Super Chat with Simon Kirke - December 16, 2001

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BurnSkyAlbum: I am from DC
Dawn/Boston: Hi all!
Volker-Germany: hi everyone
Vivian-Michigan: fine, thanks for asking
Lucy-Atlanta: Here she is
Lucy-Atlanta: Hi Dawn
AZ_madman: welcome back volker
Todd - Florida: G'day John...I love The Burning Sky Album
Volker-Germany: thx madm
Irene - Upper Michigan: enters the chatroom.
Dawn/Boston: hi ;-)
Lucy-Atlanta: Trust me Simon is trying very hard to get here soon
Kayleigh-maine: i just bought that album today, burnin' sky and also a free album
Lucy-Atlanta: Hi Volker
BurnSkyAlbum: Yes, my favorite Bad Co album
BurnSkyAlbum: although all of them were great!
addy the netherlands: enters the chatroom.
Irene - Upper Michigan: nice pic of Simon upon entering chat, Lucy
Chuck-Baltimore: Kayleigh, which Free album did you buy?
Alex-Russia: It' Nothern Kaukas, Near Azov Sea. Lucy, you're Free+BAd Co Fans Queen, indeed. Where is our King - DC?
Dawn/Boston: oh yeah VERY NICE!!
BurnSkyAlbum: good for you kayleigh
Volker-Germany: hi Lucy...from where did Paul chat (last sun)
addy the netherlands: hi all
dk: morning sun my fav
Lucy-Atlanta: HALLO IRENE IN UP
Lucy-Atlanta: OK
Volker-Germany: hey addi
Lucy-Atlanta: SIMON IS COMING
Lucy-Atlanta: HANG ON
Lucy-Atlanta: GIVE HIM A MOMENT
addy the netherlands: volker
Lucy-Atlanta: ALL KEEP QUITE A SEC
addy the netherlands: lucy
Todd - Florida: drum roll please
Lucy-Atlanta: THANKS
Lucy-Atlanta: LOL
Volker-Germany: hi there Irene
addy the netherlands: dawn
BurnSkyAlbum: monrning sun is one of bad company's best
Dawn/Boston: THAT WAS CUTE!
Lucy-Atlanta: READY
Irene - Upper Michigan: hey Lucy, Volker!
Lucy-Atlanta: STEADY
Dawn/Boston: HEY ADDY!
SIMON KIRKE: enters the chatroom.
AZ_madman: (sitting on edge of chair)
Dawn/Boston:
Kayleigh-maine: hi
Lucy-Atlanta: OOPS
addy the netherlands: simon welcome
Chuck-Baltimore: helloooooo, Simon!!!
SIMON KIRKE: hallo everyone
Lucy-Atlanta: HE'S COMING
AZ_madman: potty mouth
Dawn/Boston: YOU OK LUCY???
Lucy-Atlanta: WAIT CHUCK
SIMON KIRKE: sorry Im late
BurnSkyAlbum: hi simon
Irene - Upper Michigan: welcome Simon....glad to see you here!
Volker-Germany: hi Simon...welcome
AlMayer - NC: Hi Simon !!
AZ_madman: giday simon!
Vivian-Michigan: Hi, Simon
Lucy-Atlanta: HALLO SIMON
Alex-Russia: Hi Simon !!!
Todd - Florida: Hello Simon
Judi-PA: Hi Simon!
Kayleigh-maine: hi simon!!!
BurnSkyAlbum: u r from the greatest group of all time!
SIMON KIRKE: so whos first?
Chuck-Baltimore: better late, then never
Dawn/Boston: WELCOME , SIMON!
Volker-Germany: we're all glad you found time to drop in...Simon
Vivian-Michigan: you see
BurnSkyAlbum: when is the next studio Bad Co album??
AZ_madman: I will go if thats ok?
SIMON KIRKE: let me explain a few things first..I want to thank evryone for being patient
Lucy-Atlanta: SIMON JUST READ A QUESTION AND REPLY TO WHICH EVER ONE YOU WANT
Irene - Upper Michigan: Great to see you in Pine Mountain, Michigan in July!
Chuck-Baltimore: welcome legendary drummer of Free, Bad Co. and Wildlife
Volker-Germany: do you think you will ever tour EUROPE again SIMON???
Volker-Germany: we miss you around here....
Vivian-Michigan: missed you at Midtown Music fest in Atlantic
SIMON KIRKE: volker...I hope next year --we are doing a big tour to promote a DVD we are shooting in January
Volker-Germany: last time I saw you around was way back in 1991 or 92
SIMON KIRKE: there are plans 4 a European tour
Irene - Upper Michigan: will you be doing any shows in the midwest, say around Milwaukee or Detroit?
BurnSkyAlbum: will mick and boz join the band soon?
AZ_madman: SIMON.........have you ever played the celebrity Theater in Phoenix before?
addy the netherlands: that's goof nes
AZ_madman: on the stage that ROTATES?
addy the netherlands: good news sorry
Volker-Germany: hey...glad to hear that Simon...lookin forward...
dk: how about the new york area
Chuck-Baltimore: Simon, would you be up for a Free reunion with, maybe, Geoff Whitehorne deputising for Koss and have you been in touch with Andy lately?
SIMON KIRKE: well we plan a big summer tour with Foreigner and Im sure we ill be doing Pine Knob for the Detroit area
Lucy-Atlanta: Simon did you appear on a cd for children recently>>
Volker-Germany: Paul only mentioned the UK...
SIMON KIRKE: yes Lucy I did
Kayleigh-maine: quesion: out of the music videos that you have done, which on is your favourite or was your favourite doing?
Irene - Upper Michigan: great!!!!!
SIMON KIRKE: With Dan Zanes we call his stuff Romper Rock
AlMayer - NC: Simon...how is your current vibe with Paul Rodgers? Are you guys inspired to do any new BadCo material?
SIMON KIRKE: The video we shot for How about that was fun
Volker-Germany: good question AL!!!!
AZ_madman: SIMON...are you guys considering ROCKFEST in cadott, Wisconsin again this summer?
Dawn/Boston: Hi Simon, I hope you remember me, met you afew times, the last one was in June, the pic and review is on Lucy's site under Boston , and you and our baby girl share a bday on July 28th! your the greatest drummer! ;-)
AZ_madman: 2002?
SIMON KIRKE: me and Paul get along just fine--his birthday tomorrow remember
Lucy-Atlanta: When you saw the photographs from the 70s -the ones you & Paul looked at were your comments.??
SIMON KIRKE: yes az 2002
Dawn/Boston: OH YEA TOOK THE NIGHT OFF FROM WORK TO CELEBRATE PRS BDAY!!!
Eileen-NJ: Hello!
SIMON KIRKE: how much hair we had
SIMON KIRKE: hello eileen
Irene - Upper Michigan: lol
Volker-Germany: pass our birthday wishes on to him....Simon
Vivian-Michigan: I want to be just like you when I grow up. What advice can you give me as a beginner drummer.
Lucy-Atlanta: lol
Judi-PA: way to be Dawn!
BurnSkyAlbum: Simon - BAD CO is the greatest ever..they were better than Zep, Stones and the Beatles!
SIMON KIRKE: yes Dawn...Lars the ankle biter if I remember
Dawn/Boston: NO THAT IS NOT ME
Todd - Florida: tell us a story of you and Artimus Pyle and Steve Windwood together
SIMON KIRKE: thanks Burn Sky...modesty prevents me from commenting
BurnSkyAlbum: you deserve the compliment
SIMON KIRKE: sorry Dawn...Im still spinning from the drive into NYC...forgive me
AZ_madman: SIMON.....will you guys be filming for the DVD in Phoenix on 1/25/02?
Dawn/Boston: THAT IS OK..... ;-)
Eileen-NJ: Simon, Is it still fun?
Lucy-Atlanta: Just to clarify things - Dawn is from Boston..
Vivian-Michigan: logs off.
Dawn/Boston: THANX... ;-(
Volker-Germany: how did you enjoy the tours with RINGos all starrs...SIMON? will you do that again?
SIMON KIRKE: Todd... I met Skynyrd when they toured UK in 77 just before the air crash and we all went to Winwoods house after the show in Bristol and jammed
BurnSkyAlbum: Any word on a studio album in future??
SIMON KIRKE: yes eileen its still fun
Eileen-NJ: Good to hear...
Chuck-Baltimore: Simon, I asked Paul this question last week, any contact with Andy Fraser lately?
Volker-Germany: and how did you feel...singin those Bad Co/Free songs on your own?
SIMON KIRKE: volker...I loved touring with Ringo....such great musicians in the line-up...when do you get a chance to play sunshine of your love and yellow submarine in the same show?
addy the netherlands: simon are you working on other projects besides Bad Co.
Alex-Russia: Simon, thanx for your great singing All Right Now & Shooting Star on Ringo Tour.
Lucy-Atlanta: If you and Paul ever want to do something different I am sure the fans everywhere would love a tour of FREE music. Not the usuall ones but the ones on the LPs
AZ_madman: SIMON.........you have worked with Ringo and his all star band in the past.....what other artist would you really like to work with someday......(life long dream)?
Todd - Florida: I met Artimus Pyle and he told me that no matter your drumming stle ...it must come fro theheart. I feel that with your drumming Simon
Irene - Upper Michigan: Yes, indeed....would love to see a FREE tour!
Dawn/Boston: FREE! YEAH!
BurnSkyAlbum: Will you ever write a book about your experience in Rock and Roll history?
Chuck-Baltimore: With Andy Fraser!!!!!
SIMON KIRKE: addy...I will be trying my hand at film music in 2002...also working with a great singer..Jimmy Cunes in the studio at the moment
Kayleigh-maine: will the greatest band, bad company, be coming to maine on the next tour, my sis wants to know?
dk: do right by your women was a great selection off the last tour
Dana-Michigan: Wow it's Simon....
