I’ve only recently come to know this guy through his drug antics and none of his music and already I’m fucking sick of him. But hey, Pete Doherty has been busted once again, this time in Sweden for being under the influence of kokain and a tranquilizer. Rock on. In the meantime, more meaningful (and crappy yet more interesting) artists are working in new things and not staying famous for their drug habits. Jesus, even Scott Weiland has kept out of the reaches of the law longer than this goofball lately, and that’s saying something.
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Adding insult to poor Boy George’s self-induced career injury, Culture Club are apparently looking for a new singer.
According to RememberTheEighties.com, an advertisement from Belerion Records has been circulating on the internet which states that the “original members of Culture Club are searching for a unique star vocalist” and are not interested in Boy George clones but instead want a “charismatic & unique performer in his or her own right with something truly fresh, contemporary and original to offer.” The advert also states that the singer is wanted for a world tour and TV series in 2007.
Okay, I know it worked for INXS, but, come on, if it wasn’t for Boy George, Culture Club wouldn’t have made it any bigger than, say, Roman Holliday. He WAS that band. This smacks of desperation worse than any move by any ’80s band that I can think of…and, baby, that’s saying a lot.
With a new “best of” compilation hitting the shelves this week (notice it’s not being dubbed “greatest hits”), the fabled Replacements reunion is as close to reality as ever. There are two new songs included which resulted from a brief studio session last year between Westerberg, Stinson, Mars, and longtime touring drummer Josh Freese. Considering their proximity to age 50, one can only imagine that their once-fanatical live shows will likely be tamer. Although having seen Westerberg solo several times over the past decade, I wouldn’t expect to see three guys in rocking chairs and argyle sweaters, either.
So greatest hits be damned! Here are the Deep Cuts from one of the most prolific underground college bands to never really get known…
But not for his tunes or tasteful head makeup. No, this time Boy George is wanted for not showing up at a court appearance to explain why he wants to change his sentence for falsely reporting a burglary. Seems some dope was found in his apartment at the time. Tsk, tsk. Boy suggested that he do some community service, including “a proposal to hold a fashion-and-makeup workshop.” Jesus, the last thing anyone anywhere would need would be a dope-addled goofball’s fashion and makeup advice. I mean, c’mon. Any guy who walks around looking like he spraypainted his head and then melted a few candles on top of it doesn’t need to be giving fashion advice. String ’em up.
Ruben Studdard was recently awarded $2 million from his ex-manager. Apparently the dude misappropriated funds and credit cards. I can’t even believe Studdard made that much money to begin with. You can be sure, though, that someday VH-1 will do another “Super Group” show that collects “American Idol” has-beens and puts ’em all together for one big gig and album. 10 to 20 years from now. Just wait.
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