From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#90]
18 Apr 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#88] 18 Apr 2006
So David,
Who was the drummer for Iron Butterfly........?
By the way I still have the vinyl B-)
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#91]
18 Apr 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#90] 18 Apr 2006
Chuck,
I'm not sure, but I think his name is Ron Bushy.
From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#92]
18 Apr 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#91] 18 Apr 2006
Another piece of trivia (relevant to the awards industry ;-) )
In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida was the first album ever to "go Platinum". It sold so many more copies than any other album at the time that the music industry decided the Gold Record award wasn't enough. Thus the creation of the Platinum Record award, and In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida was the first to receive it.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#93]
18 Apr 2006
To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#92] 18 Apr 2006
Dave,
I never knew that. Very interesting.
There were several incarnations of the band, one of which, played the County Fair circuit a number of years ago.
Before that time, I believe it was one of their bass players, who mysteriouly disappeared, on his way to L.A. International Airport, to pick up a friend.
The guy was into some type of Quantum Physics (?), and supposedly on the verge of a major breakthrough, about the time of his disappearance, which led to speculation he had broken a time barrier and disappeared.
Years later, his remains were found in one of the canyons, of the Santa Monica mountain range.
Turned out, in chasing the physics breakthrough, he was going completely without sleep. He fell asleep at the wheel, while driving through the canyon and drove off the edge.
EDITED: 18 Apr 2006 by DGL
From: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#94]
18 Apr 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#93] 18 Apr 2006
That's pretty cool.
I'm a time traveller. Every night I lay down on my bed and close my eyes. I open them again a moment later and I have been transported 6 or 7 hours into the future.
Haven't figured out how to go backwards in time yet. B-)
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#95]
18 Apr 2006
To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#92] 18 Apr 2006
Dave,
I didn't know that either.....pretty cool.
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#96]
18 Apr 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#91] 18 Apr 2006
You win the AWARD! Yea! Ron Bush is in fact correct.
I had the pleasure (?) of seeing Iron Butterfly live once......the extended the drum solo to about a half an hour for the live show.
The organ beginning of the song was the first piece of music I learned to play on the keyboard. The bass line was the first piece of music I learned to play on the guitar....... ya gotta love American pop culture.....
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#97]
18 Apr 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#96] 18 Apr 2006
Chuck,
You've been holding out on me. I didn't know you were a musician.
I can't remember the original lead guitarist's name, but I was impressed when I read his bio. He was a violinist (prodigy) at a very young age, who switched to guitar. I believe he was 17 years old, at the time of the release of IGDV.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#98]
18 Apr 2006
To: Dave Jones (DAVERJ) [#94] 19 Apr 2006
Dave,
If you've looked at my equipment profile, you'll be able to see why it's been suggested more than once, that I learn how to travel ahead in time. :-)
From: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#99]
18 Apr 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#97] 19 Apr 2006
quote:
You've been holding out on me. I didn't know you were a musician.
I'm not. I play at it.
From: Peter [#100]
18 Apr 2006
To: LaZerDude (C_BURKE) [#96] 19 Apr 2006
Thats the difference...
the first bit I ever learned on Guitar was the start to "Smoke on the Water" by the Deep Purple followed by " The House of the rising sun" by the Animals..
regards
Peter
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#101]
19 Apr 2006
To: Peter [#100] 24 Apr 2006
Peter,
The first tune I ever picked up (always played by ear) was the melody of "Little Red Riding Hood" by Sam The Sham and The Pharoahs.
Played on one string, of course. :-)
From: JHayes55 [#102]
24 Apr 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#1] 24 Apr 2006
David the un-named couple is Dennis Dwyer and his wife. I forgot to send this to you. I cannot remember Dennis' wifes name to save me (I hate it when that happens - and it happens way to often). Their business is Bay Area Awards in Niceville Florida. If I remember correct they have been in business over 15 years.
I met these great folks a few (5 or more) years ago at a PPI trade show in Atlanta GA . Dennis and I went to the same University about the same time but did not know each other. They saw me at the show Thursday morning and remembered me. (And who could forget me B-) ) I quickly invited them to our Beach Party - and to join the forum. I do not know if they have joined yet or not but I am going to send them an email and remind them. This is a great couple and would be a good addition to our group.
Sorry for the delay in this update.
From: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#103]
24 Apr 2006
To: JHayes55 [#102] 24 Apr 2006
quote:
I cannot remember Dennis' wifes name to save me
Linda, I'll bet.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#104]
24 Apr 2006
To: JHayes55 [#102] 24 Apr 2006
Thank you Joe. I've updated the caption.
I didn't get a chance to talk to them, at the party.
Maybe next year. :-)
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#105]
24 Apr 2006
To: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#103] 24 Apr 2006
Jeanette,
I'll go with the name Linda, until someone comes along with a correction. :-)
From: JHayes55 [#106]
24 Apr 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#105] 24 Apr 2006
As usual Jeanette is correct. :-$
From: JHayes55 [#107]
24 Apr 2006
To: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#103] 24 Apr 2006
Thank you! Are they your customers or do you know them some other way? Very nice people.
From: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#108]
24 Apr 2006
To: JHayes55 [#107] 24 Apr 2006
quote:
Thank you! Are they your customers or do you know them some other way? Very nice people.
I cheated ... looked them up in the ARA Directory!
From: JHayes55 [#109]
24 Apr 2006
To: jeanettebrewer (JEANETTEBREWER2) [#108] 24 Apr 2006
OK - now I feel really bad :'-(
By the way, if you Dad ever fires you - I will hire you and pay you more than I make. :-)
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