With special guests:
Howard Leese
Tom Guerra
Lucy has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <Lucy> OK addy has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <addy> hi all <Lucy> Hi Addy <Rob> Hi Addy, how are you? <Lucy> man these chat rooms always to break down on the day of the chat <addy> i' fine <Lucy> Rob had 5 mins only to find a new one and show it on allrightnow .com AlMayer has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <Lucy> THANK YOU ROB <Lucy> Hi Al <addy> what' the problem? <Lucy> man Rob is a brilliant <AlMayer> Hi You guys <addy> hi All <Rob> Hi Al <Lucy> our usual chat room was down five mins before we went on <AlMayer> HI! <addy> I noticed <Lucy> now lets wait for a few more to get back on to us <Lucy> Our guests have to figure out now how to get here <Lucy> :-( <Lucy> Long time no see AL <AlMayer> thats right! <AlMayer> are you standing, Lucy? <Lucy> no actually sitting on the side of the chair <AlMayer> all right! <Lucy> I know a lot of fans are gonna be a little stuck on the new directions <Lucy> let me reply to some emails coming in <Lucy> hang on <Lucy> Addy <Lucy> You ok??? <addy> yes <addy> I' something inbetwen <addy> inbetween <addy> I only have 30 mintes to chat have to go to a birthdayparty <Lucy> OK....... Some cant log on for some reason <AlMayer> Hey Rob...did you go see Janah? bruce has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <Lucy> Tell the truth now room <Lucy> Hi Bruce <addy> hi bruce <bruce> hello lucy <Lucy> Rob tell the truth <bruce> hello all <Lucy> He fell asleep <AlMayer> oops <bruce> where is everyone <Rob> I was too tired last night. <Lucy> So now he has to drag me to Athens <Lucy> tonight <Lucy> I will see how I feel <AlMayer> ROAD TRIP <Rob> Checking out the DD's on the way!!! <Rob> DD = Dunking Donuts <Lucy> :-) <bruce> hey lucy got my bad co tickets this morning <AlMayer> OH YES!! <Lucy> Cool Bruce <bruce> gold circle tickets <Lucy> Which date Bruce is it <bruce> first 15 rows <bruce> july 14th <Lucy> Bruce by the way is one of the best photographs around <bruce> lol <Lucy> You must of seen his pics on our site <bruce> tweeder center <Lucy> Very nice BurnSkyAlbum has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <addy> you lucky guys over there no Bad Co or Paul shows over here in Europe <Lucy> Hi BurnSky <Lucy> Where ya from BS :-) <BurnSkyAlbum> hi lucy <BurnSkyAlbum> Washington DC <BurnSkyAlbum> looking forward to upcoming tour <Lucy> June 26th Washington <BurnSkyAlbum> yes chutsler has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <Lucy> Hi CHuck <Lucy> Sorry about the new location for the chat but it let us down at the last moment <BurnSkyAlbum> I am very surprised Bad Co is not headlining over Styx! <chutsler> Hello , LUcy & Rob <Lucy> well I think they are joint headlining <Lucy> but one must go on before the other :-) <addy> Lucy I' stillworking on that list with bands that covered Free and Bad co songs <Lucy> great Addy <Lucy> Are you coming to the USA for a show or two <BurnSkyAlbum> Does anyone know why Boz and Mick are not touring with Bad Co? <Lucy> yes <addy> no way just back from Austin <Lucy> Mick isn't that keen on flying anymore <chutsler> Lucy, I've added a couple of tunes on the covers cd <Lucy> and has things to do through the summer <Lucy> and Boz has some other things he's working on. <Lucy> They were asked of course to tour <Lucy> Which are they CHuck <Lucy> Please tell everyone where your from . <Lucy> Lucy (Atlanta) <bruce> chicago area <BurnSkyAlbum> i am glad bad co is touring, because i remember Paul saying he liked his solo tour better <addy> the Netherlands <AlMayer> North Carolina <chutsler> I guess there's no truth to the rumour that there's been a falling out of sorts. <Lucy> heard nothing like that NO <chutsler> Baltimore, Maryland <BurnSkyAlbum> chutsler i am in Va <addy> anything about the live cd/dvd? <BurnSkyAlbum> u going to the Nissan show? <chutsler> What part of VA? <Lucy> Rob are you there <BurnSkyAlbum> Lucy and Rob---Great Bad Co site you have. Job well done!!!! <BurnSkyAlbum> i am in fairfax <Lucy> bring down your cell phone <Lucy> howard is trying to call <Lucy> mine is not working <AlMayer> Rob says, "ZZZZZZ" <BurnSkyAlbum> i have been following your bad co site for a couple years. <Lucy> Robert will you read this <Lucy> bring me the phone <Lucy> hang on guys <Lucy> men !!!! <chutsler> I take offence to that! <chutsler> addy, how many artists do you have covering Free tunes? <BurnSkyAlbum> Does anyone know if