Flipping channels and seeing Madonna’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was something to see, ever the choreographer and business woman, she certainly is an entertainer. 

I have never been to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but was told by a dear friend, you can spend a decade in there and still not grasp the entire collection.  The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is located in Cleveland, Ohio.  Whether you are planning a move or just a weekend trip you can find a wealth of information at the Cleveland Real Estate Blog 

Ohio is the state with the theme song of “Hang on Sloopy” and many great people that formed our history as we know it.  Neil Armstrong, The Wright Brothers & Charles Goodyear. 

Elvis Presley was inducted into the Rock & Roll  hall of fame in 1986, wow.. that seems like many moons ago. 

Receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award the same year was John Hammond, and I mention him because he was the one who brought Stevie Ray Vaughan’s legendary guitar playing to label in 1983.  What an accomplishment and a great justice for all of us sharing with us Stevie with his Fender guitar called Lenny and Number One.  I personally like the attitude of Ol’ White..

This sketch is one that I did in woodless graphite of Elvis as well as ebony charcoal for the guitar to “pop”.  I am counting the days until I take off to Austin, to walk the streets that carried Vaughan through the hard times, as well as the good times.  I can’t quite think past it, but I certainly have on my radar the Rock & Roll hall of fame, and will be checking out the sites, as well as Cleveland Real Estate, just in case I plan to stay!

This is one of my paintings done on a glass window that was removed from someone’s home while remodeling.  Not quite an antique, but certainly no longer in a landfill.

Chickadee’s have a delicate look and and soft features when you watch them.  Dainty creatures of nature, I could watch them flutter for hours around the feeder. 

I frosted the front of this window, with spray to give it an easier base to paint on.  Similar to the Stevie Ray Vaughan Painting but instead of using charcoals, I used enamel paint for the soft pine and chickadee, I used the KISS approach on this painting - Keep It Simple & Straightforward. 

I remember years ago my mom telling me that Mick Jagger from the Stone’s had said that Elvis was to old and should get off the stage.   I bet he is re-thinking that statement, or perhaps doesn’t remember making it.

This sketch was early in Mick Jagger’s career, the soft lines of his face were not yet affected by the road trips or acid trips. 

The Stone’s formed in 1962,  and time has only perfected their music and their legendary rock status.  When the Bigger Bang was released in 2005, Stone’s fans of all ages where in line with their wallets out.  Leading the band into the highest grossing tour in history, lasting until 2007.  

I just recently read that Mick’s Song, “Charmed Life” was used in a Dell Commercial during the recent superbowl! 

I chose this particular drawing of Jagger, because of the softness of a young rockers beginnings, we are used to Jaggers on stage, energetic jumping bean performances.  When we all know there are times in life, we must relax.  I felt this sketch brought out that quite nature behind the beginnings of a Rock Legend.  Jagger’s lips are well known all over the world, his on stage persona never sits still. 

I enjoy looking at this sketch, it brings out that quieter side of rock & roll.  A legendary singer in thought.

Thanks to my blog groupie for sharing his thoughts on Joe Satriani as follows:

“I Believe” I believe above a storm the smallest prayer
Can still be heard
I believe that someone in the great somewhere
Hears every word.

Life can be overwhelming on a good day, the bad day’s put an emphasis on what is really important.  Trying to hold onto that line of thinking can be tough, this week I am finding it quite tough and questioning if the above statement holds any water. 

Finding out bad news that a friend  has developed breast cancer and is undergoing surgery and treatment, to the sudden loss of a co-worker, a man that I spoke with every hour of every day for the last six months.  Growing very fond of and enjoying the jokes and the support system we created with one another, this makes me question why we get ourselves so engrossed in all the negativity and don’t bother to get ourselves engrossed in the blessings we have right in front of us.

My day’s will be a little less bright with the loss of my friend, tell someone today that they brighten your day.

~ Soul to Soul

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