Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

FReeper Canteen ~ Fabulous FRiday ~ 31 August 2012
August 30, 2012 | Canteen Crew

Posted on 08/30/2012 6:01:19 PM PDT by beachn4fun

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale
of our military and our allied military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

MUSIC NIGHT
To get you all in the mood
for the Saturday music thread
Fabulous FRiday presents

3 DOORS DOWN

3 Doors Down
an American rock band
from Escatawpa, Mississippi

Formed in 1996
Drummer/vocalist Brad Arnold,
guitarist Matt Roberts,
and bassist Todd Harrell.

Arnold eventually ended up acting as the group's singer
because, as he puts it, "nobody else would do it,
but I did and enjoyed it a lot."
Arnold is also their lyricist,
and wrote some of their early hits
when he was 15, often working on songs
during math class.

The band got its name during a trip to Foley, Alabama.
While walking around town they saw a sign
where some letters had fallen off that said,
"Doors Down."
Since there were three members they added 3
to create 3 Doors Down.

A couple of years after performing together,
Todd Harrell asked guitarist Chris Henderson
to join the band.

Although, they have had several drummers,
their current drummer and percussionist
is Greg Upchurch who has been with the band since 2005.


(click graphic)
Kryptonite

Success

After Chris joined the band,
they gave a demo CD to local radio station.
The station started playing the EP version of "Kryptonite",
and it became the No. 1 requested song
on the station for over 15 weeks.

3 Doors Down's first studio album,
The Better Life was released on February 8, 2000,
and went on to become the 11th best-selling album the year,
selling over 3 million copies.
It has since been certified 6x platinum,
thanks in large part to the international hit singles,
"Kryptonite", "Loser", and "Duck and Run".

3 Doors Down released their
self-titled fourth album on May 20, 2008.
It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200,
selling 154,000 copies in its first week.
It is the band's second consecutive No. 1 album
on the chart after Seventeen Days,
as well their fourth album to reach the Top Ten.
The album contains the hit singles "It's Not My Time",
"Train", "Let Me Be Myself"
and "Citizen/Soldier",
a song written as a tribute to the National Guard.

TRIVIA:

3 Doors Down started The Better Life Foundation (TBLF) in 2003,
with a goal in mind to give as many children as possible a better life.
Since its inception TBLF has supported numerous charities nationwide,
as well as providing aid and assistance
to the Gulf Coast region of Mississippi
during Hurricane Katrina.


(click graphic to learn more)

Big supporters of our military.


(click graphic)
It's Not My Time

(All info found at Wikipedia)

Remember, the Canteen is a family friendly place.
We welcome the military, our allies, and their families.
Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission.
Prayers for your safe return home.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: entertainment; humor; military; support
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-83 next last
To: beachn4fun

FAB Friday it is, b4fun...(((HUGS))


41 posted on 08/30/2012 8:09:25 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: beachn4fun

I always wonder where some of these groups get their names....funny how 3 Doors Down got theirs.


42 posted on 08/30/2012 11:22:32 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: The Mayor

Good morning, Mayor, and thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.


43 posted on 08/31/2012 12:20:22 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: HopeandGlory
Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge…((HUGS)). Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.


44 posted on 08/31/2012 12:26:33 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: beachn4fun
Good morning, beachy...((HUGS))...it FINALLY got here.
I am so ready for a 3 day weekend.


45 posted on 08/31/2012 12:34:34 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 19 | View Replies]

To: blackie; E.G.C.; Arrowhead1952; ConorMacNessa; Allegra; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; Jet Jaguar; ...



46 posted on 08/31/2012 12:47:07 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 45 | View Replies]

To: All
Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?


47 posted on 08/31/2012 12:49:04 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 46 | View Replies]

To: Jet Jaguar; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; txradioguy; MEG33; The Sailor; Azbushgal; ...
God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.


Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art


48 posted on 08/31/2012 12:50:52 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 47 | View Replies]

To: Jet Jaguar; All


49 posted on 08/31/2012 12:53:27 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 48 | View Replies]

To: beachn4fun
A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How's it going?

50 posted on 08/31/2012 1:26:29 AM PDT by E.G.C.
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: Kathy in Alaska
Friday Morning Cofffee Bump.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

51 posted on 08/31/2012 1:27:09 AM PDT by E.G.C.
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 46 | View Replies]

To: E.G.C.
Good morning EG ((HUGS))

All is well. Home today.

Howz it with you?

#50

52 posted on 08/31/2012 2:56:46 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Losing our FReedom, one ban at a time.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 50 | View Replies]

To: Kathy in Alaska
funny how 3 Doors Down got theirs.


Good morning and good night Ma ((HUGS))
I was surprised to find that trivia piece.
I'm wearing their concert T-shirt this morning in honor. LOL

53 posted on 08/31/2012 3:02:02 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Losing our FReedom, one ban at a time.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 42 | View Replies]

To: AZamericonnie
Good morning Connie ((HUGS))
I'll be gone by the time you get here and I just wanted to say


54 posted on 08/31/2012 3:16:12 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Losing our FReedom, one ban at a time.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 31 | View Replies]

To: SandRat

Good morning SR ((HUGS))

Wishing you a wonderful FRiday.

I’m signing off after I finish catching up on pings and news.


55 posted on 08/31/2012 3:19:47 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Losing our FReedom, one ban at a time.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 41 | View Replies]

To: Kathy in Alaska; SevenofNine; StarCMC; MeekMom; MEG33; HiJinx; acad1228; Arrowhead1952; ...
 

 

 
 

 Good morning,

EVERYBODY!

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!

 

Cubs    49 WINS      80  LOSSES

 

 

A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor.  
 

 



56 posted on 08/31/2012 3:44:41 AM PDT by tomkow6 (...................TOMKOW6 ! The ONLY voice of reason & sanity in a chaotic Canteen!...............)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: beachn4fun; tomkow6
Doing OK. Getting ready to take my pickup to the Ford place in Duncan for my 35,000 mile maintenance checkup.

Good morning, Tomkow6. How's it going?

57 posted on 08/31/2012 4:07:38 AM PDT by E.G.C.
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 52 | View Replies]

To: beachn4fun
Good morning, Beachy!

*HUGS*

TGIF!!!

WOOHOO!!!!!!!



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

58 posted on 08/31/2012 4:30:32 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 55 | View Replies]

To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...


Good Morning To Our Valiant Troops, To Our Vets, To Our Families, Our FRiends, Our Allies And To All Canteen Denizens!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe, especially those in combat!



Reveille
(click)




May The Lord Protect And Uphold Our Troops In Their Vital Mission!

May He Keep Safe Their Families During Their Time Of Separation!

May He Preserve And Uphold The American Nation In This Time Of Adversity!





Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

59 posted on 08/31/2012 4:32:25 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 58 | View Replies]

To: E.G.C.

Happy Friday, Edward!


60 posted on 08/31/2012 4:40:01 AM PDT by tomkow6 (...................TOMKOW6 ! The ONLY voice of reason & sanity in a chaotic Canteen!...............)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 57 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-8081-83 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson