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"I love wine. It's all I drink; I don't like beer or liquor. I get a lot of s--- for it." --Brendan Benson

In a recent interview with Spin, the Raconteurs guitarist admitted he loses a little rock cred "when I'll come out onstage with a wine glass."

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sandra

Ah, what a sad little commentary on days gone by. I can't tell you how many opening acts we sat through in the late '60's through the mid-80's, waiting for the big-name show to begin. But we were respectful, for the most part. And as a result, we got to hear "opening acts," like Melanie, John Prine, the Blasters, Mason Ruffner, David Linley, Billy Idol, even "solo acts" by members of Fleetwood Mac like Christine McVee--forgive my spelling errors--I don't have time to look them all up. But my point is this: Wildflowers often bloom before the the expensive Dahlias. How many groups started as "garage bands?" Give 'em a break--you (or your children) may be standing in line to see these groups one of these days. Sp if you're going to support the arts--support more than just the established artists. You may find diamonds in the rough (or at least as many metaphors as I've hidden in this post!) It's all about the music.

December 04 2009 at 12:57 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
B.H. Lackey

Hollywood for the most part didn't do that, or if they did it was kept secret. Today you see multi-million dollar careers go down the drain. I think Ross Perrot had the right idea about taking the war to the streets. Who would think the a line or two, a stick in the arm, or smoke it would bring a once mighty nation to its demise.

September 04 2009 at 2:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
SarahWHO?

Why am I seeing a pic of this asshat when the headline I clicked on was about one of our soldiers? Even though AOL was clever enough to spell it "soliders". Speaking of asshats, way to go, AOL!

September 04 2009 at 2:36 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
r wilson

Now, who the hell is this clown again?

September 04 2009 at 2:30 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mike murphy

man all these living saints out there. 1st remember Jesus drank wine in public. the wedding at cana dinner with the pharisee and at the last supper to name a few. dylan used to drink wine out of a paper bag check his halloween concert. i think it's bootleg # 6 willie nelson used to drink jack daniels in plain view. a lot of stars were higher than most of the audience. so why worry about some guy i never heard of bringing a glass of wine on stage, if anything it showed he had a little class

September 04 2009 at 2:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lita

Guys like Brimmi who make comments like this are ashamed of the fact that they used to bend over for it and wish to take it back. Still, they cruise the city parks for more than simple recreation. Tell Senator Craig we said hello.

September 04 2009 at 1:59 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Al Udeen

Never heard of him, But at least he's not listed as a musician, which 99% of these guitar players are not,

September 04 2009 at 1:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
T-bone

who the hell is this guy? and is the fact he likes only wine realllllllllllly news worthy?

September 04 2009 at 1:23 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
laiconna

Why don't you get your own website and advertise from your own website instead of cluttering this blog with your come ons?

put a banner on your facebook page and put all of bull S**t verbage there!!

September 04 2009 at 1:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
franco parilo

jUST INDULGE IN COCAINE, METH AND ROIDS LIKE THE REST OF THE HOLLYWOOD AND ROCKER ELITES.IT'S KINIDA LIKE A SPECIAL CLUB.

September 04 2009 at 12:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply