September 19, 2003
Don't Cry For Me
I'm reminded of the time I missed U2's Austin performance a couple years ago. While I had seen and reviewed the Elevation Tour in Dallas the previous spring, it was a drag to miss the same show in my hometown.
Thus it is regrettable that I won't be taking in the Austin City Limits Festival that's taking place right now, with 70,000+ people rocking out for the next three days. I'm most bummed about missing Robert Randolph & The Family Band. Oh well, I've got to work on this deadline. It's all good.
It's exciting to see this next issue take shape. Other stories are relating to and mirroring our cover story -- "The Ugly Truth Behind Christian Rock."
I won't reveal what the story is about, but I will share some more of what it's not:
The Ugly Truth Behind Christian Rock is not Frank Lenz. He's actually a very good looking guy.
It has nothing to do with animals. When critics refer to "Studio Cats" or "those cats in such and such band..." they are talking about people, not cats. I've actually been in studios myself, as well as checked this rumor out, and there are not felines walking on or running the boards in recording studios today. The same can be said for "Road Dogs" and other such euphomisms.
It's not Mormonism. While the Osmonds had their 15 minutes of fame back in the 70s, there is no direct or serious threat to rock and roll from this Utah cult.
It's not the Mafia. While the Elefante Brothers are Italian, there is no proof that Guardian, Petra, or even Barren Cross records are bad for you; nor do they have backwards messages that say, "Bow to Cicily," "Pay Your Protection Dues," or even "Support Your Local Union." These are simply false rumors.
It's not the x-rated film industry. The "x" in hxc comes from the straight-edge movement, where underage kids going to shows were marked with an "x" on their hands signifying that they were not eligible to drink at the bar, which in time turned into a badge of honor and abstinence. The same goes for xDisciplex AD and MxPx. Wise up...
