Red Hot Chili Peppers: Forever Magicians
The Red Hot Chili Peppers (Red Hot Chili Peppers), founded in 1983 in Los Angeles, California, is known for its music style that combines punk, rap and heavy metal. His unique style of acting has always been highly praised by rock fans. Anyone who has heard their song Under the Bridge knows how much the Red Hot Chili Peppers love Los Angeles; however, not many people know that the band members are equally fascinated by the basketball team in the City of Angels. In fact, the 3-minute Magic Johnson released by this band in 1989 was a tribute to the famous Magic Johnson; in the song, they also paid tribute to Byron Scott, who was in charge of the fast break for the Lakers. (ByronScott), A. C. Several other Lakers players, including A.C. Green and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, expressed their respect. There is also an anecdote about Anthony Kiedis, the lead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Because Anthony really wanted Johnson to hear the song in person, he walked to Jack Nicol, the most famous Lakers fan before the Lakers game. In front of Jack Nicholson, I hope he can pass the CD to the magician. But unfortunately, Jack regarded Anthony as an ordinary young fan, so he only said one sentence to him - "Kid, please leave me alone?"
Kurtis Blow: Hip- Hop’s love affair with basketball
Generally, the history of Rap music can be divided into three stages, namely, the old-school rap music (TheOldSchool) in its early stage from 1979 to 1984, and The Old School, which was known for its technological innovation from 1983 to 1984. New School Rap (The New School) and subsequent rap music elevated the level of Rap music to the third generation of rap during the black civil rights movement. As early as 1984 during the old-school rap era, Rap singer Kurtis Blow composed a song called Basketball. The long-standing sympathy between NBA players and singers can be traced back to this song. Kurtis Blow, who enjoyed the success of this song, said: "The kingdom of music is my territory, and the basketball court is Julius Erving (Dr. J, the first "Flying Man" in NBA history) and Moses Malone ( Moses Malone, the creator of multiple NBA records)” In fact, in Kurtis’s songs, you will hear a series of famous names-Jerry West, the founder of the “Lakers Dynasty”! ), Wilt Chamberlain, the first all-around star in basketball history, Oscar "Big O" Robertson (Oscar "Big O" Robertson) who created the astonishing "three double records", Magic Johnson (Magic Johnson), the only one Rick Barry, a basketball star who has been the scoring champion in the college league (NCAA), NBA and ABA, is one of the loudest signs in NBA history. Pete Maravich, the first in history Bill Russell, a black head coach and the greatest defensive center in basketball history, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the "Skyhook", have become his creative inspirations. Just as the NBA entered the most exciting era at that time, the song "Basketball" created by Kurtis in 1984 has also become one of Hip-Hop's most classic works.
Britney Spears: Sexy baby on the basketball court
Whether it is the wonderful performance in the music video BabyOneMoreTime or the hot scene at the kick-off ceremony of the NFL SuperBowlXXXVI In the spicy scene, Britney proved one thing to everyone - Britney is not only a sexy star but also an dynamic baby. Who can question her love for basketball as she cheers like a mischievous cheerleader and pays homage to her favorite game? Don't underestimate Britney, her basketball skills are more than just words. She also served as a point guard on the school basketball team in high school! The beautiful shot she performed in SuperBowlXXXVI was enough to prove her ball-handling skills to everyone! Today is different from the past. Two years later, Britney has already become a pop queen, and has joined hands with the NBA Development League to launch a series of "Britney4U" NAB draft promotion activities.
This gives us a good reason to pay attention to the NBA Draft and look forward to the emergence of a talented star like LeBron James from those unfamiliar faces!
Percy Master P Miller: Actually, I am also very professional
Hakeem Olajuwon, one of the best centers in the modern NBA, twice in 1989 and 1990 NBA rebounding champion, won two NBA championships in 1994 and 1995, won the annual MVP once, two finals MVP, was selected to the All-Star team 12 times, and won the Olympic men's basketball gold medal in 1996. Clyde Drexler led the Trail Blazers to the Western Conference Championship and the Finals twice in 1990 and 1992. In the 1994-1995 season, he wore a Rockets uniform and won his first NBA championship. Championship ring, selected to the NBA All-NBA Team and Dream Team in 1992, and ranked second in the competition with the Bulls' Michael Jordan for the Most Valuable Player of the Year. Percy Miller, nicknamed MasterP, is a rapper with a net worth of over half a billion dollars.