Volker-Germany: I think FREE without Koss is like QUEEN without Freddie or Zep without John Bonham....
BurnSkyAlbum: great song dk!
Irene - Upper Michigan: Simon...how can the fans help to get FREE and/or Bad Company into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!??
SIMON KIRKE: az I will think about that...BBking sure wqould be nice and some of the guys from Little Feat too
addy the netherlands: who is Jimmy Cunes
AZ_madman: (((((kiler)))))! thanks simon!
SIMON KIRKE: Irene...not sure but ask Rolling Stone or maybe the Hall of Fame web site...pester them!
Chuck-Baltimore: Maybe, but I think the real fans would be thrilled!
Dawn/Boston: GOOD ONE IRENE!!! NOONE DESERVES IT MORE!
Irene - Upper Michigan: yeah...will do!
Todd - Florida: yes I saw you sing tDo Right by your woman in Atlanta, it was very good
Dana-Michigan: Hello Simon
SIMON KIRKE: addy a singer from NYC great voice just like....guess who!
SIMON KIRKE: allo Dana
addy the netherlands: me ?
BurnSkyAlbum: The great Paul Rodgers
Kayleigh-maine: will the greatest band, bad company, be coming to maine on the next tour, my sis would like to know?
AZ_madman: SIMON......did Company of Strangers live up to YOUR expectaTIONS?
dk: he spells it with a K hes an old friendof mine
SIMON KIRKE: I loved Company of Strangers...Fave album from the non Paul line ups
Dana-Michigan: Simon are you married?
SIMON KIRKE: yes he does spell it with a K thanks for reminding me
Shel;leyKCentral New York: enters the chatroom.
Volker-Germany: any chance of getting that BADCO concert (TV in 1999) for sale on DVD....SIMON?
SIMON KIRKE: Dana yes I am...y do you ask?
dk: jimmy will be excited you mentioned him
Chuck-Baltimore: Do you think Robert Hart purposely tried to sound like Paul?
BurnSkyAlbum: yes, simon that video sales alot on ebay
BurnSkyAlbum: why dont you guys make money off it
shelleyk-central new york: enters the chatroom.
Irene - Upper Michigan: I'm still pestering VH1 to rebroadcast the Behind the Music/Bad Co prg.
SIMON KIRKE: Volker...I will find out and tell Lucy...by the way you all owe her a round of applause for all her work over the years
Dana-Michigan: Because your fricken hot
Dawn/Boston: YAY LUCY!!!!!!!
AZ_madman: ((((((((((clap clap clap))))))))))
shelleyk-central new york: Hello Simon, Happy Holdays.
SIMON KIRKE: Burn...u mean Company of strangers?
BurnSkyAlbum: thanks to her and her husband rob
SIMON KIRKE: allo shelley
addy the netherlands: more clap clap clap
dk: cheers lucy!
Lucy-Atlanta: Thanks Simon !Blush!
Irene - Upper Michigan: yeah...LUCY ROCKS!
BurnSkyAlbum: no i mean your orlando 1999 show
Volker-Germany: thx Simon...we all appreciate her efforts extremely
SIMON KIRKE: az your hands cold?
Dana-Michigan: Have any kids simon?
SIMON KIRKE: Im not sure if that ppview show is available on video
AZ_madman: lol SORRY SIMON!
SIMON KIRKE: yes4
Lucy-Atlanta: Do you miss the UK Simon?????
BurnSkyAlbum: it isnt but people are selling it from vcr tape of the show
Volker-Germany: SIMON did you ever perform ANNA on Ringo's tour or with Bad Co?
Dana-Michigan: Any boys?
SIMON KIRKE: the orlando show was the first reunion show...lit went as a pay per view...we got paid and that was the end of it as far as I know
shelleyk-central new york: I still will never forgt our great time at the Tinley Park show this summer. When I told our friends, I think their minds were blown .
Volker-Germany: I just love that song (well done!)
Alex-Russia: Simon, what new artists do you listen to ?
dk: i wish vh1 would replay the bad co btm
SIMON KIRKE: i boy 3 girls
dk:
SIMON KIRKE: no doubt...creed r good...lot of good bans out there
Dana-Michigan: How olds your boy?
Dawn/Boston: AMEN DK MEE TOO! THAT ANNOYS ME!
Kayleigh-maine: hi simon any plans of coming to maine on the next tour
AZ_madman: SIMON........thanks for a (((killer)))) job at the KDKB Birthday bash this past June......w/squire, Journey, styx......ect
SIMON KIRKE: volker...no...he only wanted hits...but it would have been nice
Todd - Florida: I heard you like to mountain bike
BurnSkyAlbum: you guys should have headlined over styx but u guys ruled the concerts
Dawn/Boston:
Volker-Germany: would it have been released as single (then) it would surely have been a hit too!!!
