I have another question, this relates to Dono. Well, his dad. Do you guys (or just you) ever go see him live? I work with a huge Donovan fan and he said he just saw him last month here in NY and he was fantastic.

He didn't even know about the Camp Freddy connection or that I've seen Dono a couple of times so that was an interesting conversation! And the pic I showed him from the CF show a couple of years ago had Dono wearing a Donovan shirt.

Billy,

What's your guilty pleasure (musically speaking that is)?

If someone were to rummage through your albums/CDs/MP3s, what artist would you be embarassed to have them find?

Have a great holiday!

T

Well tell Dono his idea was BRILLIANT!

I just picked up tix today for Army of Anyone at the Bowery Ballroom for me, MB, Sue and Kristen on Feb 1st. The night before (Jan 31st) we will be seeing Dave and TPC at Radio City so what would cap off our week....Circus Diablo playing somewhere in NYC on Feb 2nd ;-)
Just a thought...

I can't believe the year is almost over! :-o What an interesting year it's been!
So Billy, any New Years Resolutions?

I'm guessing my question was too annoying to answer.

I have good suggestions for CF live or just a good listen:

Powertrip by Monster Magnet. Awesome song by a great band that nobody has heard of.

teh Peebs rules, thanks for the AOA hookup, lady. MB better get her butt there! Bowery, crappy area but great small venue with an awesome lounge downstairs!

Jordan, I've been listening to Monster Magnet for a long time, found them through my brother around '98-99. Good times...

One thing I forgot to add....how rude of me....

Thank YOU Billy, for your blog and letting us be part of a small slice of your life! Your definitely one of the coolest kats I know and I can't wait to take part in all the stuff that'll be happening in 2007!!! You know you can always count on us! :-) A Happy and Healthy Holiday to you and Jenn!

Monster Magnet? Hell yeah! Powertrip is easily their best album. Billy if you haven't got this one then you're missing out. I have a few of their other albums which aren't as consistently good as Powertrip...some of the songs are a bit here and there but there are also some killer tunes on them. Well worth checking out.

Daniel

Billy, just joking around about yourmusic choices, I totally respect that everyone has their own tastes. I only ever listen to the podcasts so I never actually hear the music. On a more positive note I have started Listening to the Sex Pistols because of you speaking so highly of them, and it's great!

I listen to CFR more for the banter. I actually learn quite a bit from hearing you and the others talk about your experiences etc. It really is interesting and insightfull stuff.

Sorry if I offended you in any way.

sue & dan,

Monster Magnet is a trip. Honestly, sometimes drugs can make things great :)

HIGH ALL....JUST WANTED TO POP IN AND WISH EVERYONE HAPPY HOLLYDAZE, MERRY GRINCHMAS, BAH-HUMBUGG ETC...
HAVE FUN...BE SAFE...MUCH LUV...AND ALL THAT FESTIVE MUSHY SCHTUFF........UC13

Thanx Billy for the answer, I don't like the song either~ Have a great weekend~

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Billy is this true? I just got this in a bulletin at myspace from The Joint @ the HR Hotel and Casino:

Just got this email. Thought I'd share it since it says spread the word. As of now tickets are available. $250 not including service charges. - MJB

Body English has secured Camp Freddy for NYE, the band will do the countdown and perform some songs. The line up looks great and they might even have a few surprise guests…If anyone is unfamiliar with Camp Freddy here you go…

CAMP FREDDY is not a band, but it is also way more than a jam session... CAMP FREDDY is an 'Occasional Happening', a freak of Hollywood nature. What happens when we get together and play is anyone's guess. Surprise guests, lounge singers turned heavy rock superstars, some of the world's greatest guitarists playing three chord punk tunes. I mean, who knows what will happen at the next show? It's all about the music, the motivation and, above all, the fun!! What we all got into the business for originally. We play some of the greatest rock and roll songs ever written, have a real laugh doing it, and invite other artists that we know and respect to play them with us. It's the real spirit of Rock and Roll.' --Billy Morrison, Guitarist-Camp Freddy

Camp Freddy Core members
Scott Weiland- Stone Temple Pilots, Velvet revolver
Billy Morrison- the Cult
Matt Sorum- GNR
Donovan Leitch- Camp Freddy
Chris Chaney- Jane's Addiction
Special guests
Jerry Cantrell- Alice in Chains
Chester- lead singer Linkin Park

Billy that is all quite schveet.

Very cool vid, WAY better quality than I expected! Fantastic. Hey, I think there's an option on copyright where in the initial copyright that the artist (or WHOEVER) gets lasts for fifty years, after which it has to be renewed by the copyright holder (usualy the estate). I'm nopt sure how many times this can be done... Or how entirely accurate all this is... Whatevs!

Cool shit again though man, totes + fosh.

Sorry for the multiple posts, but I meant to include a Thank You in my earlier post.

All my years as a fan of Generation X and Billy Idol, I thought the lyric in Kiss Me Deadly was "Having fun since I was six..." It wasn't until I heard your most excellent acoustic version that I realized it was "South West Six".

Does Camp Freddy cover this song, as well?

Also, Wild Youth by Gen X would be an awesome cover. And perhaps Last Cigarette by Dramarama. I could go on, but I won't. I know the policy on requests.

Cheers~

T

Billy,

I absolutely loved the In2AO vid,thank you for posting it.

A couple of questions concerning that period if you'd be so kind. Looking back, did you realize at the time you were a part of one of the more influential "scenes" of the modern rock era? Also, exactly what guitar were you playing and do you still have it? I'm an absolute sucker for the "jangly" post punk/goth tone!

Thank you,
Jay

Hi Billy,

About copyright:

http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?RSS&newsID=16577

Monday, 27 November 2006 UK recorded music copyright remains at 50 years
Gowers Review declares copyright on recorded music should be held at 50 years
(Macworld staff)

The UK will not extend the copyright period on sound recordings following an independent review by the Treasury.

Record labels and acts, including Sir Cliff Richard and Jethro Tull, had been lobbying for the copyright period for recorded music to be extended to last for 95 years, rather than the 50-year-limit of today. Music label trade group the BPI had argued that extending the term would benefit musicians and the industry. However, the review found that the benefits were not sufficiently significant to justify such a change. The review was conducted by Andrew Gowers. The decision means that the earliest official recordings from The Beatles will be out of copyright in 2013

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Billy - Thank you for answering my question. Appreciated.

I thought the video was really cute actually - the distinctive streaks of raw colour and the hazy fog add to the atmosphere.

Speaking for myself but everyone had such bad hair back then though - doesn't matter how cool we all thought we were at the time, it's a disaster looking back!
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