Thunderbird Club

[GonePlaid]

My Kasino 200 2x15 cab took two people to load/unload. I wish I still had that rig.

I've done it by myself, but (1) I was younger-last time was 2015*, and (B) I don't need it for our gigs. If we was gonna play a BIG room, I s'pose I could grunt it into the gigmobile, but my Rumble 200c weighs 34.5# and goes in with one hand.

*Addendum: That's why it's now my practice amp

 

[MCF]

He also did more to bring along promising musicians than almost anyone else. Mad respect.

He was like a mother bird who had to push babies out of the nest so they could reach their full potential. Can’t recall anyone who ever played with him say he was anything but gracious and generous.

 

[MCF]

Is the 200 on the front for watts or weight?

Both.

 

[MCF]

cancelled a gig to go!...

Oh man….I wish I could go…..

 

[MCF]

Short ride for me but I committed to watching my grandsons. Even shorter for @JIO

Take them to the show?

 

[RedVee]

Lisa Marie Presley died

 

[JIO]

Well, there is that Eric guy too…

As much as I loved Cream, Blind Faith and Deric & the Domino's - I'm not a huge fan of Clapton. (especially politically these days) Aside from that - he was a good student of (indigenous) American Blues, but in my opinion never went beyond that. Once he did Cream - he backed off from further extrapolation of that raw rock/jam energy/vitality. (not unusual - many talented players opted for commercial success) Beck on the other hand was inspired by The Blues and fully pushed beyond it into jazz (fusion - for lack of a better term) I can't compare Clapton to Beck any more than I can compare Clapton to Hendrix. YOMV

 

[JIO]

But the stories behind it are legend. Go down a Minutemen rabbit hole and you’ll understand. Watt is the man! Here he is with a few buddies:

I've always liked that performance. DG is such an animal on drums!

 

[MCF]

I would have added John McLaughlin to my short list of Hendrix & Beck, but it would be with the caveat that JM came from jazz, not rock. They all converged/overlapped in the late '60s, early '70s as fearless innovators of the electric guitar.

To have been there those nights.

This is kinda mind-blowing if you're into Pink Floyd.

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I always think of that as a new album. Hard to believe 8 tracks were still in production.

 

[Stealth57]

Take them to the show?

There appears to be about 2 seats left for each show...

 

[JIO]

To have been there those nights.

I don't know if that particular ensemble ever performed live. I think it was only studio recordings at that point.

 

[MCF]

The Needle and the Damage Done is from one of my all time favorite albums, bought it when new. Johnny Cash unfortunately was an off/on again speed freak until he died but Neil's talking about heroin which my youngest brother OD'ed on about twenty years ago, still miss him.

I’m so sorry Bob.

Neil wrote that as a wake-up call for Danny Whitten who unfortunately OD’ed not long after it was released. That song, and this one remind me of how great Danny was. Neil does not do Winterlong very often because of how much he misses Danny on the vocals. Lofgren did a credible job the night I was there and experienced this tribute to Danny.

 

[MCF]

I've always liked that performance. DG is such an animal on drums!

And he may be returning to them as he retools the Fighters.

 

[dagrev]

Well, there is that Eric guy too…

Good point!


I love Clapton. Seems like a great guy and doesn't care about the fame like Beck, and also devotes time and energy into helping others (musicians or not).

I love this Eric as well.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Have any of you Californians ever stopped in to see the world's longest lit light bulb in San Fransico?

The world's longest burning light bulb is located right here in Livermore! It was first installed at the fire department hose cart house on L Street in 1901.

Live view - AXIS P3364 Network Camera

Never heard of it or I'd have tried to get there when we visited.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

I wonder what the filament is made from...........says light bulb dork.

WannabEE dork wondered that as well. And what the bulb is rated at vs what it's running on.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

Is the 200 on the front for watts or weight?

YES!

"Watt" and "weight" are practically the same word. Especially if you pronounce the first word with a long "a"...

 

[Stealth57]

WannabEE dork wondered that as well. And what the bulb is rated at vs what it's running on.

Original rating was supposedly 60w. From the dim glow, doubt anywhere near that 122 years later.

plus, must have been a darn good glass blower as the bulb is under vacuum and clearly isn’t leaking.

 

[Miles_ONeal]

As much as I loved Cream, Blind Faith and Deric & the Domino's - I'm not a huge fan of Clapton. (especially politically these days) Aside from that - he was a good student of (indigenous) American Blues, but in my opinion never went beyond that. Once he did Cream - he backed off from further extrapolation of that raw rock/jam energy/vitality. (not unusual - many talented players opted for commercial success) Beck on the other hand was inspired by The Blues and fully pushed beyond it into jazz (fusion - for lack of a better term) I can't compare Clapton to Beck any more than I can compare Clapton to Hendrix. YOMV

While the three groups you mentioned were my favorite EC groups, I'd also include the Yardbirds, Bluesbreakers, and Delaney & Bonnie. But post-Blind Faith, I think I liked maybe 3% of what he did.

 

[JIO]

To have been there those nights.
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I'll say! The diversity in those bands is off the charts!