Irene - Upper Michigan: Volunteers for America looked liked a blast....was it as great as it looks in pics??? Wish I could've been there
shelleyk-central new york: Simon,Did you have a great time this past tour, what a treat for us fans, do you think another one is coming maybe this summer? ur
Mick -Yorkshire: enters the chatroom.
AZ_madman: SIMON..........are you friends with warren Zevon?
SIMON KIRKE: Todd I ride my bike in nyc and have a HArley but not really into mountain biking
Lucy-Atlanta: Simon have you read the new free book yet........Free at Last?
SIMON KIRKE: dont know Warren
SIMON KIRKE: yes Lucy...loved it
Kayleigh-maine: hello simon
SIMON KIRKE: shelly the last tour was one of the best
shelleyk-central new york: I love the pictures on the Bad Co. page of you and Paul on your motorcycles, so beyond cool you guys are.
SIMON KIRKE: allo kaleigh
Mick -Yorkshire: hello Simon
Kayleigh-maine: any plans of coming to maine on the next tour?
Lucy-Atlanta: When you are not working what music do you play at home??????
Dana-Michigan: Where are thouse pictures at?
Chuck-Baltimore: Simon, what did you think of the Songs of Yesterday boxset?
BurnSkyAlbum: simon, what was your favorite BAD CO album??
SIMON KIRKE: yes that was in Wisconsin...the road crew rented them and me and paul just jumped on them
SIMON KIRKE: and tore off ...our manger nearly had kittens
Irene - Upper Michigan: badcompany.com , Dana
Dana-Michigan: alright thanks.
SIMON KIRKE: wow burn...too tough to call
AZ_madman: SIMON...........think they will get BIN LADEN????
BurnSkyAlbum: they are all classics
SIMON KIRKE: lucy...anything from classical to 'n sync
SIMON KIRKE: az...maybe not him but Im sure they are working on a look a like right now
Volker-Germany: NSYNC???
Irene - Upper Michigan: even tougher to call, I'm sure, what's your favorite Bad Company or Free SONG?
Todd - Florida: what notes are your tom toms tuned to?
AZ_madman: (rofl)
SIMON KIRKE: chuck...songs of yesterday was great...they remastered the trax and did a great job
Dana-Michigan: Simon do you remember all the places your travel like Muskegon Michigan for a concert?
Chuck-Baltimore: I agree!!
SIMON KIRKE: todd..dont tune to anything specific...just until they sound right
AlMayer - NC: Simon...who inspires you as a drummer these days??
SIMON KIRKE: I remember the Mich concer cos I rode a brand new Harley into it with some Prom Queen on the back...cute too!
AZ_madman: SIMON.....be sure you bring the DRAMAMINE to phoenix on 1/25/02
Kayleigh-maine: do your kids shows musical interest?
Mick -Yorkshire: Simon what kind of drums do you use when touring, i think the Premier Genista series birch drums are pretty good
Irene - Upper Michigan: lol
AZ_madman: (rotaing stage)
SIMON KIRKE: Al...just still love playing and contributing to the song at hand
Chuck-Baltimore: Besides making appearances on Don Covay and Wilson Pickett LPs, are there anyother Soul greats you'd like to play with?
BurnSkyAlbum: another doa type group in the works for the kirkes?
dk: what harly do you have?
SIMON KIRKE: I play DW now...thjey r fantastic...Premier was my 2nd ever kit...IVE PLAYED EM ALL
SIMON KIRKE: Heritage softeail
shelleyk-central new york: simon, do you remember Nigl Olson, he used to play with Elton John, I thought he was awesome too, not as much as you of course.
SIMON KIRKE: scuse my typing Im going as fast as I can
dk: nice ride
Irene - Upper Michigan: you're doing great, Simon
Kayleigh-maine: do your kids show musical interest
Lucy_Atlanta: enters the chatroom.
Lucy_Atlanta: enters the chatroom.
Dawn/Boston: VERY GREAT!!!
Dana-Michigan: Simon how old where you when you started with the band?
Eileen-NJ: Simon, do you plan on playing any shows in New york City in the near future??
SIMON KIRKE: burn whats doa?
BurnSkyAlbum: Have you seen some of the Don Kirshner video of early BAD CO
AZ_madman: simon.......is buckets gonna be with you on the western US swing?
Volker-Germany: yep...you got rhythm even in chat Simon....
Chuck-Baltimore: Have you had any input into the Free Remasters' catalogue?
Mick -Yorkshire:
SIMON KIRKE: dana I was 15...my first real band was the Maniacs
Mick -Yorkshire: All the cymbals will be paiste i assume ?
SIMON KIRKE: chuck...not really..they sent us the finished product
BurnSkyAlbum: the early shows were history!
SIMON KIRKE: paiste yes 30n years now
Chuck-Baltimore: What did you think?
Dana-Michigan: Wow.
SIMON KIRKE: az yes Bux will be with us...Rick Wills no more Im afraid
BurnSkyAlbum: who is Bux?
Volker-Germany: will Rick be back in Feoreigner then SIMON?
Lucy_Atlanta: Jaz has joined eh
SIMON KIRKE: eileen yes there will be shows all over the States in the summer...watch this space
Chuck-Baltimore: Dave 'Bucket' Colwell
SIMON KIRKE: Jaz has joined
Dana-Michigan: Do you know Don Henley?
Lucy_Atlanta: He is a great bass player Jaz Lochrie
BurnSkyAlbum: cool i hope to catch 3 o4 4 shows this year
AZ_madman: SIMON.............rick is returning to Foreigner...i would assume?
SIMON KIRKE: volk...dont know but logically he should
Mick -Yorkshire: Simon, i remeber reading that Gerry Conway thought you were a good drummer, who are your heroes of the drums ?
Todd - Florida: what drum sticks do you like?
dk: wow hes good!
Eileen-NJ: Simon, I meant you a friend saw you at the Bitter End
SIMON KIRKE: ran into Don several yrs ago...nice guy....the highest voice in the biz
BurnSkyAlbum: simon, will your shows be longer this year?
SIMON KIRKE: eileen remind me who
SIMON KIRKE: burn thats up to Paul...hope so...
SIMON KIRKE: todd I have Promark
Kayleigh-maine: will u come to maine
Volker-Germany: think Timothy B. Schmit's even higher....(voice...I mean)
dk: jones beach in the rain was fantastic
Dana-Michigan: Have you ever wanted more attention? Or less attention?
Chuck-Baltimore: Have you ever had the opportunity to play with Jaz before?
SIMON KIRKE: Al Jackson with Otis Redding and all the Stax bands
shelleyk-central new york: You and Paul R. have such fantatic chemistry, you mesh together so well, hope you continue together for many years.
BurnSkyAlbum: ur performances with ringo were great during the 90's
SIMON KIRKE: plus Ringo Charlie...Levon Helm Ritchie Heyward with Little Feat
BurnSkyAlbum: i saw u at wolf trap
Kayleigh-maine: out of all the people that u have played with who has been your favourite??
Irene - Upper Michigan: such a thrill for me to see two Bad Company shows this summer...hope to see more!
SIMON KIRKE: Burn thats in the DC area right/
Lucy_Atlanta: Simon whats good about this chat room is that all the fans are die hard fans of Free and Bad Company not just rock fans. Its exclusive to you guys only
BurnSkyAlbum: yes, good memory!
SIMON KIRKE: Kayleigh you mean with out of BC Free?
Dana-Michigan: Simon do you know if you will tour bad in Michigan soon?
Volker-Germany: SIMON...do you think it is really BAD CO now...or rather Paul Rodgers ban...???
Mick -Yorkshire: Simon, i remeber reading that Gerry Conway thought you were a good drummer, who are your heroes of the drums ?
Volker-Germany: d
Irene - Upper Michigan: Hey Dana, where about in Michigan are you?
Kayleigh-maine: like people that u have toured with band wise
BurnSkyAlbum: How did you and Paul meet in the 60's?
addy the netherlands: that's true Lucy I'm a die hard
Chuck-Baltimore: HEy Volker, it's at least 50% Bad Co.!!!
Dana-Michigan: Grand Rapids a little town right out of there. U
addy the netherlands: travel the world to see them
SIMON KIRKE: Its Pauls band only if Im not in it...but not QUITE the old style Badco
Volker-Germany: sure chuck....but....
Irene - Upper Michigan: ahaa...ok, I'm up by Marquettte
Dawn/Boston: very die hard fans.... we love you guys!!
Dana-Michigan: Sweet
SIMON KIRKE: but with him singing and me playing drums its pretty darned close
Lucy_Atlanta: Simon have you ever seen the whole video of Isle of Wight???? '
SIMON KIRKE: yes Lucy
Todd - Florida: I met you, Paul and Mick in Clearwater FL (2nd night)ht
Volker-Germany: well said...SIMON...agree
SIMON KIRKE: irene...chilly up there?
Chuck-Baltimore: I know no one can replace Koss but have you ever heard Whitehorne emulate him?
AZ_madman: I WOULD SAY!
SIMON KIRKE: az I assume you are in arizona?
Dana-Michigan: Simon do you remember all the places your travel like Muskegon Michigan for a concert?
AZ_madman: SIMON..........can we expect MORE vocals from you in 2002?
Kayleigh-maine: yes out of bad company and free
AZ_madman: yes sir!
Irene - Upper Michigan: very....not a lot of snow yet, tho
SIMON KIRKE: Bucket plays great...hes about the samke size as Koss too we luv him
Lucy_Atlanta: Whitehorn is very close to Koss.......But no one of course can replace Koss
AZ_madman: see you om 1/25/02
shelleyk-central new york: I have the Free video with some of the Isle of Wight Festival, it leaves me totally speechless when I watch it, Free was not of this planet.
Volker-Germany: i just never had the chance to see the ORIGINAL bad co...do you think there'll be a chance...SIMON?
