SITE DESIGNED, WRITTEN, EDITED BY JONATHAN L-WHERE THE MUSIC HITS THE FAN! ™ 2004-2005 options November 30 Elisha Cuthbert For someone who turns 23 today, Cuthbert has carved out quite a career at a young age, The French/English speaking native of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, was the correspondent for the award winning series "Popular Mechanics For Kids (1997). She played the role of Kim Bauer on TV's cult hit "24". A former foot model, Elisha was seen in "House Of Wax", and "Love Actually". She has 3 films in the works for 2006. Birthday's today: Jeanette (my wife) Dick Clark, Ben Stiller, Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez, Clay Aiken, William "Billy Idol" Broad, Shuggie Otis, Andy Gary, Abbie Hoffman, Cherrie Currie (The Runaways), Paul Westphal, Des'Ree, Bon Jackson, David Mamet, Gary Lineker, Sylvia Hanika, Roger Glover (Deep Purplr), Kathryn Witt, Ray Durham, June Pointer (Pointer Sisters), Mandy Patinkin, Luther Ingram, G Gordon Liddy Q of THE WEEK: (see Monday) Here's my answer (sorry for my low level in english). I consider that radio is for nowaday's times the best way to give an alternative for music. We know that internet and its "vices" grew up with time, it reaches more people in the world but there is still a lot of people that not have it, not want or so...so why not using radio as a promoter for some scenes that are unknown, ignored or forgotten such as TV. Not really can let it run and local organisators have sometimes diffiulties to do it. Keep the fire burnin'! Well, hope it an be ok like that for you. :) DJ Echo Frau Evropa and France www.myspace.com/ErszebetX *That is totally fine Echo. I forget, and others do too, that not everyone has access to a computer. That is very true Well, radio has too many commercials in it anymore that is why I listen to CD's only....I love music...especially rock...no commercials with CD's. **UR Punk GOD_Dess** Jacksonville North Carolina www.myspace.com/grndyfanatic Radio is a wheel for my gerbil-brain to run around in while I work, an invitation to sing, a good story for a headache. Maggie Keane Phoenix Arizona radio to me is this... an outlet for people to express through their music dj.s and md.s to express their beliefs in music through what they play, and for the listeners to express their way of life by what they listen to. it is a circle of intertwined expression and undying love and devotion to music. KMBY is just one big happy family. Gabby KMBY Monterey California www.myspace.com/radiogabby I don't listen to the radio much these days, don't have time. When I do, I enjoy it for the light hearted humor side. I don't like drab radio. Kathaleen Untited Kingdom www.myspace.com/celestianna Jonathan, "Rock & Roll", "Left Of The Dial", "Do You Remember Rock & Roll Radio", "DJ", "On Your Radio", "This Is Radio Clash", "Mexican Radio". David Sadof "Hi Fidelity" 97.5 KHNC Houston Texas www.fmnewschannel975.com *That's very good David. I have about 20 others. -lol-JL Jonathan, first I'd have to say access, to new bands I haven't heard of before. But, maybe that's too optimistic, because rest I feel disappointment that most everything has become homogenized and there is so much sameness. Everything is run by demographics. And, that will likely keep some bands from ever getting airplay. The Lowdown Paducah, Kentucky www.myspace.com/the_lowdown *There are so many reasons why bands do not get played. I could write a book about it. But, hey...some do...so always keep in mind that there are many reasons why airplay or no airplay. Some political, and then if you have amazing music...it might take years...but if you still believe...who knows. Never give up...some trip and fall into success. I'm not speaking of money and fame, but being heard at least. -JL November 29 Gena Lee Nolan Baywatch babe alert! Gena was at one time pretty big on the "Baywatch" TV series, and two "Baywatch" movies for TV. She also starred in the short lived series "Sheena". Born in 1971 in Duleth, Minnesota, really hasn't done much at all since 2004. Hey Gena, what's cookin'? Birthday's Today: Jerry "The King" Lawler, Ellen Cleghorne, Kim Delany, Lisa NG, John Mayall, Vin Scully, Howie Mandel, Don Cheadle, Pedro Martinez, Joel Coen, Gary Shandling, Dennis Doherty (Mama's and Papa's), Diane Ladd, Mariano Rivera, Cathy Moriarty, Chuck Mangione, Pierre van Hooijdonk, Jamal Mashburn, Meco, Tom Sizemore, Andrew McCarthy, Blake & Dylan Tuomy-Wilhoit, Kira Eggers Q of THE WEEK: (see Monday) *An observation: I find it rather amusing that this is a radio question, and that most of you (over 1,100) of my regulars that are in the business, that I faithfully e-mail each week...cannot take a moment to answer about YOUR business. I know the holiday was in the way, but you are back now, so take that moment and let your personal feelings be known. I thought Duane Doherty's response was GREAT! How about yours? Now, on the other hand, many of my myspace.com friends find it very easy to give their feelings about radio. And, it doesn't matter that most are from other countries. They are great, because they have an opinion about yours, and my industry. This is a global website, and maybe all of you in radio and at labels should pay attention. They are your listeners in a matter of speaking, and they are your potential customers with purchasing power to maybe buy your product. -JL "Apathy is like taking a shit and not wiping" -unknown I don't listen to normal radio anymore, it's too mainstream. I go for private internet radio stations because I can find music that caters soley for my taste without adverts. It's the