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Anyone on TB know any famous musicians?
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Steve lives down the road from me in Del Mar. Haven't seen him in forever. I also know a guy that lives in OP - Willie Ames. Haven't seen him in forever also.....I've got a trip planned for KC in August to check a couple of guys out - I'll have to look him up.
Also, I've decided that my last two trips will be my last. I'm hanging the A&R thing up and calling it a day. Put my house on the market today - getting out of this madhouse and moving the Mrs and me back East. Just haven't decided where yet.
Damn...it feels good to say that.......
Interesting thread. I have worked MI retail and wholesale for the last 30 years. Have met and played with famous people. From Jaco to Cliff Burton to John Entwhistle to John Pattituci. From George lynch to Gus G etc etc. I am planning on writing a book on the experiences.
But the most important thing that, IME, is they are just like you. They put their pants on the same way you do. One leg at a time. My two cents.....
But the most important thing that, IME, is they are just like you. They put their pants on the same way you do. One leg at a time. My two cents.....
I got to hang out at Les Paul's home studio for a couple of hours back in the 80's. Les was there, too, in case you were wondering.
At the time I had given up playing music entirely. I was still a couple of years removed from starting to play bass. And truthfully, I wasn't capable of comprehending just how cool that was at the time.
Also, Levon Helm played my Uncle's retirement party. I'm wondering how the hell I didn't get invited to THAT!?!?!!
At the time I had given up playing music entirely. I was still a couple of years removed from starting to play bass. And truthfully, I wasn't capable of comprehending just how cool that was at the time.
Also, Levon Helm played my Uncle's retirement party. I'm wondering how the hell I didn't get invited to THAT!?!?!!
In a shocking twist ending, it turns out he was actually Tyler Durden, and he killed Dumbledore with Rosebud!
WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH ROD LEARNED DRUMMER FOR BERLIN MANY MOONS AGO.JAMMED WITH HIM ONCE OR TWICE
I have known David T. Chastain since 1971. He was a local phenom in Atlanta vicinity..some years before he made it big in midwest and internationally, after being ' discovered' by Mike Varney of Shrapnel Records.
see: <www.leviathanrecords.com> David reached his pinnacle of success and continues today...
Nice guy..nev
I n early 1970's, I have seen him play 'Inner Mouning FLame ' as a warm-up when others could barely play Smoke on the Water.
He would have been one of the best known electric guitarists in USA , in the 'Van Halen era' but he is fiercely independent..has HIS OWN LABEL.
At least one of his bass players is a TBer.
David NEVER used drugs or alcohol..a phenominal musician, guitarist and producer.
We still stay in touch via email.
see: <www.leviathanrecords.com> David reached his pinnacle of success and continues today...
Nice guy..nev
I n early 1970's, I have seen him play 'Inner Mouning FLame ' as a warm-up when others could barely play Smoke on the Water.
He would have been one of the best known electric guitarists in USA , in the 'Van Halen era' but he is fiercely independent..has HIS OWN LABEL.
At least one of his bass players is a TBer.
David NEVER used drugs or alcohol..a phenominal musician, guitarist and producer.
We still stay in touch via email.
The guy who played lead for Peter Wolf, Magic Dick, et al back in the 70s and 80s lives in my horsey little town. Bought a farm and moved out here around 15 years ago to put the life behind him. The locals totally respect his privacy -- it's like an unwritten town bylaw.
We first crossed paths in the hardware store about 10 years back—I was leaving, he was coming in. Our eyes met. I looked away. When I looked back, he gave me the look that said, "OK, I know that you know who I am. Please don't approach me." I proceeded to the parking lot.
Every few months i see him at the grocery store.
Fraternity brother in college had a girlfriend who looked like Steve Perry.
We first crossed paths in the hardware store about 10 years back—I was leaving, he was coming in. Our eyes met. I looked away. When I looked back, he gave me the look that said, "OK, I know that you know who I am. Please don't approach me." I proceeded to the parking lot.
Every few months i see him at the grocery store.
Fraternity brother in college had a girlfriend who looked like Steve Perry.
This is a funny saying because I sit on the end of my bed and put my pants on both legs at the same time. Does this make me somehow special? Short bus special? Maybe...
I am not sure about "know" but I am acquaintances with Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds and Boyd Tinsley. I went to college with Boyd, my college band used to play at his fraternity house. In fact, that's where I first saw Dave perform, solo. He already had about 20 swooning girls hanging on every word right there in front. I remember being extremely impressed myself. The man can write a good song!
I have to admit being flattered that Dave remembers me when we've met a few times recently, not like he knows my name, but he recognizes my face as someone from the "before time". That is, before Mick Jagger was calling him to do gigs and stuff like that. I mean we always kind of figured if Dave didn't make it then there really was something seriously wrong and broken with the music industry, but I don't think anyone was like, "Yeah he'll be jamming with Mick and Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young, for sure." He's always been a decent guy to me and I think his success is completely well deserved. I feel the same way about the rest of the guys in the band, with a little bit extra for Carter (whom I've never met) and Tim (who I have been a fan of for decades).