SIMON KIRKE: were playing in Phoenix end of Jan
SIMON KIRKE: No Volk...Boz has gone his own way and Mick is pretty much retireed now
AZ_madman: (((((whew hooooo))))))) 1/25/02!!!!!!!
Todd - Florida: How is Boz doing?
AZ_madman: CELEBRITY THEATER
BurnSkyAlbum: What is some of your favorite bands you played with in the 70's?
shelleyk-central new york: Lucy, I agree, Geoff whitehorn is awesome, my hubby says he soars.
SIMON KIRKE: whitehorn is a bit more technicasl than Koss...and speedy too but a fine player ytthough
AZ_madman: (ON THE STAGE THAT ROTATES)@@@@
Volker-Germany: sad to hear...but anyway...lookin forward to seeing you here in Europe once again!!!
Dana-Michigan: Do u know when u play next in michigan?
SIMON KIRKE: Burn u mean on the same bill?
AlMayer - NC: Simon...enjoyed when you played acoustic guitar with Paul....would you be open to a one-time "UNPLUGGED" event with Paul/BadCo/Free???
BurnSkyAlbum: yes simon
Kayleigh-maine: yes on the same bill
Chuck-Baltimore: Hey I'm just pitching for some kind of Free reunion!
SIMON KIRKE: AI good question...unplugged would be fantastic...
Lucy_Atlanta: Europe will be so happy to see Bad Company.... Many fans are been asking me to tell you they miss you all
Irene - Upper Michigan: Ditto, Chuck!
shelleyk-central new york: Yes, an unplugged with you and Paul would be out of this world.
SIMON KIRKE: guys gotta make a quick pit stop
Lucy_Atlanta: great Simon about the unplugged
Lucy_Atlanta: we were nagging Paul last week to do a unplugged gig
Dana-Michigan: Whens pauls birthday?
BurnSkyAlbum: good questions here tonight
Dawn/Boston: tomarrow
addy the netherlands: yes simon come to Holland
Volker-Germany: unplugged event would be awesome....
BurnSkyAlbum: i missed last weeks session
Irene - Upper Michigan: Tomorrow, Dana.
Chuck-Baltimore: tomorrow!!!
addy the netherlands: today it's monday over here
BurnSkyAlbum: any new album from paul in near future??
Dana-Michigan: Is it really
Irene - Upper Michigan: Dec. 17, then
addy the netherlands: yes 0.19
Chuck-Baltimore: Burn, you missed a good one!
Dawn/Boston: oh yay it is PR's bday! in the NEtherlands!
Volker-Germany: MTV needs another event!!!
SIMON KIRKE: OK lets go
Kayleigh-maine: yes on the same bill in the 70's, who has been your favourite band to tour with
addy the netherlands: and in germany
BurnSkyAlbum: your favorite groups on same bill in the 70's
Lucy_Atlanta: make sure you tell Paul to do a unplugged show
Chuck-Baltimore: one last time....are you and Andy on speaking terms these days?
Lucy_Atlanta: everyone would love that
Dawn/Boston: YEAH YEAH YEAH UNPLUGGED!!!
shelleyk-central new york: Simon, what is your absolute favorite thing to do in your spare time.
Irene - Upper Michigan: I'd love to see an unplugged show...it would be great
SIMON KIRKE: kayleigh...so many let me have some time on that
AZ_madman: SIMON.........what do you think of this years ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME CLASS??
Kayleigh-maine: ok
Volker-Germany: just like the Eagles did....some years ago...MTV unplugged BAD CO...great...
SIMON KIRKE: shelley...play piano...take photos ride my bike and play golf
SIMON KIRKE: az havent seen the lineup tell me
shelleyk-central new york: what kind of photos do you like to take?
Lucy_Atlanta: you play the piano Simon........cool I didnt know that
Todd - Florida: I saw Bad Co. Burning Sky Tour) in Nashville 1977 two days after Elvis died. It was a great show!
Irene - Upper Michigan: I'd love to see Bad Co on the today show on their Friday concert!
SIMON KIRKE: kayleigh..we played with Steie Wonder and Jeff Beck once...and Cheap Trick were good too
AZ_madman: tom petty..talking heads....gene pitney......
dk: climax blues band was the opener
Chuck-Baltimore: don't forget the ramones
Kayleigh-maine: love cheap trick huge fan!!!
AZ_madman: NO BAD COMPANY!?????? whats up with these guys?
BurnSkyAlbum: what was ur favorite tour of the 70's with Bad Co?
Todd - Florida: yes dk
AZ_madman: thanks chuck!
SIMON KIRKE: tom petty OK talking heads? Not sure,...Gene Pitney mmmm24 hours from Tulsa...so-so
AlMayer - NC: Simon....I was in Atlanta in '79 when you almost didn't come back out....how is it these days with things being hurled on-stage...gotten any better??
Lucy_Atlanta: Simon you know ifs such a wonderful Christmas/Channukah gift to all of us having you and Paul on our chat room.........
