audio love.

from official band website:

Today is probably the worst day ever. Its with our deepest regrets that we have to write this. Casey Calvert passed away in his sleep last night. We found out this afternoon before sound-check. We've spent the entire day trying to come to grips with this and figure out as much as possible. At this time we're not sure what exactly happened. Just last night he was joking around with everyone before he went to bed. We can say with absolute certainty that he was not doing anything illegal. Please, out of respect to Casey and his family, don't contribute or succumb to any gossip you may hear. We don't want his memory to be tainted in the least. Casey was our best friend. He was quirky and awesome and there will truly be no others like him! His loss is unexplainable. As soon as we know more we will let you know.

Sincerely,

Hawthorne Heights

Eron, JT, Micah and Matt

I'm not a fan of the band (musically) currently, but I have been in the past. They have always been awesome guys whenever I've been in contact with them and I hate to have this happen to anyone regardless of if it was someone I loved or hated. Your bandmates are your family, your fans are an extention of that family... So to everyone that is a family member, friend, tourmate, fan, etc...my thoughts are with you tonight.

Try to keep your chins up and remember the good times that Casey brought you because those memories will keep him with you always.

xoxo audio love.

There were an abundance of boybands in the 1990's. I will admit it, I was stuck in the middle of the BSB vs. N'Sync dispute. The first concert I personally purchased tickets to were for the Backstreet Boys. I still have all my old concert t-shirts, there is no way I will ever throw away my XXL shirts that I've never worn (haha!). Actually, the first concert I took my nephew to was N'Sync when he was three. Actually, it was more like he took me to it but that's a story of it's own.

Anyways, here are my top 10 boybands in order of importance to me!!

10. Westlife


9. BBMak


8. Five


7. 98°


6. Hanson


5. O-Town


4. N'Sync


3. LFO


2. THE BACKSTREET BOYS


1. New Kids on the Block


Obviously NKOTB had to be number one because without their success, none of the others would have ever followed!!!

Which side of the N'Sync/BSB debate were you on? Did one of your favorites not make the list? Leave a comment and let me know!

I'm a sucker for 80's music. I can promise you if I'm out somewhere and can request a song, one of these songs will make the list. If I'm at a party or the girls are over before we ended up going out and I'm given control over the music, I'm playing 80's music.

Why you may ask? Well, considering I have a very eclectic taste in music it's hard to pick a good soundtrack that everyone will know. Therefore, why not play something that EVERYONE knows? Even if they claim to hate it, you'll see them burst into the chorus of "Jessie's Girl" or "Small Town Girl" ... 80's music is just irresistable!

So you're having some friends over you say? Make sure these songs are included in the mix!


10. Mr. Roboto - Styx


9. Rock You Like a Hurricane - Scorpions


8. Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N' Roses


7. Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners


6. You Give Love a Bad Name/ Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi


5. You Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC


4. Sunglasses at Night - Corey Hart


3. Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield


2. We Built This City - Starship


1. Don't Stop Believin' - Journey


Be sure to drop a comment and let me know your favorite 80's songs!! Until next time,

xoxo audio love.

p.s. if it's just a group of girls don't forget Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper!!