there are any Bad Co videos for sale? addy Quit (Web Browser left the chat web page) <AlMayer> Doesn't seem to be lot of BadCo video out there addy has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <addy> i' back <Lucy> poor guy <Lucy> cant get on <BurnSkyAlbum> i have the one from don kirshners 1974 show <Lucy> Howard should be here shortly <addy> I lost my list so I' working on a new list <addy> anubody can help <addy> anybody <BurnSkyAlbum> but i want the 1999 orlando florida vh1 show <chutsler> I've come up with over 25 different ones <AlMayer> Whats this list about? <addy> mail them to me at - 12badcompany@home.nl - <addy> coversongs from frre and badco songs <chutsler> I made a 2Cd set for Lucy a while back <addy> lucy knows those tunes? <AlMayer> Who's recording these covers? <chutsler> I'll try to get you the list by tonight. <addy> thanx <chutsler> All sorts of artists <Lucy> OK someone has phoned ROb <Lucy> let wait and see whos dropping in first <Lucy> exciting eh <chutsler> drumroll, please <Lucy> It seems they were all waiting to be connected on the firs6t chat room <Lucy> and of course nothing happened <Lucy> did I miss anything??? <chutsler> just discussing the Free covers list <Lucy> Eddy are you going to the Free convention <Lucy> in the UK <Lucy> Sandhe Givens is dropping in a while <Lucy> she just emailed <Lucy> am I talking to myself here :-)) <addy> I think so <chutsler> I'm listening LOL <AlMayer> Just listening (watching) Jim has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <chutsler> Has anyone read Heavy Load yet? <Lucy> Jim who???? <Lucy> where from??? <Jim> You know... <Jim> Boston! <Jim> :) <Lucy> yes I have it <Lucy> Well HAllo Jim <addy> can' find the list chutsler <Jim> Good to see you Lucy... <Lucy> Nice to see you long time no see <addy> waiting for yours <Lucy> Hows Boston doing <Jim> Oh, and there's Rob <BurnSkyAlbum> Does anyone have an area like Washington DC where they dont play much Bad Co on the radio? <Lucy> yep <chutsler> I'll do my best to get out tonight. <Jim> Hallo Rob! <addy> thanx again <Lucy> wait till the concert comes in in DC <Lucy> all of a sudden they will get airplay <Jim> Boston is good, Lucy...thanks.... <Lucy> same here in Atlanta one day it was non stop BAD CO <chutsler> Actually it's in Virginia <Lucy> June 28th for Boston eh Jim <Jim> The Bad Co gig? Yes, I believe it is Hunter has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <Lucy> THat must be Ennio <addy> when I was in Austin earlier this month they also played a few times Bad Co and talked about the upcoming tour <Lucy> hiya <Hunter> Hello every1 <addy> Ennio <Jim> is that you Ennio? Hello! <Lucy> let me turn up my cd player <Hunter> hey Jimmmm! <chutsler> Ennio, nice website! <Lucy> Box set is what ai am playing <Hunter> Hi Lucy <Lucy> joining me <BurnSkyAlbum> i look forward to seeing Paul Rodgers for the 5th time in last few years <Lucy> Hi Ennio <Jim> good to see you mate! <Hunter> Thanks clutster <Jim> Hi Lucy is Tom here yet? <Lucy> he is still trying to get in <Lucy> he should be here soon <Lucy> let me check again <Hunter> hello Addy BurnSkyAlbum Quit (Web Browser closed) <chutsler> I'd like to ask Tom a question about the book <AlMayer> Heavy Load looks AWESOME <Lucy> Rob who was that on the phone ?? <Hunter> Lucy....is that your Rob? <chutsler> I've just started reading it <Lucy> Yep <Jim> It's a good book....nice pictures in there Lucy... <Lucy> my Rob <addy> still reading it <Lucy> yeah I am only up to page 45 Stealer has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <Lucy> dont want to finish it too early <Lucy> Hi Stealer. <Lucy> do we know you???? <Hunter> Hello Stealer <chutsler> Does anyone know if there's any mention of the supposed Chess sessions between Rodgers, Kossoff, Gary Thain & Keef Hartley? <Stealer> Hi, no, i doubt you do, hope i'm not intruding <Lucy> H bruce Quit (Web Browser closed) <Lucy> Of course not <Jim> I've never heard of that - has anyone here heard it? <Lucy> your a PR or BC fan right <AlMayer> never heard of it <Jim> Rodgers, Kossoff Gary Thain and Keef Harley that is.. <addy> no <Stealer> does anyone know of anywhere i can find some decent free guitar tabs? <Jim> There's a book out.. Bruce has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <Jim> with tabs.. <chutsler> Best of Free Tab Book <Stealer> in england? <Hunter> there is a Free tab book out Stelaer <chutsler> I believe so <Lucy> Chuck is this the Free song book you mean <chutsler> yes <Stealer> excellent, any websites