Two NBA superstars and a rapper, these three names may seem unrelated to each other, but the reality is that all three of them received basketball scholarships and entered the University of Houston. study! Although many rappers claim that they have the level of professional players, only Miller dares to go to the NBA court to compete with professional players. However, the bad news is: The 6-foot-4 Miller participated in preseason training with the Charlotte Hornets and Toronto Raptors but was ultimately eliminated. You know, Miller is invincible and unmatched in the Hip-Hop empire. How could he bear the feeling of being ignored like this?
Grateful Dead: Achieve Your Basketball Dream
Back then, members of the American band Warlocks underwent various "psychedelic experiments" and became aware of the psychedelic effects of psychedelic drugs. Through the experience of enlightenment, they clearly know what kind of music can extend the hallucination of drugs, and they also know how to create music and perform performances in hallucinations. Because of their experience with drugs, they realize that they can "Grateful Dead" in hallucinations. The person will become a "Grateful Dead". But what exactly are the dead grateful for? This was what their music wanted to express, so Warlocks changed their name to GratefulDead. Maybe you will be a little scared because of the inextricable connection between the band and "death" and "psychedelia". However, it was Grateful Dead who changed the fate of the former Soviet Union men's basketball team in 1992 and achieved their Olympic dream. Due to economic difficulties, the Lithuanian men's basketball team almost missed the Barcelona Olympics. In desperation, Lithuanian national player Sarunas Marciulionis, who was playing for the Golden State Warriors at the time, sent a distress signal to fans in Los Angeles. The fans in Los Angeles did not disappoint, and the Rex Foundation, headed by the band Grateful Dead, immediately raised a large amount of funds. Their assistance not only sent the team to Barcelona but also inspired them to win a bronze medal. At the awards ceremony, the players, without exception, painted the Grateful Dead band's logo on their clothes in the red, orange and green colors that symbolize Lithuania to express their most sincere gratitude.
Shaquille O Neal: Music will always be a part of my life
Although Shaquille O'Neal is 2.16 meters tall and weighs more than 100 kilograms, he can look like Sprint like a sprinter, soar like a high jumper, and dunk like a weightlifter under the weight of two or three people. Not only that, he is also a rock singer outside the basketball court. In 1993, the big man released his debut album ShaqDiesel. Once the album was released, it was questioned by all parties. However, after 10 years and 5 albums, one thing seems to be becoming more and more clear, that is - for O'Neal, being a rock singer is as important as being an excellent Lakers player. He said in 2001: "Music will always be a part of my life!" In the same year, he released the most controversial album "Dedicated to Shaquille O'Neal's Super Friends" ( Shaquille O'NealPresentsHisSuperfriends).
This undisputed NBA superstar is not only supported by ordinary fans, but also his competitors on the court have given great attention and support to his rock and roll career! In this regard, he said: "I believe they all understand that O'Neal is by no means a rock singer without any content, on the contrary, he is full of respect for art!"
Beastie Boys: Bill is free Come here
Detroit Pistons center Bill Laimbeer always gives opponents a headache. On the one hand, his outside and three-point shooting skills are very good, and he also performs well in defense and rebounding. Outstanding; on the other hand, there is probably no one in the history of NBA basketball who uses his elbow as a defensive weapon as frequently as he does - in the 1989-1990 season, the Pistons' opponents took great risks to play because they did not Know whether all your teeth are still intact after a game. Because of this, Laimbeer was humiliated by almost all his opponents, and his opponents' fans indirectly formed an undying hatred against him. Among them, the Beastie Boys are the most representative. They hated Laimbeer so much that they wrote an extremely angry song about the No. 40 player, 1994's ToughGuy. The lyrics read: "Hit me on the court, hit me with your elbow or punch me in the eye? Bill Laimbeer, go to hell!" The reason why they dare to speak so freely is probably because They have no chance to compete head-to-head with Bill on the field, right? !
Pearl Jam: Where should Blaylock go?
Pearl Jam (Pearl Jam) was the most popular American rock band in the 1990s. The band members’ enthusiasm for basketball also matched their passion for basketball. Like rock and roll, it left an extremely deep impression. Bassist Jeff Ament is from Seattle and is a die-hard SuperSonics fan, while singer Eddie Vedder, who was born in Illinois, has a soft spot for the Chicago Bulls. However, at the beginning of their formation, both men were fanatical about Mookie Blaylock, then the point guard of the New Jersey Nets, and named the band after him. Although the band eventually changed its name to "Pearl Jam" due to copyright issues, their love for Blaylock is evident. However, 14 years later, when Pearl Jam's singing career was still developing, the original Blaylock was sent to the Golden State Warriors by his Atlanta Hawks in 2002 in exchange for the 10th pick in the first round. of draft picks, which also brought an end to Blaylock's glorious era.
Prince: I am very selfless on the basketball court
In 1988, Prince, known as the singing genius, added a new stage prop to his Lovesexy tour concert. That's a basketball hoop. Is the only music giant who can rival Michael Jackson really want to move to the basketball court? I'm afraid many people don't know that the prince off the stage also plays a good game! "Rolling Stone" reporter Toure once had a small battle with Prince at the indoor basketball court of Paisley Park Studios, not far from the home of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Recalling that game, Toure said: "Prince's defense was excellent, his passing was also great, and he also performed like an excellent point guard in stealing and shooting. Although he is usually known as an individualist But he is completely different on the court. He is very active even when he is not holding the ball, which is what a selfless player should have."
N Sync. : We also love to play basketball
The annual "Child Star Celebrity Basketball Competition" has become the focus of attention across the United States since its inception. This event is held in New York, Las Vegas and Miami, and its luxurious lineup can be described as dazzling. There, you can not only appreciate the personal style of NBA masters such as "Smiling Assassin" Isiah Thomas and NBA three-point champion Reggie Mille, but also see Britney Spears. and pop stars such as the pop-rock band Pink performed there. So what is the basketball level of these stars? Let’s take a look at the on-field performance of the always energetic Super Boy (’NSync)! Justin Timberlake is obviously responsible for shooting. Just look at how former Rockets defenseman Kenny Smith tried his best to defend him to know that he is doing a good job! As for Lance Bass (Lance Bass), all we can say is that he doesn't have to be too tight on defense. But he himself explained this: “I just didn’t have time to warm up.
I was so exhausted from the concert the night before! "Since he said so, let's just believe him for once!
India Arie "Twin Towers" is not the future I want
At the 2002 Grammy Awards ceremony , 26-year-old newcomer India Arie, who received 7 nominations, finally returned empty-handed and became a huge upset, which shocked countless of her fans. Although she lost with a slight disadvantage, this does not prevent us from judging. She is one of the most outstanding black spiritual female singers in the contemporary era. She initially accepted the advice of her mother, a singer, to start her singing career. However, if her father had insisted on his own opinion, India might be playing in the WNBA today. Who is India's father? Ralph Sampson, who is 7 feet 4 inches tall and was once known as the "Twin Towers" of the Houston Rockets. You should have heard about it! It was India's father and Olajuwon who made the Rockets, who were still unknown in 1984, enter the playoffs in 1985 and reach the finals in 1986. However, it is regrettable. However, due to a knee injury, Sampson had no choice but to retire early. What's more unfortunate is that India, who inherited Sampson's super athletic cells, had no intention of inheriting his father's legacy. She said in 2002: "I. I have heard countless people say that I was born to be a basketball player. Unfortunately, I really have no interest in basketball. Frankly, there was no way I was going to get into sports. Writing songs and singing are more important to me than anything else! ”
Paula Abdul: Forever Cheerleader
Paula Abdul, who was born in Los Angeles on June 19, 1962, has been dancing in a professional dance company since she was a child. 1982 In 2006, Paula, who was only 19 years old, joined the Lakers cheerleading team and was quickly promoted to the choreography director of the cheerleading team. Not only did she immediately start to understand the specific situation of the cheerleaders in detail, she also instilled her own dance concepts into the cheerleading team. During the performance. This innovation brought about earth-shaking changes in the cheerleading performances of all NBA teams. Beautiful dance moves replaced simple jumping, which not only added color to the performance itself but also won more viewers for the game. 1984 During a performance at a Lakers game, Paula was spotted by the famous Jackson family and was hired as the assistant choreographer for Jackson's "Victory Tour". This was the beginning of Paula's colorful acting career. Forever Your Girl, Spellbound, Head Over Heel and The Greatest Hits four albums, and also served as the choreographer for the Oscar-winning film "American Heart Rose" in 2000. Currently, the former Lakers cheerleader is planning a project called "The Greatest Hits" for MTV Music Station. Skirts' TV show tells the story of an enterprising high school basketball cheerleading team.
