It’s extremely rare that I ever come across quality live footage of a performance or a rock concert that I attended. If you’re a Jane’s Addiction fan you couldn’t get any better than this! Enjoy the shows as I did!

I’ll never forget the first time I heard Jane’s Addiction’s funky and bombastic music loudly pumping out of the PA Speakers before an awesome Living Color concert at Stony Brook University while back in high school in Stony Brook, NY on February 23, 1991.

Fast forward six years, and lo and behold I got to meet all of the guys, Perry Farrell (Lead Vocals), Dave Navarro (Guitar), Stephen Perkins (Drums), and Flea (Base Guitar) at Howard Stern’s Private Party when they played outside The Theater at Madison Square Garden on West 31st Street at the Howard Stern: Private Parts Movie Premiere on February 27, 1997. What a cool bunch of guys, and awesome musicians! And yes, I would’ve much preferred to been on the stage performing and playing drums with them, at the time front row was all-good with me.

Only eight months later and scoring two tickets to Jane’s Addiction at the Hammerstein Ballroom, 311 West 34th Street, New York City – Halloween, October 31, 1997. If you want to see a great show and what the 1990s New York music scene was all about feel free to check out MTV’s Pro Shot Master [Full Concert] footage, make sure you turn it up LOUD.

Jane’s Addiction / Porno for Pyros: Hard Charger and Mountain Song at Howard Stern’s Private Party outside The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, February 27, 1997 | MTV’s Pro Shot Master

Howard Stern Private Parts: Private Party at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, February 27, 1997

Jane’s Addiction: Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City – Halloween, October 31, 1997 | MTV’s Pro Shot Master [Full Concert]

Paiste 2002 Reflector Cymbals WANTED in lineup!

Paiste, please bring back the awesome 2002 Reflector Cymbals full-lineup!!! Especially the Paiste 2002 Reflector Power *22″ / 20” Ride Cymbals.

*The specific cymbal model I am particularly interested in is: Paiste 2002 Reflector Power 22″ Ride!

Call Paiste America at 1(800) 472-4783 or Contact Paiste on Paiste’s Contact Form, or email Paiste Customer Support to request theses awesome 2002 Reflector Cymbals back in the 2002 lineup.

Paiste: 22″ 2OO2 Reflector Power Ride vs 24″ 2OO2 Reflector Power Ride

Paiste: 22″ 2OO2 Reflector Power Ride vs 3OOO Reflector Power Ride

Paiste: Paiste 3OOO Power Reflectors Full Set Sample

Paiste: 2002 Classic Black Big Beat Cymbals Logo

Also I’d LOVE to see the original classic 2002’s silkscreened logo in BLACK just like the cool ‘Big Beat’ cymbals logo, and NOT the dated big red square logo. I like to see the 2002 go back to their original classic roots and go back to small classic All-Black logo. Just like the classy 30th Anniversary Special Edition 2002 John Bonham 1970’s Cymbals Set Paiste re-issued in 2001. The large red square logo is totally dated and completely detracts from the beauty of the cymbals. I’ve been requesting going back to the classic logo design for years! Less is MORE!

Paiste: Special Edition 2002 John Bonham Cymbals Re-issued

WANTED Zildjian Super 5B BLACK Drumsticks

Avedis Zildjian Company please bring back the Zildjian: Super 5B BLACK Drumsticks in Wood and Nylon Tips that are manufactured by Vic Firth!!!

Call Avedis Zildjian Company at 1(800) 229-1623, (781) 871-2200 or Contact Zildjian on Zildjian’s Contact Us Form, or email Zildjian Customer Support to request theses awesome drumsticks to be offered once again in their drumstick lineup.

Zildjian: Super 5B Black Drumsticks
Longer than a 5B for better reach. Beefy barrel bead. An awesome all-purpose rock stick.

Diameter: 0.595″
Length: 16 1/2″

Zildjian: Super 5B Wood Tip Black Drumsticks

Zildjian: Super 5B Wood Tip Black Drumsticks 12-Pack

Paiste 2002 Wild Cymbals WANTED in lineup!