that anyone knows of?? because all the main sites just have one or two songs <chutsler> I got mine off of ebay but I'm sure any good music store should be able to come up with it <Lucy> would you believe this <Hunter> there is also Completely Free... <Lucy> Howard is talking with ROb trying to log on <chutsler> There's also a book and cd out that claims you can play like Kossoff <Stealer> cheers chutsler i will have a look <Lucy> and Tom is trying to phone ROb but the line is busy <Lucy> what a scream <Lucy> everyone be patient they will be here soon <addy> ok I have 5 more minutes <Lucy> ok <AlMayer> play like Kossoff in 5 easy steps??...no way! <Stealer> ha ha, like its that easy! <chutsler> Something like that... <Jim> I had gotten an e-mail from Tom about today's chat and it had a link that didn't work, so went in via the allright now main page... <chutsler> The man was the master of vibrato <Stealer> he certainly was <Lucy> Oh I see <Jim> Koss' vibrato was beautiful...perfect <Lucy> Well Howard is here just not connected yet <Hunter> you can copy every note.....but how do you copy "feel"? <AlMayer> very original vibrato...haven't heard since <Lucy> once Howard is here rob will get Tom <chutsler> Has anyone seen Geoff Whitehorne play with Paul? <Lucy> Yes many times and Ennio right <Jim> like at the end of "Heavey Load" - really really stirring stuff! Those notes will make you cry <chutsler> I've seen him once but he seems to be the logical successor to Kossoff. <Stealer> theres on here in north east england <Hunter> or how he makes his guitar "talk" in Remember solo Jim! kdh has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <Jim> oh god, Remember is the BEST BLOODY SOLO!! <Lucy> Hi KDH <Lucy> do we know you <Stealer> am i the only english representative here? <Jim> Cool , Lucy it's be great to hear him... <kdh> It's Ken Hill from England part of FAS <Lucy> Hi Ken <addy> hi ken <Lucy> wow how are you <Lucy> long time no see !!!! Ken <kdh> hi, I' good how are you after your accident <Lucy> Stealer what did you ask?? <Hunter> So Jim...playing much lately? <Jim> well, I was playing bass guitar in a band for the last year and 1/2, but I just left that band a month ago and am looking for a new gig...on guitar... <chutsler> Ken, is there any info on a supposed Chess session that took place between Rodgers, Kossoff, Gary Thain and Keef Hartley? <Jim> How about you, mate? <Stealer> i was asking if i was the only englishman here <Jim> Been playing much? HOWARDL has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <AlMayer> HOWARD!!!! <HOWARDL> HELLO! <Jim> I've just been messing about at home <Hunter> not much Jim <addy> howard welcome <kdh> Yeh, I've been doing all sorts changing jobs changing houses changing towns <HOWARDL> FINALLY GOT IN <Jim> yeah,,, <AlMayer> Hey Howard...how was Australia!! <Jim> hello Howard <Hunter> Hello Howard <Bruce> hello Howard <Jim> I just said that! <chutsler> Hello, Howard <Jim> :)\ <Jim> oops <HOWARDL> AUSTRALIA WAS FANTASTIC! 8 SHOWS IN 19 DAYS <Lucy> Sorry about that Howard but the first chat room refused to work but delighted you got here at last <HOWARDL> WE HAD SOME DAYS OFF WHERE WE COULD HIT THE BEACH <HOWARDL> NICE TO BE WITH YOU <chutsler> sounds like a rough life LOL <Lucy> How was the Australian crowd Howard??????? Stealer Quit (Web Browser left the chat web page) <Jim> Howard, how many Free songs are in your set with Paul Rodgers? <HOWARDL> ONE OF THE EASIEST &MOST ENJOYABLE TOURS I'VE EVER BEEN ON addy Quit (Connection reset by peer (TCP/IP connection broken)) <Lucy> That's wonderful <Lucy> Did they want to hear Free or Bad Co music???? <Jim> I remember an interview you did years ago for a guitar magazine where you were talking about how much you loved Koss'ss; vibrarato... <Jim> Koss', I mean... <HOWARDL> WE DO "FIRE & WATER" ALLRIGHT NOW,MR. BIG, RIDE ON PONY <Jim> Nice... <HOWARDL> SOMETIMES "THE STEALER" <chutsler> Don't forget My Brother Jake <Jim> I didn't know he didn't Ride On Pony... <Hunter> wow even Ride on Pony! <Jim> that's pretty cool!!! :-) <Jim> I'm gonna be there in the morning...and I'll hope that it's all right... <HOWARDL> PAUL KOSSOFF HAD THE MOST EMOTIONAL,TREMBLING VIBRATO OF ANY GUITARIST EVER <Lucy> So whats next on the agenda ??? Howard. <Jim> :-) It was so beautiful.. <chutsler> Amen to that! <Jim> I agree <AlMayer> YES <Jim> God Bless Paul Kossoff <Lucy> To spend some time with your new baby I'm sure <HOWARDL> I'VE WORKED HARD TO GET IT. ANGUS YOUNG HAS SOMETHING CLOSE, TOO <Hunter> so right Howard! <HOWARDL> 2 YOUNG SONS. MICHAEL - 18 MONTHS AND DANIEL 3 MONTHS <Lucy> got your hands full there :-)) <AlMayer> Love your Marshall Sound, Howard...very CLASSIC <Lucy> Tom Guerra is coming on line shortly <HOWARDL> THANX... THE PURE SOUND IS WHAT WE'RE AFTER. <Lucy> Did you get over the jet lag yet Howard. It must have been rough <Jim> what kind of Marshalls you using Howard? <HOWARDL> WE BASICALLY HAVE THE SAME RIGS AS FREE CIRCA 1969 <Lucy> How many guitars do you have Howard ????? <Jim> Nice.. <Jim> That's the way to do it.. <Jim> who's playing bass in the band now? <Jim> and drums? <Lucy> Jeff Kathan was on drums <Lucy> What was the bass's name Howard?? Guerra has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <chutsler> The same bloke who's been on drums for quite some time now <Hunter> Howard....how long have you known Paul? <Lucy> CONGRATULATIOND Tom <Guerra> Hello..I guess its better late than never! <Jim> hey there Tom...good to see you, mate... <Hunter> Hello Tom <HOWARDL> IVE GOT 150 OR SO . I USE DIFFERENT AMPS EVERY NIGHT WITH PAUL, BUT WHEN WE'RE IN SEATTLE OR L.A., I BRING MY OWN. I'VE GOT 6 FULL STACKS IN RED! <Guerra> Hi Jim, glad to be here! <Lucy> OK every one know who's on please state once again where you are all from <Jim> HOLY !@#$ <Lucy> Lucy Atlanta <chutsler> Baltimore, Maryland <HOWARDL> HOWARDL MALIBU <Guerra> I am in Connecticut, lovely day! <AlMayer> ALAN North Carolina <kdh> Oldham in England <Jim> Jim from Boston <Hunter> Toronto Canada <Guerra> Hi Howard...you were getting into the good stuff, guitars! <Lucy> which guitars are your favorite Howard to use on stage? <HOWARDL> I USE 2 100 WATT MARSHALLS WITH 4 CABINETS, SAME AS KOSS <Jim> God I'm dying to get a natural finish Les Paul Standard... <Jim> Like Koss... addy has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <chutsler> welcome back, addy <Guerra> Jim, I know of a few. Mick Ronson played one of those <Hunter> WB Addy <addy> sorry I did have a big blue windows screen <addy> but I have to go <kdh> Can you play like Koss???? <Guerra> Nobody can play like Koss. <Lucy> Howard if you wish to change your color print see the signs below and press the second from the left and choose a different colour same with you Tom <kdh> That's true! <addy> hope to chat with you again <Guerra> Green is cool with me. Sandhe has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <Jim> Yeah, I just went and tried one out at a local store...it was a new one and it was..ok...Do you think the old ones are better? Tom, Howard anyone? <HOWARDL> I'M USING A LES PAUL SUNBURST WE GOT IN NASHVILLE A FEW YEARS AGO, A P.R.S., A TELE, AND MY HANDMADE GUITAR # 10 <Lucy> hey sandhe <Sandhe> hi <Guerra> Howard, did you ever try a Brian Moore? I just signed an endorsement with them and looking forward to one <Hunter> Sandheeeee!!! <Jim> Hey Sandhe! <Guerra> Hi Sandhe!!!!! Hope all is well <chutsler> I know it's not Koss' choice but I do so love a Tele! <addy> bye to you all <Sandhe> Hey there all <Jim> see you addy... <Jim> take care. <Hunter> see ya Addy <Lucy> Bye Addy <chutsler> cheers, addy, I'll get you the list <Guerra> I saw Howard play a tele about 20 years ago w/ Heart at the Yale Bowl. <addy> thanx <HOWARDL> THE TELE IS FOR THE CLEAN SOUNDS addy Quit (addy) <HOWARDL> THE YALE BOWL!! <Guerra> I like em for the open tuned Keith stuff too <HOWARDL> 5 STRINGS <Guerra> 3 chords! <chutsler> I've a '79 red with black pickguard, love it!!! <HOWARDL> WAY UP LOUD! Sandhe Quit (Web Browser left the chat web page) <Guerra> Through an Ampeg SVT! <Guerra> Love You Live! <Jim> Tele's are cool....You guys ever hear of Duke Levine? Wonderful player who does some really great country stuff on tele <Guerra> Duke is a monster...he's playing with I think Mary Chapin Carpenter these days <chutsler> How about Danny Gatton? <HOWARDL> DANNY GATTON, ROY BUCHANAN <Jim> Yes... <Guerra> Roy B <Jim> Be right back... <Lucy> Tom I told you I read the review in the Vintage Guitar mag eh? its very good indeed <chutsler> Masters of the Tele <Guerra> I remember Rory played a tele w/ strat p/u <Lucy> great job Tom <Guerra> Thank you, it was a pleasure interviewing Rabbit and Simon too. <Guerra> Howard's been in VG a few times hisself! <chutsler> Great review, Tom <kdh> bye all, speak to you soon Lucy. I'll email you with new address etc <HOWARDL> VG ROCKS <Lucy> some awesome Les Pauls on the center pagers too <Hunter> Rory....with a VOX 30 <Guerra> Great book. If I had to review Brittany speaks, I mightn't