Irene - Upper Michigan: you listen to any classic rock radio station, Bad Company RULES!
SIMON KIRKE: 75...behind straight shooter
AZ_madman: BAD COMPANY DESERVES THE HALL.......
addy the netherlands: have to go now Simon THANX
SIMON KIRKE: Irene my kids listen to 'em
Irene - Upper Michigan: absolutely!
shelleyk-central new york: Simon, so happy to live in the same state as you. Glad you chose New York as a home.
SIMON KIRKE: thanks addy...sleep well
Lucy_Atlanta: we have about 10 mins left
Irene - Upper Michigan: Mine do too, Simon
BurnSkyAlbum: what a tour that straight shooter one must have been
Chuck-Baltimore: I think Free would be a more worthy candidate!
Volker-Germany: bye addy cu around
SIMON KIRKE: yes I had my laser sticks
addy the netherlands: have everybody a wonderful christmas and happy new year
Irene - Upper Michigan: A lot of bands have and are inspired by the music of FREE
addy the netherlands: logs off.
Chuck-Baltimore: Merry Xmas and Happy New Year addy
SIMON KIRKE: Free should cedrtainly be in the Hall
Dawn/Boston: Simon, is there an address for fan mail for you??
AZ_madman: SIMON........have you toured the GROUND ZERO area in Manhatten?
Kayleigh-maine: i agree
Lucy_Atlanta: Well we shall all vote for Bad Co wont we???????
Irene - Upper Michigan: alright....I'm on it. I'll start a FREE into the R&R Hall of Fame campaign
BurnSkyAlbum: I have logged in MANY votes for Bad Co
Chuck-Baltimore: I think it's a travesty that the Ramones get in and Free aren't even nominated!!
SIMON KIRKE: TBA entgertainment in Nashville...call 411 fore the number Ive 4 gotten it !
BurnSkyAlbum: they will get in soon
Dawn/Boston: OF COURSE!!
Lucy_Atlanta: Most fans in Europe are signing off as its past 1 am there.
AZ_madman: ditto chuck! *&^%$#
SIMON KIRKE: AZ I worked withe the red cross for several weeks and went to zero many times
shelleyk-central new york: I have written to the Hall of Fame, saying where is Free, Bad Co, and Jackson Browne. No answer yet.
Volker-Germany: it's 0:26 am here....
SIMON KIRKE: keep up that pestering
AZ_madman: (((salute to you))))) my friend!
Kayleigh-maine: i haven't seen a bad company concert yet but i hope to soon, any plans of coming to maine?
Eileen-NJ: I have written the 'Hall' myself.. I love Free
SIMON KIRKE: check the summer schedule in a couple of months
Irene - Upper Michigan: Simon....congrats to you and the band for your participation in Volunteers for America...a great cause!
Chuck-Baltimore: Baltimore, wouldn't mind you stopping by!!!
Lucy_Atlanta: Your poem that you wrote was very touching Simon
BurnSkyAlbum: Bad Co six original albums were each hall of fame material!
SIMON KIRKE: thanks eileen
BurnSkyAlbum: From Rough Diamonds to Bad Company!
Mick -Yorkshire: er England would like a visit too
dk: ditto here simon !
shelleyk-central new york: Simon, any Central New York summer dates? We would go back to Chicago though.
SIMON KIRKE: thank you Lucy Ive altered it a bit and put it to music should be on the new live DVD
Mick -Yorkshire: anywhere in the country !!!!
AZ_madman: hey simon...........remeber the guy with all the albums at ROCKFEST in cadott, WI this past JULY?
Todd - Florida: your drum solo with the laser sticks was great....then you stood up on the bass drum
SIMON KIRKE: ID LOVE to play UK again
Lucy_Atlanta: great simon
BurnSkyAlbum: I am glad you guys are still touring
Irene - Upper Michigan: great question, Lucy...and I can't wait to hear it in music
SIMON KIRKE: yes Todd mad bugger that I am
Lucy_Atlanta: 3 mins left
BurnSkyAlbum: thanks for you music!!!
Alex-Russia: Simon, looking back at your career in music, are there any regrets you have?
SIMON KIRKE: az sorry not right now was that u?
BurnSkyAlbum: Live for Bad Company music
Eileen-NJ: Got to go Happy Holidays Simon and the rest of you guys...
SIMON KIRKE: alex shouldnt u be asleep? We hammered BC into the ground at the beginning
AZ_madman: no SIMON.........but a good friend of mine
SIMON KIRKE: of the 90,s...shouldve taken some time off
Chuck-Baltimore: Cheers, Simon, hope to see you in the coming year....in Baltimore
AZ_madman: SEE YOU IN PHOENIX, FOR SURE!
Dawn/Boston: THANX FOR EVERYTHING SIMON!! AND ABOUT THAT FAN MAIL ADDRESS FOR YOU?? IS THERE ONE ??
BurnSkyAlbum: How do you guys determine what songs to play in concert?
Kayleigh-maine: good-bye simon, i loved talking to u tonight!!