best way to catch new bands and tracks you'd otherwise never hear. Gabi (pictured with Blue Meanie) Manchester England www.myspace.com/spikednbloody Radio is very important to me. It's my doorway to the rest of the world. Not a day goes by without listening to the radio. Rachel Rijsdijk Photography Hertogenbosch Netherlands www.rachelrijsdijk.com Too deep for me with this one. Joey Gusto PD WBER Rochester New York *My friends, this is an example of what some of the programmers think, and that's why they don't take the time to answer a SIMPLE question. Joey, I love ya like a brotha, and I don't mean to ridicule you in front of the world, but geez, is this too deep for ya?? Really?? -JL The only thing out there that is actually fun to listen to is XM Radio. My presets are: Fungus (punk), Fred (80's), Ethel (alternative), and Lucy (alternative hits). Hail XM! Jackie Selby Air Talent KOOL-FM Denver Colorado Hi my friend! The first word that comes to my head when listening, radio is "publicity". In Spain there are only 1 or 2 channels with interesting music and not interruption! Hate when they cut off the songs! : ) Pat now residing in Manchester England (from myspace.com-no forwarding URL) I visited your website, it's great! I listen to the radio every day, and now I have more choice!!! I will spend more time listening. Yee Ling originally from Hong Kong now resides in Amsterdam Netherlands www.myspace.com/yeeling *Interesting. So, evidentally Yee Ling has been possibly going to some of your websites that I put with your responses. So, it proves a point, many of you stations that are streaming also, could have many Yee Ling's listening. Think about it as your stare at my Q of THE WEEK...before you delete. Answer the Q and put your website next to your name. Deal? -JL Growing up in the UK, I only have two words regarding radio: John Peel R.I.P. Sophie originally from UK now resides in Auckland New Zealand www.myspace.com/sophieuk *Soph...he was arguably the best DJ for music ever!! -JL November 28 Anna Nicole Smith Good to look at, but talentless. The former Playboy Playmate May 1992, and Playboy Playmate of the Year 1993 was born in Houston, Texas 1967. After years of court proceedings, Anna Nicole was awarded 88 Million Dollars in a settlement over the battle over the money that was willed to her by short lived marriage to J.Howard Marshall, a man much older than her. When he passed away his family fought to keep Smith from the money. Her "reality" TV show was a farce. But with that kind of bucks, what does she care anyway. Real name btw is Vickie Lynn Hogan. Birthday's today: Judd Nelson, Randy Newman, Berry Gordy Jr., Agnieszkka Holland, Matt Cameron (Soundgarden), Patty Zomer (Dolly Dots), Sonia O' Sullivan, Robb Nen, Alexander Godunov, Paul Shaffer, Matt Williams, Deneice Lewis, Christina Trainor, Jon Stewart, Ed Harris, Nick Knight, Jane Sibbett, Yan Ting Yuen, Kristine Arnold Q of THE WEEK: What Does Radio mean to you nowadays? Think quickly! Be spontaneous. Be it positive or not. Please try and do it in 25 words or less. In 25 words or less? I can do it in one..."paycheck". Duane Doherty PD KDGE "The Edge" Dallas Texas A friend, a lover who doesn´t ask anything back, sometimes sucks, the best to travel with. Nothing like driving at night with. My dad gave me an small one when I was 5, it was the best present ever. Love to find frequences from other countries, in other languages, and in other realities. Mireya from Madrid Spain (Mexican though) www.myspace.com/mireyanotes Yo! It means I don't have to wear a suit to "work". I look forward to meetings and the majority of my co-workers are my friends. It means that in my short time in radio I've met my best friends, found the greatest girl in the world, and still don't feel like I have to work for a living. Rubin 1/2 of Rubin & Sims Mornings Jerks on KWOD 106.5 FM Sacramento California www.kwod.net Radio has immense power to captivate, change emotions and make people FEEL ALIVE with wonderful sounds, humour and interactivity through participation. Radio today ( speaking from UK ) is much of the same, nothing much new, same music with middle of the road DJ's who are afraid to be different and play different sounds. Shelley Pogo Entertainment Ltd. Essex UK www.myspace.com/livepogomusic There was a time when radio was cool! You went to bed listening to it and woke up to it. But today, it's boring, laced with commercials, predictable comments and programming and most of all greedy program directors/owners. The only time when I look to radio for informative is when there has been a natural disaster and/or a passing of a trail-blazer. Station’s I listen to: KKBT, KPWR, and KISS (Los Angeles). Mark Hill Los Angeles California Radio...a lost form of communication. However, here in the UK, our main radio station (BBC Radio 1) has taken the step to go digital and broadcast on the net. The station covers all genres of music, has regular, unbiased news reports, the world service, it even gives advice to students for all problems they may face, from revision help to support through bullying. In short, radio is accessible, radio covers so many things and so many cultures/age groups...radio is accessible to all...long may it remain. ^_^ Inkibink Hampshire (ack) United Kingdom www.myspace.com/inkibink ANNOUNCEMENT! To all my friends. As of last night (Sunday)..."The Lopside World Of L" will be on Sunday nights from 7-9 PM in addition to Saturday Mornings from 7-10 AM on 98 KUPD-FM -the#10 station in the market. Big radio station, the heritage station in the Phoenix metro area. I will doing the same version of LWOL on