Maybe some of you read, that I am going back on Tour with “Over The Rainbow”. In case of this I want to tell you some background information. I did get a phone call for a couple of time where Joe and Bobby ask me if I would like to do this Project.
I said…please give me some time…I will think about it: Actually I never liked to do something like this!
In this time I did often get phone calls…so I went to my dad. We both talked about this Project and he said: Go on…do it.
That was the first step in this direction.
After that I was reading in the web, talked to Fans, and many different people about this and all of them said: Please Do it! In the End I also meet people who never had the chance to see Rainbow live and they all told me what a big wish it is to see this Band live…I thought ok…that’s it and meet Joe in Germany. We both talked about everything and in case that Joe is such a nice guy I said in the end: YES OK!
In this Project I don’t want to present me or put on my father’s shoes or even lay on his back…NO
It is only for millions of rock fans who always had this dream to see this Band live. I am not my Father and I “NEVER” can replace him, but i will try to give these Fans one time the chance to see this Thing happen….because my Dad, never will do Rainbow again, he is lucky and happy with his new style ….but i will try my best and hope you will enjoy it.
All these Things gave me the feeling to do this thing and stay to this decision.
So for all Fans who want to enjoy this great musicians like: Tony Carey, Joe Lynn Turner, Bobby Rondinelli and Greg Smith together with me on stage, I am very happy and proud to bring this present to all of you.
For all fans and who wanna be in the future Yes… I am happy to see you all at these shows.
«These Strats were also used on the recordings of "Ticket to Ride," "Nowhere Man" and other Rubber Soul tracks, as well as the Sgt. Pepper album. George nicknamed his Strat "Rocky" and gave it the full psychedelic treatment by painting it in vibrant colors (even using a bit of Patti's green nail varnish). He can be seen playing it during the Our World broadcast of "All You Need is Love" and the Magical Mystery Tour film.»
(Reference: Beatles Gear by Andy Babiuk)
Re: О преимуществах группового творчества Автор:Uncle RootyДата: 25.11.08 21:59:45
Похоже, что Страт был взят на вооружение еще до «Rubber soul»…
«In February of 1965, Beatles Monthly photographer Leslie Bryce captured the Beatles rehearsing for the recording of the Lennon composition, "Yes It Is." During those sessions, John was photographed with his brand new sonic blue Fender Stratocaster. John and George had recently dispensed Mal Evans to procure two Strats for them, and he returned with these gorgeous guitars. Apparently, George had been displeased with the guitar sound he was getting from a Gretch through a Vox amp and was eager for a change. These were the first Fenders owned by the Beatles.»
Re: Скончался Guy Peellaert - автор обложек David Bowie и Rolling Stones Автор:Uncle RootyДата: 24.11.08 19:51:22
«Музей Виктории и Альберта в Лондоне приобрел один из первых эскизов знаменитого логотипа британской рок-группы «Роллинг Стоунз» (Rolling Stones) — изображение губ и высунутого языка лидера коллектива Мика Джаггера. Рисунок, созданный в 1970 году, был продан на аукционе в США за 92,5 тысячи американских долларов.