Gavin Rossdale, lead singer of Bush and Interstate, as well as Keanu Reeves’ co-star in Constantine, recently admitted he once upon a time had sexual relations with a man. It’s not a big deal in and of itself, especially since it’s been rumored about for years, but what is a big deal is that only now is he coming forth. That was probably a bad choice of words…
Anyhollabackgirl, the man he once used glycerine didn’t want to comedown found everything Zen with was 80’s British cross-dressing rocker, Marilyn. Nowadays, he’s currently married to pop-punk-queen Gwen Stefani.
Here are their pictures… Notice any Coinkydinks or Coinkydonks?
This shit is b-a-n-a-n-a-s...
Breasts and blonde hair and angular features and red outfits aside… where was I going with this?
Where was I going with this?
Oh yeah. Another thing, completely unrelated…
Isn’t it weird how Hostess Ding Dongs were once called King Dons even though the character was called King Ding Dong and in some places Ding Dongs were called Big Wheels and King Ding Dong (or King Don) was called Chief Big Wheels even though all along they were still Ding Dongs? I’m so completely lost right now…
"Mmmm... Ding Dongs." - Gavin Rossdale's impersonation of Homer Simpson.
I’m looking at you Gwen Stefani, and you’ve been replaced by Hayley Williams. You had the bindi; she has the orange hair.
But that’s not what this post is all about. It’s about the cycles of the music industry. Somebody always replaces somebody else. I’m sure you get what I’m saying, but let me reiterate with examples from my own life.
1) Billy Joel & Rob Thomas
Both are talented musicians that crank out the hits. Although Thomas used to be with Matchbox Twenty, who else would I say? John Mayer? Not even close to the Piano Man.
2) Huey Lewis and The News & Weezer
Huey infiltrated the 80’s pop scene with a 50’s-inspired sound. Rinse and repeat in the 90’s.
3) Debbie Gibson & Regina Spektor
Both pianists. Both song writers. Both crushes of mine.
4) Green Day & Say Anything
Angsty punk rockers with catchy melodies.
5) The Offspring & Rise Against
Poignant punk rockers with hard-hitting melodies.
6) Rancid & Kings of Leon
Unintelligible punk rockers with unique melodies.
7) I’m still trying to figure out my replacement for this guy:
I didn’t and still don’t agree with his number one selection, and although two of his choices made my top ten list, he’s little bit out of touch with the alternative music scene of late. I’m not claiming to be any wunderkind either, but here are ten of my favorite reinventions/redos/remakes/reboots… whatever it is that Hollywood calls them.
Let me know in the comments if I missed any.
10) No Doubt – It’s My Life (original by Talk Talk)
Probably the last good song No Doubt made, and will ever make, and it’s not even their own.
9) Seether – Careless Whisper (original by Wham!)
Cool video. Not sure if it’s official.
8) Alien Ant Farm – Smooth Criminal (original by Michael Jackson, duh)
Paul put this at #5 of 5. See where I rank it. I think the leader singer’s weirdness in the video puts me off, but the homages to MJ’s life bring me back.
6) The Ataris – Boys of Summer (original by Don Henley)
The Ataris once said in an interview I don’t feel like relocating that they wanted to remake this song to point out the creepiness inherent in it. I never noticed it was creepy until they mentioned it, and that made me love both versions more.
3) Orgy – Blue Monday (original by New Order)
This isn’t really my kind of music (neither version). And the fact that I dig it despite that speaks volumes.
2) Marilyn Manson – Tainted Love (original by Soft Cell)
Who am I kidding? The video sold me. Chyler Leigh, Mia Kirshner, and Jaime Pressly will cancel out Manson every time.
1) Limp Bizkit – Faith (original by George Michael)
I make no apologies for this. I had a weird story happen over the course of listening to this song, and for that, it gets number one. And now for the comments on the pic at the top of the post:
* COMMENTS
“I don’t know who pulls off the leather better. I’d bet it’s a tie.”
“Is George Michael smelling his armpit?”
“Why does Fred Durst look like one of my uncles now? They even wear the same jacket!”
“Why do I get the feeling these two have awkwardly bumped into each other using the restroom.”
“something-something… at least he’s wearing a glove!”
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