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PrintableMrSoulpower said: babynoz said: LOL! Rub it in why dont'cha. 
Seriously though, it was the best because he still had the JBs backing him at the time. We saw them again the following year, but not close to the stage. Good times... ... and it was the best set of J.B.s The first J.B.'s with Bootsy and Catfish were the bomb, but they were not as tight as the set that followed after Bootsy and his gang left ... Phelps is a bad cat man | |
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IAintTheOne said: MrSoulpower said: ... and it was the best set of J.B.s The first J.B.'s with Bootsy and Catfish were the bomb, but they were not as tight as the set that followed after Bootsy and his gang left ... Phelps is a bad cat man Yeah, but like I said, they were a bit loose ... but they had some fresh energy that did Brown good. I still think the best band Brown had was the band from '68/'69. | |
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unique said: theAudience said: The ones I can think of at the moment...
Jimi Hendrix Frank Zappa SNIP Nefty Santiago did you actually meet hendrix and zappa, or are your list comprising of acts that you haven't exactly shaken hands with, but saw close up in concert? i've only listed people i've met/touched/shaken hands with or spoken too. the list with be even bigger if i listed some of the big names i've seen from front row. i mean i was onstage and in the studio with prince, and shook hands with paul maccartney, and in the bar with robbie williams, and george benson was on my plane from NYC and we had a good chat, and i chatted to george clinton at paisley and chatted to larry graham at length, etc. some of the lesser known names i listed as i had more dealing with them or worked with them or something not that it wouldn't have been amazing to see hendrix and zappa live at all, nevermind close up! [Edited 4/12/09 12:59pm] Well the thread title does say met or seen up close but if TA says he met those folks you can take it to the bank.  Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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MrSoulpower said: IAintTheOne said: Phelps is a bad cat man Yeah, but like I said, they were a bit loose ... but they had some fresh energy that did Brown good. I still think the best band Brown had was the band from '68/'69. That was with Brother Pickney I believe | |
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babynoz said: Shango said: There seems to be an issue going on, because the band is currently devided in the camp of Eric Burdon/Lonnie Jordan on one side and other members who remamed themselves as "Lowrider". Are there any new changes to this situation which you might've heard about ? For one thing, this divide was a factor that kept them from getting into the Hall Of Fame this year.  The lawsuits on both sides are still pending. Meanwhile the Lowriders, (who have 4 of the original members) are having trouble getting gigs because the promoters get threatened with lawsuits by Goldstein, who owns the name WAR. So Lonnie and his cover band get booked a lot more.
It sucks. It's funny, I promoted a show for WAR in '96 in Phoenix, that's how I first met Lonnie. We hooked up again when he came to my club night in L.A. a few months later (he brought this blond housewife wife of his), and he ended up hiring the drummer of Mango Bang, a Latin band from L.A. that I was working with at the time. Even though Richard was a great drummer, I never really got into the show, because it wasn't really WAR ... the Lowriders were ... | |
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IAintTheOne said: unique said: lucky git! my old boss once told me that he did a gig in london and this tall black dude in an afro asked him how he made the fuzz noise on his guitar, trying to make out that he introduced hendrix to the wah pedal, altho my bosses office had the same pedals and marshal cabinets etc that hendrix used, so it's obviously more likely he copied hendrix. altho his best mate actually had elton john as his support once, and we met john martyn in an airport lounge once, who he knew and he sat next to us on the plane, and i met jeff lynne when he came in the club looking for my boss, so some of his stories were true, but the rest were a bit far fetched how'd your boss get is hands on a 66 plexi? i started working for him in the late 80s and he was a company worth 2-4 million, and he made his money in the 70s, his brother in law sold second hand gear, and sold a lot of instruments, so with money in the 70s he could get what he wanted. he was young guitarist of the year in the 60s so most of the stuff he had was what he bought at the time in the 60s and 70s. it was just lying around. we had a 3/4 size snooker table in the middle of the office instead of a normal table, and dead animal heads, bearskin and tiger rugs all over the place along with what i suppose everyone would call vintage guitars now, but back then we just thought they were old! they weren't old enough to be called vintage back then. i learned to play from those guitars, as they were really nice and comfortable to play. when i got my first guitar the neck was far fatter and less comfortable to play he still used the gear and did pub gigs with it and stuff, and it was lugged about manually or in the back of a van, getting knackered as we moved it. we didn't realise or care about how valuable it was back then, they were just heavy as fuck and a pain in the arse to have to move about. our office was on the third floor with no lift and no proper gear to shift stuff like they have these days, so plenty of bumps and scrapes as they went up and downstairs. some stuff was in the basements too | |
