the Rock Report

From the offices high atop the RockNest in downtown Ashland, KY., we’re pre-empting our regular post to bring you this very special report:

It’s a warm 21 degrees in Happy Valley tonight and … can ya believe it? They’re calling for more snow tomorrow! Geez …
Anyway …

Awhile back, I asked ya to send in yer ???’s for an upclose-and-personal interview with the one and only Nathan Persad, who not only mans the rhythm guitar and vocals for the wildly popular band, The Fore but has also penned their upcoming single, I Think You’re Pretty (to be released on the Beatnik Geek label in March!).

Well, today’s the day, campers … so call yer friends and get ‘em linked in, check Linked In and invite yer friends, link in everybody ya know on the great Book of Face (yeh, yeh … Facebook), and Twitter like a parakeet in heat! ‘Cause this is an interview that no rock fan will wanna miss!

Now, remember: The Relic prints the questions just as they were received, with Nathan’s answers in bold print. (We’re also honoured to have the band’s founder/bass guitarist, Spencer Hannabuss, a man who’s written many of the band’s tremendous hits, sitting in on this session!)

OOO-kayyyyyy … ya ready? Let’s do it:

First, Nathan, many thanks for takin’ the time from your hectic schedule to chat with us! Let’s start with the fore questions most often asked by the ladies: where are you from, how tall are you, what type of instruments do you play, and are you single?
“I was born in Streatham in South London and am a genetic mixture of the Caribbean, White, Hindu and possibly even a tiny trace of Jewish…, I’m 6 foot, I play drums and guitar and YES YES YES!!!”

This one’s from a reader named Jeri: When did you join The Fore and how did you all meet?
“Hi Jeri! Matt was in the covers version of the band years ago, Simon came to watch us when I was the drummer and I found Spencer’s advert completely by accident! Call it destiny!”
Spencer - Nathan’s joining of the band was truly one of those weird things. I’m not sure whether I believe in fate and all that stuff, but what are the chances that Nathan would happen to take THAT detour, past THAT noticeboard, on THAT week are pretty unlikely.

Another, from Lynne in Calgary, Canada: Who were or are your major influences?

“Hi Lynne! I have Canadian cousins and me and a pal from Toronto have this joke where we go ‘Hi, I’m Cal Gary and this is my buddy Ed Munton!’ I can’t speak for the others but I like this band called The Hollies and this other band called The Searchers who were the Beatles’ favourite band for a short time (I have George Harrison saying this on tape from ‘64). I also like Freddie And The Dreamers, The Beach Boys, Dave Clark 5, Gerry And The Pacemakers and Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich. We all 4 of us like all different kinds of music, but this is the stuff that inspires Spencer’s and my writing style.”

I’ve heard your hit, I Think You’re Pretty (courtesy your manager, Neil White) and … well, it’s gonna be gigantic when you guys release it as a band. The vocals are so full of life — you can actually feel the jumpy adrenalin rush a guy has when he sees a great-looking girl! When did you write the song? And how long does it take for you to write something this good?

“Neil is an absolute gem of a guy and whoever you are I thank you for your kind words. I wrote it back in 2004 when I almost-kind-of-nearly-but-couldn’t-quite-bring-myself-to ask a beautiful female folk singer I’m too embarrassed to name out on a date. Every day she wore different earrings (just like it says in Verse 2) and the tragic “Monday: this happened, Tuesday: that happened” stuff in the middle of the song really did happen! So it didn’t take too long to write…”
Spencer - I seem to recall Nathan actually playing to me what-would-become I Think You’re Pretty back in roughly 2005. I had just brought Love For Sale to the band, which happens to be in the same key and is probably why it stuck out at the time. We were looking to bring new material to the band at the time but for some reason ‘Pretty never got demoed along with the others. It was a great song, even when played just on acoustic, so it’s amazing we didn’t do it back then.

Do you arrange your own music and vocals as well?

“Yes. What would happen is one of us would have an idea for a song and the rest of the band would go “It’s too long” and we’d all have a go at “Mersey”ing it all up beyond recognition, heh heh! I remember one time Matt writing this gorgeous, sensitive waltz-ballad and Spencer and I taking his demo tape home and going “yeah yeah yeeeeeaaaaah!” all over it. You should’ve seen his face! Then there was the time when Simon found “Man Of Few Words” on an old tape of unused Tony Hatch compositions and as he sang it to us as a guide, the engineer sneakily turned the tape recorder on and we used his flawless vocal and the rest is history.”

