On this Christmas day I hope that all is well dear readers. I want to speak about a couple of thoughts, but first I must share some sad news. Mr. James Brown has passed away at the age of 73. The hardest working man in show business will now get a chance to rest and we will all miss him.
There is no question that the music world has taken a great loss. Whether it’s soul, rap, hip hop, disco or rock Mr. Brown touched them all. Like few entertainers before or since Mr. Brown inspired decades of music. Dance moves, singing style, music and lyrics have all endured the test of time, gaining new fans in each generation. It’s been said that the music of Mr. James Brown is the most sampled and therefore most heard music in the last quarter century at least. And there is no secret that many of the top performers has copied his dance moves as much as his music and lyrical style. Truly we will miss him, and I take solace in that he will never know the pressures and pain that he endured in life.
In happier news it’s been announced that Bono will become a Knight. While there is no equivalent in America, I’d compare it to marrying into the Rockerfeller or Kennedy families. In becoming a knight Bono becomes royalty, even if the title is only honorary. As a Irishman Bono, who’s birth name is Mr. Paul Hewson, cannot use the title Sir as only British citizens can. In addition this rare honor is given to few, and fewer non-Britons, but due to the politics of the Irish-British relations it is quite rare. I’m only aware of Mr. Bob Geldof as the other recipient of such an honor that was Irish and accepted.
Bono joins an exclusive group though, which includes Mr. Geldof, Mr. Bill Gates, Mr. Steven Spielberg, and Mr. Rudy Guliani. That’s a group worth joining I think. And as part of such a group the activities that Bono supports, namely aid to African nations among others, are given more political clout and power. I’m always glad to mention when an entertainer strives to help others in the world, and Bono has done a great deal for Africa. With this knighthood I can only expect him to continue his work and hope for even greater success.
On a more personal note I want to wish all of my readers, and their families and friends, the very best of holidays. I hope you all enjoy this time and find it filled with peace, joy and success. I hope that these gifts follow you all into the new year, 2007.
This is what I think, what do you think?
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