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MrSoulpower said: IAintTheOne said: Phelps is a bad cat man Yeah, but like I said, they were a bit loose ... but they had some fresh energy that did Brown good. I still think the best band Brown had was the band from '68/'69. I loved that first set of JBs 'cause I love me some Bootsy and I really dug the looseness too. Hell, I was 12...what's not to love? Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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IAintTheOne said: MrSoulpower said: Yeah, but like I said, they were a bit loose ... but they had some fresh energy that did Brown good. I still think the best band Brown had was the band from '68/'69. That was with Brother Pickney I believe St. Clair was there, but he was there from around '64 until 1996, when he passed away. In '68/'69, Pee Wee Ellis was the musical director and arranger, and I think he did some of Brown's best material. The Popcorn album you picked up the other day in Phoenix is the best example for that era. There were also Clyde Stubblefield, Jab'O Starks and Melvin Parker on drums, Maceo on sax, Fred Welsey on trombone, Waymond Reed on trumpet, Jimmy Nolen and Aplphonso Kellum on guitar and Bernard Odum and Charles Sherrell on bass. All the Marva Whitney tracks were recorded with this line-up .. | |
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MrSoulpower said: babynoz said: For one thing, this divide was a factor that kept them from getting into the Hall Of Fame this year. The lawsuits on both sides are still pending. Meanwhile the Lowriders, (who have 4 of the original members) are having trouble getting gigs because the promoters get threatened with lawsuits by Goldstein, who owns the name WAR. So Lonnie and his cover band get booked a lot more.
It sucks. It's funny, I promoted a show for WAR in '96 in Phoenix, that's how I first met Lonnie. We hooked up again when he came to my club night in L.A. a few months later (he brought this blond housewife wife of his), and he ended up hiring the drummer of Mango Bang, a Latin band from L.A. that I was working with at the time. Even though Richard was a great drummer, I never really got into the show, because it wasn't really WAR ... the Lowriders were ... That was the old blonde...I think he's got himself a new one now, LOL! I saw Lonnie and his cover band in '05 and it you're right...it wasn't WAR. Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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MrSoulpower said: IAintTheOne said: That was with Brother Pickney I believe St. Clair was there, but he was there from around '64 until 1996, when he passed away. In '68/'69, Pee Wee Ellis was the musical director and arranger, and I think he did some of Brown's best material. The Popcorn album you picked up the other day in Phoenix is the best example for that era. There were also Clyde Stubblefield, Jab'O Starks and Melvin Parker on drums, Maceo on sax, Fred Welsey on trombone, Waymond Reed on trumpet, Jimmy Nolen and Aplphonso Kellum on guitar and Bernard Odum and Charles Sherrell on bass. All the Marva Whitney tracks were recorded with this line-up .. Yeah that whole lineup is just straight up Soul no doubt about it. | |
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the time (very kind)
chris isaak (years ago, asked me to his hotel room, i said no.) prince tesla (lead singer jeff keith is a long-time friend of my mom's side of the family) morris hayes rosie gaines (sweet) great white aerosmith slash (was very down to earth, his wife was nice too!) mr. big lenny kravitz mayte larry g. tupac (he was really cool, and took like 30 mins. just talking to me about poetry) there's more i can't think of at the moment. | |
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Met:
U2 - they're actually nice but Bono is so self absorbed
Eminem - very rude. i stopped listening to his music afterwards Steven Tyler - very sweet guy. he just talks loud Slash Seen up close: Prince Tina Turner Steve Vai Van Halen Rihanna | |
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Mayte (without underware) 
Prince Shook Larry Grahams hand at a prince concert. Mr.Hayes Sonny T. Sting (and musicians touring with him..Kenny Kirkland,Delmar Brown,Mino Cinelu,Brandford Marsalis). Henry Mancini (my dad played in the orchestra) Juliette Lewis and the licks Sananda Maitreya Steve Vai Joe Satriani The Jacksons (without Michael) Jimmy rosenberg Joe Jackson (I was 14 and he refused to give me an autograph..he said "no chance"). David Lee Roth (Most kindest celeb I ever met) Much more but this is what I remember at the moment. [Edited 4/12/09 19:32pm] That's some good shit! | |
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unique said: theAudience said: The ones I can think of at the moment...