Have you and Spencer (Hannabuss, bass player, vocals and composer) ever collaborated on any of The Fore’s material? With your combined songwriting talents, you’d rival Lennon and McCartney!

“This is a sensitive subject with everyone remembering it differently. Remember, I’m the oldest in the band so please don’t trust my version as gospel, ha ha! I seem to remember the “bops” on We Were Meant To Be as being Spencer’s idea and not mine. Also there is a ballad on an old Fore album called “Rumours And Lies”, remember that one? That is Spencer’s song but I helped him write the middle. Things like that really. “That’s A Lie”, “We Were Meant To Be” and “I Got A Girl” are the only true, genuine Hannabuss-Persad collaborations I think. We both got together and we both wrote those round my house but Spencer had the original idea for both.”
Spencer - Nathan and I have collaborated on quite a few songs actually. It usually takes place in the form of one of us bringing a song in and the other then suggesting bits. For example, without Nathan there wouldn’t have been any ‘bops’ on ‘We Were Meant To Be’, ‘I Got A Girl’ wouldn’t have had all its memorable verses, ‘That’s A Lie’ wouldn’t have had it’s killer lead guitar break or it’s ‘wellllllllll…’ intro. That’s just a few examples, I enjoy bouncing ideas off of Nathan, it makes writing more fun!

You guys have your third album coming up in a few months. Can we expect to see some of your songs on there alongside Spencer’s?

“I hope so! I have a few which I wrote on holiday when I was away from the band but all the while kept thinking “gosh, this would make a GREAT Fore song”. They are contemporary, lyrics-wise but very much in the old Fore style musically. Make a note of this next bit: They are called “We’re Back On”, “Hey Mark” and “That’s Just Us”. If in a few months time you’re listening to a new Fore album and I was successful in getting those songs on it then you can say you heard the news first!”

From Gary in Washington state comes these two questions: I saw u on the cavern video and u rock. But relic says u also made a band with spencer the bass player the 286. What is the 286 and why did u call it that.

“Hi Gary! Do they still have Marvin Gaye Day in Washington mate? Yes, The 286 is kind of like The Fore but with Cellos!!! If you are a fan of all 60’s bands and The British Invasion then you might’ve heard of the Move? They were a sccessful 60’s pop band who decided to experiment by adding cellos and calling themselves ELO. Spencer decided to try a similar thing and I had a lot of time on my hands back then so joined him, that’s all. There was no great plan or anything. It’s fun coz we get to play different instruments then Fore fans are used to seeing us on, which I like. The funny thing is we only recently realized this but the number 286 has connected (even haunted!) us for years, so that’s why we chose that name. It was the bus I used to get to his old house and when I joined The Fore, I was replacing a guy who left to become a bus driver… of the 286 route!!! Then years later when he bought a new house and I also moved, we would meet on top of a South London hill that was exactly half way between mine and his homes. And what landmark would distinguish this chance meeting point? By sheer coincidence, the 286 Bus Stop! Spooky! I swear I’m not making this up!”

Lastly, from a definite Persadian with Fore Fever, Alexis: U r sooooooooo cool. I cant belive you & the fore r so good. Hv u ever been to the US b4 & if u do can I get 2 meet u? ps my mother thinx u r like a tall leprecan lol xx (NOTE: Nathan, I think she means “leprechaun”)

“Hi Alexis, how are ya? And hi Mother of Alexis! What’s a tall leprechaun? Is it coz I was wearing that green shirt in the Cavern footage? Ho ho! Yes, I have been to your fabulous country twice: the East Coast in ‘81 and the West Coast in ‘87. It is an amazing place and still seems so grand and so magical to me, an old-fashioned English guy obsessed with American culture. The sitcoms, the cartoons, the Jelly Belly beans, the breakfast cereals, the wide roads, the LOT. I inherit this from my dad. He is from Trinidad and he used to sneak away and watch American movies and listen to American music. I cannot wait to go back! What part are you from? I’ll make sure we go there when we tour!”‘

Is there anything you’d like to tell your fans that hasn’t been covered here?

“I just thought of something. I’m sick of lame music videos that all look the same on TV. When we do our next single, I just want somebody to film us in the studio and edit it together. Or a simple video of the four of us miming in a garden or a runway or somewhere like bands in the 60’s used to do before videos got too involved and distracted fans away from the lyrics and music. We’ll probably just do that. But if any of Relic’s followers have any ideas or requests I would love to hear ‘em!”

