Joan Jett Said It Best

Joan Jett, the rock and roll icon known best for her absolutely awful 80's hair, said it best when she sung, "I love rock and roll!" It's true...I do. I love it! Music has always been very important to me and I enjoy a wide range of styles (kind of a music snob). Even though there are many styles that just don't do it for me (country), I can appreciate everything from jazz to bluegrass (light on the bluegrass). But there is one style that never leaves me cold.

If music were a recipe, my favorite dish would consist of the following ingredients: electric guitar, bass guitar, drums and another electric guitar for taste. Toss in handful of good songs and a dash of reckless energy, stir and serve. Be aware, at this point, the dish may be a little unstable. That is just fine. The more stable this dish is, the less fun it is. It is also very important that it be served at the correct volume. It will be most enjoyed at a volume of eleven, but anything over eight is acceptable. If consumed at any level less than eight, the spice will not come through and the intended flavor will not be appreciated.

Remember, all rock and roll is best consumed fresh from it's original source in album format. Everyone knows that a sandwich from a vending machine is not as good as a sandwich that is freshly prepared. Music is the same. Rock and roll taken from sources such as movie soundtracks, WOW samplers, and American Idol may be improperly prepared and can be far past its expiration date. If consumed from sources that are not trustworthy, you run the risk of ruining the potency of rock and roll in your life forever. You must be able to trust your chef!

In the immortal words of Brian Johnson, "For those about to rock, we salute you."