Brad

Maybe that is the essence of the question. I did and am finding this conversation fascinating. I do think, from what I've read, that these British rockers discovering the blues, did inject some vitality into the music. I think they each influenced the other. Unfortuanately, later on this symbiotic relationship may have ended as rockers turned a little inwards (i.e., Sergeant Peppers) and took rock in another direction. I think that's also the underlying theme of the book "How the Beatles Destroyed Rock 'n Roll," which I read a while ago.

So would the recomendations be the ones mentioned above?

I recommend Blurb. A friend has used them and has been pretty happy.

A little late but saw Clapton and Jeff Beck in NY. They each had their own sets and then played together. Beck was wonderful, playing selections from his new album. Clapton didn't seem to be too engaged but was better when he played with Jeff. They did a very unusual Moon River. The critics didn't seem to like it but I thought it was great. Wish they would have played together longer. Seeing Jeff in June. Oh, yeah!

Hard to fathom how a giant like EMI could bite the dust but it doesn't matter how big you are: if you make bad financial decisions you will be in trouble.

Back in the 70s had a nice Onkyo. Can't remember the turntable that I had but those were fun days. It's true everything is easier nowadays but it seems we're all busier too, with never enough time so convenience has its advantages as well. When you travel, you can take your music with you, something you couldn't have 30 or 40 years ago.

Lon, Thanks. I appreciate it Just found out that the sale is over . Bummer. Guess I'll wait until the next one.

Any comments on the Bird set. That looks pretty fascinating.

Oh, that's too bad, RIP. Soul Sisters is a nice recording.

Privacy laws in Europe tend to be a lot tougher than ours.

What Lester has posted is not supposed to be historical research with citations but informational. Now, here's the question: has anything he's posted been factually incorrect? If so, then a correction is warranted. If not, then this conversation seems to be over. If it's a matter of interpretation, again that's his interpretation. If I were Lester or somebody else who wanted to post some information here, after getting the reception that he did, why would I bother. If that is the case, who is harmed? All of us, it would seem.

This Forum is also a place for posting information, not all of which involves the need for extended discussion. I just don't get you guys: if you don't like what he's saying, why bother to belittle him. It's beyond me.

Whether they are or not, why do you care. Just don't bother to post. I'm sure you have more important things to do.

I think he's on some of the Mosaic Sonny Stitt sessions. That's where I recall seeing his name.

I'm actually enjoying Lester's posts and I appreciate that he took the time to post them here. I don't why a few posters feel the need to poke fun at him.

This happens so often that you would think players would learn but they never do. I also happen to think that the Phillies caught lightning in a bottle with him last year. Can't see him posting those kinds of numbers again.

Funny stuff!

Very nice. Listening to Episode 1. Thanks. Just noticed that these episodes have a sunset period and Episode 1 leaves the air in 5 days.

Forgotten I'd posted on this link. Muddy Bones Parker just don't have no good memory nomore

I'll have to give it a spin.

I don't really agree about all the most recent comments on this book. I think his analyses of the individual songs are pretty good and also give you some background on them.

Thanks. Listened to this. Nice playing, particularly by Rotondi.

Eating plans? I was there two weeks ago and ate at a tapas place called Amada. Fantastic. Run by the guy who just won the Iron Chef competition.

Good luck (although I suppose you won't read this until it's back).

Which one