It’s been a blast sharing these questions with you, Nathan. And, Spencer, thanks for your input, mate! I know the band’s popularity is growing like wildfire, and your music reflects the best in rock. And now, with both of you sharing the writing/arranging responsibilities, it’s bound to get even better (if that’s possible)!

And for you fans who wanna learn more about Nathan and his amazing talent, you can tune in to his site — and hear some of the hits mentioned earlier — at NathanPersad.com or check him out with the rest of the band at their site, TheForeBand.com. Of course, I’ll keep ya updated on all the band’s happenings — including Nathan’s newest songs — the moment I get ‘em.
So keep your eyes on The Fore because (and I’m not alone in this!) these lads (including drummer Simon Thompson and lead guitarist Matt Hardy) are about to take the rock world by storm!

See ya on the flip side!

Hmmm … vedddy interrresting idea:

While I wuz away, one of our Canadian readers wrote in and asked Uncle Buzzard (??? Hang on … I’ll ’splain inaminnit …) if there’s a chance I’d revive the old Mouse Clique that Lloyd Thaxton and I (and a cast of literally six; seven if the computers were working) were building up …

She said “it wuz cool and i got to know him 4 the first time since i wuz a fan of his.”

Y’see, the Mouse Clique was an idea that Lloyd, Gary Belich, myself and a coupla others cybernetically percolated (take that, Fox! You’re not the only ones with a vocabulary …) with the goal of bringing all LT fans under one web roof, with his site as HQ(sorta like seeing how many people can fit inside a phone booth, except we used PCs). And, from comments on his blog to personal emails, you could be sure that Lloyd would take the time to write ya back personally.

But, to answer yer question more specifically, Anne: To revive the Clique (we’d first called it the Mouse Pack, in a light reference to Sinatra’s Rat Pack. But we decided to change the name out of respect to Ol’ Blue Eyes …), even in trib to Uncle Lloyd, I’d need the approval of our readers.

Sooooooo … what say you, campers? If yer willin’, we’ll make it an interactive gabfest of rock memories where everybody can do a guest post, leave comments, and reminisce. All in honor of the Chief himself, Lloyd Thaxton – host of 1960s Lloyd Thaxton Show, producer of some outtasite segments on the Today! show, producer of Fight Back! with David Horowitz, co-author of Stuff Happens (and then you fix it!), father of international country music star Jennifer Weatherly, loving husband and dad, and one helluva friend to everyone who knew him!

ALEXA JOEL — A TRUE WINNER:

Now, I don’t know Billy and Christie’s daughter, but, campers, this is one lady I’d really like to meet someday!
Yeah, she hit a little emotional pothole awhile back that every vulture … er, tabloid paparaunchy lit on. But she’s refused to let it get her down, and has come back swinging — turning her life around by helping young girls who are trying to deal with broken hearts.

“I have many exciting new developments for the New Year, and I hope all of you can be a part of it!!” she wrote on her Facebook page. “This includes new creative projects, and even more volunteer work in hopes to give back to the community and, most importantly, to help young girls with something I feel I know a GREAT deal about: Heartbreak-Related Depression.”

“Although it does not get much attention in our society, it is a very serious and painful condition that often gets ’swept under the carpet’. I hope to bring this topic more to light… I’m even going back to school for Psychology in hopes to learn more about this and many other afflictions that many of us have had to face… after all, there’s nothing more fascinating than the human mind and it’s respective conditions.”

Ms. J., count this Relic in to help any way he can! I’m constantly amazed by those who go through a rough patch of road, just to get through it … then turn around … and help others come through it successfully and in one piece as they, themselves, move on.

Okay … got more work lined up here that’ll need my chicken-scratchin’, so whaddya say we get back here in about 24??

With that, see ya on …
oh. Wait. I toldja I’d explain “Uncle Buzzard” Welllll …
y’see, Ron Ryan — supersongwriter (credits include some of the Dave Clark Five’s greatest hits) and fantastic friend from across the pond, gave me the Steam Powered Buzzard moniker.
Anyway, I’m testin’ the waters before actually jumping in with all the regalia befitting …

Okay … now, lemme remind that, until we get back together tomorrow, our sister site’s open at Rock, Rhythm & Rimshots. So c’mon over … and I’ll see ya here in about 24 hours, okay??

