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Posted by The G on June 21, 2011 under Celebrities | 
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Meredith Baxter
What are the chances that Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross, who were the Keatons on the TV show “Family Ties,” were both born on the same day and are also the same age? Very high! There’s some useless trivia that you can spout off today and impress someone. You’re welcome!
Michael Gross
Posted by The G on April 9, 2011 under The G Spot | Be the First to Comment
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Signed CDs by Pet Shop Boys and Duran Duran
I’m very happy to report the latest additions to the G Archives are signed CDs by Pet Shop Boys and Duran Duran, two of my favorite bands!
Both Pet Shop Boys and Duran Duran offered signed cds to the first couple hundred fans who purchased their new albums, “The Most Incredible Thing” and “All You Need Is Now” (respectively) through their official sites several weeks ago.
The best part about this is now I have one less thing to try and get signed the next time I meet both bands. I’ll be able to focus on getting rare import singles completed.
Special thanks to BB3 for paying attention and of course thanks to Pet Shop Boys and Duran Duran for knowing how to treat their faithful right!
Posted by The G on December 28, 2010 under Celebrities | Be the First to Comment
All autographs obtained in person by me. It is not ok to reprint any of this story without expressed written consent from me.
Rue McClanahan
So many legends broke on through to the other side in 2010. I was very fortunate to have met a lot of them when they were still here with us. Thanks for the joy you’ve brought us all and we’ll be joining you soon!
Gary Coleman
Dennis Hopper
Posted by The G on August 25, 2010 under Encounters with G | Be the First to Comment
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Jake Shears and G
Sometimes I think it’s impossible to love the Scissor Sisters more than I do. Their music always puts me in a good mood, their live shows are non-stop dance parties, all band members are extremely filthy/gorgeous and most important – they get my vote for the nicest band in Rock and Roll. They are all huge fans of music and they know how important it is to be nice to fans. I’ve been blessed to meet the band on several occasions and every time, their kindness makes me proud to be a fan. Before their amazing show on August 24, 2010 at New York’s Terminal 5, I spoke with the band and here are a few tidbits that I learned.
Two years ago, I saw the Sisters perform a secret show in New York where they performed about 10 as yet unreleased songs under the name “Debbie’s Harry.” Songs played that night included “Television,” “Who’s Your Money?,” “Uruboros,” and “Taking Shape.” The songs were ultimately scrapped and an entirely new batch of material that would become the brilliant record “Night Work” was recorded. I asked lead singer Jake Shears if we’ll ever see those songs in the form of B-sides, an EP or a new record and he said “as it stands now, you were witness to a very special night.”
Del Marquis and G
Autographed CD covers and photos taken by G.
Every time I’ve ever spoken with Ana Matronic, it seems as if we’ve known each other for years. She happily signed photos I’ve taken of her and with her and I couldn’t resist asking questions about her recent experience working with another one of my favorite groups, Duran Duran! Forgive me for paraphrasing this next bit. Knowing that she’s a huge Durannie, I said “You must have been dying when that experience happened.” She said she was beyond dying! She went into the studio with Mark Ronson and Nick Rhodes and Simon LeBon appeared soon after. She was under the impression that she would just be singing a few pre-written lines but once in the studio, they started writing! She said that she had to hang out in the bathroom by herself for a few moments to soak in the fact that she had been given this amazing opportunity. Ana said that she might have appeared a bit nervous in the studio – and who wouldn’t be if you were sharing the space with Simon LeBon, Nick Rhodes and Mark Ronson – and Ronson said “should I kick out the guys?” Ana immediately said “Hell no!” She also said the song is mid-tempo and the track (as well as the songs she has heard) are very reminiscent of “Rio” era Duran! Thanks for sharing those tidbits Ana!
I’d also like to thank Scissor Sisters again for being absolutely delightful both on stage and off. When they come to your town, do not hesitate to see them – it’s impossible not to have the time of your life at one of their shows.
Posted by The G on February 2, 2010 under GNN | Be the First to Comment
Photo by G. Autographed CD courtesy of the G Archives.
Garbage to reunite?
NME is reporting that Shirley Manson, the lead singer of Garbage, has mentioned that she’s recently been in the studio with her mates Butch Vig, Steve Marker and Duke Erikson also known as Garbage.
I hope these rumours not only turn out to be true but also that 2010 sees some new music from Shirley and company. It’s been way too long! Come back to us Garbage!
