Acb 's definitions

sprawl

The term to describe unplanned and rampant suburban and urban growth because of the way it eats up the landscape and "sprawls" out the extent of a metropolitan area. Typical things associated with sprawl are megastores, identical housing, large yards, and 8-lane roads.

Las Vegas, Phoenix, Orlando are products of sprawl, in addition to millions of suburbs everywhere.

by acb December 25, 2005

Joe Perry

The lead guitarist for Aerosmith. Known for playing guitar solos behind his back, usage of the slide guitar, and beating his guitar with his shirt. He is cooler than thou, has long black hair, and plays guitar very freestyle, yet is a highly skilled and respected musician. He provides backup vocals to Aerosmith and even sings lead vocals sometimes. In the 1970s, he and Steven Tyler were known as the Toxic Twins for their legendary drug abuse. Today, he is sober and spends his time making music and enjoying life with his family.

Damn, I wish I could be like Joe Perry. Making millions of dollars playing guitar and attracting all the ladies.

by acb May 13, 2007

Def Leppard

One of only a few bands to have two albums sell at least 10 million copies each in the U.S. Hysteria and Pyromania are two of the greatest rock records ever, featuring such hits as "Photograph", "Rock of Ages", "Foolin'", "Too Late For Love", "Rock, Rock (Til You Drop)", "Women", "Animal", "Love Bites", "Pour Some Sugar on Me", "Armageddon It", "Rocket", and "Hysteria". Famous for ripped jeans, lead singer Joe Elliot's mullet, pioneers in the multi-neon-color fashion, innovators in in-the-round concert setups, British rock band stereotypes, their one armed drummer Rick Allen, electronic drum sets, the guitarists known as the "terror twins" Steve Clark and Phil Collen, and their eccentric bassist/keyboardist Rick Savage. The band was hit with more tragedy when Clark died of alcoholsim in 1991. They are still going strong and their fanbase now spans multiple generations.

Def Leppard is one of the few rock bands from the 1980s that people still care about.

by acb April 18, 2006

NIU

Northern Illinois University, the 2nd largest institution of higher education in the state of Illinois.

NIU football rocks!
I'm going to go see my buddy at NIU this week.

by acb November 16, 2005

living in sin

1.) When a man and woman, involved in an intimate sexual relationship, permanently live together but aren't married.

2.) A hit single by Bon Jovi in 1989.

1.) Bill and Susie are living in sin...they've been living together and having sex but aren't married

2.) "I call it love, they call it living in sin"

by acb November 27, 2006

lifestyle center

An outdoor mall, usually featuring very upscale and pricey fashion stores, specialty stores, restaurants, and other trendy places. Can range in size from 10 to 100+ stores. Usually features nice architecture, brick walkways, chic lighting, and water features. Highly popular in upscale suburban/urbane areas in the Sunbelt and increasingly in the Midwest.

Hey, i'm going to check out that new lifestyle center they just built off the highway. They've got an Abercrombie & Fitch and everything!

by acb November 15, 2005

Get A Grip

One of the greatest Aerosmith albums of the 80s and 90s. Released in 1993 and selling 7 million copies, it featured the hits "Livin' on the Edge" and "Eat the Rich" as well as three even bigger hits propelled by Alicia Silverstone featured in the videos: "Cryin", "Amazaing", and "Crazy." A milestone album marking the crossover between 80s and 90s culture, rock and pop, explicit and clean.

What's your favorite song off "Get a Grip"?

by acb December 25, 2005