Marvin Gaye: The Star-Spangled Banner Flying at the All-Star Game
At 2648 West Main Street, Detroit, USA. There is a row of white bungalows. Compared with the surrounding modern parking lots, wig shops, and fashion houses, it is inconspicuous. However, it is the birthplace of a famous label in the history of rock music - Motown Records. Motown Records - the most famous independent label in American history and the largest record company owned by black people. Marvin Gaye, known as the "Prince of Motown", is not only the most important person in the history of Motown. The most gifted singer and songwriter, he is also known for his attention and love for sports. In 1968, he sang the American national anthem to a full audience at Tiger Stadium, and two years later he led the Detroit Lions to perform for him. The chorus of "What's Going On" is his masterpiece. However, what is most unforgettable for sports fans and Marvin fans is his performance at the 1983 NBA All-Star Game. At that time, he succeeded only with the accompaniment of a drum. Marvin, who had overcome depression and severe drug addiction, sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" with great emotion. This performance won him applause from the audience. It was also Marvin's last public performance. . The next year, he died at the gunpoint of his father.
Allen Iverson: Stop calling me a bad boy.
Since the three-pointer, the Philadelphia 76ers. The team's bad boy, Allen Iverson, is probably one of the most controversial figures in the NBA. In 2001, Iverson released the album "Non-fiction" with the help of the Jewelz band. However, the album caused Iverson a lot of trouble before it even came out. One of the singles, 40Bars, immediately attracted widespread attention due to its overly dark theme and discrimination against women and homosexuals in its lyrics, and the public opinion circle was in an uproar. In this regard, Iverson explained: I grew up in a slum and everything I heard and witnessed was the dark side of society. These lyrics come from my personal life experience.
"Music is my way of self-expression"! However, due to pressure from public opinion, Iverson finally apologized to the public and swore to NBA Commissioner David Stern: "I promise you, I will never appear on my album again about women and sex. Any topic about homosexuality!" However, Iverson's passion for music seems to have been exhausted, so it will probably be a long time before his new album is released!
Cheech & Chong: The Joneses You Don’t Know
There are many movies about basketball, but one like 1973’s “Basketball Jones” is clearly about following I'm afraid there aren't many basketball stars who can't get through it. Comedians Cheech and Chong, who had ruined rock and roll in the vague farce "Upin Smoke," launched their most famous movie, "Bad Boy Jones," and focused on portraying it in the film. Jones' negative image. At that time, people were still intoxicated by the 1972 drama "Love Jones" and were fascinated by the glorious image portrayed in the drama. Putting aside the obscure theme song in the film, the film's highly predictable racial and cultural conflicts within the NBA are indeed enough to arouse everyone's attention and deep thought.
Madonna: I once fell in love with Rodman Dennis Rodman (Dennis Rodman) seems to be a name that can never be associated with the words education and grace, so when he was in that shocking autobiography When he revealed everything about himself without reservation in "BadasIWannaBe", no one seemed to be too shocked. Moreover, this autobiography immediately became a bestseller that year upon its release. However, people were somewhat surprised when he revealed in his book his passionate encounter with Madonna in the early 1990s. Rodman must have thought that if he couldn't sing rock music, it would be nice to have some relationship with a rock star! However, the two eventually parted ways, and everything returned to its original position - Mai continued to be her big sister in the music industry while Rodman was still a big bug in the NBA.