have written a good review! Guerra Quit (Connection reset by peer (TCP/IP connection broken)) <Lucy> seems he got kicked off .......He will return Sandhe has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <AlMayer> Howard...how many years now in the BIZ for you?? Guerra has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <Jim> Hi San! You're back <Guerra> I've been writing for VG for 4 years, when I decided I wanted to settle down (again) I wanted to do less gigs. <Jim> did you get booted? <Lucy> welcome back Jim <Hunter> Howard....who do you listen to these days <Jim> thanks Lucy <Sandhe> Rabbit said he would try and make it - said hi to Tom and Lucy if he doesnt' <Guerra> Rab rules! <Jim> I love Rabbit's B3 stuff on Heartbreaker... kdh Quit (kdh) <Guerra> Howard, you've got a few '59s too. <Sandhe> he is working with Townsend and really busy <chutsler> I'd love to see a new Crawler album <HOWARDL> WOW! I TURNED "PRO" AT 17. I'VE NEVER HAD A REAL JOB.30 YEARS OR SO <Lucy> or right with the WHO yes?? kdh has entered the room (hostname: XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX) <HOWARDL> 59 BURST? <Sandhe> Slesser was talking of a new Crawler Album in the works when I was home in Nov. <Guerra> Yes <HOWARDL> I HAVE A '60, AND A 58 <chutsler> We can only hope kdh Quit (kdh) <HOWARDL> I USE THE 58 WITH PAUL <Guerra> Nice...you are very fortunate to have turned pro at 17 and gifted! <HOWARDL> THAT IS THE KING TONE <Lucy> Howard I do have a few awesome pics of you yet to add to the website <Guerra> Did you get that one from Dougie? <HOWARDL> KOOL <Lucy> Taken by Bruce who is on now <Lucy> now where in the world is Jeff Kathan <HOWARDL> I HAVE ONE FROM AUSTRALIA I'LL SEND TO YOU <Lucy> I hope he also didnt get stuck <Lucy> that would be great thank you Howard <Jim> Tom, how's Mambo Sons? New album in the works? <Guerra> Lucy asked me to come up w/ some trivia questions to give away some cds (my latest "Mambo Sons" w. Rick Derringer) <Jim> Fire away.. <Lucy> everyone grab a pen <Jim> :-) <Lucy> :-) <Jim> ha! <Lucy> everyone ready <Lucy> ?? <Jim> willing.. <Lucy> say Yes <AlMayer> yes <chutsler> Yes <HOWARDL> GO <Guerra> We may do a double, as weird as that will be. Scott and I have about 20 new tunes and they are all over the place. OK ..I'll be back in 10 sec... <Jim> can I get a witness? <Guerra> 1. What was the name of the only song recorded by both Free and Bad Company? <chutsler> Easy on my soul <Jim> damn! <Lucy> :-) <Jim> that's right <Jim> LOL <Lucy> very quck Chuck <Lucy> lol <Guerra> You got it! Do me a fave and send me your address at - 12tguerra@snet.net - and I'll get a disc out to you <Lucy> I knew it but couldnt get it out <chutsler> thank you <Lucy> next <Jim> twas right on the tip of my tongue <Lucy> :-) <Guerra> 2. What was the name of the only song recorded by both Free and Bad Company?Here <Guerra> Cmon...think hard! <Lucy> didnt you just say that? <chutsler> Easy on my soul <Lucy> am I going mad or what <chutsler> Do I win another one?LOL <Jim> ta-daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! <Lucy> LOL <Hunter> what about Bad Co and KKTR? <Jim> ooohh... <chutsler> Anna <Jim> damn! <Hunter> you know that one Jim <Guerra> Sorry - What was the only song recorded by both Mott the Hoople and Bad Co? <Jim> chutser wins AGAIN!!! <chutsler> I'm fast on the draw <AlMayer> ready for love\ <chutsler> Weep no more <Jim> he's good (nods all around) <Hunter> wow you are good chutsler!! <Lucy> Well done Al :-) <chutsler> Thank you <Guerra> YOU GOT IT!!! YES, again, shoot me an Email and I'll get you a disc... <Guerra> OK You ready for #3? <Lucy> More fans are on their way. lots of traffic this time of the day <Jim> ready... <Jim> :-) <Lucy> :-)) go <Guerra> HERE's AN EASY ONE!!! 3. What famous UK blues band that featured Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Mick Fleetwood, Mick Taylor, and many others at various times once included a very young Andy Fraser? <Jim> Bluesbreakers <HOWARDL> BLUESBREAKERS <Jim> John Mayall;s Bluesbreakers <chutsler> Good one Jim <Guerra> You got it...I'll have to send you another cd...since you already have the MS disc!!! <Lucy> these guys are good eh <Guerra> Maybe I'll burn something good... <Lucy> they know their music <Jim> Whooo-hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!! (dances around room!!) <Guerra> THese questions are too easy... <Jim> LOL <Lucy> lol <Jim> that was an easy one, you're right <Hunter> Tom......I already have your CD :-) <Jim> do one about Greeny <Lucy> ok how about a hard one now <chutsler> Yeah, give us a hard one <Guerra> "Poor Little Greeny" (Jean Genie)..I think Bowie was talking about him there..about a break... <Jim> yeah, something really OBSCURE <Guerra> in the armour <Jim> that ryhmes <Jim> rhymes <Guerra> In pig latin <Jim> LOL <Guerra> Slightly harder...Jim you can't participate! 