It's Friiiday!!! I've been reading other blogs lately and I enjoy some of the social commentary. It's cool to read what other bloggers think about everything from fixing potholes to Britney. I have never thought current events had much to do with me so I haven't written much about them. There are some very clever wordsmiths out there who do an awesome job covering the days events. I believe I'll leave it to the experts.

I met with a young lady today who is involved with promotions in the events venues in Sioux Town. We were discussing the general state of live music in America. Hannah Montana is selling out arenas across the land. Too bad 12-year-old girls can't drink alcohol. John Mellencamp is coming to the Tyson Events Center and the promoters are struggling to sell half of the available seats. Let's see, a legendary rocker with 30-plus years of writing and performing to his credit or a newbie created by a Disney sitcom with little if any noticeable talent. Has the American public had their senses sucked through their nostrils by Simon Cowell?

Will Hannah Montana be fighting for the right to visit her children in 10 years? Will she be tabloid fodder with her ass-cheeks hanging from her skirt as she juggles a toddler while trying not to spill her margarita? The fate of these over-exposed "stars" is unfortunate. In a twisted way, I feel sorry for them. These young "stars" are thrust into the spotlight with no preparation or true talent to lean on. The stars of the 60's and 70's earned their way to the top. They were slowly prepared for the lifestyle. The Stones and Streisands of yesterday "paid their dues". They had to prove to the general public that they were talented. They earned respect.

The media sweethearts of today are simply sat upon a throne and appointed king or queen. They are forced down our throats as we are brainwashed by endless radioplay and fast-food merchandising. And when all else fails, and they've survived the drug overdose or shoplifting a thong from Victoria's Secret, they don't have any real talent to revive their career. Think about it. Many of the stars from the 60's and 70's had social shortcomings, but after the pot smoke cleared, they had talent. Real talent that the fans and the media could not deny.

I hope I never see the day that real talent is only a fond memory.