Musical Crushes

I’m one of those writers who writes to music. Some consider it distracting. For me, it’s inspiring. I turn on the computer, plug in the earbuds, and listen while I type away. And there are some musicians that—lately, through all my stress—have been particularly helpful and inspiring. It doesn’t hurt that they’re easy on the eyes, as well as the ears.

Let’s have a looksee, shall we?

Keith Urban

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What can I say? I love his music and he looks mighty fine for a forty-something. Nicole is one lucky woman.

Lenny Kravitz

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He’s not showing his age AT ALL. Plus, he is the epitome of rock star.

Then there’s Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters. I am a sucker for a smile. This guy has beautiful teeth. Plus, he did an awesome job singing “Rock and Roll” in the Led Zeppelin Kennedy Center Tribute. I’ve even included it below for your enjoyment.

Then I have to give a shout-out to Daryl Hall. I have been crushing on him since junior high. I absolutely love his voice!

One of the main characters (Eli Carter) in my just-completed novel, HAUNTED, is a rocker and musician. No doubt I’ve been carrying a definite theme in my life lately.

Do you write to music? Do you have musical crushes?

Tumble 4 Ya Blogfest

Today the fabulous Nicki Elson at Nicki Elson’s Not-So-Deep Thoughts along with Suze from Analog Breakfast and M. Pax from Wistful Nebulae are hosting a blogfest. All you have to do is answer one simple question:

Who was/is your 80s celebrity crush?

The deets:

Post a picture, video, or whatever of the celebrity you most tumbled for in the 80s---along with your feeble justifications, of course. ;) Or, since it's come to our attention that there are, in fact, persons roaming the planet who weren't of crushing age during the 80s, which 80s star most makes you tumble now?

C'mon, tell us who ya tumbled 4

So without further ado, here it goes. There are two.

(Cue drum roll)

Daryl Hall

Maybe because he was my first—concert, that is. I liked the tall and lanky of Hall versus the short and bushy-mustache variety of Oates. 

That was the early 80s. Then came Duran Duran and…

John Taylor

(the bare-chested, headbanded one)

At the time he was, like, totally cute. Watching the video today is quite laughable. 

I'm anxious to see the other 80s, celebrity crushes out there. It should be interesting, to say the least. Happy flashbacks and reminiscing!