Raspbernie Report post Posted October 27, 2008 Pictured above (from left to right) are: Marty Murphy, Bob Schepens, Lee McManus, Bob Montague and Eric. - - - - From Eric Carmen: Marathon Man: "I started attending John Carroll University in Cleveland in the fall of 1966 and Eric enrolled in the fall of 1967," says Marty Murphy. "Simon and Garfunkel were on a college campus tour and were set to play at John Carroll. We had been told that we were going to open for them. We thought that it was pretty cool, but it turned out not to be the case. The band subsequently did do some Simon and Garfunkel songs which bordered on the schizophrenic as we were also playing 'My Generation' and 'The Kids Are Alright' by the Who." Inspired by almost sharing the stage with Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, the band rechristened themselves Sounds of Silence, and while a black and white print of the above photo appeared for the first time in Eric Carmen: Marathon Man, this is the first time the photo is being seen in color. Bernie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LC Report post Posted October 27, 2008 As always, great digging, Bernie --- right back to the beginning of a tremendous career. I'd love to hear "My Generation" in a "Simon-and-Garfunkelized" state.Speaking of digging, I can just hear the Women Of EC.com swooning over that young and innocent musical genius. Do we know the whereabouts of some of the other Sounds of Silence? (Apologies if I've missed references elsewhere....) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raspbernie Report post Posted October 27, 2008 Not sure what became of the other boys in the band, but Marty Murphy is a Member of the forum—martinwilbury (Member # 731)! Maybe he can fill us in on some of the other memories he has of his early days with Eric? Bernie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim From Wisconsin Report post Posted October 27, 2008 I'm not sure what happened to my first post on this thread - I don't remember swearing or anything? Anyways, It is a great picture. I dig the slicked back hair look! Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marvin Report post Posted October 27, 2008 Is Eric a lot younger than the rest of the band, or does he just look that way? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missy Report post Posted October 27, 2008 Swooooon! Thankyou again Bernie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MJ Report post Posted October 27, 2008 I was thinking the same thing Marv - he looks like he skipped a few years in school. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darlene Report post Posted October 27, 2008 This is a great picture! WOW! Marty Murphy, come out wherever you are and PLEASE fill us in! We wanna hear every last detail! --Darlene Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRR Report post Posted October 27, 2008 If I recall, Mr. McManus (as we knew him back in the early '70s) taught for at least one year at Chanel H.S. before heading to the Navy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry Report post Posted October 28, 2008 Is there a reason that Eric has a different tie and slacks then the rest of the band? Was he 'the leader', so a different outfit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirk Report post Posted October 28, 2008 Tim, you probably got caught up in some housekeeping- I had a 'no post' post (Sounds of Silence- get it?), but alas it is gone. Eric does have a baby face for college. Maybe he was a late bloomer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anna R Report post Posted October 28, 2008 Eric looks sooooo young! So, I guess it would be inappropriate to make any...ummm... you know... comments! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMan Report post Posted October 28, 2008 Mrs. Robinson...now now.....lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daisy McLintock Report post Posted October 28, 2008 Nice photo. He probably already had a stack of songs written by this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Carmen Report post Posted October 28, 2008 GOOD GRIEF!!!! Bernie, PLEASE send this horrible photo back to your "private archives" and if you happen to pass a blazing fireplace on the way....well, you know...... P.S. While you're at it, how about losing the picture on the homepage as well. I'd just as soon not be reminded of my "awkward teen years." Thanks in advance, Eric Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anna R Report post Posted October 28, 2008 GMan said: Mrs. Robinson...now now.....lol What do you think the 'R' stands for in AnnaR I will behave... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daisy McLintock Report post Posted October 28, 2008 I'm still friggin laughing as I type this -- I've never had so much fun than to laugh at Eric's post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Eric - it's totally ok to see you as a young lad. When I saw the photo I got envy because you got good schooling. And even if you had buck teeth or something, it wouldn't matter. You're Eric Carmen and that's all that matters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bessieboo Report post Posted October 28, 2008 Eric Carmen said: Bernie, PLEASE send this horrible photo back to your "private archives" and if you happen to pass a blazing fireplace on the way....well, you know...... Come on, you know it's cute! How old were you here ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anna R Report post Posted October 28, 2008 I was wondering the same thing...how old are you in the picture, Eric? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laura Report post Posted October 28, 2008 Eric-I'm sure we all have those pictures "we would like destroyed." Unfortunately for you, they end up here. I too would like to know how old you were then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnniekNY Report post Posted October 28, 2008 OK, Mr. C - if you want to go one for one for awkward high school pictures, I can accommodate so you're not reliving the horror alone We'll start a new thread - Look How Far We've Come..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darlene Report post Posted October 28, 2008 Hey, Eric, good to see you post, even if it's to show your disapproval. I think you all look great, and I think you've looked great in every picture, but none of us really love to have our teenage photos out for the world to see. Now we COULD send out a general call for former classmates of Bernard to send us HIS pictures from "the tender years" and see how much HE enjoys it. I'll bet there are some wild pictures from his Mortimer Snerd days... --Darlene Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECatw Report post Posted October 28, 2008 So cute! Even if it was from your "awkward days". Just think of it as the budding days of a future "lady killer"! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy-Ann Report post Posted October 28, 2008 My original post is gone too, Tim or maybe it didn't go through. I think I said this was a great photo and I love seeing people when they were teenagers. Kinda cool, even if it was an awkward time for most of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pauliemississippi Report post Posted October 28, 2008 EC... we all have survived our awkward teen years... most of us only dream of the successes you have had, but those teen years are the years when we all still have the hopes and the dreams and the youthful innocence to believe they might come true. Seeing you in this time reminds us of what might had been had we been more talented and more blessed... but it also reminds us of the wonders of youthful hopes and dreams... that do come true for some... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
