In this time of massive contracts, off set by equally large endorsement deals, you'd think a lockout would be the last thing a player would want. The work stoppage not only cuts off their main revenue stream, but also lowers their marketability. Of course there is always other league options, such as the Euro-league. However, they can hardly offer the same level of competition that the NBA has. Besides, the games are rarely televised in America, so it might as well be soccer they're playing. But I say let the players sit at home or move to Turkey. There's other basketball leagues right...
A lot of bands claim to have been influenced by a wide spectrum of musicians and genres. Hell, U2’s Bono is notorious for naming iconic rock figures as guiding forces for his music. But dropping names and genres doesn’t necessarily equate to a striking musical presence. Bob Dylan was a big influence on U2 — but one changed the face of rock (and continues to release dynamic records), while the other contents itself with putzing around. iwrestledabearonce is another band that claims to knit a slew of different genres into their songwriting — but unlike other acts, IWABO actually ...
