Comments on: Throwing Stones III: Write Yer Own

By: Shully

Shully — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 13:53:29 +0000

I really enjoy your branding blogs. They’re very cleverly written–and a lot more accurate than my memory. Keep “feeding the beast” and before you know it you’ll turn your music and advertising knowledge into a best-selling book. I’ll buy the first copy.

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 18:28:22 +0000

The early Kinks were a curious and combustible combination. Ray Davies presented himself onstage as an androgynous dandy, and his songs grew increasingly lyrically sophisticated in almost no time. Brother Dave, with his aggressive, slashing, power chord guitar attack, was really England’s first punk rocker. So, a difficult act to position from a marketing standpoint. How ’bout, “The Kinks: Two Bands For The Price Of One!”

By: Elvis W.

Elvis W. — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:33:19 +0000

I’d be curious what you think about the Kinks positioning themselves during this era in music. I’ve never been much of a Beatles fan (so sue me), but I’d say the Kinks “did it” for me. The Stones were alway there, of course. I wonder where Brian Jones would be musically if he were still alive today… Memphis or Manchester? Nice perspective on the Stones in your trilogy!

By: Ed P.

Ed P. — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 04:32:53 +0000

Very interesting; well written. Last time I saw the Stones on that Scorcese film they really sucked, IMO. Bad. Or maybe the sound wasn’t synced to the picture. Yeah, that must have been it.

By: Hugh K.

Hugh K. — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 03:54:57 +0000

The Strolling Bones were once little British babies? Ah heck, I still love ‘em. But what a story!

By: Chris L.

Chris L. — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 03:51:37 +0000

WOW! Never knew the dynamic duo helped out the Stones. Great read! Now I have mixed feelings about them… Oh, no.