Saturdays--70% FROM THE PAST AND 30% NEW MUSIC The Sunday edition will be 98% NEW MUSIC! I thank Program Director Larry McFeelie for the opportunity to double your pleasure and your fun! And, mine too. So "The Lopsided World of L" moves on and now rocks you 2x a week. *I program all music and host both shows live. Thanks and cheers, Jonathan L Ps: There will be a separate page for each playlist on this website. November 27 Robin Givens The 5'6" beauty born in New York City 1964, probably commited the biggest career killer when she married boxer Mike Tyson. All the headlines of abuse and more did not help Givens, who began on TV's "Head of The Class" in 1986. She has been in numerous average films since. Do look for her in a film that is now in post-production, "Restraining Order". Birthday's today: Jaleel White, Bill "The Science Guy" Nye, David Giles, Yureck Person, Nick Van Exel, Fisher Stevens, Mike Borden (Faith No More), Curtis Armstrong, Brooke Langton, Mike Scioscia, Dave Winthrop (Supertramp), Farnk Boe~en, Charlie Benamante (Anthrax), Charlei Burchill (Simple Minds), Patricia McPherson, Calvin Hayes (Johnny Hates Jazz), Natasha Janjic, Jimi Hendrix (R.I.P.), Bruce Lee (R.I.P.), Eddie Rabbit (R.I.P.), Davey "Boy" Smith (British Bulldogs) *Okay, my friends...this what "NETWORKING" truly means. I recieved these two e-mails on Friday, November 25 Would like to say a VERY big thank you...after going to your blog page I found my friend from 19-years ago that I went to school with and am now back in touch!!!!..big hugs!!! Steely Sar (AKA Pissy Galore) Wirral England www.myspace.com/stinglestick I am the friend that Steely Sar is referring to and I would like to say thank you as well! Anja Harwich Essex England www.myspace.com/yippet How cool is that???- JL November 26 Tina Turner No doubt that Tina is a legend. She is a person who left a creep (Ike Turner) many years ago and carved out a singing and somtime acting career like few have. Her best attribute is her live performance's. For a woman born in 1939, Nutbush, Tennessee, she can move and shake that thang! She will have a song in "The Goddess" which is now in pre-production. Birthday's today: Dale Jarrett, Rich Little, Nicole Beach, Tammy Lynn Michaels, Wayland Flowers, John McVie (Fleetwood Mac), Harold Reynolds, Aurora Snow, Richie Hebner, Olivia Cole, Jamie Rose, Burt Reiter (Focus), Ayanna Mackins, Lisa "Ivory" Moretti, Jessica Bowman, Weijian Liu, Art Shell, Tandy Cronyn TATTOO & PIERCING INDUSTRY APPRECIATION PARTY Saturday Nov 26th at 9:00pm (That's Tonight!) Acme Scottsdale is hosting a party for everyone who is inked or pierced!!!!! Over 25 of the valleys hottest tattoo and piercing shops will be in the house on this night. $2 and $3 dollar drinks specials all night long for anyone who is tatted or pierced!! AZ Tattoo Expo model search will be held on this night. The model will be featured in print, web, radio, and live at the expo and convention!!! Ladies, all you have to do is sign up and show off your tats. (Nudity is not required, nor expected). If your tatted/pierced or love people with tattoos and piercings then this is the party for you!!! Acme Scottsdale 4245 N. Carftsman Crt. Old Town Scottsdale Call us at 480.990.7111 for more info or directions One Last Word on Tattoo's and Piercings: Tattoo's and piercing's are not my thing although I see it as a piece of art. I think it has to be in your social atmosphere. My brother got together with someone who had a piercing and tattoo...and not long after that he did as well. Then he started to like it. If I see some people...it is so beautiful the tattoos on them, but not for my self. Kitty Babberich, Gelderland Netherlands www.myspace.com/cheesgrater E-Mail Bag: Thank you so much for giving The Craze the air-play that you did . Wish we could have heard it but we are here in Califonia. I am the proud Mother of the drummer Ainsley Hubbard . I don't know if you got any kind of Bio from Gary or not but Ainsley is only 16 . When he started with The Craze he was only 14. We are so excited right now just waiting to see if anything happens for them . Anyway, thanks again for your help. Sherrill Hubbard Palmdale California www.myspace.com/rockinranch * You are very welcome Sherrill. I don't usually read bio's, I let the music speak for itself. Then I look at a bio if I have one-lol- JL Originated from: http://98kupd.com Name: David H E-mail Address: davesmoejoe@yahoo.com City: Phoenix Comments: Man, the radio broke at work, so I missed your show last weekend. I was looking over your playlist' and saw Christian Death in there. I loved those guys, that would have been cool catching that on the radio. So, I'm on vacation this week, and figured I'd a throw out a few goth request, Bauhaus is one of my favorites, something off "In the Flat Field", would be cool. Maybe some Fields of Nephilm, or Alien Sex Fiend. Haven't heard My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult in a while. I was surprised you didn't have Big Black on hand, and your choice threw me way off, I didn't know who that was, until you said so. My favorite by them is "Songs About F**king", and "Atomizer" is really good also. You down with the garage rock? I got a pile of stuff you might want to check out, Dirtbombs, Detroit Cobras, Swingin' Neckbreackers...The Dirtbombs' "Ultra-Glide In Black" is a must hear, fuzzed out, R&B romp. November 25 Christina Applegate Probably best known as the ditzy blonde on the TV series "Married With Children". Born in Hollywood, California in 1971. As she has grown and matured, in my humble opinion, she is one of the beautiful women on the