Hey … who says Muslims and Hindus can’t rock??

According to Yahoo! news, a band called The Kominas is churning out punk and hard rock in a town just west of Boston, Massachusetts.

The difference between them and, let’s say, Metallica or The Clash is that these young men are all either Muslim or Hindu — and are taking their beliefs and incorporating them into a guitar-driven sound that’s beginning to catch on, despite the objections of their elders.

For more on the story, click here.

(Steam-Powered) BUZZARD DROPPINGS

Hey … it’s just a name to intro some short takes. (”Buzzard”?? Ask my UK mate, Ron Ryan, about that one … [though, after New Year’s Eve, I felt like one for awhile (PS Bromo Seltzer does work!)]):

The U.S. Postal Service (wait … did I just …??? Parentheses in parentheses in parentheses?!? Man, I guess I’m still hung over! lol). Anyway, the USPS… announced its commemorative stamps for 2010 this past Wednesday (yeah, last year’s news. IIII knowwww …). Gene Autry and Roy Rogers will be honored as part of an American Cowboy series. Kate Smith will also be on a stamp, as will Mother Teresa, Kathryn Hepburn and cartoonist Bill Mauldin. A series honoring Sunday newspaper cartoons will be issued, as well.

And the Guess Who’s Burton Cummings along with Neil Young were both announced as recipient of the Officers of the Order of Canada in honors also announced on Wednesday.

This is the second highest honour bestowed in the country by the Governor General on behalf of the Queen. Both Burton and Neil had been given Members of the Order of Canada awards (’cause, hey … they’re Canadian!!).

Investure (meaning, the actual ceremony) will come later on this year.  IMHO, while I’m not a big fan of Mr. Young’s music, I honestly admire the dude for all the work he’s done for charity — and for young people (small “y”, thanks …) who are trying to break into the business.
Burton?  The man has one of the most amazing voices in rock, past or present (and he had a wild octave range!).  Definitely made millions of Canadians (or is that Canadiens? Or Canucks?? Don’t wanna open up a canada worms here …) proud to be from where they are from there (ummm … ??? or something …)

MORE COMING UP IN 24

… but, until then, be sure to check out the RR’s sister site, Rock, Rhythm and Rimshots.  Good readin’ … and only half the calories!

Until tomorrow, keep yer eyes on the skies, your feet on the ground, yer tires rotated, your heart with the music … and I’ll see ya on the flip side!

Yeah, I thought it was a little weird myself …

I’m talkin’ about Van Morrison becoming a daddy again at the tender age of 64 (it was reported in our blog on December 29). The mama? His manager!!
Well, according to them (I mean the manager and her Vanager, not Morrison’s old band), it ain’t true!!
Y’see, the announcement was supposedly put on his web site by hackers — which means (sigh!) that Van’ll just have to do with the three kids he already has with his (still) happily-hitched wife, Michelle.

THE ROYAL STATUS QUO

In London yesterday, Queen Elizabeth announced the recipients of the annual British New Years honors.  New members of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) will include the band Status Quo (”Pictures Of Matchstick Men”) whilst legendary Shadows bassist Jet Harris gets an MBE (Member of the British Empire).

But there’s also a new knight on the list: actor Patrick Stewart.
Probably best known as Captain Jean-Luc Picard from “Star Trek: The Next Generation”, Stewart has a long list of credentials that range from Shakespeare to comedy.

A man who’s not exactly a fan of the Hollywood “glitz” scene, Patrick is said to be one of the most “down-to-earth” actors on the face of Hollywood and beyond.

FORE-SIGHT ON SIR NATHAN

Sometime this week, I’m gonna run a simulcast interview on the newest songmeister of The Fore — the multi-talented rocker Nathan Persad.  We’ll be discussing his hit, I Think You’re Pretty as well as the amazing story of how he escaped from his leash in outer Sotzuvenia and ended up, hundreds of kilometres away, wet and shivering and scratching on the back door of Fore headquar … ummm … wait a minnit …

wrong script …

Actually, this dynamic musical wonder is one of the most energetic, colourful and talented men on the rock scene … a perfect complement to a band that’s already hotter than a firecracker on the rock music scene!   So, stay tuned … this is one interview you won’t wanna miss!

