A written history of Bobby Jameson and his search through the past.
Working my way back through the jungle of drug addiction and booze. My family life as a kid was the breeding ground for addicts. No self worth, no help, and one chance to get out alive. Music was the horse I rode out on...and the music business was the horse I rode into hell. Pronounced dead twice from drug over doses, I lived to tell how the pursuit of fame is as deadly as any narcotic I have ever used.
I have turned comment moderation back on because some people like to make juvenile remarks....sorry to have to do it, but i was left with no alternative......
I'm not sure my comments totally fit, but they might be of interest. I happened upon your blog while searching for several names, of persons that I have known over the years. Thank you, Mr. Google.
I have lived in Torrance, California for most of my life. And, during that time, went to school with several people that you had contact with in the music business: Toxie/Toxey French.........I went to elementary school with him, and then at least one year of high school in Torrance. I played brass (very poorly), while Toxey played drums. He lived a couple of blocks from me. Mike Deasy...........he was in the high school band with me. I had no clue that he was a professional musician before graduating. Mike Henderson...........along with Mike D., was in the HS band with me. "The Two Mikes," as I have been calling them had similar careers, although I assume that Mike Henderson has passed away. Maybe you have some information on him. Ted Bleuchel...........played drums in our HS band. He was a founding member of The Association. Bob Hite..........I went to elementary and high school with Bob. He was a founding member of Canned Heat.
And, then Nancy Harwood. I met her only a few years ago, as she was a business partner with the sister of a lady that I went to high school with. By that time she had married, and was known as Nancy Kelly. I had the pleasure with seeing her several times when she attended our school reunions, including a cruise. Sadly, Nancy passed away a few months ago. She was still beautiful in every way.
Thank you Chris. Just visited the site and post and left you a thank you comment....again Thank you...and I am sorry it took me so long to respond..... Bobby
They are all beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI have turned comment moderation back on because some people like to make juvenile remarks....sorry to have to do it, but i was left with no alternative......
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure my comments totally fit, but they might be of interest. I happened upon your blog while searching for several names, of persons that I have known over the years. Thank you, Mr. Google.
ReplyDeleteI have lived in Torrance, California for most of my life. And, during that time, went to school with several people that you had contact with in the music business:
Toxie/Toxey French.........I went to elementary school with him, and then at least one year of high school in Torrance. I played brass (very poorly), while Toxey played drums. He lived a couple of blocks from me.
Mike Deasy...........he was in the high school band with me. I had no clue that he was a professional musician before graduating.
Mike Henderson...........along with Mike D., was in the HS band with me. "The Two Mikes," as I have been calling them had similar careers, although I assume that Mike Henderson has passed away. Maybe you have some information on him.
Ted Bleuchel...........played drums in our HS band. He was a founding member of The Association.
Bob Hite..........I went to elementary and high school with Bob. He was a founding member of Canned Heat.
And, then Nancy Harwood. I met her only a few years ago, as she was a business partner with the sister of a lady that I went to high school with. By that time she had married, and was known as Nancy Kelly. I had the pleasure with seeing her several times when she attended our school reunions, including a cruise. Sadly, Nancy passed away a few months ago. She was still beautiful in every way.
Thanks for the comment above.....
ReplyDeleteHello Bobby,
ReplyDeleteI am a lifelong music fanatic who writes a pop music history blog that celebrates studio songcraft of all types and stripes.
Your 1967 Verve single - "Right By My Side" - will be the featured song and you will be the featured artist this Thursday, Dec. 18th.
I love your work - feel free to tune in:
www.zeroto180.org
Chris Richardson
Hello Bobby,
ReplyDeleteI just now posted my piece about "Right By My Side" from the 1967 Verve album. I love your music - hope you like the piece I put together.
Thanks for the inspiration,
Chris Richardson
www.zeroto180.org
Thank you Chris. Just visited the site and post and left you a thank you comment....again Thank you...and I am sorry it took me so long to respond..... Bobby
ReplyDeleteSharon was a sweetheart who just recently passed away. Rest in peace.
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