• Dino
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Re: INTERESTING READ

My feeling on this is really personal.  This is an author who takes the time to rip on the legend, because he can.  Sitting behind the typewriter taking shots at Buddy is so appealing, and such an easy way to make a name for yourself.

Lets take me for example...lets take my initial public reaction to Joe.  I took some shots, because it was easy.  It was weak.  Then the street team took me to task...and now a lot of them know me as the guy who took shots at Joe.

So, I move up.

Then I shut my mouth, see Joe , hang out with Joe, and like Joe.  Grow a little bit, and am reminded that Joe while cool is not superman...and I need to treat him the same way I treat everyone. 

Regardless if the street teamers are annoying.

I took a shot at Joes image, and legacy if you will..which is what this author did.

Buddy Guy, BB King...they have to earn nothing.  I would pay 300 dollars to watch BB King tie a tie.  And tell me a story.

The blues is a history, and to not respect that history especially in those who have earn our respecet, shows me a writer with no real understanding.

I can find 100 kids who can out noodle each other, I can find 100 kids with taste and chops...I can find few who spent time with Muddy Waters, or John Lee Hooker.

I can find few who picked cotton in the south.

Blues is a history.  I like that part of it.

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I have seen Buddy Guy play  - like about 5-6 years ago at Wisc State Fair - he
was absolutely awesome - but now it seems like he doesn't want to play - he starts,
stops, starts talking.....I also saw him last year open for the Stones - I wasn't too
impressed with his opening act, but then later he joined the Stones on stage and
kicked butt - guess I just don't understand .

Lose your dreams and you will lose your mind.  Mick Jagger
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Re: INTERESTING READ

Blessed Words of Wisdom.

Dino wrote:

My feeling on this is really personal.  This is an author who takes the time to rip on the legend, because he can.  Sitting behind the typewriter taking shots at Buddy is so appealing, and such an easy way to make a name for yourself.

Lets take me for example...lets take my initial public reaction to Joe.  I took some shots, because it was easy.  It was weak.  Then the street team took me to task...and now a lot of them know me as the guy who took shots at Joe.

So, I move up.

Then I shut my mouth, see Joe , hang out with Joe, and like Joe.  Grow a little bit, and am reminded that Joe while cool is not superman...and I need to treat him the same way I treat everyone. 

Regardless if the street teamers are annoying.

I took a shot at Joes image, and legacy if you will..which is what this author did.

Buddy Guy, BB King...they have to earn nothing.  I would pay 300 dollars to watch BB King tie a tie.  And tell me a story.

The blues is a history, and to not respect that history especially in those who have earn our respecet, shows me a writer with no real understanding.

I can find 100 kids who can out noodle each other, I can find 100 kids with taste and chops...I can find few who spent time with Muddy Waters, or John Lee Hooker.

I can find few who picked cotton in the south.

Blues is a history.  I like that part of it.

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22 Reply by Rocket (edited by Rocket 2007-08-27 18:47:31)

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I had a looong diatribe response 3 days ago that I deleted before I proofread it for spelling & grammar... I'll try a different tack & put it into perspective... My grandfather was smaller than either my father or uncle, and had suffered heart trouble (2 heart attacks).  He loved to mix things up verbally, and one holiday the boys decided to bust his chops and it turned into a fun-hearted challenge-smackin', tusslin' and wrasslin'. Suddenly the laughing stopped and it got intense, and then it seemed to be all out serious (although not with malice or acrimonious intents) as it switched from taking them on one at a time to the sons both after pops....he wupped them soooooo bad.  He got up grinning and they lay there on the floor huffing and puffing and grabbing body parts that hurt (and not areas of the body considered to be cheating or bar-fight legal to assault) badly.  Grampa had put my dad & uncle in their place, and they were no easy pair to tackle (yes he took them both down at once)!!!  They (old ferts) can do it when they want, how they want, if they want, so enjoy them while they are here....... My opinions.

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Jaci wrote:

I have seen Buddy Guy play  - like about 5-6 years ago at Wisc State Fair - he
was absolutely awesome - but now it seems like he doesn't want to play - he starts,
stops, starts talking.....I also saw him last year open for the Stones - I wasn't too
impressed with his opening act, but then later he joined the Stones on stage and
kicked butt - guess I just don't understand .

"He still doesn't charge for mistakes! wink"
http://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/
"Everybody wants ta get inta the act!"
“Now, this isn’t your ordinary party crowd, here.  I mean, there are professionals in here.”
  • From: Harrison, Arkansas
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Re: INTERESTING READ

I can tell you from seeing these two not that long ago, they both can still bring it very well. Buddy can still sing his arse off, and the fact that the material he is putting out now is just as good if not better than those Chess songs of the 60s is a testament to how good he still is. Of course he isn't as good as he used to be. But people are making it out to sound like he's just pathetic, and that is way far from the truth. Same with BB. They can both definitely bring it still. I've seen it. And anybody that refers to them as washed up is just frickin' stupid. One listen of Bring Em In proves all doubters. And listen to BB's 80 cd and listen to him and Billy Gibbons and try to guess which one is 80 and which one is in his 50s.

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24 Reply by Brett (edited by Brett 2007-08-27 20:49:54)

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Re: INTERESTING READ

I just love this part:

Young blues guitar phenom Kenny Wayne Shepherd, using nary an effects pedal, managed to top Living Color, bringing an intense, Stevie Ray Vaughn Texas roadhouse swagger to “Come On” and “Voodoo Chile.” By his last number, “I Don’t Live Today,” he was playing in tongues.


Replace Buddy with Ben Harper !

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Re: INTERESTING READ

Just saw Buddy July 21st At an outdoor festival and although he did talk alot between songs and some during songs, I considered it a history lesson on the Blues. The way he captivates  the audience with his wit and swagger speaks volumes. He even played past curfew because he said the love the audience was giving him made him want to play all night. The mans a legend and when he's feelin it he can still bring it . It was my first time seeing Buddy and I hope not my last . I had alot of respect for the man before seeing him and left that night with even more + a big smile on my face               Paul/JBrules