03-17-2010 Big Star

Today is St. Patrick's Day and although I probably could care less, I still enjoyed a nice brunch with some of my friends who were proud to be Irish. 
It was supposed to be an Irish Breakfast eating contest between two of my coworkers, one male and one female, but in the end the tiny girl just ate the whole lunch, which consisted of some meats I've never seen before.  I had a grilled cheese and a salad- nothing Irish about that.

Unfortunately, the day ended with some rather sad news that Alex Chilton of Big Star passed away.  At only 59, the singer and guitarist leaves us with a couple decades worth of incredible music.  I've always been partial to the song "thirteen" so i'm going to make it today's musical tribute.