So, that being said, I’m gonna stop here and catch about 360 worth of zzzzz’s.   Until tomorrow, one more Happy New Year and …

I’ll see ya on the side flip.   Flip side.  (Man, I am tired!!!)

It was December, 1970.

I was discharged from the Army (yes, honorably! Geez …), and was trying to get used to civvy life again and get ready for the dawn of ‘71.

Well, my wife told me about her dad’s little New Year’s ritual: At the stroke of midnight, 31 December, he’d go out to the right rear corner of his house, aim a .22 short above his head, and fire only one round in celebration.

Bless her heart … she gave my little impish heart an idea (heh-heh-heh!). Read on:

December ‘71. Last day, last hour, last minute. Mr. G. stood, poised at the right rear corner of the house, firearm raised. Seconds were winding down to the big moment.

Little did he know that, silently stationed at the right front corner of the house, was his favorite son-in-law (okay, only son-in-law …) with a rubber chicken in hand.

Twelve midnight exactly. The crack of a gunshot permeated the air … at exactly the same time I threw the chicken over the house in the direction of the shot.

BULLSEYE!!  It landed directly in front of Mr. G no more than a second after he fired the shot!

“HOLYYYYY SH–!!!!”

Those words were followed by the loud “slam” of the back door and some rushed movement in the house! Laughing, I went around back and noticed that something akin to motor oil must’ve leaked from the pistol from where Mr. G. had fired it … all the way to the door!

December, 1972.  Mr. G. had, for some reason, “retired” his ritual — and had his son guard the front of his house just in case I had any other ideas.
But, ahhhh, I played “good guy” and, after work, went back to our apartment to settle in for a quiet New Year’s Eve.
With a gleam in her eye, my wife told me her dad had come by to wish us a Happy New Year and bring us a couple of holiday cards.

At midnight, we toasted the New Year and got ready for bed.  After about an hour or so of sleep, there was a humongous explosion (or so it felt) directly under the bed!!   It took me a few minutes to let go of the ceiling light and drop to the floor, my heart pounding faster than a hummingbird’s!
For some reason, my wife wasn’t in the room!  But she did come back as I was trying to compose myself and, trying to suppress a laugh, handed me her dad’s card to me:

It was signed … “Revenge is Sweet!!”

We remained on good terms after that … even after my wife and I split up and until Mr. G. passed away.   But I always watched my back when he was around …

Okay … last post of the year (Come onnnnn …NO APPLAUSE!!). So, until we get back for the brand-new ‘10 (tomorrow):

See ya on the flip side …

Unbelievable.

Van Morrison became a daddy again yesterday — at the age of 64! Now, nobody knows whether the baby’s mom, Van’s manager Gigi Lee, is married to him or not (WHOA! If she’s his professional manager, guess who’s gonna be wearin’ the pants in that family??).

Anyway, George Ivan Morrison III will be both a UK and US citizen (thanks to mom’s Americanization …). His dad, btw, has a 39-year-old daughter from his first marriage and two young’uns with his ex-girlfriend, a former Miss Ireland.

Hmph … wonder if either is/was a Brown-Eyed Girl? Was Miss Ireland named Gloria? Considering he’s gone from woman to woman so quickly, would you consider him a moving Van?  Nevermind … let’s move on:

WILL GENE KISS HIS CASH GOODBYE??

A couple filed a lawsuit in L.A. on Christmas Eve, saying that the KISS Demon Himself, Gene Simmons, attacked them and took their camera while they were filming him at a mall there the day before. (December 19). At first, they filed (get this!) a restraining order against him (WHY?!?  Sure … like Gino has nothing better to do than pester you nutcases!) and, of course that was denied by the court.
Now, the couple’s seeking $25,000 for their trouble …
RelicNote:  Are … you … kidding … me??  Look … these idiots deserved what they got, IMHO.  I mean, they were bugging Simmons with questions about monogamy — and, from what I hear, were pestering the hell outta him!
Okayyy, people: Ask Gino a sensitive question over and over and over in a menacing way, in front of hundreds of shoppers — whaddya think was gonna happen:  He give you his autograph, maybe slip you his tongue or somethin’?
Quite frankly, I’m amazed he didn’t do more than he did!  As far as the 25G, fuhgidabouddit!! 

Now … gotta get some more legwork done, so tune in tomorrow for more on The Rock Report.  Oh … and be sure to check out our sister site, Rock, Rhythm and Rimshots, while yer at it, okay??

