaustive official list of thank-yous? Fear not -- the incomparable one has been alerted.

Name: To KD from Markii
unlisted

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 14:16:07
Comments:

Ali Shaheed Muhammed is not a rapper. He was the DJ for A Tribe Called Quest and is now a part of a new R & B group Lucy Pearl. You may be thinking of another Tribe member, Phife Dawg.
I am not trying to correct you, bruh. I was just letting you, that's all. Take it easy.

Name: Jimbo
@home

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 14:05:39
Comments:

To Blaise:

Yes it's true. Kid Rock's sidekick Joe C. passed away a few months ago from that disease that had affected his height.

I don't know how old he was but he was in his mid20's

There was a special segment on him during VH1'S Fan Club
episode on Kid Rock.

Name: Cyn
Fastening up my beaded gown...Wheres my tiara?

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 13:46:34
Comments:

I have posted on the other message board at Yahoo, but, I just wanted to say that as soon as the kids are out the door for school I get my lovely cuppa expresso and hit this message board.The reading is much more entertaining than the newspapers/TV.I have also had the good fortune to "meet" a few from here in the chat.Since I'm not going to be able to go any of the Fiestas(didn't know about them early enough to make plans)I know I'll get a first hand account of the nights happenings by reading this message board.And to all those that are going, I say this...."Godspeed Steely Dan'ers"!(And take a lot of pictures)

Cyn(cynisums)

Name: thirdworldman

Location: Glasgow,
Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 13:24:45
Comments:

So are Jerry and Rick Marotta related then?

Boy, did I want the ground to open up and swallow me when I realised that 'mistake'

Hope everyone enjoys the weeks festivities

Chat anyone?

Name: KD
nbatalk.com

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 13:16:04
Comments:

Blaise - damn shame, really, because that guy was easily among my top five or six favorite rapping midgets this side of the Atlantic. Not even counting Ali Shaheed Muhammed.

Name: Hank Silvers
hanksilvers@dog.com

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 12:48:27
Comments:

Jdubs: TM2000 received today -- thanks!

Let's compare and contrast once more:

Eminem -- "You think I give a damn about a Grammy?"

Steely Dan -- Um, yeah, we care a lot about getting in the Hall of Fame; let's see, we'll give you honey mustard and obsolete machinery if you get us in there...

Name: Blaise
the heart of rock 'n' roll is still beatin'... in Cleveland

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 10:55:57
Comments:

Thank god for cleveland.com and their coverage tonight. As you may or may not know, us Canucks, despite our geographic proximity, are forbidden by law from tuning in VH1 on Wednesday (or any other day for that matter) so this is a welcomed opportunity. To think Europeans will be able to catch it no problem... cultural protectionism my ass.

This one is for you, W1P. Rick Wright shows his good taste:

http://www.q4music.com/buyersguides/DisplayList_CelebrityRecordCollections.cfm?iStart=7&iEnd=12&ObjectUUID=A5A6C9B4-8CAD-11D4-98B80001023C7E0B

Could anyone tune in on the radio interview? Cara Mia? Ed Beatty? I tried but nothing doing over the internet.

Not only is John Phillips dead, I heard that Kid Rock's rappin' midget sidekick Joe C. recently passed away. There went his whole act, basically. Poor Kid.

Name: W1P
wch1ispink@aol.com
Location: LA, CA
Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 09:58:32
Comments:

Genesis -- Back in NYC -- I have it on right now. stevie -- no apologies necessary (what else should I be? all apologies?) -- I can't disagree with you comments on the "musicianship" involved in Genesis as compared to Pink Floyd. I do think Floyd has Genesis beat in terms of combining elements of musicianship, acessibility and credible song writing. Before Phil took over, I found a lot of Genesis wonderful but occasionally tedious. After Phil took over I found the "assessible" stuff to be rubbish. Floyd (post Syd) suffered quite a bit from the "tedium" disease until Dark Side which must be included in any debate over the best rock albums of all time. From Dark Side to The Wall, Floyd as an overall package is just superior to Genesis -- post or pre. Say what you want about Floyd, but there is no fluff on any of those records which is more than you can say about post Peter Genesis. On the other hand, the material is much punchier and accessible than what in my opinion is is laborious pre Phil Genesis. When you break it down musician by musician, I think Genesis comes out on top of Floyd(hell, I think Yes comes out on top). But to my way of thinking, putting on a Floyd Lp (from the Big 4, DSOTM, WYWH, Animals and the Wall) is just a more enjoyable experience. Subjectivity, of course, rules the day -- in some ways its like asking who was a better basketball player, Oscar Robertson or Kareem Abdul Jabbar. They're both pretty damn good.

Name: "d
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaano"

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 09:47:42
Comments:

Calling anonymous poster, I just had the charm school on the phone. They said they sacked you , but you can go back to finish your course as long as you can be happy for the rest of the term. Give them a ring maate. Glad to help "dano"

LG, I would have left my wife for Raquel Welch but she never has called me??

Name: StAlphonzo
stalfnzo@seanet.com

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 09:40:38
Comments:

MU: I CARE! ya jagoff...