planet. Appearing in over 30 films, look for Christina to be in the sequel to "Ron Burgandy: Anchorman". As a personal aside, I worked with Christina's sister at The Album Network. Birthday's today: Amy Grant, Ben Stein, Percy Sledge, Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees), Amy Gibson, Kasey Smith (Danger Danger), Tim Armstrong (Rancid/Transplants), John Larroquette, Storm Field, Bernie Kosar, Rita Jenrette, Anthony Peeler, Nena Cherry, Stacy Lattislaw, Bucky Dent, Curtis Baldwin, Tracey Walter, John F. Kennedy Jr. (R.I.P.) Q of THE WEEK: (see Monday) Not sure if I've got this right ...I've got 46 piercings...none below the waist...mostly in my ears...all done with me from the age of 16! Tattoo's...eek..full sleeve..2nd in progress, back, back of neck, hands...I'm a work in progress! Pissy Galore Wirral United Kingdom www.myspace.com/stinglestick Excite you or disgust you? Tattoos excite me well, it was because of that I picked up FAB in 1993, at a Gothic night club. (@^^@) Have any? Yes How many? 4 tattoo's and 3 piercing At what age did you get your first? 16 for piercing, 19 for tattoo. Where on your body? piercing: just ears Tattoo's: Rose:back collar Scorpion:chest (but can't see it without black light) Spider: left arm Tribal with blue violet: left thigh Lamia Cross Paris France www.myspace.com/melamia Well I was 32 and got my 1st tat. It was crap and I went to a different tattooist who basically covered half my arm [ the original tat was 2in square]. Then I got the bug and got the other arm done, then my wrist, finger, ankle and back. The Japanese wording is all personal to me and my life. Hoping to get more done soon My daughter wants one but she's only 15!!! Suddenly I See Edinburgh Scotland www.myspace.com/thebitch_ Hi there I'm writing this from work so I have to be quick. I have to say that I don't like tattoo's and I have no piercings at all. I had my ears pierced, but they got infected and I had to let them heal up. Tattoos look great until they fade. Then they just look like a black splodge. I'm ugly enough without having black splodges to contend with :) Gathering Darkness Cambridge England (from myspace.com-no forwarding URL) Hi Jonathan, Well, my tats are kinda symbols to milestones in my life. Unless I have another big change, I probably wont have anymore... but ya never know!! Nutmichelle United Kingdom www.myspace.com/nutmichelle Hi J I love tattoo's and my sister got me into them. She has about 20 all told. I took my mum for her first tattoo at the age of 60. I had my first one done at 18 as a birthday present from my sister. I only have four in total but plan plenty more. I also have 7 piercings, none below the neck line. My tattoo's are one on each arm, one on my left shoulder and one on my back. My bf has tattoo's and it was me who got him into it! I'm so proud. I don't have any bad experiences with my tattoo's. Tattoo's don't disgust me, they're a huge source of interest to me. PS: It helps having a friend with a tattooist for a husband! Jaxx Preston United Kingdom www.myspace.com/hellokitties Hello, In reply to your request for info on the above, I have 2 tattoo's at present (planning more :) ), and 24 piercings. I had my first set of lobes pierced at the age of 5, but my first 'proper' body piercing (i.e. with a needle), at the age of 22 (navel). I have always had good experiences - mainly I think due to sticking with one piercer who I trust. My piercing's are... 6 lobes (2 stretched to 6mm), 2 scaffolds, 1 inner conch, 1 tragus, 1 anti-tragus, 1 outer conch, 1 helix, 1 forward helix, 1 rook, 1 nostril, 1 horizontal eyebrow, 1 tongue, 1 nipple, 1 navel, 1 vch, 1 hch, 2 outer labia. Anja Harwich, Essex United Kingdom www.myspace.com/yippet Hiya, I have around 30 tattoo's, and I have 11 piercing's. Plan to have lots more of both. Eldest daughter has 2 tattoo's and 3 piercing's. Middle daughter has 1 tattoo and 13 piercing's. Youngest daughter has no tattoo's and 3 piercing's. Raven Leicester, Leicestershire England www.myspace.com/raven_bird Hey Jonathan, Have 5 tats. I was 23, I got my first. Two dragon, one on the right calf,one on the left upper arm, a tribal on my belly and one on my right shoulder and one on my bottom...its a bee. Very good experience! I would do it again and again. Take care, Fortune Sue D-Town Germany www.myspace.com/vivalostioz Hey Jon, Like tattoo's on arms and shoulders, but not too much and not for me :) I have none, never wanted, never wanted piercing's. I think tattooing is a way to change completely your personality - conscious and unconscious. Could make one feel stronger e.g.( like war painting ). Think one should pay attention to the balance between the body sides. :) Kat Germany www.myspace.com/rakaethe November 24 Katherine Heigl Started as a child model. Born in Washington D.C. in 1978. Made her big screen debut in 1992's "That Night". Has appeared in a number of films such as Disney's "Wish Upon A Star". Played the role of Isabel Evans on TV's Roswell in the late 90's. She just completed "Ringer" for next year, and "Caffeine" is in post-production. Birthday's today: Lu Chen, Clem Burke (Blondie, Dramarama), Stanley Livingston, Billy Connolly, DJ Panic, Denise Crosby, Lisa Howard, John Squire (The Stone Roses), Shae D'Lyn, Steve Yeager, Chris Hayes (Huey Lewis), Conleth Hill, Yat Ning Chan, Bev Beven (ELO), Randy Velarde, Dannielle Nicolette, Cal Eldred, Alain Chabat, Robin Williamson (Incredible String Band), Damon Evans, Doug Davidson Q of THE WEEK: (see Monday) Hey Jonathan, I have a few tattoo's - dragon on the lower back , flower on abdomen, free hand symbol on nape of my neck