Ames Brothers: We Were Champions Too
The Ames Brothers (Ames Brothers) are a family band from Massachusetts and were a smash hit male vocal group in the 1940s and 1950s. Quartet. Their songs accounted for 10 of the 40 most popular songs between 1954 and 1960, the most famous of which are YouYouYou, RagMop, SentimentalMe, Undecided and TheNaughtyLadyOfShadyLane. Although to this day, their old songs, such as MyBonnieLassie, PussyCat, MelodieD’Amour, are no longer as good as Rock and Roll and Pt. 2 attracted a large class audience, but the band members Ed, Joe, Vic and Gene are still the pride of Massachusetts. These four brothers are not only talented singers, but also very good basketball players. They once participated in the Boston Amateur Basketball League and won the championship all the way! In the famous TV show The Sullivan Show (EdSullivan Show), people have also seen these four brothers showing off their skills on the famous streets of Harlem!
Lil Bow Wow: Fly Like Jordan
Rapper Lil' Bow Wow is only 14 years old, and his glorious history of performing on stage at the age of 6 is comparable to that of 5 The age of climbing onto the piano is comparable to that of Mozart. The new good boy not only has a double-platinum record that has made countless singers salivate, but he also starred in the fantasy sports comedy "Like Mike" with Allen Iverson (Allen Iverson) of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Network. The team's Jason Kidd (Jason Kidd) and the Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki (Dirk Nowitzki) and many other popular NBA stars have formed a romantic relationship. In an interview, he excitedly told reporters the story of this "modern sports version of Cinderella": The young boy Calvin dreams all day of becoming an NBA player that everyone admires, a real professional basketball player. However, Calvin's short stature and limited abilities made his wish seem so out of reach. Everything changes when Calvin buys a pair of magical basketball shoes that are rumored to have once belonged to a basketball superstar. Calvin showed surprisingly skilled basketball skills, becoming the spiritual leader of the team just like Michael Jordan and leading a struggling NBA team to victory.
Jim Carroll: The Basketball Diary of a Prodigal Son
Jim Carroll was a young player with great potential in the 1960s. But heroin use, drag racing and other minor misdeeds ruined any future he might have had in the frontcourt.
The prodigal Carlo used poetry to resolve the evil side of his character. In 1978, he published a collection of diaries he had written between the ages of 13 and 15. This is the acclaimed poetry collection "Basketball Diaries". 》(BasketballDiaries). In 1995, director Scott Kalvert adapted it into a film of the same name. As far as the adaptation of the original work is concerned, "Basketball Diaries" is not a very successful film. The director faithfully retained the language of many poems in the original work, read them out in the form of narration, and also tried to show everything that touched people's hearts in the novel. came out, but unfortunately it was just a formality. On the contrary, the leading actor DiCaprio interpreted Jim's youth, depression, frivolity, and especially depravity quite well. In any case, this kind of movie should still be one of those movies that "will be very touching when you watch it when you are young"!
Ice Cube: Let me make a Jordan too
Rap originated in the black areas of New York in the 1970s. In the first 10 years after its birth, Rap's development experienced many ups and downs. This musical form that emphasizes lyrics, emphasis on rhythm but light on melody has always been limited to black circles in big cities. Until 1986, the Rap band Run-D. M. C. After collaborating with the white rock band Aerosmith on the song "Walk This Way", Rap began to receive widespread attention from white audiences. In the early 1990s, white Rap singer Vanilla Ice and popular Rap singer M. appeared in the American music scene. C. Hammer, the two not only made many ordinary American listeners fall in love with Rap, but also brought Rap to all over the world, including China. But at this time, Rap has been spiritually far away from its birthplace - the black areas in big cities. Rap ??has been alienated. Even in this environment, real Rap still exists, but it has been added a prefix by the media - now, people call it "Gangsta Rap". The emergence of this name is "attributable" to a Los Angeles band with a very special name called N. W． A(NiggazWithAttitude). There are two members in it who are now the originators of the Rap industry. One of them is Dr. Dre and the other is IceCube. Not only is he singing Rap all the time, but he is also often in mainstream movies. Appear. The singer not only maintains the essence of black Rap, but is also very fond of basketball, a sport that black people are very good at. In the video for IceCube's most famous single "It Was a Good Day", we can see his expectations for the Lakers to defeat the SuperSonics! Not only that, "Ice Cube" also talked to himself in the video accompanying the song, imagining himself as Air Jordan, and firmly combined his basketball skills with M. J． There was a competition. The result is of course self-evident, but IceCube probably just wants to entertain himself!