Jimi Hendrix Frank Zappa SNIP Nefty Santiago did you actually meet hendrix and zappa, or are your list comprising of acts that you haven't exactly shaken hands with, but saw close up in concert? MrSoulpower said: Deep. Do tell.
 The names in my original list are people i've actually had at least one conversation with (some brief others lengthy). Some I still communicate with. Back in the day, Bleeker St in NYC's Greenwich Village (between Laquardia Pl & Thompson St) housed 3 performance venues that are essential to Rock/Folk history.The Cafe Au Go Go, The Garrick Theatre and the only one that still survives, The Bitter End. I went to High School in the Lower East Side of Manhattan which was in walking distance to the East Village, home of another great venue, The Fillmore East. The point being is that during this time period I spent a lot of time in the area. My best friend and I would even make weekend trips there from Brooklyn once it became apparent that you could run into many known musicians just walking the streets. This would usual involve a walking journey that ran between The Nite Owl Cafe on West 3rd St (current home of Bleeker Bob's Records I believe), past the Cafe Wha on Macdougal Street and on to Bleeker Street. I'll focus on the three names you (and the one MrSoulpower) brought up. Jimi Hendrix: My friend and I found out that Jimi Hendrix would be playing at the Cafe Au Go Go. Since we were too young to get into the club, we decided to hang around the club during the day on the chance that he might be rehearsing. We hung out across the street in front of a bar called The Tin Angel. For whatever reason, I turned and looked through the bar's plate glass window and noticed a wild-haired man standing at the bar talking. Punching my friend in the arm I exclaimed, "It's him!!!" I raced across the street and bought a pen and snatched a piece of paper from The Infinite Poster shop. We waiting around for a few more minutes until he finally came out. Before we could approach him, four chicks (who must've come out of the sidewalk) beat us to it. During their fawning and cooing something very insightful happened. He was wearing a vest that had various trinkets on it. One being a small shaving brush that one of the chicks asked him for. His reply to her request went something like this, "This was a gift from someone. How would you feel if I gave away something you gave to me?" Good answer. It was finally our turn and I just froze. My friend asked him a few questions that I can't remember. In almost an out of body state I asked him to sign the paper and mumbled something about when the new album was coming out. He gave me the time of release and returned the paper signed Be Groovy. Jimi Hendrix. He asked us if we were coming to the show and we explained that we were too young. Then he shook our hands, said it was a pleasure meeting us, crossed the street and vanished into the Cafe Au Go Go. 
Lesson learned: At least at that time, not only was Jimi a god (personally for reasons even beyond his music as i've explained before), but he also was a very kind spirit. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention: Again, it was another day when we hung out on Bleeker Street. I forget who we were specifically stalking this time. We starting hearing music playing from the vicinity of the Cafe Au Go Go. Opening the door to the club we realized the music wasn't coming for there. Walking along the side of the building the music got louder until we reached a door that was partially opened. Poking our heads inside we found ourselves between the front row and the stage of The Garrick Theatre. There onstage was Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention. You have to understand that the only concept we had of the band was from hearing the Freak Out! album on the radio. My perception was this was interesting music that must've been played by a bunch of drugged up hippies. Nothing could have been further from the truth (almost). The first thing that I noticed was that all the musicians at the rehearsal were sitting in front of music stands. Zappa stood in front directing the band from a full musical score. While we stood there in complete amazement at the complexity of the arrangment, Zappa turned and noticed us and quite matter of factly said, "Have a seat." We looked at each other for a sec and then sat down in the front row. This was a seminal moment for me as I had never seen what was considered Rock music being taken so seriously. He was rehearsing these guys like they were gubmint mules. For example, one of the pieces they played had a measure in an odd time signature that was simply a solo bass figure. They played the composition up to that measure and the bass player (Roy Estrada) blew the figure. Frank stopped the band, "Take it again from measure XX." And again the bass figure was missed. The third time this happend it went something like this... FZ: "Roy how long is it gonna take you to get that line?" RE: "I'm sure i'll have it by next rehearsal Frank." FZ (deadpan): "How about 5 minutes." ...  Dayum!
