“April Fools”
Dr. Rox Remember When?
Article #134 April 2022
By: RLSchwinden aka MrZerr0
“April Fools” what does it mean to you? I believe here in Minnesota it is a joke on its residents, that someday Winter will end. The custom dates back to 1392, when it was announced March had 32 days in the month. In Ireland, it was traditional to entrust the victim with an “important letter” to be given to a named person. That person would read the letter, then ask the victim to take it to someone else, and so on. The letter when opened contained the words “send the fool further. In Germany, an April Fool prank is sometimes later revealed by shouting “April, April!” at the recipient, who becomes the “April fool”. Norwegians (aprilsnarr in Norwegian) celebrate April Fools’ Day. Most news media outlets will publish exactly one false story on 1 April; for newspapers this will typically be a first-page article but not the top headline. I know I personally have made many foolish decisions, usually pertaining to women or money, well, I personally believe the 2 go hand in hand, actually. So this month I decided to to do a “PsychoGello Radio Show” on “April Fools” however at the end of the month, therefore “April Fools” So here’s a rundown on the songs I played on my “April Fools” show PArt 1, and the one’s I will play on next year’s “April Fools” Show in 2023.
“Why Do Fools Fall In Love”
Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers a #1 Billboard Hit from Jan 1956.
He was born Franklin Joseph Lymon on 30 Sep 1942 in Harlem, NY. and passed on 27 Feb 1958.
I 1st heard this song from a late 50s early 60s boxset, my Dad bought my Mom back in about 1972, I would guess. If you would like some good reading on how “Pure” the music business “Was” look into Frankie’s manager Morris Levy. If you can find Gene Simmons of KISS produced and narrated a documentary in 2001 on Morris Levy “Secret History Of Rock N Roll”
“Fool In Love”
Ike And Tina Turner #2 hit in July 1960
Though formed in St. Louis, MO. in 1960, Ike Turner was born Izear Luster “Ike” Turner Jr. on 5 November 1931 in Clarksdale, MS. and passed 12 December 2007 and Tina was born Anna Mae Bullock on 12 November 1939 in Brownsville, TN. They stayed together until 1976 when Tina went solo. I think I 1st heard of Tina in 1975 in the film “Tommy as the “Acid Queen” PsychoGello Show Episode #181 Feb 2021 is on Tina Turner.
“Fool On The Hill”
The Beatles from Nov 1967.
From the film “Magical Mystery Tour”
I have written much on The Beatles in the past 11 Years (to this very Month, thanks Izzy & Dan D.) so the thing I will point out on this one is, Our Mascot “MrZerr0” was created by Jose Delbo who in fact worked on The Beatles “Yellow Submarine” and when I was a mere toddler my Aunt Debby K. used to play Beatles 45s on her record player for me to dance to. PsychoGello Shows: #95 June 2019, #130 Feb 2020, #219 Apr 2021 are on The Beatles.
“Fools”
Deep Purple (Mk2) from July 1971
Another band I have written much about over the past 11 years my favorite story I tell when I perform live in concert “In 1972 when I was a kid growing up on the Westside of Sioux City, my favorite band was Deep Purple and only 3 years later a guy from my neighborhood from 27th and Clark, as i was from 25th and Pierce, ended up in Deep Purple, and I thought about it real hard, and realized that my guitar could get me out of Sioux City, I knew I wouldn’t end up in a band like Deep purple, but I knew I could get out of Sioux City” I actually saw Deep Purple perform “Fools” in concert on
10 June 2001, MPLS. I later saw them many other times: 24 Aug 2004 St. Paul, 1 July 2005 St. Paul, Ian Gillian Solo 21 Sep 2006 Medina 7 Aug 2015 Sioux City, IA. 19 Oct 2019 MPLS. PsychoGello Show Episode #46 from June 2018 is on DP Mk2.
“Everybody Plays The Fool”
The Main Ingredient A #3 hit in Aug 1972.
Formed in Harlem, NY. in 1964 with Cuba Gooding Sr. (Cuba Jr’s Dad)
This one I remember on the radio (KMNS) all the time, when I was a kid I didn’t understand what it was all about … then I developed an interest in girls …..
“You Fool No One”
Deep Purple (Mk3) from Feb 1974.
Well, here again. On this I would say that Bassist -Vocalist Gleen Hughes (21 Aug 1951 Staffordshire, Eng.) Is one of my Top 5 favorite vocalists of all time.
