Raspbernie Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 As posted by Eric Carmen on Twitter: "Backstage at The Greek Theater for the 30th Anniversary of Ringo Starr & the All Starr Band. L-R: Jim Keltner, Matt Sorum, Nils Lofgren, Eric Carmen, Joe Walsh, Wally Palmer, Ringo Starr, Richard Page, Edgar Winter and Benmont Tench. Great fun!" 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Bundles Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 What’s the story, Bern?...Is Eric officially retired?...What happened to that solo show he was gonna do but couldn’t find a proper date because Streisand was booked in the place already...Does he ever get the urge to do something “live” after these one shot appearances like this Ringo anniversary thing?...or does he have nothing left(songwriting wise)...The Winter Dreams albums contained very few “new songs” with older things and some covers...Why on earth did they go into a studio in L.A. and record covers during the reunion tour...?Why bother?...And the IWBWY remake on VH1?...Did the network want an older song?...It seemed like a perfect opportunity to showcase something new... My guess is he’s has some sort of “writer’s block” and is not interested enough to bust through it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew C. Clark Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 I do liked them all except Richard Page (Pages & Mr. Mister)!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Lew, while you're waiting for Bernie to chime in...a couple of observations: I think Brand New Year came pretty easily to Eric, so the goods are still in him. The way people listen to music, the way they buy music; the entire music business- Eric has talked about the paradigm shift- that it might not be worth the blood, sweat, and tears to make an album that might not reach his audience and there may not be any $$$ in it for him. The one thing that might get him back out there for more than a one-night stand would be if Amy wanted to see her rock star hubby shining bright in his own light... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie b Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Patience is a virtue... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessieboo Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Wow !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew Bundles Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Bessieboo...havent seen those hot looking eyes in a long time...Were you up north the past few months?... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessieboo Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 After we felt the chill in the air in upstate NY we headed south. I am currently in sunny south Florida for Christmas. My mom is not doing well. We have been in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, Corsica, Italy, Monaco this year. I did not lose a dime in Monaco.... my husband not so much. We want to pack in as much travel while we can enjoy, life is short. In the coming new year we are planning a wedding for our oldest son. BTW - My eyes are not bluish purple, but the twitch is real 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyletx500 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Sucks that a musician and songwriter of Eric's calibur can't justify a new album financially. The music industry has shifted drastically, and whereas the studio albums used to make the lion's share of the money (remember when touring was to "support an album?"), now musicians basically make the majority of their living off of live shows. Especially considering Eric's long career, that drive to get on the road is understandably diminished. As a fellow musician that likes to record music and "use the studio as an instrument," it is sad that it's nearly impossible to make it worthwhile as anything other than a hobby. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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