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From: Bernie

To: Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 12:31 AM

Subject: [Mellotronists] Re: Is this a spotted Tron?

Bernie

Yeah, it was the second concert I ever attended. The first was The Dave Clark Five. Opening acts for them were Bobby Comstock and the Counts, Little Anthony and the Imperials and The Shirelles; hosted by Murray the K (self-proclaimed fifth Beatle).

I've wondered about him before - I mean, the GALL of the man! Were the band's genuine reactions to his arrogance ever recorded? So he played 'em on the radio. And...? If there was a 'fifth Beatle', it was obviously George Martin.

The Kingsmen were my favorite band at the time. First time I ever saw Sunn amplifiers, developed by the Kingmen's bass player, Norm Sundholm. They played all their hit . The drummer played so hard that he broke his Ludwig bass drum pedal in half (that's kick drum for those who are too young to remember). Ringing ears was a new experience to me .

Must've been pretty cool :-) Who said punk was a late-'70s thing?

Andy T.