My friend who was a very good artist drew a caricature of Frank with his guitar and gave it to him after the rehearsal. Being a drummer at the time I really wanted to talk with Billy Mundi. I introduced myself and to my surprise he invited us to the apartment they were staying in right next door. While quizzing him about his drumming skills a few of the band members started burning some weed which at least minimally confirmed my "drugged-up hippie" analysis (FZ was not present). This all ended with Billy Mundi giving me an advance copy of Absolutely Free. Lesson learned: Being a serious musician was, and still is, hard work. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Neftali Santiago: Most folks know that he was the drummer during Mandrill's heydays ("Mr. Fencewalk"). When I came out to L.A. in the early 80s I went through the usual "gig hunt". Answering an ad for a guitarist in the Music Connection, the artist I finally hooked up with was a gentleman named Marcus Malone (excellent singer/songwriter/performer). As it turned out, Nefty was the drummer. We played together for almost 3 years in that band. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 
...Cafe Au Go Go & The Garrick Theatre. (btw, that's not me in the pic  )
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IAintTheOne said: The Jimi story still cracks me the fuck "the tin angel" right? 
...You are correct sir! 
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Prince
Renato Neto Morris Hayes Maceo Parker Maynard James Keenan Rob Zombie John Blackwell Candy Dulfer Justin Chancellor Morris Day | |
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Kenny G- while on vacation in LA saw him in Beverly Hills. He was very friendly.
Vanity- on vacation in LA again while on vacation in college. She was so cool and was more beautiful n person. This was back in late 80's. ZAPP feat Roger- in the 90's after a concert. Too cool. Love God and I shall 4ever Love u | |
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theAudience said: HatrinaHaterwitz said: Show offs!
 I was going to put my little name drop list up but I don't want to now! 
Oh yeah, well let me pour some salt into your wounds. Just remembered a scenario that'll allow me to add a few more names... Eric Clapton Pete Townshend Roger Daltrey Keith Moon Al Kooper George Olliver (lead singer for The Mandala at that time) ...Ouch!
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HatrinaHaterwitz said: Awww, see that really hurt!
Why you wanna treat me so bad? You know I ain't got nothin' but  for you.
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theAudience said: HatrinaHaterwitz said: Awww, see that really hurt!
Why you wanna treat me so bad? You know I ain't got nothin' but for you.
tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 Mmmmmm...hmph! That's what your keyboard says now!
While I wash the salt off, tell me what the scenario was? I knew from the start that I loved you with all my heart. | |
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HatrinaHaterwitz said: theAudience said: Mmmmmm...hmph! That's what your keyboard says now!
While I wash the salt off, tell me what the scenario was? My keyboard don't lie!
Anyway, it was after one of 
...Murray the K's Easter shows. (You see that the sign says Total Audience Involvement )
My friend and I were leaving the theatre and at the end of the block was a restaurant. We looked in the window and they were all sitting at the same table. Murray the K used to give away albums at every show and that year it was... 
...The Kingsman On Campus. 
Bold Brooklyn kids that we were, we barged into the restaurant threw our albums on the table and they all signed them and asked us what we thought of the show. I've got no clue where that album is now. 
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Prince
Courtney Love kd lang John Bon Jovi Monica Brian McKnight Swing Out Sister Sade Steely Dan Randy Brecker Peter Cinciotti Diana Krall Harry Connick Jr. Regina Spektor Incognito Kara DioGuardi Mya Gloria Estefan John Secada Jill Scott Rachelle Farrelle Nena (the 99 Red Balloons lady) Ur-sher
Dee-Lite Chaka Kahn Richard Bona Joe Williams Screamin' Jay Hawkins Nile Rodgers & Chic Cab Calloway Lionel Hampton Freddie Jackson these are the only folks I can think of that I've met so far, but alot of those years were clouded by late nights and many a mixed drink, so there might be a few more that I just can't remember. [Edited 4/14/09 0:40am] | |
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babynoz said: Shango said: Hey, thanks for giving your inside story. Yeah, that's quite an unfortunate situation for The Lowriders and a pity that they couldn't get inducted for the HOF. Isn't also the son of either Eric or Lonnie performing with one of the bands ? [Edited 4/12/09 10:34am] That was Harold Brown's son. He stayed in the band for awhile after they split but he got fed up with Lonnie and left around '04 I believe. That's him on the right with the dreads and headband standing behind his father... 
