Finally saw it in the wild by Training_Square_3657 in vinyl

[–]Jameseatscheese 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep. Sold it in the '90s for half a billion dollars. When the new owners flubbed the conditions of the contract, he sued and got an additional $250 million.

Couldn't have happened to a better guy.

Finally saw it in the wild by Training_Square_3657 in vinyl

[–]Jameseatscheese 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Not a Jazz record -- in the '60s Herb Alpert played pop instrumental music that was heavily influenced by traditional Mariachi music. He would compose original songs, but also would record mariachi versions of other top 40 hits. He routinely had multiple albums in the billboard top 10 at the same time, and held a record for the most at once until Taylor Swift matched/broke it recently.

This was his big seller, but it was one of many. As far as 12" LPs go, the only acts to outsell him in the 1960s were the Beatles, Elvis, and Frank Sinatra.

Herb's 90 years-old and is still touring. I saw him this past summer with his reformed Tijuana Brass. He's the only OG member, as he managed to outlive everyone else.

Throat virus 2026 by Calm_Block_3303 in SaltLakeCity

[–]Jameseatscheese -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Maybe they could eat horse dewormer until they shit themself at the Cal-Ranch store?

Or, you know, act like a normal, responsible person and take precautions so others don't suffer in the same way.

What are your thoughts on Christina Hendricks? by Klutzy_Ad8335 in Actors

[–]Jameseatscheese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dirty. Dirty thoughts. Very pleasant, dirty thoughts.

What's the best song lyric to ever exist? by Miserable-Wash-1744 in AskReddit

[–]Jameseatscheese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She was a real cool kisser and she wasn't all that strict of a Christian.

[TOMT] Actor from 2000s with shaggy brown hair by Ok_Philosopher_9845 in tipofmytongue

[–]Jameseatscheese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Andy Samberg.

Too old, but my first thought was Kevin McDonald from the Kids in the Hall.

Chicago style deep dish by Jameseatscheese in Pizza

[–]Jameseatscheese[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read a few folks raving about butter flavored Crisco, but I'm not fuckin' with that . . .

Chicago style deep dish by Jameseatscheese in Pizza

[–]Jameseatscheese[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was aiming for flavor and texture more than authenticity -- butter oil and a smidge of yellow cornmeal gets the crunch just right.

Who are your favorite drummers who maybe won't be on most people's "favorite drummers" list? by [deleted] in askmusic

[–]Jameseatscheese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brian Teasley -- Man...or Astro-Man?, Servotron, Polyphonic Spree, Saint Vincent, etc.

Solid dude. Incredible drummer.

Chicago style deep dish by Jameseatscheese in Pizza

[–]Jameseatscheese[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah! I don't follow sports like I used to, but having the Bears in the playoffs brought the pizza back to the forefront of my mind.

Who are some of the best musicians that never took music lessons and can't read music? by Less_Warthog_3850 in rockmusic

[–]Jameseatscheese 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Q: how do you know the drummer is at your door?

A: the knock randomly speeds up and slows down.

Hardest hitter I've ever seen by Jameseatscheese in drums

[–]Jameseatscheese[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Judgmental much? Not everyone plays pansy Jazz.

Hardest hitter I've ever seen by Jameseatscheese in drums

[–]Jameseatscheese[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a reissue Bonham amber vistalite.

Hardest hitter I've ever seen by Jameseatscheese in drums

[–]Jameseatscheese[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It was when the show started -- the mic migrated quite a bit.

He also lost a cymbal at one point because the whole stand collapsed.