I actually did know LeRoi, rest his soul, and had the pleasure of jamming with him in the late 90's, playing just the A part of "Chameleon" for like 15 minutes solid, lol. LeRoi was a real sweet guy and is missed by everyone who knew him.
Feel a bit like a "Name Dropper here- but just answering the question.... not that it "Means" anything
Went to school with and was friends with Rocky Dennis (look up movie Mask with Eric Stolz playing the role)
Do Leo Fender, George Fullerton, Dale Hyatt, LLoyd Chewning count ? (worked at G&L-- Drove Leo home several times, backyard BBQ's with Dale and George)
I used to be in a band with John Cruz... Master Builder Extraordinaire at Fender.
And partially through those associations got to "hang" with several high profile artist on a "havin a beer together" level.
(NAMM show and Factory walk-throughs)
Knew Tommy Lee, and Nikki Sixx "back in the day"
Dated Dinah Cancer (45 Grave) ok ONCE...
Roadied and flopped at the band house for Malice
(who lived next door to Hanoi Rocks)
Hung out several times with Betsy from Bitch.
unknowingly tried to pickup on Joan Jett (without knowing who the Runaways were)
Saw Rat Salad at a backyard party and got drunk with Eddie VH
The Surfari's graduated from my High School, and played there for Lunch concert once. (and i hung out with them-- almost got busted with the Coors in hand)
My Dad was close with Bill Medley who used to run a little club in orange county and i hung out with him quite a # of times.
Dick Dale also used to own a club in O.C. and hung out with him too.
Burned a J with Carlos Santana at the Namm Show...
Hung Out with Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot) When he was in Snow... (and later at the US festival, and the Namm Show)
Sat in the Los Angeles airport, ate McDonalds and talked for an hour with------ Steve Harris!!!!!
(we were both on our way to Heathrow)
Lived for awhile across the street from the Woodstock and Radio City clubs in Anaheim, Ca.----
2 block away from Mark Kendall's house and- well "killed some brain cells" with he and Jack Russell (Great White)
Got in a fist fight with Axl Rose -- long story (Fast forward please)
Shared a rehearsal space in Orange, Ca with a then unknown No Doubt, and unsuccessfully made passes at Gwen.
Shared a rehearsal space with LeatherWolf, and Overkill, the VooDoo Glow Skulls
Opened for several high profile acts and post gig partied with (some) of them. Including Dee Snider, Jake E.Lee, Type O.Negative, Blue Oyster Cult, The Addicts, The Adolesants, The Zeros, Kerry Doll, Bang Tango, UFO.......
Currently friends with KoKo Powell (Edgar Winter)
Gosh darn i feel old .... there's more but as i said-- brain cells and the "fog of war" make it difficult to regale all...
Went to school with and was friends with Rocky Dennis (look up movie Mask with Eric Stolz playing the role)
Do Leo Fender, George Fullerton, Dale Hyatt, LLoyd Chewning count ? (worked at G&L-- Drove Leo home several times, backyard BBQ's with Dale and George)
I used to be in a band with John Cruz... Master Builder Extraordinaire at Fender.
And partially through those associations got to "hang" with several high profile artist on a "havin a beer together" level.
(NAMM show and Factory walk-throughs)
Knew Tommy Lee, and Nikki Sixx "back in the day"
Dated Dinah Cancer (45 Grave) ok ONCE...
Roadied and flopped at the band house for Malice
(who lived next door to Hanoi Rocks)
Hung out several times with Betsy from Bitch.
unknowingly tried to pickup on Joan Jett (without knowing who the Runaways were)
Saw Rat Salad at a backyard party and got drunk with Eddie VH
The Surfari's graduated from my High School, and played there for Lunch concert once. (and i hung out with them-- almost got busted with the Coors in hand)
My Dad was close with Bill Medley who used to run a little club in orange county and i hung out with him quite a # of times.
Dick Dale also used to own a club in O.C. and hung out with him too.
Burned a J with Carlos Santana at the Namm Show...
Hung Out with Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot) When he was in Snow... (and later at the US festival, and the Namm Show)
Sat in the Los Angeles airport, ate McDonalds and talked for an hour with------ Steve Harris!!!!!
(we were both on our way to Heathrow)
Lived for awhile across the street from the Woodstock and Radio City clubs in Anaheim, Ca.----
2 block away from Mark Kendall's house and- well "killed some brain cells" with he and Jack Russell (Great White)
Got in a fist fight with Axl Rose -- long story (Fast forward please)
Shared a rehearsal space in Orange, Ca with a then unknown No Doubt, and unsuccessfully made passes at Gwen.