Luscious Jackson: New wine in old bottles
Luscious Brown Jackson played for the Philadelphia 76ers as a center from 1964 to 1972, with smooth and elegant His style of play earned him the nickname "Sweet Rush". Although the average score of 9.9 points per game is really not worth mentioning today, this does not prevent the name of Rashes from being still familiar and liked by people today, not only because of Rashes' court style. People also miss it because of the Funk-style female rock band "Rashes Jackson". Although these women from New York were still in their infancy when Rashes was famous on the court, out of admiration for the NBA veteran, they formed their own band and not only brought Rashes to He borrowed Si's name as the band's name, and became a fanatical supporter of the WNBA's New York Liberty - they even invited the Liberty's famous female player Kym Hampton to play in their 1999 Singing on the Friends album!
Michael Franti: My Dream Team
Michael Franti (Michael Franti) was born in the San Francisco hip-hop rap duo TheDisposibleHeroesOfHiphopricy. He has always used political and social issues as the theme of his creations. His sharp words and unique musical style have made him well-known in the music circles on the West Coast of the United States. This hip-hop rapper's unstoppable spirit was fully expressed in 1992! That year, NBA players were finally allowed to appear on the Olympic basketball court. Seeing Magic Johnson, Barkley and Michael Jordan beat opponents from all over the world by an average of 44 points per game, the fanatical American fans were simply unparalleled in excitement. But Fulanti scoffed at this.
He said: "Americans on the street are afraid of black people. So how can 10 black people on the field represent the United States?" Not only that, the singer also assembled his own dream The team's lineup is all black sports leaders-Huey Newton, Nat Turner, Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, and Angela Davis.
Paul Simon: I am very short, but I want to slam dunk
When you mention Paul Simon, you will definitely think of "The Sound of Silence" and "Scab" Luo Baizhi", "Golden Bridge on the Melancholy River", "Flying Eagle" and other popular songs. These sad love songs may hardly make people associate Paul with the word "humor", so when he showed off his comedic talents on the popular TV show "Saturday Night Live" in the 1970s, You can imagine people’s surprise! In fact, Paul is not only very funny but also a master of self-deprecation. In one of his most outstanding comic scenes, the short and lean Paul Simon (5 feet 3 inches) calmly interacted with the ABA basketball star Connie... Hopkins (6-foot-8) goes side by side! That scene proved one thing to everyone - expecting this short Jewish man to dunk in the air was probably out of the question!
Jay Z: When I Wear No. 23
At the 1999 Grammy Awards, Jay-Z defeated all his opponents in one fell swoop and won the "Hard Knock Life" of the year. "Best Rap Album Award", thus making more people appreciate and pay attention to this rapper from Brooklyn, New York. In the following years, various news about Jay-Z caused him to be frequently exposed in the media, and his various styles were also talked about by fans. However, among his countless live performances, the one that left the most profound impression on people was probably the performance he gave to his fans with Superboy and Michael Jackson while wearing a tight-fitting coat with the word "23" on it. That wonderful performance!
Aaron Carter: The little prince of the singing world defeated O'Neal on the basketball court
Aaron Carter, like his older brother Backstreet Boy Nick, always gives people a sense of A feeling of sunshine and vitality. The difference is that what we see about Nick is his dynamic dance moves, while Aaron is as obsessed with basketball as the boys around us. Thinking that the Toronto Raptors jersey he wore in the music video Bounce wasn't enough to express his passion for basketball, Aaron once again proved just how much of a basketball player he was with 2000's Aaron's Party Loyal basketball fans. In a song on the album called That’s How I Beat Shaq, the 17-year-old pop star tells an interesting story about how he defeated O’Neal and outsmarted the Lakers in a game.
Carter triumphantly said: "The announcer was so surprised, he couldn't believe it was true!" However, O'Neal was clearly not annoyed by the child's little dream, when he appeared in the song's music video At that time, his performance was great!