Not sure if any other member's sons ever played with them. [Edited 4/12/09 12:53pm]  Thanks again for your info  | |
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Sebastian Bach
Pete Murray Prince NKOTB
Jimmy Barnes Kylie & Dannii Finn Brothers The Bangles Nana Mouskouri Jesse Younan Richie Sambora (with Keanu Reeves) Nevermore Evermore Demis Roussos Staind Lamb of God Sydonia Ricki Lee Metallica etc etc | |
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Ottensen said: Prince
Courtney Love kd lang John Bon Jovi Monica Brian McKnight Swing Out Sister Sade Steely Dan Randy Brecker Peter Cinciotti Diana Krall Harry Connick Jr. Regina Spektor Incognito Kara DioGuardi Mya Gloria Estefan John Secada Jill Scott Rachelle Farrelle Nena (the 99 Red Balloons lady) Ur-sher
Dee-Lite Chaka Kahn Richard Bona Joe Williams Screamin' Jay Hawkins Nile Rodgers & Chic Cab Calloway Lionel Hampton Freddie Jackson these are the only folks I can think of that I've met so far, but alot of those years were clouded by late nights and many a mixed drink, so there might be a few more that I just can't remember.
[Edited 4/14/09 0:40am] Wow, you met Sade and Cab Calloway? What were they like??? Prince, in you I found a kindred spirit...Rest In Paradise. | |
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babynoz said: Ottensen said: Prince
Courtney Love kd lang John Bon Jovi Monica Brian McKnight Swing Out Sister Sade Steely Dan Randy Brecker Peter Cinciotti Diana Krall Harry Connick Jr. Regina Spektor Incognito Kara DioGuardi Mya Gloria Estefan John Secada Jill Scott Rachelle Farrelle Nena (the 99 Red Balloons lady) Ur-sher
Dee-Lite Chaka Kahn Richard Bona Joe Williams Screamin' Jay Hawkins Nile Rodgers & Chic Cab Calloway Lionel Hampton Freddie Jackson these are the only folks I can think of that I've met so far, but alot of those years were clouded by late nights and many a mixed drink, so there might be a few more that I just can't remember.
[Edited 4/14/09 0:40am] Wow, you met Sade and Cab Calloway? What were they like??? Sade was very, how to say, serene...and I noticed she has really big feet
and Cab Calloway I met at Art Deco Weekend in Miami Beach  ! He was actually pretty frail and performed mostly on a stool in his white tails, although he did get up to shake it one last time for the song "Minnie The Moocher" . I was there doing volunteer support with a women's hospitality group I belonged to, and we just fawned all over him and he loved it. During his performance he sang a final song called "Everbody's Leaving Town...", and I just lost it  , it was like a farewell. I remember we saw him off in a big pretty limosine in his white tux, he was so tired, though. That was his last performance and he died a few weeks later   | |
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I just met Etta James and let me tell you, she was the crabbiest woman I have ever met! | |
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Several metal/underground metal musicians/artists...
Notables: Scott Ian of Anthrax, S.O.D. Dan Lilker, formerly of Anthrax, S.O.D. Kerry King of Slayer Chuck Billy of Testament, Eric Peterson of Testament Steve Smyth, now formerly of Testament Jon Allen, formerly of Testament Ronnie James Dio of Dio, Heaven & Hell (Black Sabbath), Elf, Rainbow, etc. Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, formerly of Samson Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden Steve Harris of Iron Maiden Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden Gene Hoglan of Strapping Young Lad, formerly of Testament, Death, Dark Angel, etc. Additional: Brian Posehn, comedian Magic Johnson, he did a rap album didn't he? hah. I'm sure there's a bunch I forgot...go figure. | |
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mitchturb said: I just met Etta James and let me tell you, she was the crabbiest woman I have ever met!
She's gettin' up there! Give the poor woman a break! She's got Beyonce trying to steal her thunder! | |
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Oh gosh lots of people but those that i got the biggest kicks out of where
Prince and Michael Jackson | |
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