“Everybody’s Fool”
The Butts Band: 1975
Formed in the UK in 1975. The Butts Band contains 2 members of the Doors: Robby Krieger and John Densmore. The vocalist on this song is Jess Roden and the bassist was Phil Chen (21 Oct 1946 Kingston, Jamaica – 14 Dec 2021) I was able to get Chen to sign my copy of this Album. I saw Krieger solo in Oct 2002 in Scottsdale, AZ. I saw 21st Century Doors on 23 Apr 2004 MPLS where I met Krieger and Manzarek, I met Chen on13 Mar 2015 in Medina.
“Nobody’s Fool”
Slade: Mar 1976
Formed in Wolverhampton, Eng. in 1966.
Their Vocalist Noddy Holder was born Neville John “Noddy” Holder 15 June 1946. A bit of trivia here: “Noddy” is an Irish slang for “Mouth”. My Anunt Cat was a fan of Slade, however I never really gave them a chance until my old boss Marc H. told me they were his favorite band. And of course 2 of Quiet Riot’s biggest hits were Slade covers so I knew those. PsychoGello Show Episode #116 (Nov 2019) is on Slade.
“Fool To Cry”
Rolling Stones: a #10 hit in April 1976.
Again I have written much about The Rolling Stones, how I got into this band was my Godfather’s (Uncle Jim U.) Vince H. was a huge 45 Single collector, he had hundreds and at least a dozen of The Rolling Stones. I love the Stones so much I own 3 White Teardrop Guitars, similar to the one Brian Jones played. I met Bill Wyman the bass player in this band on 20 Aug 2001 in Apple Valley. This one is dedicated to my Son Oblieon as Jagger sings “Daddy, you’re a fool to cry”. PsychoGello Show Episode #205 from Sep 2021 is about this lineup of the band (RS Mk3).
“Fools Gold”
Thin Lizzy: Oct 1976
This band formed in Dublin Ire. in 1969. From my favorite Album “Johnny The Fox” the band played here
1 May 1976 in St. Paul for this album. I saw them (well, 2 of them anyway) on 24 Aug 2004 in St. Paul. Perhaps one of my favorite bands of all time. PsychoGello Shows #15Nov 2017 and #186 Mar 2021 are on Thin Lizzy the latter has my Co-Host “Just Andy ” making an appearance.
“Fools”
Van Halen: Mar 1980
Formed in Pasadena, Ca. in 1972. It was my best friend Greg A. in Jackson (Brandon) MS. who turned me onto this band, however my best story is I was at my friend Chris W. wedding and his Dad’s girlfriend was from Pasadena and she told me how she used to go see Van Halen at her local high school dances. I feel sometimes Van Halen were not very original like Roth copying Jim Dandy from Black Oak Arkansas, and the song “Hot For Teacher” borrowing heavily from Cobham’s “Quadrant 4” and this song borrows heavily from Deep Purple’s “Place In Line”. I saw Van Helen twice in 1992 in Ames and again in St. Paul in 2012. I saw Roth solo twice, as well, in Nov 2004 and again in Feb 2020. PsychoGello Show #115 from Nov 2019 is on Van Halen.
“Fool For Your Love”
Triumph:Sept 1981
Formed in Ontario Can. in 1975. My North Jr. friend David B. introduced me to this band when we were all waiting around for a new RUSH Album summer of 1978. They were close enough for me. I saw them in Phoenix, AZ. on 19 Sep 1981, when I was living there after High School. PsychoGello Show Episode #117 in Nov 2019 is on the band Triumph.
PsychoGello “April Fool’s” Show 2023
“Ship Of Fools”
The Doors: Feb 1970
Formed in Los Angeles in 1965. Now I had 3 friends really into The Doors, before I was which kind of paved the way ofr me, Eric D. (in 1981) Eric H.(in 1986) and Missy Marrz. Now I was not a Doors fan, for decades, until the Oliver Stone film soundtrack was released in Mar 1991, there was something about the way the track list was put together, I really dug it ! So began my journey into The Doors. I have to say it’s really the musicianship I love about this band, the blend of the guitar, keys and drums. I have a CD and a Vinyl autographed by; Manzerak & Krieger.
“Fool In The Rain”
Led Zeppelin: #21 hit in Dec 1979, like it or not, their 5th Biggest Hit EVER!
Formed in London in 1968 as “The New Yardbirds”. I guess they are the Beethoven of the last 100 years.
My Uncle John & Aunt Cat turned me onto this band I loved them until 9 years later I was still hearing them every day of my life, everywhere I went ….