4. Besides PK and PR, what was the name of the only other guitarist to > ever appear on a Free record? <Jim> LOL <chutsler> Snuffy Walden <Jim> sitting this one out.. <Jim> THE KID IS GOOD <chutsler> Free am my life <Guerra> This guy is good! I just interviewed Snuffy for next month's Vintage and he's doing pretty darn good for himself with the TV and movie scoring. <Lucy> Can I ask one for fun?? which band was PR in during 1966? <Guerra> He and Rab are tight! <Lucy> 1966 <Jim> Roadrunners <Guerra> I know cause I read the book! <chutsler> The wildflowers??? <Guerra> You are too much! <Lucy> I forgot to say Tom dont say it cos you have read the book :-) <Guerra> Do you have "Heavy Load" in front of you or something> <Lucy> yeh <Guerra> Bum! <Lucy> :-) <chutsler> It's not open LOL <Guerra> I leant mine to my bro...so I'll probably never see it again! <Lucy> I dont think anyone here can make it but the Free convention in the UK this year is Sat 30th June <chutsler> big mistake! <Guerra> HOWARD, what were among your fave gigs over the years? <chutsler> I'd love to but it's not in the cards <Lucy> will give more details on allrightnow.com <HOWARDL> WITH PAUL? <Guerra> Or others... <Guerra> You guys played at alot of those late 70's "Enormo-dome" shows, eh? <AlMayer> BARRACUDA!!! <HOWARDL> WE PLAYED A FUNKY LITTLE CLUB DOWN IN MISSISSIPPI A WHILE BACK...PLAYED LOTS OF BLUES IN 105 DEGREES <Guerra> What ever became of that other guitarist in Heart? I thought you too were a great tandem, like Mick Taylor and Keith... <Jim> that sounds cool Howard... <Guerra> That's the blues alright... <HOWARDL> WE JUST DID THE SYDNEY SUPERDAME.. BUILT FOR THE OLYMPICS <Jim> stepping out for a sec...BRB... <HOWARDL> DOME <Guerra> Very cool <Lucy> That must have been awesome Howard at the Dome <Lucy> Did you go in the ocean while you were there??? <chutsler> Howard, I caught you with Paul in '99 at a little club in Maryland called Daytona's <Guerra> Howard, who were among your fave players growing up? <HOWARDL> SOME OF THE OUTDOOR GIGS ARE GREAT IF THE MOON IS RISING ON A WARM SUMMER NITE <Guerra> Anybody up for more trivia? <Lucy> sure <AlMayer> sure <Lucy> fire ahead <chutsler> Yeah!!!!! <HOWARDL> WE HAD 3 BEACH DAYS. 1 AT SURFER'S PARADISE ON THE GOLD COAST, AND 2 IN PERTH <Guerra> Any previous winners can't answer 5. Whilst supporting Blind Faith on their first US tour, Paul Kossoff > was paid a huge compliment when Eric Clapton asked Koss to show him a > particular technique of lead guitar playing that became Koss's > trademark. What was that technique? > <AlMayer> vibrato <HOWARDL> VIBRATO <Guerra> That was too easy!!! I'll give it to both of you...again, shoot me your mail addresses at - 12tguerra@snet.net - and I'll send ya a copy of "Mambo Sons" <Jim> hello I'm back... <Hunter> WB Jim <Guerra> Hi Jim, how's Beantown? <Jim> Beantown is good...come up here for some gigs, Tom! <Jim> thanks, Hunter :) <Jim> Boston is lovely in the summer <Jim> bad in the winter <Jim> :-) <Hunter> Lucy....what's Barry doing these days? <Guerra> I last played up there at the Quincy Tent for a show with WBCN...chachi was the dj <AlMayer> Howard...do you prefer "two guitar" bands...or being the lone rocker, like with PR <Jim> cool, Tom... <Lucy> Barry is still with his solo band. <Lucy> New other news of Barry at the moment <HOWARDL> I PLAYED WITH ANOTHER GUITAR FOR A LONG TIME, SO I DIG THE 3 PIECE SET UP NOW <Hunter> thanks <HOWARDL> IT'S A LOT HARDER <Guerra> More space... <Jim> I agree.. <AlMayer> yeh...you gotta fill in the spaces..eh? <HOWARDL> LESS IS MORE SOMETIMES <Hunter> I heard that before Howard <HOWARDL> AIR IS GOOD, AND YOU CAN REALLY HEAR WHAT I'M DOING <Guerra> Lots of great groups had one guit live...some of the guys could even pull off their studio stuff...Brian May was great at that <Lucy> Just thanking everyone for joining us today just incase you leave. Chat will continue another 30 mins. Enjoy <AlMayer> LEASE is More <Guerra> Koss too left alot of space, before PR started playing more. <HOWARDL> BRIAN MAY IS A GENIUS , AND ONE OF THE NICEST GUYS EVER. QUEEN BROKE HEART IN THE U.K. <Guerra> never met him but heard from J.Perry that