Mellotronists

--- In Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com, jeffc@... wrote:
>
> 
> 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
>

So was his guitar playing.