The Guestlist w/ Don Cento

I recently read an article in another local publication where the author was pondering the "Dallas" sound. While the author in question wasn't all that successful coming up with a defining band or sound for our city I will argue that he simply got here too late. Before the "D-Town Boogie" movement made Dallas the unofficial capital of instructional dancing we had a great rock scene. Not only were bands like Chomsky and Deathray Davies all the rage, to me that was the "Dallas" sound.

For Chomsky's Don Cento "15 Minutes to Rock" was not his 15 minutes of fame. He has been playing with boogie-woogie-surf outfit Shibboleth for some time now --heck I remember seeing them at the old Trees in my high school days (probably opening for Weener if I had to guess). Cento and his extremely talented bandmates also served as Trey Johnson's backing band for his Mount Pelee disc released earlier this year. And if you didn't know already Cento also turns out to have quite the sense of humor. Case in point:


"The Top 5 Members of the Jackson 5" by Don Cento

5. Michael - The King of Pop began his career in the Jackson 5 as the Prince of the High-Pitched Squeal. Tragically Michael died at age 50, never having fully learned the alphabet. Alternate names for Michael: Jacko, Toddler Toucher (acquitted), Suzanne

4. Marlon - Vocalist. Also a Wayans. Followed his singing career by portraying an aging Mafia boss presiding over his family and empire during a time of global change. Alternate names for Marlon: Marlonboro Red, Dennis

3. Jermaine - Bassist and second-tallest member of the group. Solid choice for the middle linebacker position. Alternate names for Jermaine: JJ, J.J., Jay-Jay, Paul

2. Tito - Lead-guitarist and most uniquely-named member of the group, Tito followed in his fathers footsteps and organized his three sons into a family band. Unfortunately lighting does not strike twice. Alternate names for Tito: Tit-O, Tito Totto, Roger

1. Jackie - The man's name is Jackie Jackson. 'Nuff said.


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