he's as nice as you can get. <chutsler> Howard, any contact with the Wilson sisters? <Lucy> I agree with you Brian is a great guy. WOuld love to meet him some day.... <HOWARDL> PAUL USED TO PLAY ON 3 SONGS, BUT NOW HE'S NOT PLAYING AT ALL. <Lucy> saw Ann Wilson on tv last night actually ...she was brilliant <HOWARDL> SPOKE TO NANCY <chutsler> Aye, a lovely set of pipes! <Lucy> she was here at the Midtown Festival yesterday <HOWARDL> CAMERON, HER HUSBAND, JUST WON AN OSCAR <Guerra> I'm replacing what's left of my vinyl and just got "Heartbreaker" and "Tons of Sobs" on cd...great stuff...the first and the last... "Heartbreaker" is a relatively unknown masterpiece... <Bruce> howard do you stay in touch with Roger Fisher? <Guerra> I loved "Almost Famous" <chutsler> It's one of my faves <AlMayer> Come together In The Morning...is great <Lucy> My fav movie of all time. As for me I relived the kid with Free...... <chutsler> Heartbreaker, that is <Guerra> "Wishing Well" <Jim> me too..did anyone notice how "Paul Rodgers-esque" the singer in that movie was? <Lucy> I knew just how that kid felt <Guerra> "7 Angels" <Hunter> Tom.....Koss sings on Colours <Lucy> Sandhe are you still there?? <Guerra> No fooling...the T-shirt was a ripoff of "Burnin' Sky" <Guerra> Yes he does <Lucy> FAS came out eh Ennio........ I didnt think it was a good issue ..any comment? <chutsler> Well if you're going to model a lead singer after someone, who better??? <Guerra> He's the man <Jim> really? How so? I thought the band was very Bad Company ish...the drummer even looked like Bozz <Hunter> didn't get it yet Lucy <Guerra> I liked when he "came out" on the plane <Jim> that was !@#$ hilarious <Jim> LOL <Guerra> I heard that whole scene actually happened to Cameron when he toured with the ALlman Bros <Guerra> not the gay part, just the near disaster <Lucy> Yes I heard that too.. <Jim> yeah, it that right? Someone mentioned that to me too <Hunter> Howard...any plans of playing through a leslie? <Jim> that the band in the movie - Stillwater - was portraying the Allman Bros <Guerra> and the "I am a golden god"...that was STRAIGHT outta CREEM magazine interview with Robt Plant! <Jim> kinda-sorta <Jim> OH YEAH! <Jim> There was a picture of Plant doing that <HOWARDL> I LOVE THE LESLIE SOUND! <Jim> I remember that <Guerra> We musta grew up on the same stuff! <Jim> I'd love to get a Leslie speaker <AlMayer> HOWARD...you mentioned AngusYoung before...what do you think of AC/DC and their sound? <Jim> I just have a Univibe copy, but the rea thing is so much better <Hunter> kinda hard to do it live though <Guerra> I had a few I sold when I broke up the old studio. Warren Haynes uses a KORG pedal that works well <Jim> yeah, I use a Voodoo Labs Micro vibe <Guerra> Very nice pedal. Not cheap but well built <Guerra> I'm using a Big Muff on 2 new tracks...through my AC30,,,it sounds amazing <HOWARDL> I BOUGHT A UNIVIBE IN 69, ..STILL HAVE IT <Guerra> You musta been 5 years old! <Jim> Cool... <HOWARDL> 4!! <Guerra> Howard, when you were a kid, who were the players that got you into it? <chutsler> I bet Koss for one!! <Guerra> I'd say EC? <Hunter> Probably Page <Guerra> Jim, do you know Chris Lannon? <Jim> I've heard of him...studio engineer? <Guerra> yes, one of Boston's best apparently... <HOWARDL> KOSS FOR SURE...FREE WAS MY FAVE BAND <Lucy> I second that :-) <chutsler> Tom, I hope I'm not boring anyone with this, but have you ever heard of a supposed session that took place at Chess in the '60's with Rodgers, Kossoff, Gary Thain, and Keef Hartley? <HOWARDL> EARLY CLAPTON, PETERGREEN, <Jim> word... <Jim> :-) <Guerra> I have heard about it but no one has ever been able to confirm that it was recorded... <Guerra> Greenie...scary tone! <HOWARDL> HENDRIX, JEFF BECK <Guerra> Did you ever see Hendrix live? <HOWARDL> I SAW FLEETWOOD MAC 3 TIMES <chutsler> I hate to say it but Beck's new album is not my cup of tea <Guerra> W/ Green? <Jim> Koss, Clapton, Greeny...unbeatable <Jim> Howard with Greeny? <Guerra> I liked some of Mick Taylor's slide work circa "Ya Yas" <HOWARDL> EVEN LENT GREENIE MY LES PAUL WHEN HE BROKE A STRING <chutsler> brillant role models!! <Jim> !!!!! <Lucy> Just to mention - 12www.allrightnow - will be chatting every first sunday of the month at the same time. <Guerra> That's incredible! <Jim> wow <Lucy> mark your calenders ok <Jim> That's cool Howard.... <HOWARDL> SAW HENDRIX IN '69 <chutsler> will do! <Guerra> Was he "on"? <HOWARDL> SAW HENDRIX IN '69 <Jim> I just saw Peter Green last year in