And another thing. I STILL miss Jerry!

StAl

Name: DrMu
thosetrucksindiscreet

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 08:05:14
Comments:

CaraMarshaMia: the streaming is down for now or so they say...

Name: DrMu
We'll have to get some night-vision glasses
Location: someloserfiresoffaflare,
Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 07:59:03
Comments:

just too fucking funny...

John Phillips, reknowned for constructing inventive vocal harmonies has passed. RIP. Awwww... who cares today?

turn up the Lennox, the starlets are glistening

Name: Jimbo
@working on gospel time

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 07:54:25
Comments:

Just in case: There is an update on the official Dan website.
I think you'll like this one. Referring to a certain induction ceremony tonight ;) Wink wink, nudge, nudge, say no more.

Name: cara mia
radio resistance@West of DollyWood

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 07:54:02
Comments:

Anyone else having trouble with the www.sets102.com connection?
This is the station for the interview this am, correct?

Name: The truth
will set you free

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 07:18:58
Comments:

...and my personal favorite from all the quotes so far: DF saying they plan to start recording their new one in a few months! Of course he said that in '96 also...

Name: love that
just love it

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 07:18:28
Comments:

Fagen: Yeah, but let's be serious

Name: Here's a good one........

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 07:12:53
Comments:

A GREAT interview in yesterdays Long Island paper!

http://www.newsday.com/coverage/current/fanfare/sunday/nd7424.htm

Name: Blaise

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 07:03:29
Comments:

Looks like that last page only comes up once in a while. I suspect they're still working on it as we link. It's a short profile with a funny 70s picture of the band in the background.
Action figures, unbelievable, eh? Hilarious.

Name: Busy B
overwhelmed

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 06:46:39
Comments:

Running with BF
Official Rock Hall Dan profile page up:

http://www.rockhall.com/hof/inductee.asp?id=1144

Name: Robin
Leaving For Toys R Us To Buy Those Action Figures

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 06:44:59
Comments:

Thanks for posting the official links--I enjoyed them so much I had to write the author. How rare that a reporter did some real homework. It goes without saying that the quotes are great.

Cleveland radio this morning mentioned the ODP, and the "bribes".
They also mentioned that much of the memorabilia has arrived, but the rest should be in place by the weekend. Allegedly, Michael Jackson's people sent truckloads. One can only imagine...

Name: BF
here@work.com

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 06:37:36
Comments:

Did I post a duplicate again - sorry - and I see someone picked up on that Cleveland link.

Here's a couple more:

Shocked:
http://www.canoe.ca/JamMusic/mar19_dan-ap.html

Revels even:
http://news.excite.com/news/ap/010319/04/steely-dan

How about some cheese with that whine?

Name:

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 06:21:26
Comments:

Robin is right on again. The SD articles are now flooding the cleveland.com sites:

http://www.cleveland.com/music/rockhall/index.ssf?/entertainment/pd/e19dan.html

http://www.cleveland.com/music/rockhall/index.ssf?/entertainment/pd/e19dansi.html

http://www.cleveland.com/music/rockhall/index.ssf?/entertainment/pd/e18rock.html

Name:

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 06:12:46
Comments:

A little dittie found this morning on the wire:

http://www.newsday.com/ap/text/entertainment/ap802.htm

Name: Robin
Please, Mr. Postman, Do You Have My CD?

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 05:23:24
Comments:

Gina: Congrats on Gaucho's arrival! How old is he? I've done that one hand thing, too. Usually there's a cat on the keyboard or laying right in front of it.

Just realized--I might get my copy of TM2000 today, too! Excellent. I cannot wait. Thank you again for all of your hard work, JW!

Name: Robin
Counting Down to Ecstasy (T-minus 11:43)

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 05:18:19
Comments:

Here's the extent of the currently available details for the online HOF coverage:

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Rock Hall inductions - live coverage Monday
Re: Listening Party (Admin)
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 20:27:43 GMT
From: Cleveland.com

Log on Monday night for LIVE play by play coverage from local music expert Eric Olsen. Check out photo galleries from the Cleveland simulcast and from the show in New York. Ask Eric your questions about the ceremony and much more. http://www.cleveland.com/music/rockhall/

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Doesn't sound like a simulcast exactly, but probably worth checking out. Sadly, proximity doesn't equal feasibility; I will not be able to attend the CC version at the Hall itself. Also, there is a teaser on the Plain Dealer website that there will be an article about the guys in the Arts & Life section today--they will hopefully get it on the website before too long.

Judging from the official HOF website, the new exhibits are available starting tonight. Did Donald's piano make it? Any fezzes? A copy of "Naked Lunch"? The studio equipment they previously offered? The sunglasses Donald wore in several pics? Photos of all of the previous members/contributors?

Thanks for the heads-up about the ODP--once again, props to the WebDrone! Coupled with the Grammy thank yous, I'm getting that warm and fuzzy feeling again. Or is that the cat?

Name: Gina
aahh....

