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Post by TheWallsScreamedPoetry on May 16, 2005 17:43:30 GMT
Legendary LA DJ Jim Ladd was recently inducted into The Hollywood Walk of Fame....John was one of the speakers and Robby was also present.....
Some goof pix below...
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Post by TheWallsScreamedPoetry on May 16, 2005 17:46:03 GMT
 A group of music and entertainment greats turns out to help veteran Los Angeles radio personality Jim Ladd, third from left, dedicate his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Friday, May 6, 2005. From left are Ed Begley Jr., The Doors drummer John Densmore, Ladd, actor Woody Harrelson, The Doors guitarist Robbie Krieger, George Thorogood, keyboardist Benmont Tench of the Heartbreakers, and Jackson Browne. In a career spanning more than 30 years Ladd has established himselfas a unique personality with his free-form rock 'n' roll programming and "theater of the mind."  John Densmore, drummer for the rock band The Doors, takes the first step on the new star of his friend, veteran Los Angeles radio personality Jim Ladd, right, on the Hollywood Walk of Fame following dedication ceremonies Friday, May 6, 2005, in Los Angeles. In a career spanning more than 30 years, Ladd has established himself as a unique personality with his free-form rock 'n' roll programming and "theater of the mind." Entertainment greats including Jackson Browne, George Thorogood and Woody Harrelson were among those honoring Ladd Good to see that John's fasion sense has improved since the 70s....but notice that JD does not stand next to Robby but stays near Ed Begley his eco mate  |
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Post by TheWallsScreamedPoetry on May 16, 2005 17:54:32 GMT
Jim Ladd Newest Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame  The legendary KLOS/Los Angeles late-night air personality, known for his disdain of playlists and long-standing preference of free-form radio, on Friday became the latest entertainer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Close to 1,800 fans, rockers and celebrities including the likes of Woody Harrelson, Jackson Browne and Ed Begley Jr. were on hand to congratulate Ladd, who dedicated his star to his many fans. Speaking to the crowd, Ladd said, "I want to say right up front that this star... is for all of us. Each one of you who has supported free-form radio over all of these years, this star is for you. You are the tribe, and radio is the tribal ground." Among those turning out to support Ladd was Benmont Tensch, keyboardist for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and a prolific session player for a host of artists including Browne. Tensch told R&R, "The thing that struck me about this is that [getting a star] is usually tied in to promote something. Ladd is getting it because he bloody well deserves it. Nobody deserves this more. I don't think anyone has championed Classic Rock radio more than Jim Ladd. He's been carrying the banner for us, and I think he deserves the recognition now." Styx vocalists/guitarists Tommy Shaw and James "JY" Young agreed that Ladd's time had come for a star on Hollywood Blvd. "We've always known that he deserved a star, and this will be a constant reminder that personalities are what make radio matter," Shaw told R&R. "I've never known a radio person with a better knowledge of music as Jim Ladd. Young added, " It's about freakin' time! Jim Ladd is one of my best and dearest friends in the L.A. area. I still live in Chicago and my wife and I go to dinner regularly with him and his wife, Shelley. I think the world of Jim." L.A. radio veteran Damion Bragdon, who worked at KLOS from 1969-80 before tenures at KMET and KLSX, said, "This is richly deserved. He's been on it a long time. I worked with him at KLOS beginning in 1972, and he always held his ground and bucked the system." Commenting on Ladd's show, Bragdon told R&R, "Radio is cyclic -- it breathes and oscillates. We went from free-form to the tight playlist, and now we're starting to get more free-form again."  Meanwhile, George Thorogood took to the podium to thank Ladd for single-handedly sending his career skyward by being one of the first air personalities to play George Thorogood and the Destroyers' version of "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer." Browne saluted Ladd by noting, "One of the things Jim and I have in common — besides the haircut — is a love for music and for social justice issues. He goes face-on with everything he approaches. And Doors drummer John Densmore went so far as to proclaim Ladd "the fifth Door." Adam Jacobson Radio & Records inc 2005 How many bloody 5th Doors are there? |
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Post by jym on May 16, 2005 18:16:32 GMT
Licking the walk is a tradition?
Now, I can imagine Jim Morrison doing that, (& I'm sure he did) but for much different reasons.
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Post by TheWallsScreamedPoetry on May 16, 2005 18:22:22 GMT
Jim probably slobbered over it and covered it in vomit which is less traditional at awards ceremonies today but still practised by a few holdouts against conformity....... Notice someone brought a copy of the original LA Woman album along......bet thats worth a few bob.....I sold mine for £25 in 1990 at Beanos in Croydon......but mine was immaculate not beat up like that one...  I wonder why Ray wasn't there?...and why is Jackson Browne carrying a loaf of bread?...I mean how common!..... you never saw Natalie Portman carrying a Tesco bag full of fish fingers and coco pops up the red carpet at Cannes yesterday did you..she would have gotten a flunky to do that for her.....rockers! no style at all!!! .. |
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Post by jym on May 16, 2005 19:51:56 GMT
Maybe Jackson was on his way home from grocery shopping, or is homeless & carrying his bread around with him. Maybe I need to run out & buy a copy of lawyers in love to get some royalities flowing Jackson's way. "Hey man, got any bread?" |
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Post by ensenada on May 16, 2005 20:39:37 GMT
good pics. old johnie boy is looking pretty fit.mmmm not in that way girls, dont worry i aint gone gay!! except on eressies soap of us not too sure about the tash and a small pony tail though, but that is one door i would love to meet... |
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Post by TheWallsScreamedPoetry on May 17, 2005 20:22:10 GMT
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Post by jimbo on May 17, 2005 20:32:31 GMT
for what it's worth, it's nice to see John and Robby together again outside a courtroom
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Post by TheWallsScreamedPoetry on May 17, 2005 20:54:33 GMT
They have been friends for a long time.....so maybe it's easier for them to bury the hatchet even if its just for a day.....they went to Danny's funeral and I am sure they will have spoken..... John and Ray in a similar pose would be more remarkable...although I am not sure where the hatchet would be.. But the most important question still has not been answered....why the Hell is Jackson Browne carrying a loaf of bread? |
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Post by mywildlove4371 on Jul 11, 2005 15:17:00 GMT
Loved the pics  |
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Post by alabamaangel on Jul 12, 2005 16:30:04 GMT
[glow=red,2,300]Cool pics![/glow] ;D
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Post by pep on Jul 12, 2005 20:05:52 GMT
those are great photos of John and Robby! wonder if they discussed reforming the Butts Band?  |
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Post by theholysha66 on Jul 12, 2005 20:46:41 GMT
great pics man ..........all hail john densmore
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Post by othercircles on Aug 4, 2005 23:04:29 GMT
Jeez Robbie looks like shit lol.. all liver spotty and saggy but John looks great!
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Post by ensenada on Aug 5, 2005 14:20:15 GMT
Hail satan!!....i mean JD!! ;D yeh robbei does look pretty rough doesnt he!? howold is robbie?
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