See ya on the flip side …

Before I get started on today’s post (btw, I hope everybody had Happy Crimbo …), I’ve been “advised” by K-Cat to either include his holiday greetings and picture or I’ll never see my balls again …
(Awww, Christmas tree ornaments!! [Geez … where’s yer mind at??] Besides, he came into the family declawed …)
So … from Moggie Central here in RockTown to you and yours … Season’s Greetings (There … that should appease ‘em)

Now … let’s move on:

Contrary to popular belief, the old geezer ya see on yer right is not me (wait … lemme look in the mirror … HOLY SHInaaah, it ain’t me …).
Natch, it’s the dude, Father Time (wait: no matter how good a year is, whyzzit that, if a baby is the symbol of the new one, he leaves it, 365 days later, like this?? I mean, the year can’t be that rough …).

Anyway, I was asked, now that the 010’s nearly here, what the future of rock is for the next decade. So here’s my take on it:

RETURN TO THE MUSIC

Right now, what we’ve got in some areas of rock isn’t really music. Y’see, actual “music” involves more than just “sound”. It’s something that actually reaches into the listener and evokes some kind of emotional response. Bottom line: Music inspires life in one expression or another.
It’s also played on real instruments by real musicians who show real personality. Now, those things being said, we’re talking about the sounds that ran from, especially, the late Fifties to early Seventies, especially.

And, from Arbitron ratings to Amazon.com, we’re finding a tremendous increase in consumers who are wanting just that! Over in the UK, we’re seeing a revival of the guitar-driven rhythms and downbeats that made rock-and-roll. Here in America, bands are becoming more influenced by this second “British Invasion.”

So, what’s in store for the next decade?? As far as bands go, we’re not only gonna see The Fore lead the charge into the future, but, alongside them, others like Sons of MOD, Sterling-Y (US band), The 286, Peter and the Penguins (Norway) and more hitting the airwaves and stages across the USofA and known world.

Other acts will get the idea, as they did back in the Sixties … and, as that happens, we’ll see the electronic loopiness (which really doesn’t require much talent, IMHO) relegated to the grocery-store Muzaks and other offbeat venues.

In other words, we’re looking at a firm return to ROCK … and that’s gonna make for a fab musical future for everyone …

See ya on the flip side …

Man, this year has not been good to a number of our rock legends! We started off with the passing of Billy Powell and Ean Eanes of Lynyrd-Skynyrd, and, amongst the Dave Dee, Dicky Petersons (Blue Cheer) and a host of others, was some kid from Indiana … a guy named Michael Jackson.

But, with all the losses we’ve had this year (so far), I sorta wondered what life would’ve been like if some of the legends had lived. Here’s a mix of some of your opinions, gleaned from my archives:

JOHN LENNON While it was unlikely the “Fab Four” would’ve ever gotten back together permanently, I can’t help thinkin’ that John would’ve continued his singing career well into the ’80s, then turned his efforts into some serious songwriting (as if his works until his death weren’t, huh?). He would’ve possibly dabbled in neoclassic synth, and, of course, maintained his bond with wife Yoko. A few more books would’ve been published, and, with the tragedy of 9/11 and the resulting invasion of Iraq, he and she would have continued to pursue their quest of peace.

BUDDY HOLLY Some rockologists theorize that, if the Clear Lake incident hadn’t occurred in February, 1959, the legendary Buddy Holly would’ve possibly tried his hand with the new, Invasion-influenced rock by 1964. But, after a short run that would’ve undoubtedly brought a few hits, he would return to his country roots — and, later, become a popular DJ around the Houston or Dallas area.
J. P. (”Big Bopper”) Richardson would probably had only one or two more hits before he returned to the job he had before “Chantilly Lace”: that of disc jockey.
Richie Valens would’ve returned to his family and eventually ended up behind a radio mic as well at first — before becoming an actor on shows like Bonanza and, later, Big Valley.

JIMI HENDRIX

Hendrix (whose death investigation is being re-opened as a possible murder) would’ve undoubtedly joined up with Emerson, Lake and Palmer (which is what he was planning on doing at the time of his death). Later, as HELP dissolves, a totally sober Hendrix would’ve turned strictly to the blues.

Now, I’ll be continuing this story in upcoming posts, but, since it’s coming up on the 3:45 (EST), I’m gonna cut-out for the next 24.  But not to worry … I <em>will</em> be back shortly.