and a butterfly on my shoulder... oh, and my feet are done too. I am a big fan of piercing's , having a few myself. Both nipples, clitoris ( vertical ), 4 in each ear . Obviously, having a few of each, I don't find them disgusting, I plan on getting a few more tats in the next 12 months. I was almost 16 when I got my first tattoo done, mate of my partner is a tat artist and he did it as a job on the side for me. Most of my experiences have been good, although getting the second nipple done hurt heaps more than anything else, I don't know why but it did. Tanika Queensland Australia www.myspace.com/badgurlinoz I have to say they (both tattoo's and piercing's) definately excite me!!! A major turn on. And, I find guys that have their eyebrows pierced to be extremely sexy!!! Unfortunately my husband is tattoo free... (He's afraid of them!?!?) and he doesn't have his eyebrow pierced!! LOL!!! What a baby!!! I've been trying to talk him into getting a tattoo for years!! But he does have both ears pierced and his tongue pierced. I have three tattoo's - the first one I got in New Orleans while on vacation when I was about 20-yrs old, on my lower left hip/stomach and it's a sun and moon. The moon has a serene looking face, and the sun looks devious... to represent my two sides. The second one I got is a large one on my lower back, that I designed. It's tribal on the sides, and in the center there is a tribal sun with the Italian colors inside, with the words "LOVE GODDESS" written inside! lol!!! And the last one I got was done by an apprentice tattoo artist...aaaagghhh!!!... need I say more?!?!?! And, it's on my ankle, it's a dream catcher, with tribal that goes all the way around my ankle. I was suppose to go back to get it "touched up" but was afraid to... it hurt like hell!!! And, it was pretty terrible...lol!! But, I am planning on getting it fixed soon. My first piercing was my ears when I was a teenager, then my nose the day I turned 18. Then I got my tongue, and last my eyebrow. But I only wear earings in my ears and eyebrow these days. Although I am planning on getting my nipples pierced soon. The only thing that has stopped me is that my husband said he doesn't want me to!?!?!? As strange as that sounds... I think he's afraid I will "change" if I get that done. LOL!!! Some kind of insecurity or something! But, it's only a matter of time before I do it anyway. I am trying to allow him time to get used to the idea first. Or at least get him to "think" it was his idea...LOL!!! Melodie Sasebo Japan www.myspace.com/theprincessfairy I will reply when I have mine done, still getting the money, it's gonna be expensive. Fabiola San Jose San Jose Costa Rica www.myspace.com/irina_goth_photography Hi Jonathan, Love Tattoo's but not piercing's. Got 20 of them. Tattoos from my ankles to my thighs, my chest, my back and shoulders and more on the way! Voodoodoll United Kingdom www.myspace.com/leopardlegs I have around 25 piercing's, all in my face and ears. I started getting pierced from the age of 17 and have had good experiences with all of them. I worked for a piercing studio that was a member of the APP. I have 5 tats and a large branding of a butterfly across the top of my back. I think body adornmant, if done safely is a great was to express yourself. Claire Barton upon Humber England www.myspace.com/moopymoo Hiya jonathan!! alls gravy on my side buddy, and i hope it's just the same for you. Um, I've had your site bookmarked for ages now ;) here's my take on the Question of the week dude :) Piercing's = HOT STUFF provided it's not a prince albert. Which I can only imagine hurts like a bitch on heat. It's definitely not a turn on for me, I'm more of the 'naturally hung' fan if anything. Tattoo's = well spank me stupid and call me crazy but DAYUM tats are hot! I'm gettin one on the back of my neck, like you Jonathan of a hibiscus which would signify my Pacific Island heritage. That one I want for xmas. For new years I'd like AMOR VINCIT OMNIA which is latin on my arms. I'm gettin one for each arm. Dude, you have a kick ass tat on your back. That one rocks. Anyways, have a hardout awesome week. Much love, PuNKpistol Auckland New Zealand www.myspace.com/redlips_heels_rock *Thanks PP, you are awesome!!- JL Jonathan, I have one Tattoo that is very important to me. It is a large Torch on my back. Many years ago I was married to the love of my life... we were at a Sisters of Mercy concert early 90's, and they have a song they do called "TORCH" and it talks about if one person loses thier way would the other carry the torch for them? (or as so we interpreted the words) so my husband and I promised that day in the packed stadium if something ever happened to one of us that the other would carry the torch forever. Well, three years later my husband ended up a "missing person" myself and his family spent the better part of ten years searching for him. Nothing was ever found not a trace nothing!!!! Finally upon giving up the search I went to a tattoo parlor and had them tattoo a lare flaming tattoo on my lower back (9"length x 4" wide) with the date we were married in roman numerals put on it, and a symbol from the book of runes that represented loss and separation. To this day I keep my word and I carry the Torch for my lost love. (ok, cant say my current love cares for it much but it means the world to me) "and now the Torch and shadows lead, were it not so black and not so hard to see...and would you carry the torch for me?" Sisters of Mercy - Floodland Laura Brady Conspiracy of Thought California LBBackStagePass@aol.com *Wow, that is one incredible story. -JL November 23 Zoë Ball Voted the sexiest voice in British radio by a Trojan Condoms poll. First woman to solo, do a radio breakfast show on Radio 1. Her father was well known TV children's show presenter Johnny Ball. Huge supporter of Manchester United football club. Married and has two children with Norman Cook (Fatboy Slim). Has done many films, and this year has been busy as presenter of TV's "The Loop", "Faking The Band", "The Match" ,and "Elvis Mania". Born 1970 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Birthday's today: Salli Richardson, Vin Baker, Joe Eszterhaus, Maxwell Caufield, Charlie Grover (Sponge), Rich Hopkins, Steve Landesberg, Nikki Kelly, Don Frye, Sandra Hubby, Bruce Hornsby, David Rappaport, Page Kennedy, Chris Hardwick, Kristina "Kimona Wanalaya" Laum, Melissa Williams, Yoshino Takamori, Nika, David Wallace, Jade Leung, Kirsty Young, Juventud Guerrera, Katharina Eckerfield Q of THE WEEK: (see Monday) Excite you or disgust you? I like them lots, probably slightly more interested in tattoo's though because they are a bit more detailed and interesting to look at. Have any? Yes How many? I have around 20 tattoo's and 32 piercing's if you count them all individually. At what age did you get your first? First piercing's before the age of 12 and first tattoo at about age 25. Where on your body? Piercings are: ears, nose, eyebrows, bridge, labret, tongue, nipples, navel, VCH. Tattoo's are both arms (upper and lower), shoulders, finger, legs, bottom of back. A Good experience getting them? I don't enjoy getting piercing's done at all but tattoo's I don't mind because its a different sort of pain. Trash Kitty Barnsley (aka Tarn) England www.myspace.com/trashkitty I'm no good for a story this week, cuz I got no tats or piercing's of any kind! Damn me! Nothing against either, just not really the piercing type and I haven't figured out a good tattoo that I would want forever. I will eventually be marked up one of these days, I'm sure...maybe I'll run out and get some ink real quick so I can come up with something...ha ha ha. SueBeeHoney The Human Value Los Angeles CA www.myspace.com/selagle Well, depending on your interpretation, I either have 26 small tattoo's or 2 small ones and 1 big one. I love tattoo's and see them as a beautiful method of self expression. I had my first one done when I was 21 in San Fransisco up in the Haight. It is a small design below my belly button, hurt like hell, but made me feel completely invincible - a theme that runs through all my tats. The second was a couple of years later, and was a spur of the moment thing. I took my sister to get a design and we had recently become close after a big age gap closed a bit, so she suggested we both get one done. I chose a wall design and that went on the bottom of my back. The big design on my back was actually put together by my boyfriend and I. I wanted something that wasnt going to look like a 'fashion' tattoo, and nothing too girly, so the size was important. It took 3.5 hours in total and again, hurt like hell, but was an incredible experience. I am very pleased with it and get comments about it when I go out, which is cool. It isn't finished yet, I need to do something about the placing of the second one, which now looks off side. I have some more plans for it, but need to wait out the summer here in NZ before that happens. Tattoo's, to me, are like a diary of events. I will look back at my old, wrinkly body and be reminded of times in my past and how I felt and why. As for piercing's, I have a navel ring which is about 12-years old, 7 earrings, used to have about 15, but they wouldn't settle down. Same thing happened to the 2 eyebrow rings I have had. Just wouldn't settle, so took them out. I like piercing's, and like the way they look, but as with tattoo's, a person can wear them very, very badly. I am a tattoo snob, I guess. Don't come to me with your devil on your buttock, or your dolphin round your navel, type bollocks! Not interested! Sophie Auckland New Zealand www.myspace.com/sophieuk Tats, well, I have some, mostly they were about hurting myself if I'm honest, which I am, brutally. I love them on guys but only certain styles body piercing. Gosh, all I have now is my ears including flesh tunnel and my tongue and clit. I had loads at one point like massive spikey keep away signs.. I was 16 when I had my first tat. It wasn't a particularly good one. My best is a green eye weeping blood on my left arm. I've been into piercing's since i was 12. I used to love having more and more earings put in during school lunch break. I only wear 6 now though. Tabatha United Kingdom www.myspace.com/deepdarkwave Hi Jonathan.....Well, I have a few tattoo's. My first tattoo was my partners name "Davy" on my calf which was 10-years ago. I then had a gothic design which was designed by Davy and tattooed by John on my upper right arm, next was an exploited skull by John again on my left upper arm. My partner was at this time learning to tattoo and I was a willing guinea pig and he did his first tattoo on me which was a large lower back tribal with a red diamond in the middle. I've since had a small tribal above my partners name, blue stars on my upper arm with a purple background and "Nirvana" in big lettering as a band on my arm, also have a large cats head on my stomach surrounded by flames, a small skull and crossbones with stars on my lower left arm ,and my latest are my gorgeous red tartan hearts on my chest. I will be having my right arm sleeved when Davy has time as he's very busy at the moment as we are opening up our own tattoo studio Cruithni Tattoo in the new year. I find tattoo's very