Boston, and it was so nice to see him out there playing again...but to see him with FM back then mustt;ve been incredible <Lucy> Syeh I saw him in 67 in the UK <chutsler> Never had the pleasure to see Hendrix but I was second row for Cream's farewell tour!!! <Guerra> How about Rory Gallagher? <Lucy> small youth club with about 15 people <Jim> nice chutsler <Lucy> no one heard of Jimi then <HOWARDL> GREEN HAD TONE, AND HIS VOICE... <Jim> Yeah... <Guerra> How about Mike Bloomfield Howard? <Hunter> WOW TOM.....I saw Rory about 5 times <Lucy> Peter Green :-)) loved him <Guerra> Rory was beautiful! <Jim> One of the best Green performances I think was the solo thing he did with FM called "Worldd Keepss On Turning" <HOWARDL> SAW HIM WITH BUTTERFIELD, AND EARLY ELECTRIC FLAG. <chutsler> Greeny was a nice replacement for Eric in the Bluesbreakers <Jim> Oh god...Bloomfield.. <HOWARDL> I STILL PLAT "EAST-WEST ONCE A MONTH <Jim> I was just listening to Super Session this morning <Guerra> Bloomfield on "Marianne"...just beautiful phrasing <Jim> I gotta pull out East-West again... <HOWARDL> I HAD NEVER SEEN SUCH COMMAND OF AN INSTRUMENT <HOWARDL> KOOL BURST TOO <Lucy> we have 12 mins left of talking time. <Guerra> In the end his last interview was "I've been layin' low, the business is such a drag...I'd rather just shoot my stuff and watch Johnny Carson" <chutsler> my, how the time flies!!! <HOWARDL> WHAT A WASTE OF TALENT... <Lucy> especially when your having fun <Jim> I just read a biography on Bloomfield..."If You Love These Blues" anyone read it? <chutsler> There's a great new book out on Bloomfield <Guerra> OK - anyone who won cds, please Email me and I'll get you copies! And check out my website too at - 12www.tomguerra.com - (shameless plug!) <Guerra> I've gotta read the Bloomfield book... <Jim> Hey, I'll lend you mine, if you want, Tom... <AlMayer> Thanks, TOM <HOWARDL> THANX EVERYONE, GOTTA GO TAKE CARE OF MY BOYS HOWARDL Quit (Web Browser closed) <Jim> I just finished it last night <chutsler> Tom , I've already sent you mine <Guerra> Very cool. <Lucy> Thanks Howard........ <Guerra> I will definitely take you up on that.... <chutsler> Cheers, Howard Bruce Quit (Web Browser closed) <Jim> cool...you'll like it..it's heartbreaking though... <Guerra> They all are...it seems <Guerra> I was thinking of asking Rick Derringer if he'd like to do a book...he's seen it all. <Lucy> a number of people could not get in. Hopefully next month it should be working fine. <chutsler> Check out Badfingers' story for heartbreaking <Jim> that's a good idea, Tom <Jim> yeah, I've heard about that chutsler <Lucy> Tom Yes I would think he would love that <Guerra> No kiddin...a few suicides, getting totally screwed. Re: RD - He jammed w/ Hendrix, Winter, Clapton. <Jim> Sandhe still here? Or away? <Guerra> Sandhe, hope all is well in Texas... <Lucy> not sure if she's around <Lucy> I asked before and had no reply <Lucy> chat room open another 6 mins <Jim> yeah, she's probably taking care of the cats or something.. <Lucy> Tom THanks so much for joining us. SOrry about the delay but it was out of our hands <Guerra> It's been a pleasure to participate, Thanks for the invite Lucy and sorry it took so long to get online.... Peace all and stay in touch! Jim, I'll take you up on your offer, and we'll hook up next time in Boston! <Jim> Sounds good Tom. I'll send the book out tomorrow <Jim> Hey, this was FUN <Lucy> Yes indeed <Jim> I laughed, I cried <Guerra> Thank you...I'm signing off to go for a walk in the woods! <Lucy> cool chuck <Lucy> thanks Guerra Quit (Guerra) <Jim> have a good one tom <Lucy> BYE TOM <chutsler> Cheers, tom <Lucy> Phew that was hard work <Jim> Hey, Lucy, thanks for hosting this...it was good to see you again :-) <chutsler> Great chat, LUcy!! <Jim> yes <Jim> and Ennio and everyone.. <Lucy> Its hard when the chat rooms close down without notice <chutsler> Jim, take care ol' bean <Jim> thanks, Chutsler...you too! <Jim> where ya from? <AlMayer> Great job L & R, thanks a bunch <chutsler> Baltimore!!! <Jim> cool <Lucy> I am off now <chutsler> Cheers All!! <Jim> Take care Lucy...good chatting with you again.. <Lucy> Talk again in a month 0ok <Lucy> 1st Sunday of each month same time <chutsler> OK <AlMayer> ME too....everyone rock on! <Jim> Bye everyone....listen to lots of Free <Lucy> Bye al <Jim> :) <Jim> see you later Ennio <AlMayer> by LUCY <Jim> good seeing you <chutsler> Anyone who hasn't picked it up yet, Heavy Load is AWESOME!! 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