He hob knobbed with neoliberals such as Jeffrey Sachs, various presidents of the World Bank, promoted pharmaceutical companies in Africa and of course was on the side of Bush in the Iraq War, at least in practice and helped whitewash the reputations of many of those involved. He hedged his bets a bit on Iraq, not wanting to seem too hawkish, saying the war was justified but the US should get UN backing for it. He then went on to endorse Clinton and Blair time and again. Jim Kerr from the Scottish band Simple Minds put it succinctly at the time.
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Former Rockford Illinois National Guard Armory
This isn’t far from where I grew up. I couldn’t find any videos of it, on YouTube while it was still functional. I found it interesting that concerts were held there. One of the many bands that performed there, Cheap Trick, was founded in Rockford, Illinois. I went to high school with one of their stepsisters. I just found out that I currently live where one of the band members was born.
Rockford moves to place historic Illinois National Guard Armory up for sale
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Photos: Inside The Former Illinois National Guard Armory In Rockford
404th Chemical Brigade, Illinois Army National Guard
Jeff Beck, guitar god who influenced generations, dies at 78
Jeff Beck, a guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll, influencing generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar player’s guitar player, has died. He was 78.
Jeff Beck, guitar god who influenced generations, dies at 78
Ms. Cat’s Chronicles 