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Fierce Heart - War For The World

The problem at your southern border has been around for decades and Trump didn't fix it, all he did was slow it down some.... his multi-billion dollar wall is easily scaled with a cheap ladder.....the problems that are driving desperate people out of their countries in Mexico and South America are climate change, extreme poverty and gang violence....until those issues are dealt with , people will continue to look for a better life elsewhere.....one thing all the anti-immigrant people don't mention is that the vast majority that come to the US are good, decent people who just want the opportunity to succeed and live a safe life and they will make excellent citizens if given a chance.....not that long ago it was the immigrants from Ireland, Germany and other European countries that were treated like scum in the US and now they are proud and fruitful citizens.... If you truly want to prevent immigration from the south then you will need to get serious and put up barbed wire, fencing and landmines the length of the border...until then accept that illegal immigration is here to stay....

Personally I don't think presidents and political parties have much influence on employment and the economy. They take credit when things are good and avoid blame when things are bad....shit was bad under Bush and got much better under Obama..... when Trump took over the economy was on an upward swing so of course he took credit....Biden will take credit as long as things are good just like any other president would do.....bottom line is that the economy is affected by forces that no politician has control over such as pandemics....

Boring....they can't seem to touch their earlier stuff....

Sorry, I missed that thread....

Yeah they are not for everyone that is for sure....I checked out several of their songs and they are hit and miss for me....they do however sound different from anyone I've heard before.....

Yeah really like what I hear from this band and will be looking out for a full release....

I understand your point and agree with it however people always have the option of ignoring all non-musical threads....and non-musical threads are still the minority of threads....of course being respectful of others opinions no matter what the subject is always a good thing and something that I always strive for....

I'll toss my 2 cents worth in My 2 cents worth on this .....yeah there are people on the forum who I disagree with on politics and other issues but so what? I don't doubt my and others opinions on religion has pissed people off as well....If you are so thin skinned about a subject that you can't take any criticism about it then maybe the roots of your opinion aren't very firmly planted....

From the BraveWords site.... Toronto-based rocker Phil Naro has passed away following a long battle with cancer. Bruce Pilato, President/CEO at Pilato Entertainment Marketing & Media LLC, broke the news this morning, sharing the following statement from Phil's family: "It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of our son, father, friend and musician Phillip Sampognaro, known professionally as Phil Naro. Phil fought a valiant battle against cancer over the last few years but left this earth last night surrounded by his family and closest friends. A citizen of both The United States and Canada, he died at his home in Rochester. Funeral arrangements and tributes will be announced shortly. He is survived by sons James and John; brother Joseph; and his mother, Maria, who he loved dearly. Phil was one of those rare individuals known as a “singer’s singer.” A staple of both the Canadian and US music scene, Phil had become a mainstay in venues ranging from clubs to large performing arts centers and massive arenas. He had just completed the debut album from the band Lips Turn Blue (formerly D Drive) which had secured a worldwide record deal, and a reunion album with Billy Sheehan & Talas, of which he was a member in the 1980s. Phil had successfully balanced an in-demand solo career with a number of high-profile projects with other superstar musicians from bands such as The Rascals, Vanilla Fudge, Whitesnake, Yes, ASIA, and guitarist Ron Thal (ex-Guns N Roses) as a member of The Platinum Rock All Stars. Phil was capable of an extraordinary number of music styles all built around his unmistakably powerful voice. Fortunately, Phil left us with an extraordinary amount of recorded music, which will allow his artistic legacy to live on forever." Billy Sheehan took to social media to pay tribute to Phil Naro, stating: "Phil Naro. One of the finest human beings I have ever known. I’m deeply saddened to report his passing. He fought a valiant battle till the end, and inspired all who knew him to stay positive and keep going against all odds. A dear friend, spectacular singer and performer, songwriter, and lead singer in the “version 2” Talas - actually version 7 or 8–as we were just completing a new record together, we found out the situation. Phil fought like a champion and brilliantly performed and completed vocals for the album, in spite of shouldering the knowledge that he was in a serious health situation. On behalf of myself and all who were lucky enough to know him, I wish him peace for all eternity, and thank him for sharing his life, love, friendship and talent with the world. God bless you, Phil. Rest in peace dear friend. We will meet again. My deepest condolences to his wonderful family, his dear sweet Mom, and his two sons." An excerpt from Phil's bio from the Pilato Entertainment Marketing & Media LLC page follows: Born and raised in Rochester, NY, Naro moved to Toronto nearly three decades ago, where he raised his family and set up his base for a thriving music career. Recently he moved closer to the Buffalo/ Canada border and performs frequently in both Canada and the United States. “I moved to Canada because my first wife was from there,” said Naro. “Soon after I moved there, I began working on the vibrant Toronto music scene. It didn’t take long before I realized it was a great place to be based; I could work in a major music market and still be close to my family in Rochester.” After finishing school, Naro made the brave decision to only work as a full-time musician. He played in both cover and original bands before landing the gig singing with Talas. While in Talas during the 1980s, Phil enjoyed great success performing with many of the 80’s top hard rock attractions including Yngwie Malmsteen, Anthrax, White Lion, Quiet Riot, and Iron Maiden. When Talas broke up after Sheehan formed Mr. Big, Naro began a successful career as singer/guitarist both as a solo act and in a duo named The Phil & John Show. It wasn’t long before Phil Naro became the “go-to-guy” for a number of highly successful tribute shows including Classic Albums Live, and bands performing the music of Led Zeppelin, Yes, and ELO. Said Naro: “Some people in the industry wondered why I chose to work in tribute projects when I already had a career as a national artist doing original material. The reason was simple: it kept me working six nights a week in markets like Toronto and other major cities. That was the best exercise I could give my voice. I knew years ago, if you don’t use it; you lose it.” After working with KISS founding member Peter Criss and Canadian rockers Coney Hatch, Naro lent his powerful voice to a number of modern-day prog rock bands. He co-wrote and recorded several tracks with guitarist and founding member of The Rascals, Gene Cornish. Of those, “A Thousand Times,” appears on the new A Life In Song album. The constant work and great reviews got Naro noticed by other music celebrities who soon wanted to work with him. In 2016, Naro helped form The Platinum Rock All-Stars, a supergroup that features drummer Vanilla Fudge/ Cactus/ Jeff Beck drummer Carmine Appice; Sons Of Apollo, ASIA, ex-Guns N Roses guitarist Ron Bumblefoot Thal; bassist Tony Franklin (ex-Whitesnake, The Firm); and YES / ASIA/ Buggles keyboardist Geoff Downes. “We have only played a handful of shows together because of everyone’s hectic schedule,” said Naro, “but I really love working in the All Stars. Collectively the members have sold something like 130 million records, and we play all the hits of the groups that they came from. On stage, we have a blast and so does the audience.”

Good stuff...another to track down...

Lovechild is the best release of the lot with SUAD being very good as well......Cariot and Number Nine are average releases with some good songs and some filler....never heard of BE and can't say I'm impressed with that song.....