Mellotronists

Here! Here! Rick!

You are responsible for my insanity...  And responsible for everyone around me who has to put up with this insanity!
 
"Nothing can change the shape of things to come." 
...Max Frost
 
"Any talent that we are born with eventually surfaces as a need"
...Marsha Sinetar



----- Original Message ----
From: Berington Van Campen <vcmusicorp1@...>
To: Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 7:09:48 AM
Subject: [Mellotronists] Rick Wakeman

All the best, indeed, to Rick Wakeman, for his birthday! First time I ever saw Mellotrons live were in Pittsburgh PA, when he toured with Yes after the "Fragile" album came out. Almost broke my jaw as it hit the floor... and that was just when a roadie came out and hit a couple notes to test one! Then Rick's performance, as well as the whole band, and subsequent ones - many of 'em with and without Yes, were ones I'll not forget, largely due to the "majesty" of those Mellotrons! And for one who displayed such true virtuosity & wizardry (in more than appearance!) on keyboards, it was great to see his wicked sense of humor as well. I'm sure I'm FAR from being alone in crediting Rick's serious influence on how MANY of us have played Mellotrons and ALL other keyboards since. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the best of the best! Glad to see a new album out, too! Congratulations, and MANY happy returns to Rick Wakeman!
Berington Van Campen, L.A.



Berington Van Campen 
Van Campen Productions / VCMusiCorp 
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