Christian Nesmith: Just Can't Forget Him

You know Christian Nesmith. You just may not know it yet. One of the three sons of Michael Nesmith, former bassist of the Monkees, Christian was born into a 'considerable', but not large, amount of privilege. So, what's a son of a world famous pop star to do with his life? Most (brat-packers) like him simply sit back and get smashed, enjoying the endless ego massages from the local Hollywood babes, until one of any number of realities hits the fan (if you've done the LA thing, you know exactly what I'm talking about). But not these three sons. Christian, like his brothers, have committed themselves to making music. Not just any music, but 'great' music, creating a reputation that stands apart from their famous father. What else can you ask of them?

Christian Nesmith has recently completed an independently released full length CD called: "An Axe To Grind". This album reminds me, a little bit, of Todd Rundgren, a dash of Pat Travers, and a well rounded cup of a John Lennon that never was. Only one thing- it's much better than all that, and it's all Christian Nesmith.

This album KICKS ASS! Melodic, well arranged, highly produced, and hair-raising guitar work. Why isn't this widely distributed? Has the music industry lost it's mind? I have a confession to make- I know why. Christian can afford to tell the majors where to cram it. He does it his way, period. But the results are clear. So, what should one expect from the son of a world famous pop star? Nothing. But Christian creates hit after hit after hit. Too bad the majors don't know their asses from their elbows, eh'?