Tom Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 A Trivia Question: Paul Schaefer credits ONE 60's band for igniting his passion for music. Specifically, he credits one member of this band.What band and what member??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannoman Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Don't know Tom but I'll guess it was The Beach Boys and Brian Wilson specifically.Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadfingerBarb Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 I know Paul loves The Beatles, but who doesn't? I also know he loves Neil Young, so I'm guessing Buffalo Springfield is the answer you're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Badfinger Barb, Good guess. That would also be mine. The problem with Rolling Stone, is they're so tied in with generating cd sales. All those mags are powered by stimulating cd sales and feed the fire for the current hip-hop, rap whatever. They're into whoever is putting out the kind of new music people are buying right now. Don't worry, our time will come. --D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted December 22, 2004 Author Share Posted December 22, 2004 I got tired of waiting for Jonathan Ringen (Managing Editor of Rolling Stone) to call me, so I called him back. We had a brief discussion about the merits of the 'berries and Rolling Stone's ignorance. In his words the reunion "deserves more attention than it has been getting", and that there would be something coming out advertising all major NYE shows. I don't know how they expect to get this out to the public before next week, maybe they'll do it on their on-line version. I asked him whether there would be anyone covering the show for a review (I even volunteered to do it myself!), and he said, though he couldn't promise it, there was something in the works for a review on all major NYE show's, and that the 'berries show would fit in there somewhere. Finally I told him that I didn't understand how Rolling Stone could give Motley Crue's reunion more attention than the 'berries' reunion. He laughed, and said, "Yes you're right. The Raspberries are an important and influential band, and I thank you for bringing this show to my attention." I told him I'd call him back after the NYE show to touch base again.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymooladi Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Nice going Marvin, it would be nice if they made good on there threat. These guys deserve all the attention they can get. It's going to be a great evening...I can't wait.June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiesjc Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Well done, Marvin! Stay on 'em!Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted December 24, 2004 Author Share Posted December 24, 2004 Mr Ringen emailed me back, asking: "What's your connection with the band?" I replied, "I have no connection. I'm just a fan who cares."Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Cartmill Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 You da' man Marvin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted December 25, 2004 Share Posted December 25, 2004 Marvin, Why don't you give us all Ringen's e-mail and we can all e-mail him. That way, he'll see how MANY fans Raspberries have "who care." One person can only do so much, but a lot of people will make him sit up and take notice. --D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted December 26, 2004 Author Share Posted December 26, 2004 Good point Darlene. Right now he thinks that there is only one crazed fan out there. He might as well find out that I've got company: jonathan.ringen@rollingstone.comFire away everyone!Marv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hosskratz Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 Marvin and everyone, This just shows what is wrong today with music. It is a corporate entity that just wants money over substance. When a sythesized pop piece of garbage like Britney whatever her name is can get coverage everytime she sneezes and musicians such as Raspberries, or even new musicians who are influential such as Chuck Prophet get ignored by a "major" magazine such as Rolling Stone, it just goes to show that they too, have now become corporate prostitutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 Answer to the Paul Schaefer Question:What band does he credit with his passion for music...and what band member does he specifically credit with becoming a successful musician?Answer: The Dave Clark Five and Mike Smith in particular.When Dave had his heart attack...Paul filled in...and dedicated a show to Mike Smith and the Dave Clark Five. He had Smith on the show leading the band. He raved on and on about how he worshiped Smith and the DC5. It was because of Mike Smith's "cool..hip" way of standing at the organ that Schaefer took up the organ. In fact he mentioned that when he first started playing...he tried to play entire gigs standing with his legs spread to try to mimic Smith.It was quite an honor for Smith.Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 Thanks for the info, Tom! That's very interesting! --D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 Marv, Thanks for the address. I think he'll see that you have LOTS of company!!!!Happy New Year! --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 Well guess what? Apparently Greg Prato of Rolling Stone has done a phone interview with Eric that may be posted this Thursday.I guess you just never know, huh?Marv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggiesjc Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Success, Marvin! Will it be on their web site?Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted December 29, 2004 Author Share Posted December 29, 2004 Apparently it will be on the website - that's the only way they'd be able to get any NYE info out before the show. I was given this info by Kay Bryson, so check www.rollingstone.com on Thursday.Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Alright! O ye of little faith! I *told* you there was more to come...Don't ask me how I know, I just do. --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mymooladi Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Nice goinng Marvin!!! Success at last.. I hope thid helps ticket sales in chicago too. June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Don't know whether you guys know this or not but Mike Smith was in an accident a little over a year ago and is now a quadraplegic and of course will never perform again. He also lost his son about a year ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Stevie, I didn't know. How tragic all around. Thanks for sharing the information. I'll put him in my prayers.--Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted December 29, 2004 Share Posted December 29, 2004 Egads!!! I did not know this! I recorded part of the Letterman show with him on it. The accident must have been just after the show was recorded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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