appealing. What I don't like seeing is badly done tattoo's on young people...people that haven't been advised on design and placement. Piercing's, I've got 2 labrets which I always wear my glittery red jewel balls on, my ears which were stretched to 6mm, but at the moment I just have 2 barbells in each and my bellybutton piercing, which I've had for 14-years and didn't take out for two pregnancies...so there you go. Cheers, Mizz Mizz United Kingdom (came from myspace.com-no forwarding URL) Excite you or disgust you? Very much excite me Have any? Yes How many? I have 4 tattoo's, and 3 piercing's At what age did you get your first? The day I turned 18! Where on your body? I have a japanese symbol for the number '14' on my ankle, a scorpion on my hip, a scorpion on the top of my foot, and a tattooed FUCKOFF inside my bottom lip (picture of the fuckoff is on my profile photos) Good experience getting them? Other than the pain of getting one on the top of the foot and the really weird pain of getting one in the mouth, I knew all but one of the guys that did my tats, and I would totally get a millon more if I didn't work in an office! Whiskey Ninja Columbus OH www.myspace.com/toplesshotdog I luv piercing's and tattoo's. I got myself two tattoo's (upperright arm and on the lower left side off my belly) and piercing's (4 in my ears, one in my tongue and my bellybutton) I was 20 with my first tattoo and 21 with my first piercing. Bonnie Close to Amsterdam Netherlands www.myspace.com/britje November 22 Scarlett Johansson Can you believe that she turns 21 today and already has 24 films to her credit, and has two more in the works for next year. Born in 1984 in New York City. She will always be remembered for her role opposite Bill Murray in "Lost In Translation" Birthday's Today: Billy Jean King, Allen Garfield, Jay Payton, Jamie Lee Curtis, Meike Babel, Rod Price (Foghat), Boris Becker, Robert Vaughn, Devin Puett, Tina Weymouth (Talking Heads), Yone Kamio, Little Steven Van Zandt (Sopranos), Joe Nathan, Mariel Hemingway, Greg Luzinski, Terry Gilliam (Monty Python) Q of THE WEEK: (see Monday) 2 tattoo's One I'm not proud of, very young. The other is 4"diameter upper back of clematis/mandala, bright colored. Husband has only one. Right back shoulder, SUB POP label. Nice work on you I see. Ciao Miss Dawn Weisbaden Germany (from myspace.com-no forwarding URL) About my tatttoo's, I got my first tattoo when I was 29. All my tattoos have great significance for myself. My kids (Erica Rose, Sarah Ashely), my parents, myself and JAPAN. ...( I got 6 now) About my body piercing, Tongue piercing and 4 ears piercing now. I used have bellybutton, nose and 10 ears piercing but no more bellybutton and nose and some ears piercing now. I LOVE THE PAIN WHEN I WAS GETTING TATTOO'S. I am having Art collections on my body and my body is like a canvas now so I am going to get more tattoo's becuase I have so many reasons to get them now. You can't get tattoo's without the pain and the pain is my pleasure!!!! @@Cinnamon Roll@@ Kanagawa, Okkinawa Japan www.myspace.com/baby_cinnamon1970 Excite you or disgust you? I like it Have any? Yes How many? 5 tattoo's, 5 piercing's At what age did you get your first of either? Tattoo:13 --Piercing: 13 Where on your body? tattoo's: 2 Entire arms, back, chest piercing: Ears, nipples Good experience getting them? Not all Fab (husband of Lamia Cross) Paris France www.myspace.com/lamiacross I'm a big fan of tattoo's and piercing's, although I have seen plenty of "misplaced" piercing's on people, and I don't like it when people have gone too far. I have eleven piercing's...7 are regular ear piercing's, 1 Tragus (ear) piercing, my nose is pierced, my bellybutton and the last one is...well, it's somewhere special!! That piercing was the most painful, but it only hurts for 10 seconds. Once the jewelry is in...you don't feel a thing!! The Tragus piercing was the hardest to heal due to the entire piercing being through cartiledge. That one was a bitch. I have several tattoos...the first one I got was a tattoo of my own lips on my right ass cheek. I don't see it very often, but it still makes me laugh!! Then I had a dainty tribal vine-like tattoo done on the top of my right foot/ankle...it kinda starts on top of my foot and scrolls around the ankle bones. That one may grow at some point. Then I have a round, medallion-like "stained glass window" on my upper back, just below my neck. I recently just added to that a HUGE purple lotus (upper right shoulder blade) and that seques into one I designed on my right arm (my husband has the matching). I also have one on my left wrist that is my husband's signature. All totaled, I've been in the chair 8 times, with more on the way! Lisa Biello Program Director WHRL Albany NY Excite you or disgust you? Tattoo's excite of course! How could anything so pretty and colourful ever be disgusting! Piercing's, I like but not as much. I like the old rule, if it sticks out its meant to be pierced. I'm not so fond of the implant type piercing's or odd places like between fingers etc. But, I have no probs with other people with 'em, I just wouldn't have them there myself. Have any? Oh yes! How many? I suppose the answer is four for the tattaoo's and 16 for the peircing's. Although I don't wear all my jewelry anymore. At what age did you get your first? 