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 04:26:04
Comments:

13.09 and i'm like jello. a pup in the house and bed for he puts on his saddest face when i try to keep him in the box that has all kinds of tricks that should fool him ... a warm water bottle, a rubber one stuffed in a pillowcover and this cute stuffed animal that's warm from the central heating, haha.
no, this little guy wants the real thing. he wakes up and gets up and tears down the box. makes happy noises when he's on a towel half-way under the bedcover, tiny head on a pillow..

i'm emotional about having this innocent little thing around the house now. and it's 'just' a dog ... but still a babydoggy, needs lots of warmth and loves to sleep near to me. i am typing with one hand now, haha. blaise, that must sound familiar!

it's not all doggy in my book, now, lol.

but i'll be passive, just reading what's been written. and thank you for liking the TM2000 and my song. am really really anxious to hear all other contributions!!!!!

he's awake. there we go ....

yes blaise, the nice part about music is it's often like wax, a matter of arrangement.

Name: Blaise
HOF and a puff, blow this house down, guys

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 03:39:31
Comments:

stevie - The fact that these respectable folks now claim anonymous postings is proof that I'm NOT every pure anon poster out there and that lifts a lot off my shoulders. Sure, it's comforting to think it's blaise all the time but a little uncertainty never hurt anyone. I still worship Bruford early-Yes work as in The Yes Album for example. Starship Trooper and such. Very inventive. Like a snare lazily dragging its feet through the verses.

Whoever (aa?)- Although the content is offensive and would deserve a Tipper sticker, I'm glad I caught that one if only for the form. I never knew you could put entire posts up there like that. I always thought there was a one line - 80 character limit or something. Never cared to test it myself. Interesting. Fucking with the enveloppe a little is never bad in my book. We can't call that "empty void of space" for sure, this time.

angel - Yes, absolutely, Gina knows her way around a good hook. For some reason, that particular song has evolved in my head over time. That one inspires me. I ended up personnalizing it. I sometimes hear it with heavy John Bonham drum poundings and Kashmir-like heavy guitars in place of the keyboards and it fits her rendering of the melody perfectly. But remember, I might be delirious-delusional and the song is mighty fine the way it is, don't read me wrong here. I can't wait to see if this is the same version of the song I have on tape. Mailman, wake up now! A lazy Canadian civil servant, mine is. Typical.

Clas - Ok let's count the ones I know about: The Steely Damned, The Steely Fan Band, The Royal Scam, Stealin' Dan (although not Americans) and huh... If there's more, they're probably real shitty. If I had one, I'd call it The Gauchos and perform in full gaucho regalia. That could be fun.

ole - I thought listing was one of the deadly GB sins at one point but again, I am often delusional and imagine things. You know, your French is rather good, btw. It almost sounds Quebecish with the "T'es" instead of "Tu es". I'm impressed. Faisons la moue, pas la guerre, mon amie. T'es cool.

Mu - I think there's a play-by-play of the ceremony on that cleveland.com web site or a simulcast, I'm not sure. I think you have to become a forum member or something. Will check again.
and I think Big Fan came around with a third post of that same Billboard link. That might represent a GB record, who knows? Anyway, you can't whine you get no info around here.

Name: This is going to be
one long week
Location: for clASS,
Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 03:13:37
Comments:

Clas- This is going to be a very busy week for Steely Dan and it's fans. There's a lot going on between the inductions and all the activites at Le Bar Bat. You personally will be recieving very little attention here. Try not to freak out. Oh yeah Clas, GO FUCK YOURSELF!

Name: Clas
@ work

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 02:40:08
Comments:

A coverband is a coverband. And a businessman is a businessman.

Pete Fogel is doing this to promote that tiresome Le Bar Bet. Just as that "interview" by Fagen/Becker on that 2 v N - Sony-show.

I don't know why Fagen/Becker did that, but it's interesting to note how uncomfortable they look.

There are probably hundreds of Steely-coverbands in USA, but they have no friends on this GuestBook and have no connection whatsoever with mr Fogel and Le Bar Bet.

Name: Schwinng
Foo

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 01:32:39
Comments:

Mothra--duly noted.

Name: Steve Tyler
Neighbors

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 00:54:17
Comments:

You're so jaded!

Name: Jann
Countdown to Exclusivity

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 00:51:45
Comments:

SD minus 16 hours and counting...

Name: Jimbo
@about to sleep

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 00:36:10
Comments:

Check out the official Steely Dan website update. I think
you'll find it verrry interesting.(Artie Johnson's accent)

Name: steviedan's
anal spell check

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 00:35:53
Comments:

"was" not "was was"

"rubbish"

get a grip steve, nobody cares anyway...

but...

Name: steviedan
part two

Date: Monday, March 19, 19101 at 00:19:47
Comments:

news flashes )( )( )( (((((

mc, tickets will not be a problem. i can also watch for late-breaking dmb tickets.

oh and since i haven't posted it in like fifty years:

barbourmusicbox@aol.com

dave was futureman and lisa g was top five dead guys.

makes total sense to me... total.

in re: frank/gail/tipper/al/george w vortex. frank would've buried that hatchet and fired up the political peacepipe quicker than a zombie woof. frank would've played the convention for cris-sakes. anything but reagan redux an