Be it resolved that we *totally rock* dude...
This band goes to 11 ...
House Resolution 2678 just honored the official band of the 80th Regular Legislative Session - The Bad Precedents - featuring Rep. Jim Dunnam on keys and Sen. Bob Deuell on skins, who have been gigging capitol parties for the past month or two ... and lemmetellya....
You haven't lived until you see a bipartisan band, with hottie frontman Vern Effenberger (the official House Doorman), blister away on "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath. One of my personal favorite songs, now even HIGHER on the list.
Band members are: Deuell, Dunnam, Effenberger, Kelly Fine, Michael Garemko, Ross Peavey, Tommy Tynes, and Jeff Rotkoff.
As an aside, when Vern performs, he channels every punk-rock sex-god that dared invade my teenage daydreams when I could *not* get excited about New Kids on the Block or George Michael. I was dreaming about Henry Rollins while the other girls in my class were hanging up pictures of Simon le Bon.
(p.s. Deuell toured with Ike and Tina for three weeks back in the day. NOW who's too cool for school? And don't get me started on that adorable Tommy Tynes, who is like the singer, emcee, drummer, and band whip all rolled into one tight little package....)
Anyway, one of the schticks of the Bad Precedents is that they call up anyone and everyone to sit in with them. And on one fateful, star-filled night, I put down my drink, grabbed the guitar, and blew off some steam, too.
Note to my bosses: As soon as they pass the budget, I'm vacating my chair at the press table and hitting the road with the band.
Someone should probably tell the band.
My favorite line from the resolution:
"RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby encourages The Bad Precedents to keep on rocking in the free world..."
Here's the photo. Below the jump, I've pasted the text. Rock. On.
(photos courtesy of Kimberly Reeves)
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas has a rich tradition of great music, and music is the universal human language that has the power to bring together peoples of all backgrounds and political affiliations; and
WHEREAS, The Bad Precedents is a group of musicians linked by the common thread of service to the state of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the performance of live music by The Bad Precedents during the regular session of the 80th Texas Legislature has served to unite the members of the Legislature and bring joy to countless listeners, fans, and dancers, including Mr. Tom Craddick and his wife, Nadine; and
WHEREAS, The Bad Precedents consists of State Senator Bob Deuell, State Representative Jim Dunnam, Vernon Effenberger, Kelly Fine, Michael Garemko, Ross Peavey, Tommy Tynes, and Jeff Rotkoff; and
WHEREAS, The Bad Precedents played with many special guests, including State Representatives Roberto Alonzo, Lon Burnam, Joaquin Castro, Myra Crownover, Kirk England, Stephen Frost, Pete Gallego, Juan Garcia, Veronica Gonzales, Pat Haggerty, Abel Herrero, Bryan Hughes, Susan King, Tommy Merritt, Borris Miles, Elliot Naishtat, Joe Pickett, Richard Raymond, Larry Taylor and Marc Veasey, Senator Jane Nelson, and Hugh Brady, Karen Brooks, Paul Brown, Denise Davis, Lauren Dunnam, Mason Dunnam, Sandie Haverlah, Dave McNeely, Steve Sheffield, Kevin Vickers and Lara Wendler; and
WHEREAS, No band can function properly without quality roadies and support personnel, and The Bad Precedents are well served by Jenny Casey, Russell Devorsky, Jerry Philips, Leighton Wilson and others; and
WHEREAS, The Bad Precedents and all of their special guests are deserving of special recognition for their fine work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby honor The Bad Precedents and their special guests for their outstanding musical performances during the regular session of the 80th Texas Legislature; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby encourages The Bad Precedents to keep on rocking in the free world; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby recognize The Bad Precedents as the official band of the regular session of the 80th Texas Legislature; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for each member of The Bad Precedents and each of their special guests as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Comments
Congrats, Rock Momma. But I think you need to update your posting from earlier today about useless resolutions and how time consuming they are.
Posted by: choppe | May 25, 2007 3:55 PM
OUCH. That's gonna leave a mark.
Posted by: Em | May 25, 2007 4:07 PM
Hey. A resolution about a band is never a waste of time.
Because, you know. Rock and roll ain't noize pollution.
Posted by: Brooks | May 25, 2007 5:45 PM