Here’s my thinking, Robert Plant could solve the world economy, just by doing just 1 Led Zeppelin Tour. The band could do 1 or 2 or 3 nights, per week, in the major cities like New York, LA, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, Seattle, Vegas, Denver, St. Louis, Nashville. So they were not on the road constantly and still have several days off in between shows and dates. They could charge $1000.oo for the “Cheap Seats” and 10k for front row, people would pay it. Each night could be a totally different 1 hour set. They would generate billions for Everyone: Venues, Concessions, Hotels, Transportation, Parking, Security, Merchandise, Manufacturers, never mind the ticket service fees. So I wonder how Robert feels being the most Powerful man in the whole entire world? Simply because he will NOT Do it ….. (thanks Robert). PsychoGello Show #138 from Apr 2020 is on Led Zeppelin.
“Fool For Your Lovin”
Whitesnake: May 1980 and again in Nov 1989 a #37 hit upon its 2nd release.
Formed in London, Eng. from 3 past members of Deep Purple Mk4: David Coverdale, Jon Lord & Ian Paice, after the death of Tommy R. Bolin, Glenn Hughes went solo with “Play Me Out”. So being a huge Deep Purple naturally I would like this band. I have seen the twice 3 Jul 2009 and 11 Jul 2015 in St. Paul. I was able to say “Hello” to Coverdale.
“Foolin”
Def Leppard: #28 hit in Jan 1983.
I was not a fan of this band until “High N Dry” ( Jul 1981) then I lost any interest after “Hysteria” (Aug 1987) worth noting this title was one of thee very last mass quantity pressed on vinyl, the label put 58min on the LP hoping to compete with CD & Cassette …. IT FAILED, NO ONE was buying Vinyl at that time, NO ONE.
I saw them many times in Iowa in 1992 and 1999, then in MN. 2002, I met them 2005 at this show, 2014 and Phil Collin 2018
“Nobody’s Fool”
Cinderella: June 1986
Formed in Philadelphia, PN. in 1983 I remember coming up with the idea to call my band “Cinderella” in fall of 1978, absolutely NO ONE liked that idea. I remember when this band came out, I had high hopes, but I was let down to hear they were a lesser AC/DC clone. I did see them live in concert in Aug 2005 in Clear Lake, IA. I was impressed ! I did enjoy them live! I saw their vocalist- guitarist – Sax Player Tom Keifer solo in Sept 2015 in Hinckley, MN.
Mark this down:
“Gypsy Road” is headlining the “2nd Annual MSP Trib Fest” on 14 May 2022 Sat 6pm at the MN. Music Cafe on 501 Payne Ave. St. Paul 55113. 5 Bands, 1 Day, 1 Price. the other Tribute bands: DUST N BONES (Guns N Roses) KISSin Time (KISS), CHEAP TRIXX (Cheap Trick) & SIR PSYCHO (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
“Ship Of Fools”
World Party: a #27 hit in Jan 1987
Formed in 1986 in London.
Formed after Karl Wallinger left The Waterboys. This song totally reminds me of my first few years at RecordShop #67 at Valley West Mall in W. Des Moines, IA.
“Ship Of Fools”
Robert Plant: a #84 hit in Feb 1988
I saw Plant solo on 17 Nov 1990 in Des Moines, IA. at Vets.
I just recently discovered that Plant released 3 singles before (New Yardbirds) Led Zeppelin, one in 1966 on CBS Records and two in 1967 on Columbia Records. PsychoGello Show #138 from Apr 2020 is on Led Zeppelin, someday I would like to do a Robert Plant Solo Show.
“Foolish Desire”
Daniel Ash: 1992
Born 31 July 1957 in Northampton, ENG. He was with the bands “Bauhaus” “Tones On Tails” and “Love And Rockets” I worked with a guy named Eric at Maryvale Mall in W. Phoenix, that turned me onto Bauhaus, but a lady I knew Susiecat really got me into this kind of music. I saw and met him Mar 2002 at “1st Ave.” in MPLS.
“Chain Of Fools”
Ronnie Wood: 1993
Born 1 June 1947 in Hillingdon, ENG.
Once a member of “The Faces” and “Jeff Beck Group” and now “The Rolling Stones” he releases solo material periodically, at least 10 solo albums.
“Foolish Games”
Jewel: #2 in Jul 1997 (released in Feb 1995)
Born Jewel Kilcher 23 May 1974 in Homer. Alaska.
I got into Tori Amos about June 1992, I would guess, Jewel’s CD came out in 1995, like the rest of the world it didn’t make much of an impression on me until 1997. Then I fell in love …. with her. I 1st met her in Nov 2001 in MPLS and again in June 2002.
“Everybody’s Fool”
Evanescence: May 2004 (#36)
Formed in Little Rock, AR. in 1995.
A newer band I kind of like, there weren’t too many that came out then I really liked, but this is one of them. I saw them in concert on 13 July 2004 in MPLS, I saw Amy Lee with Hinder in Feb 2009 in St. Paul.
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