Out of curiousity, what does he say about the Lowrey organ?
It's interesting that on the "Classic Albums" DVD for "Who's Next",
they never reveal that it was the Lowrey doing that wild faux-synth
part in "Baba O'Riley" (even though later in the DVD he sits down at
the Lowrey to demonstrate "Won't Get Fooled Again").
You can pick up the same model for peanuts on eBay/craigslist (I got
mine in perfect shape for $75).
guybrush
> i finally got around to reading the REALLY long interview with
> mr townshend from the august 2007 issue of "eq" magazine. on
> page 45 of the issue, he is asked by the interviewer:
>
> EQ: How come you never got into using the Mellotron?
> Or did you try it and decide it was something you didn't like?
>
> PT: They had one at IBC as soon as they came out in 1967 - the
> Bee Gees had asked for it. I thought it was horrible.
>
> [he then goes on to talk about a Lowry organ he liked and how
> much he digs Ableton Live software...]
>
> in his defense [like he needs me to defend him...] he actually
> is VERY technically adept and savvy.
>
>
> so will his endorsement be part of the new marketing campaign?
> would make a lovely tee shirt.
>
> THE MELLOTRON
> IT WAS HORRIBLE
>
> ;0)
>
> ...jeff
>