Inspired by the American ”Wall of Death” motordromes, Maut Ka Kuan is the Indian version, considered more dangerous because of the lack of safety precautions, the walls are near vertical, and they drive cars in addition to motorcycles. It’s still a popular attraction at many events like Vijayasadhami and Magh Mela, culturally significant festivals celebrated in India and Nepal.
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Even though it looks like a hoax, it makes me sad – no respect.
Yeah Daddio, Blackboard Jungle, 1955. Not much has changed since then, and they busted 78s in that movie, too. On the other hand, it introduced Bill Haley & The Comets, redefined them from rockabilly into rock and roll.
“Groovie Movie” short from 1944 – How to Jitterbug. Pay attention – there’s some hot stuff there, but nothing beats the Slim Slam Allstars.
Slim Galliard (piano, guitar) and Slam Stewart (bass) from the 1941 movie Hellzapoppin’. Killer stuff, that. Yeah, we posted it before, but so what. It’s great, especially because the clip begins with a tribute to jazz that was still popular just a few years prior.
Have a great weekend, folks, and tell your mom Bunk said Happy Mothers Day.
Tacky Raccoons 