Shared a rehearsal space with LeatherWolf, and Overkill, the VooDoo Glow Skulls
Opened for several high profile acts and post gig partied with (some) of them. Including Dee Snider, Jake E.Lee, Type O.Negative, Blue Oyster Cult, The Addicts, The Adolesants, The Zeros, Kerry Doll, Bang Tango, UFO.......
Currently friends with KoKo Powell (Edgar Winter)
Gosh darn i feel old .... there's more but as i said-- brain cells and the "fog of war" make it difficult to regale all...
Briefly talked to Brad Nowell at a beach party in Long Beach once.
Partied with the dudes from Nasty Savage and Morbid Angel in Tampa FLA.
Met Ace Frehley once at a bar, talked briefly.
Met and had coffee with Richard Harris ( the actor)
Sister used to date Adam Oates ( Hockey player)
Partied with the dudes from Nasty Savage and Morbid Angel in Tampa FLA.
Met Ace Frehley once at a bar, talked briefly.
Met and had coffee with Richard Harris ( the actor)
Sister used to date Adam Oates ( Hockey player)
CosmicRay
Supporting Member
I got to play with Levon Helm a few times. Also did a few shows with Vassar Clements before both of their untimely demise.
Buddy Cage has also graced our stage more than once.
Buddy is also featured on our CD.
If you're not familar with these guys:
Levon Helm - drummer & vocalist with The Band
Vassar Clements - legendary fiddle player. Vassar also played with Jerry Garcia in the group, Old & In The Way
Buddy Cage - pedel steel guitarist with The New Riders of the Purle Sage
Buddy Cage has also graced our stage more than once.
Buddy is also featured on our CD.
If you're not familar with these guys:
Levon Helm - drummer & vocalist with The Band
Vassar Clements - legendary fiddle player. Vassar also played with Jerry Garcia in the group, Old & In The Way
Buddy Cage - pedel steel guitarist with The New Riders of the Purle Sage
I've played w/ James Hetfield, David Hildalgo, and Jr Wells.
Opened for Stray Cats, T Birds, Johnny Winter, Robin Trower, Dion, Eric Johnson, and Lonnie Mack.
Opened for Stray Cats, T Birds, Johnny Winter, Robin Trower, Dion, Eric Johnson, and Lonnie Mack.
Two of my distant cousins, Clel and Ed Miller were members of The James Gang. The actual outlaw group of Jesse and Frank, not the band headed by Joe Walsh!
Feel a bit like a "Name Dropper here- but just answering the question.... not that it "Means" anything
Went to school with and was friends with Rocky Dennis (look up movie Mask with Eric Stolz playing the role)
Do Leo Fender, George Fullerton, Dale Hyatt, LLoyd Chewning count ? (worked at G&L-- Drove Leo home several times, backyard BBQ's with Dale and George)
I used to be in a band with John Cruz... Master Builder Extraordinaire at Fender.
And partially through those associations got to "hang" with several high profile artist on a "havin a beer together" level.
(NAMM show and Factory walk-throughs)
Knew Tommy Lee, and Nikki Sixx "back in the day"
Dated Dinah Cancer (45 Grave) ok ONCE...
Roadied and flopped at the band house for Malice
(who lived next door to Hanoi Rocks)
Hung out several times with Betsy from Bitch.
unknowingly tried to pickup on Joan Jett (without knowing who the Runaways were)
Saw Rat Salad at a backyard party and got drunk with Eddie VH
The Surfari's graduated from my High School, and played there for Lunch concert once. (and i hung out with them-- almost got busted with the Coors in hand)
My Dad was close with Bill Medley who used to run a little club in orange county and i hung out with him quite a # of times.
Dick Dale also used to own a club in O.C. and hung out with him too.
Burned a J with Carlos Santana at the Namm Show...
Hung Out with Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot) When he was in Snow... (and later at the US festival, and the Namm Show)
Sat in the Los Angeles airport, ate McDonalds and talked for an hour with------ Steve Harris!!!!!
(we were both on our way to Heathrow)
Lived for awhile across the street from the Woodstock and Radio City clubs in Anaheim, Ca.----
2 block away from Mark Kendall's house and- well "killed some brain cells" with he and Jack Russell (Great White)
Got in a fist fight with Axl Rose -- long story (Fast forward please)
Shared a rehearsal space in Orange, Ca with a then unknown No Doubt, and unsuccessfully made passes at Gwen.
Shared a rehearsal space with LeatherWolf, and Overkill, the VooDoo Glow Skulls
Opened for several high profile acts and post gig partied with (some) of them. Including Dee Snider, Jake E.Lee, Type O.Negative, Blue Oyster Cult, The Addicts, The Adolesants, The Zeros, Kerry Doll, Bang Tango, UFO.......
Currently friends with KoKo Powell (Edgar Winter)
Gosh darn i feel old .... there's more but as i said-- brain cells and the "fog of war" make it difficult to regale all...
/thread. Our work here is done.
