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One of my friends from SXSW, Andy, had a funny quip when I mentioned that I miss a good rhythm and blues riff (not found with the new bands).

He simply said “that’s because you’re old” in his thick Edinburgh accent.

It’s true, I grew up eons ago on the Southside of Chicago. We regularly saw great blues acts, like Buddy Guy, Ko Ko Taylor and Bo Diddley, at P.J. Flahertys on 95th. My friend Brian Finn worked the door and I never paid a cover, and hardly ever paid for a drink with Patty behind the bar.

In particular, I recall the Bo Diddley show – he was a man amongst men on stage. Pure self-imposed greatness (he hardly got the credit he deserved), even his first hit was titled “Bo Diddley”, followed years later by “Hey Bo Diddley” and “Diddling”.

His music was covered by big acts, like the Beatles and Stones, who were looking to re-invent the Chicago style. And by George Thorogood who brought “Who do you love?” into the mainstream . His notes were used by everyone – Elvis, U2, The Animals, The Clash, The Stooges and dozens more.

I hope Bo found love in life, because his music was an amazing part of mine. I was fortunate to have his talents in “my backyard”, and I think he deserves credit as the father of Rock and Roll

RIP, Bo Diddley.

New social apps are killer. Big, new ideas being set in motion is very exciting to me.

Muxtape is one such app – it allows you to create a “mix tape” that you can share online. My friend Andy from Scotland (whom we met at SXSW) gave me the tip when he uploaded his favorite SXSW tunes in two parts.

Check out both of Andy’s sets:

SXSW pt1.

SXSW pt2

Andy’s blog.

This particular idea is fun because it combines new and old at a time when new music lovers might not even know what a mix tape is. I haven’t uploaded any songs yet, but it looks quite easy.

In case you missed it, the new Chubs statue has a typo.

Said one fan (almost happily), “That’s the Cubs for you.”

Does Schadenfreude extend to the fans themselves?

I mean, could it be that they actually want to lose year after year after year after year (x 100)? Or maybe it’s the paper that owns the Chubs that wants to extend Schadenfreude (by reporting the fan was almost happy)?

I personally hope this gets added to the list of curses. It’s worthy.

• @9mos – 21lbs, 7oz and 28″ + 18lbs, 10oz and 26″

• No weight or height, but Grandma Karen Schwenkel shares a birthday with one grand event (Happy Birthday!)

• Finally back. Still waiting on one of these.

• 4-2, another W for Columbia Blue. I want number four (and think we’ll get it).

• StaleJoy, the merger. So cool.

• ‘Horns hook Aggies, as viewed from next to the student section.

• Lindsay is on her [way] back (NSFW). Discuss.

• Fast approaching (gulp)

• Apropos name on that last one, since I’m going to see these guys at this place two days before that event.

MEMORY LANE
Who: Mike Cacciabondo and meself
What: TV promo
When: February ‘02
Where: WGN
How: We got a guy (gal, actually)

WGN TV Promo from joe doyle on Vimeo.

“Duh. Jordan. Of course - we’re in Chicago!” Last time I listen to a camerman for anything.