I Saw U2 Live Twice's definitions

Nigerien

a citizen of the west African nation of Niger, once a part of the former French West Africa colony. 'Nigerien' is NOT to be confused with the word 'Nigerian' which refers to a citizen of neighboring Nigeria. And contrary to ignorance and popular misconceptions, the nation's name 'Niger' refers to the Niger River and the proper pronunciation is 'NIGH-jehr', NOT, NOT, NOT 'nigger'. 'Nigger' is an ugly racist word derived from the now unused word 'niggard' which originally denoted a lazy person (it's in some Shakespeare works) and DID NOT have racist overtones whatsoever. But Shakespeare lived in the 16th - 17th centuries and this is 2022, isn't it?

Mdou Moctar is getting some attention from the rock press recently and with good reason. He is an innovative Nigerien psychedelic guitarist who fuses Saharan African musical textures to his rock'n'roll. He sings and writes mostly in his native Tuareg language, and he's put out two CDs. The latest is from 2021, Rolling Stone magazine rated it four out of five stars. I saw and met him and his band live in a club in 2019 and the show was outstanding. Check him out, he's a new 21st century guitar hero.

by I Saw U2 Live Twice February 28, 2022

Ziggy Marley

a son of Bob Marley who is a reggae superstar in his own right. He performed with his brother Stephen and 2 sisters in the Melody Makers in the 20th century and now is on his own, as is all the other Melody Makers. He is true to his legendary father's legacy.

I saw Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers as an opening act for the B-52s in 1990, as an opener for Midnight Oil in 1993 and as a headlining act in 1998. It was great Caribbean rock'n'roll and good vibes each time. See Ziggy Marley for top-quality reggae.

by I Saw U2 Live Twice November 9, 2008

Yugoslavia

a nation that had people of many ethnic groups, languages, religions, alphabets and other catagories live together under one flag and one ruler. It was formed after World War I as a kingdom. The name "Yugoslavia" technically means the "Land of the South Slavs". It was later ruled in a dictatorial manner and during World War II the country was torn apart partially due to actions by the Axis powers. One example of this calamity is that the Utashe, a Croatian fascist group established a Croatian puppet state and waged a campaign of extermination against the Serb ethnic group. A Croatian Communist, Josef "Tito" Broz, managed to reunite Yugoslavia at the war's end and he ruled the entire land under his version of Communism (independent of the influence of the Soviet leaders) until his death in 1980. The communist glue lost its hold on the country by the end of the decade, opening the way for fascists like Slobodan Milosevic and nationalists like Franjo Tudjman and others to stir up ethnic tensions. The Communist government resigned and voted itself out of existance in early 1990 and elections were soon held. Milosevic the son-of-a-bitch wanted control of the land for himself and his policies led to several years of secession, wars and "ethnic cleansing" and a new Holocaust. The nation fell apart in a raging cauldron of violence and now Yugoslavia is no more. There are now several ethnically-based countries, although Bosnia is a mixed bag republic consisting of people in the Croat, Serb and Muslim ethnic groups. "Yugoslavia" is now a word that refers to a country torn apart by hatred and violence between ethnic groups.

1. Rwanda and the Sudan (Darfur region) have experienced ethnic genocide just like Yugoslavia.

2. Some ignorant bigots with their attitudes concerning a certain black Presidential candidate and racist mythology about immigrants (legal and not) and post-9/11 fears stemming from terrorist actions are talking of "America for the Americans" and "RAHOWA". They use these issues to justify their hate. They want to turn this great nation into another Yugoslavia. That way is NOT the answer.

by I Saw U2 Live Twice June 14, 2008

Cadillac Ranch

1. a modern art sculpture in Texas that resembles the famous British Stonehenge except that Cadillac cars are buried front down at an angle instead of large rocks. Since this is an art display, its statement could be interpreted in various ways by the viewer.

2. a popular song by rocker Bruce Springsteen from his double album "The River" which hit in the early 80s. This album became the first of many Number One albums for the Boss.

In the liner notes for "The River" there is a picture of the Cadillac Ranch sculpture. Ironically enough, the song "Cadillac Ranch" delves into the themes of maturing, maturity, aging and death. Pretty heady stuff. Bruce's version of this tune live is even better - check it out.

by I Saw U2 Live Twice May 17, 2009

Jedi

somebody who has become a master of his/her trade and profession. This person had a good tutor and has been taught well. A new professional.

Clarence Clemons was an iconic member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band for decades and his sax playing always evoked crowd cheers at concerts. After he died in 2011 from a stroke and a fall from which he never recovered, his nephew Jake took over sax duties for Bruce's tours. When I saw the Boss and his E Street Band play in 2014 and again in 2016, I could tell that Jake learned his playing well from his uncle. He is a full-fledged Jedi of saxophone playing.

by I Saw U2 Live Twice September 7, 2019

T & A

1. basically it means "Tits and Ass". It's the same as B & B (Boobs and Butt). We will never attain sexual equality until women stop looking at men as just what's between his legs, and when men stop looking at women as just T & A. In other words, when the sexes look at each other as individuals, not just pieces of meat or flesh for fantasy.

2. a shorthand for a studio name in Sweden (named "Tits and Ass Studio" - no joke) where some music by Roxette was recorded. Look in the liner notes to some Roxette CDs. I ain't making this up.

1. The cover of "Vogue", the 1990 hit by Madonna shows her "striking a pose" - the view is sideways and she's strongly emphasizing her T & A. Typical of her.

2. The Roxette hit "How Do You Do!" was recorded at Tits and Ass Studio in Sweden.

by I Saw U2 Live Twice January 5, 2007

Romper Room

a kids TV program that aired in the 70s, maybe 80s too. Now it is a slang term for something that insults people's intelligence and is just a batch of hokey happy horseshit.

That employees meeting this afternoon was a load of stupid bullshit. It was so Romper Room.

by I Saw U2 Live Twice January 16, 2008