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thanks again. if you say this story is "...already known by nearly everybody who would ever read her book," then i take your word for it. and if that anecdote doesn't seem out of the ordinary to you, you've got an awesomely exciting life going! be careful out there and yeah, i've seen that Lennon footage.

that looks like it could be a good read. but this: "My name is Raven. I brought you a present," this stranger announced, handing to Zappa a transparent bag, apparently filled with blood, before pointing a revolver at his chest. Calmly, Zappa cajoled and manipulated Raven into walking with him, and numerous spectators, including Zappa's 24-year-old English secretary, to a nearby lake. He then persuaded everyone present to start throwing things into the water, including Raven, who threw in his gun. ... thats's kinda odd. are you all aware of this story? i've read barry miles's biography and i don't recall this being mentioned. an insanely spectacular event like this, that happens to one of the most celebrated and famous american musicians of the 20th century, with "many spectators" present, seems like it would be mentioned in that excellent biography. it seems it would also become a well-known tale. if you all could, lemme know if i just happened to miss this story for some reason or if this insane story is just out now for the first time... This was mentioned in Zappa's own Real Frank Zappa Book. thanks "organissimo member w/ symbol thingie i can't type." while i haven't read that "autobiography," i've heard it's not very reliable. and since that seems to be the only other source, i'm still skeptical.

that looks like it could be a good read. but this: "My name is Raven. I brought you a present," this stranger announced, handing to Zappa a transparent bag, apparently filled with blood, before pointing a revolver at his chest. Calmly, Zappa cajoled and manipulated Raven into walking with him, and numerous spectators, including Zappa's 24-year-old English secretary, to a nearby lake. He then persuaded everyone present to start throwing things into the water, including Raven, who threw in his gun. ... thats's kinda odd. are you all aware of this story? i've read barry miles's biography and i don't recall this being mentioned. an insanely spectacular event like this, that happens to one of the most celebrated and famous american musicians of the 20th century, with "many spectators" present, seems like it would be mentioned in that excellent biography. it seems it would also become a well-known tale. if you all could, lemme know if i just happened to miss this story for some reason or if this insane story is just out now for the first time...

nobody plays more horn than Wess. Nobody. truly doesn't get any better than him at his best. i was able to see/hear him for a full week long engagement about 10 years ago. beautiful player and seemed to me like a genuinely terrific person. i wish i could be there. all the best to Frank Wess.

why?

i have a vague memory of playing one quite a long time ago and not being impressed w/ either feel or tone; but i also remember them being quite affordable. hopefully others who have more experience w/ seagull guitars can help out w/ their experiences are you considering getting one?

now that is a perfect example of why, despite all the problems, Hitchens was worth reading. it made me laugh out loud as well head man absolutely hilarious

dang! you beat me to it alexander gnhrtg - if something happens and alexander can't get this, i'm next in line

good article.

a sad "Hello & Goodbye" to a master composer. that one remains my favorite and always puts a smile on my face. amazing...

this is about exactly how i feel about Hitch. he made me laugh out loud in agreement as often as he made me recoil in disgust - but very often w/ genuine wit. whether i agreed w/ him or not, i seemed to always have been glad to listen to/read him. he'll be missed...

Getting Better (Lennon/McCartney) Better Git It In Your Soul (Mingus) You Better You Bet (Townsend) Even Better Than The Real Thing (U2) You Better Know It (Simone version) Next Word: EAT

every once in a while. it can be useful especially if you're not sure "who" you're calling, but do know "what."

You Don't Miss Your Water – Taj Mahal Water Of Love – Dire Straits The Water Is Wide – Charles Lloyd Down By The Water – PJ Harvey Cold Water – Tom Waits Next Word: CRAZY

now that you mention it, he's on so many recordings on my ipod that i probably listen to him a few times every week as well without even necessarily thinking about it. very sad he's gone. brilliant musician. i was only able to see him live once: 1986 at The Bass Clef near London w/ the Frisell/Lovano trio. definitely a great, memorable experience for me. like Motian, i believe that club is gone

Is that a guess on my pic? no, it's not James Brown. but i can see how you'd get that Yes it is a guess on your pic. Joey Baron. oh yeah! looks like you've got two in a row...

Is that a guess on my pic? no, it's not James Brown. but i can see how you'd get that

sorry thought it would be easier... hints: afaik, he usually does not have a beard (maybe that's why this is hard...). obviously he's a drummer, and while he does have some dates/recordings under his own name as a leader, i'm fairly certain he's known much more for his work as a sideman w/ many 'big names' (those hints will come later if it is still not figured out/they'll give it away). been around for decades, plays 'inside' and 'out.' p.s. - chuck is definitely right w/ Irwin. god bless Dennis Irwin...

i listened this the other day for the first time in over 20 years and it gave me goosebumps - literally: very strong feeling/vibe of my high school/pre-highschool days came back to me heavily. everyone (or i assume at least most folks) has that experience w/ tunes now and then. this one did it for me the other day big time. this, imo, also happens to be a great tune that still stands up and i'm now listening to it regularly again. crappy tunes can bring you back as well (unfortunately?). others?

thanks mark. definitely worth it

this little clip is extraordinary: http://www.youtube.com/embed/8OWkEaT8wUc is there a full dvd of this performance? is it with the Lloyd quartet? or Jarrett's group? if the entire performance is like this clip, holy crap... spectacular.

Molly O'Day to her baby: "Daddy drinks because you cry."

any way you could edit/add the start times of these tracks into this post for easier identification? thanks for test always fun.

i googled that bulldog character and, yeah, they do look similar but it's not him...

both great pics dave here ya go: