Tuesday, October 30, 2007

All Of My Sons Act III Prediction

I think in act 3 chris and ann will not get married. chris gets upset with his father so i think he'll move away and ann will go back home with george

Thursday, October 25, 2007

Scar Tissue #9

Californication became the new hit song coming into the millenium. Anthony found a new girlfriend named claire but he ends up ruining the relationship when they both decide to go on a drug binge together. He realized he made a mistake and becomes sober again. The RHCP are now working on another cd called By The Way. Anthony finally gets spiritually awakened and stays sober from now on. I finally understand the meaning of the title, its not only a Red Hot Chili Peppers song, but it resembles anthony's 'scar tissue' from drug use over the years when he finally quits. no doubt this book is a 10/10. i would recommend it to everyone

Scar Tissue #8

John leaves the band because he thinks it killing him right after a concert. But the Chili Peppers found a replacement for him soon after, even though it wasn't feeling like the original band. By January 1994 Anthony had been 5.5 years sober which is an amazing accomplishment for someone who used to be a huge addict. But after a trip to the dentist being on novacaine, he felt like he was high again and didnt want it to stop. He went on a huge drug spree using crack, heroin, and percodan. This effected his will to the band to create meaningful lyrics. His girlfriend catches him and almost runs off. Hillel dies of a drug overdose. Anthony's life begins to have a downsard spiral. This book is getting more intense now and i would give it an 8.5/10

Scar Tissue #7

The Chilli Peppers are on a roll and get out of their sony contract onto warner's. Anthony's wrote a poem that later turned into one of their most famous songs, Under The Bridge. This was the first song of that typeever played by RHCP cause it was slow and soft. Blood Sugar Sex Magik was released september 24, 1991. They began touring with major bands like the smashing pumpkins and pearl jam. They even played with kurt cobain and Nirvana for a few shows! Anthony is maturing more and taking the band more seriously and his bandmates accept him more.

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Scar Tissue #6

Anthony isnt bringing anything to the table for practices because of his hardships. He doesn't have the drive for new ideas and lyrics. The band fired him and he finally gets a reality check. The band wins a award from L.A. Weekly and they don't even mention Anthony. He goes into a huge drug binge in retaliation and it doesn't end good when he gets caught by the cops. But they let him go and tell him to get on the plane to go see his mom. Anthony goes to a clinic to help him quit drugs for the first time in his life, which is a huge step. He stays sober and the band is happy to let him join again and they start by making a new album called "the Uplift Mofo Party Plan"

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Scar Tissue #5

Anthony is having problems with his girlfriend jennifer. His drug use and sleeping with other girls with has made their relationship weak. Jennifer even smashed Anthony's window in his apartment in anger. Kim (one of anthony's good friends) almost died from a heroin overdose. There is not one chapter in this book that doesn't imply drugs are bad. meanwhile, EMI record company never got behind their album despite their tour. Cliff (drummer) was fired and Jack Irons was brought back. (the original drummer). RHCP still is trying to find the perfect setup for the band.

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Scar Tissue #4

the RHCP's are having troubles finding the right band members to be able to work to their full potential. Anthony is late and missing practices because of his cocaine and heroin use. however, he makes a speech at a gig about the dangers of doing drugs, which shows he's self conscious but he's so addicted he can't stop. Hillel (the guitarist) was let go but then they fired his replacement cause it wasn't working out, and they let him join again. George Clinton also rocked out on stage with them at one of their concerts. The Chili Peppers are now becoming more and more famous with their release of the album "Freaky Styley"

Monday, October 8, 2007

Scar Tissue #3

The Red Hot Chili Peppers hit a good start but they couldn't make it happen right away. They couldnt get many shows to play at with a tape. Nobody wanted to listen their music. They have a small crowd but it isnt catching on still. Flea (the bassist) and Anthony get deeper into drugs, especially heroin and speed, and this affected the band life. They weren't as motivated as they could be to make the band happen. They are too focused on having a good time and partying. This book is starting to slow down, so i will give this book a 7/10

Saturday, October 6, 2007

Black Boy #2

I thought that black boy was a very moving book even though at times it wasnt all that interesting. Richard went through the experience himself and that makes the book credible and not exaggerated. The ending was abrupt but it summed it up well before the 2nd part (which we didnt read). It left some room to think

Scar Tissue #2

Anthony has just started his beggining of his career. His drug usage in his teens has evolved into a bigger problem. He goes on frequent drug binges and starts to shoot heroin. Anthony also drops out of UCLA because of it. Just this shows how bad drugs can affect your life. The Red Hot Chili Peppers just had their first show ever and they were a hit and asked to come back. I think this is just a small section off a lot of sucesses that they will have in the next coming years. I love this book so im giving it a 9.5/10