SIMON KIRKE: and Brian Howe turned into a bit of a nightmare
dk: SIMON if you play jones beach bring your softail out i
SIMON KIRKE: thanx K nite
SIMON KIRKE: ill try to dk
Irene - Upper Michigan: I'd love to see you at Pine Mountain or somewhere in the Upper Peninsula as well!
Mick -Yorkshire: All the best Simon - from all your fans in the UK
shelleyk-central new york: Hope you have a great Holiday Season. thanks for the gift of this chat with you.
Lucy_Atlanta: Simon THANK YOU for joining us at allrightnow.com It means a great deal to all the fans around the world. If you ever wish to drop in by all means. Have a great Holiday
SIMON KIRKE: dawn...like i said TBA entertainment in Nashville...get the number from 411
Volker-Germany: thanks Simon for takin the time and answerin our questions....well done!!
Irene - Upper Michigan: yes, this has been a great Christmas treat
dk: cheers all
Chuck-Baltimore: Stop by anytime
AZ_madman: BE SURE TO INCLUDE GOOD LOVIN GONE BAD THIS TIME AROUND
Irene - Upper Michigan: thank you Simon...and thank you Lucy for another great chat!
AlMayer - NC: Simon....thanks for continuing to rock us! KEEP IT UP!!
Eileen-NJ: Lucy, another job well done
SIMON KIRKE: watch this web site for dates in the future...doing selected dates in jan
SIMON KIRKE: for the dvd
Todd - Florida: yes thank you Simon!
SIMON KIRKE: az will try to
BurnSkyAlbum: look forward to your future music
BurnSkyAlbum: thanks for the past and present
Todd - Florida: I'm going to buy the DVD ...first day out!
Irene - Upper Michigan: as I told Paul last week, Lucy is our guiding light for Bad Company tour and info...she's the greatest!
Lucy_Atlanta: last words from SIMON
AZ_madman: SIMON.........YOU ((((((((((((RAWK)))))))))))!!!!!!
Chuck-Baltimore: Thank you, Simon, for taking the time to chat...Happy Holidays!!!
SIMON KIRKE: thanks everyone for contributing and supporting us...means a lot to me and Paul
Kayleigh-maine: merry Christmas!!!!!
Alex-Russia: Thanx, Simon and good wishes from Nick Arutjunov, Moscow, Russia, '98
SIMON KIRKE: peace on earth and a decent stndard of living to all of us!
SIMON KIRKE: bye till later
Lucy_Atlanta: We love you.................
BurnSkyAlbum: logs off.
Volker-Germany: well...we'll do our very best...Simon...
Chuck-Baltimore: God bless us all!!
Irene - Upper Michigan: bye Simon, thanks!
Dawn/Boston: WE SURE DO!
AZ_madman: THANKS FOR KEEPING ALL THE GREAT MUSIC ALIVE!
Lucy_Atlanta: OK hes left
Lucy_Atlanta: What a sweatheart eh
Dawn/Boston: I DONT GET MY RESPONCE??
Lucy_Atlanta: or sweetheart
Irene - Upper Michigan: Lucy, this has been great...thanks so much
AZ_madman: THANKS SO MUCH LUCY!
Lucy_Atlanta: lol
Mick -Yorkshire: thanks again Lucy
Dawn/Boston: YEAH VERY DOWNT O EARTH
Irene - Upper Michigan: he certainly is a sweetie...very down to earth
Chuck-Baltimore: Thanx Lucy for another outstanding chat
AZ_madman: you (((((((((rawk)))))) too!
shelleyk-central new york: Thanks Lucy for another chat with still another legend. Merry Christmas, you deserve it.
dk: bye lucy
AlMayer - NC: logs off.
Kayleigh-maine: thank you sooo much lucy!!!!!
Lucy_Atlanta: Trust me it was really tough for him to get here today
Volker-Germany: thx LUCY...great job again...!!!
Mick -Yorkshire: try and get Ian Anderson next time lol
Eileen-NJ: I liked that he went to ground zero and helped out.....
Irene - Upper Michigan: he made me feel so comfortable...not the least bit nervous or overwhelmed!
Dawn/Boston: BUT YOU DID IT LUCY!! OF COURSE!
AZ_madman: lol
Lucy_Atlanta: everyone sign the Bad Co guest book and thank him
Volker-Germany: was worthwhile...stayin up late...
Alex-Russia: Tnanks Lucy & Rob. Sail on ...
Irene - Upper Michigan: will do, Lucy
Chuck-Baltimore: We do appreciate it!!!
shelleyk-central new york: logs off.
Todd - Florida: thank you Lucy, tell Rob hi. Goodnight everyone...hope to see you allat a show!
Lucy_Atlanta: OK while you are all still here
Irene - Upper Michigan: well, gotta go and check out to see how the Packers are doing
AZ_madman: hey volker.....you the guy with the nugent site?
Irene - Upper Michigan: Love ya, Lucy....bye all

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