15 for tattoo, its illegle but I lied about my age and 11 for my piercing. Where on your body? Tattoo's are -one large one on the top of each arm from shoulder to almost elbow, one all round right wrist and one round navel. Earings - 7 in right ear, 5 in left ( I only wear one pair at mo) 1 in navel, 1 in nose and I have had three in clit. ( I dont wear these at the mo either) Good experience getting them? I enjoyed all my work except the navel tattoo. it cut like a razor and my face went grey thoughout. Its the closest I have been to passing out through any of my work. I would quite like a back piece but I can't decide what I want and until Im sure I wont start it. I have made mistakes before, underneath both large pieces are smaller crappy ones! I dont want to have to a massive back piece twice. All my piercing bar one, were done by myself and I have done all my husbands too including his Prince Albert. Kim Stone Southend England www.myspace.com/floristkimmy I have Piercing's and Tattoo's. ...Only 2 Tattoos. But I pierced my ears myself 7 times in each, when I was a Punk in the mid-80's. Stupidly I did them with Badges.. Luckily they never became infected. Also my belly button is pierced. Tia Essex England www.myspace.com/queen_bee_ November 21 Björk Guthmundsdóttir Made her splash with The Sugarcubes. I interviewed her live on-air back in 1989, and could not understand hardly what she said. LOL-the good old days. They also peformed on one of my Q-Fests in 1992. Born 1965 in Reykjavir, Iceland. With many song credits in film, Bjork had quite an acting role in "Dancer In The Dark", and many TV and film roles have come since. Her singing solo career has established her way beyond The Sugarcubes. Birthday's today: Harold Ramis, Goldie Hawn, Marlo Thomas, Nicolette Sheridan, Mac "Dr. John" Rebennack, Heather St. Claire, Lorna Luft, Ken Griffy Jr., Rick Lenz, Troy Aikman, Chiruru Ikewaki, Juliet Mills, Shane Douglas, Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, Deborah Shelton, Livingston Taylor, Hank Blaylock, Yumiko Shabata, Q of THE WEEK: We’ll call the Q this week “Body Language” Tattoos and body piercing Excite you or disgust you? Have any? How many? At what age did you get your first? Where on your body? Good experience getting them? Hi J. I have had over the years 9 piercing's, (none below the waist!) but gradually, due to unforseeable circumstances, three of them have gone!! I also have had three tattoo's. My husband has 2 piercing's and two tats. No problem getting them - I quite liked it! My first piercing was when I was about 12 -- ears! I like to see nice tats and piercing's on people! They don't disgust me! Take care, Pauline Methihill, Fife United Kingdom eveofdestruction53@hotmail.co.uk I have- 5 ear piercing, 1 navel piercing. My BF has -1 Large tattoo on his back and 1 Middle size tattoo on his arm. Luna Japan (came from myspace.com-no forwarding URL) Excite you or disgust you? EXCITE ME! I have to say a guy needs to have at least one or both to get me intrested. Have any? Yeah got both How many? 8 piercing's ( four in my ears , one in my tongue , both my nipples , and my belly button , next up is my clit and an industrial through my ear. I hope if I don't chicken out on both of them haha) At what age did you get your first? Both when I was 29 Where on your body? My tattoo's are four a tribal on the lower back, a tribal zodiac sign of leo in my neck, flower backpiece from my left shoulder to my right butt cheeck, and im in the middle of having a full sleeve done on my right arm. Good experience getting them? I love each and every one of them ( love the pain and the blood sorry ) Baby Tattoo Katwijk ,zuidholland, Netherlands www.myspace.com/members/ultraviolette I've got a tattoo of Pac Man on my left tricep and a connected Olde English J & K (my wife & my first initials) on my right leg. She has a henna-inspired heart design that she created on her lower back with our initials in the middle. We are both planning to get something involving our new daughter Riley pretty soon. Jay Wulff MD Afternoons 96.1 KISS-FM Poughkeepsie NY I was 15 when I went to the tattoo shop the first time (no, they didn´t ask me for my ID card). I got a little skull with a rose in it´s mouth on my left forearm. During the years it got really blurry so it was covered up in San Diego by Scottie last August when I was in L.A. I have some more, the next tattoo will be done by my man, a cover up of my moon and stars on my left hand. tschüss (as we say in Germany) Dana Cologne/Köln, Germany www.myspace.com/danacolonia Excite you or disgust you? Excite ! Have any? Yes both. How many? Tattoo's 1 piercing's 9 (9 retired) At what age did you get your first? Nose at 16 Where on your body? In total... Piercing's= eyebrow x 2, septum, both sides of nose at same time, tregus, ears, nipples (a few times) and labret. Tattoo=right ankle Good experience getting them? Totally, wouldn't be without them and want more. Tish London England www.myspace.com/miss_tish November 20 Ming-na Probably best known for her role as 'Dr. Jing-Mei 'Deb' Chen on the hit TV series "ER". She was born in 1963 on the Island of Coloane, Mancu. Her name translated means "enlightenment". She began on the Soap "As The World Turns" as 'Lein Huges #1' from 1988-1991. You might also remember her from the film "The Joy Luck Club". Birthday's today: Bo Derek, Mike 'D' Diamond (Beastie Boys), Mark Gastineau, James Brown (UB40), Richard Masur, Dick Smothers, Norman Greenbaum, Rick Monday, Jack Linkletter, Steve Dahl, Gary Green (Gentle Giant), Ray Styles, Joe Walsh, Joe Biden, Thea Vidale, Sabrina Lloyd, Duane Allman (Allman Bros. R.I.P.) One last Concert answer, and then below: You don't recognize me? We we worked together for years at 120 N. Victory! And what's with the stilted language? Where's your dream sample hour? Okay, weirdest concert? Where shall I start? I dunno, the Buzzcocks show at the