Paiste, please bring back the 2002 Wild Cymbals full-lineup!!! Especially the Paiste 2002 *14″ / 15” Wild Hats, 2002 20” / *22″ Wild Ride, 2002 16” / 17” / *19” Wild Crashs and Rude 14” Wild Hats.

*The cymbal models I’m particularly interested in are: 2002 14” Wild Hats, 19” Wild Crash, 2002 22″ Wild Ride!

Call Paiste America at 1(800) 472-4783 or Contact Paiste on Paiste’s Contact Form, or email Paiste Customer Support to request theses awesome 2002 Wild Cymbals back in the 2002 lineup.

Paiste: 2002 Wild Cymbals

Paiste: 2002 14” Wild Hats – Strong and powerful, yet sensitive.

The 2002 Wild Hats are very strong and powerful, yet sensitive hi-hat cymbals that are well-suited for today’s rock and metal genres. Their sound character is metallic, icy, full, and piercing. Fairly wide range with a complex mix. The Paiste Wild hi-hats are very responsive in feeling with a roaring open sound and a sharp, dark, and cutting stick sound.

Weight: Medium Heavy top, Heavy bottom
Volume: Medium to Very Loud
Stick sound: Icy, Sharp
Intensity: Very Lively
Sustain: Fairly Long

Paiste: 2002 14” Wild Hats

Paiste: 2002 14” Wild Hats

Paiste: 2002 14” Wild Hats

Paiste: 2002 14” Wild Hats

Paiste: 2002 20″ Wild Ride – Ideal for forceful playing styles like rock and metal.

The Paiste 2002 Wild Ride cymbal is well-suited for forceful playing, especially in rock and metal. This cymbal delivers a pronounced, crispy ping over a loud, massive, icy wash in a wide range with a complex mix. The 2002 Ride has a huge, dirty sound that’s very loud and aggressive when crashed. I t has an even feel, is very responsive, and has a full, rich, aggressive sound.

Weight: Medium Heavy
Volume: Medium to Very Loud
Stick Sound: Silvery, Shattering
Intensity: Lively
Sustain: Long

Paiste: 2002 22″ Wild Ride

Paiste: Rude 14” Wild Hats

Paiste: Rude 14” Wild Hats

Paiste: 2002 Classic Black Big Beat Cymbals Logo

Also I’d LOVE to see the original classic 2002’s silkscreened logo in BLACK just like the cool ‘Big Beat’ cymbals logo, and NOT the dated big red square logo. I like to see the 2002 go back to their original classic roots and go back to small classic All-Black logo. Just like the classy 30th Anniversary Special Edition 2002 John Bonham 1970’s Cymbals Set Paiste re-issued in 2001. The large red square logo is totally dated and completely detracts from the beauty of the cymbals. I’ve been requesting going back to the classic logo design for years! Less is MORE!

Paiste: Special Edition 2002 John Bonham Cymbals Re-issued

Long Islands own D’Addario & Company, Inc. / Evans Drumheads please to bring back the awesome Original 12” HQ RealFeel (Natural Tan Gum Rubber & Black) Double Sided Practice Pad!

Feel free to call D’Addario United States at 1(800) 323-2746, (631) 439-3300 or email Evans Drumheads Customer Support to request the super cool Original 12” HQ RealFeel (Natural Gum Rubber & Black) Double Sided Practice Pad back in their product lineup.

The Original 12” HQ RealFeel (Natural Gum Rubber & Black) Double Sided Practice Pad, was by far the BEST made and most importantly the most realistic feeling Practice Pad ever produced!!! Please, please, please bring the original 2-sided design back!

Why was it the best? Very simple the QUALITY!!! And most importantly feel! The very thick and smooth Tan Natural Gum Rubber was absolutely exceptional, the BEST ever made, and it lasts forever.

Longevity Tip: Don’t ever clean the Natural Gum Rubber with Windex, because Windex has Ammonia in it and that will discolor and dry out the Natural Gum Rubber.

Original HQ RealFeel 12″ (Natural Gum Rubber & Black) Practice Pad Review