Mellotronists

An interesting anecdote...In the early 70s I performed in a band 
called STARGATE around Ohio and Michigan doing prog covers and 
top 40,plus some originals.I had my M400 #328 along for the ride.We 
opened for Bob Seger at a club on Lake Erie one night and we were 
doing "Court Of The Crimson King" when Bob entered the club.He stood 
and watched us a long while. Later he came up to me and shook my hand 
and said..."Man,that mellotron sounds great!" Not too long after,he 
was using one on his lps,including "Turn The Page". I think it was 
played by Craig Frost (who later played with Grand Funk?).Bob was also 
the nicest guy in his whole band...strange to think that watching me 
play my tron influenced him to get one,perhaps?
                                             Charles Thaxton
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