Sharon Stone did not say that Travis Tritt tasted like a dirt sandwich. She instead said that Dwight Yoakam was as appealing as a dirt sandwich.
I have quoted the former story for years and I regret the error. However, having just heard Mr. Yoakam’s version of The Clash’s Train in Vain (a/k/a Stand By Me), I must completely agree with Ms. Stone.
Speaking of the Clash, have you seen the version of London Calling from the Grammy Awards in 2003? So awesome. I’m not a big fan of cover versions (quick, someone turn on Tori Amos’s version of Famous Blue Raincoat and watch what happens), but the passion from the artists (and not a shabby group – Springsteen, Costello, etc) is just overwhelming. And it’s a really great song.