| Full
Name: |
Dan
Hanson |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
12/20/2001, 11:20
PM |
| Comments: |
My Great Friends,
On February 22,
1970 in Lubbock, Texas I attended my first live professional-level rock
concert. I had come to see Steppenwolf and was not expecting to be completely
blown away by the opening act. Bubble Puppy was pure musical joy to this
budding musician and fan. I have maintained a life-long pride that I saw
The Puppy at the top of it's form. I played professionally in Austin in
the mid-'70's and continued to hear mysterious stories of the whereabouts
of the group. It took years to find TWO copies of "A Gathering Of Promises"
[from Inner Sanctum Records right there in Austin]. It is one of my all-time
favorite record albums.Thank you for some of the greatest musical memories.
I'm still inspired!
---- Dan Hanson
(now a music professor and aging rocker at the University of Science and
Arts of Oklahoma) |
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| Full
Name: |
Lynn
P. Goodman |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
12/19/2001, 4:32
PM |
| Comments: |
More pictures
of you guys in concert |
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| Full
Name: |
David
Weber |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
12/18/2001, 11:21
PM |
| Comments: |
I moved to Texas
in 1970 and attended Baylor University. I arrived with a old SG and a black
Kuston stack and an old Crown Bass Amp. At that time I was hooked on Quicksilver
and the Amboid Dukes. Even played in the warm up spot for Amboid Dukes
and the Lemon Pipers (remember those guys?) at the Rainy Daze Club in Chesterfield
Missouri (outside St. Louis). Anyway, while at Baylor and good Texas Rock
and Roller (Now Dr. Gary White) introduced me to Bubble Puppy. Since then
I have been a life long fan. When and where is the next gig?
D. Weber
Houston, Tx |
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| Full
Name: |
David
Weber |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
12/18/2001, 11:18
PM |
| Comments: |
I moved to Texas
in 1970 and attended Baylor University. I arrived with a old SG and a black
Kuston stack and an old Crown Bass Amp. At that time I was hooked on Quicksilver
and the Amboid Dukes. Even played in the warm up spot for Amboid Dukes
and the Lemon Pipers (remember those guys?) at the Rainy Daze Club in Chesterfield
Missouri (outside St. Louis). Anyway, while at Baylor and good Texas Rock
and Roller (Now Dr. Gary White) introduced me to Bubble Puppy. Since then
I have been a life long fan. When and where is the next gig?
D. Weber
Houston, Tx |
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| Full
Name: |
STEVE
WILLIAMS / ONE SHOT MAGMT |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
12/9/2001, 8:08
AM |
| Comments: |
was in the army
71' to 74'stationed in Germany w/ a guy named Steve Denny from Austin who
said he knew Todd Potter, turned me onto the "Puppy" |
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| Full
Name: |
Joseph |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
12/5/2001, 1:33
PM |
| Comments: |
God bless the
Internet. I put your name in a search engine, for kicks. Up your site came!!
Fantastic.... I enjoyed your music as a student at Texas A&M in the
early seventies. I had a girl down in SA; we would go see you and dance
to your music at some teeny bopper hang out in the country side surrounding
SA... I'll never forget you rippin' those guitar licks... man, them were
the days. And my girlfriend was the ultimate groupie.... she would have
done any one of you right on the stage, as she frequently reminded me.
(She saved it for me and unfortunately, for about half the rest of the
Greater San Antonio area while I was up at school!!)
Rock on dudes....
I can't believe this. Bubby Puppy lives!!! I'm 20 again!!!! |
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| Full
Name: |
Bob |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
12/4/2001, 8:18
PM |
| Comments: |
Thanks for some
great memories of my band "trying" to learn HS&S in the late 60's.
(Someone forgot to teach us what sustain & feedback meant..) |
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| Full
Name: |
Bob |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
12/4/2001, 8:17
PM |
| Comments: |
Thanks for some
great memories of my band "trying" to learn HS&S in the late 60's.
(Someone forgot to teach us what sustain & feedback meant..) |
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| Full
Name: |
Bob |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
12/4/2001, 8:16
PM |
| Comments: |
Thanks for some
great memories of my band "trying" to learn HS&S in the late 60's.
(Someone forgot to teach us what sustain & feedback meant..) |
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| Full
Name: |
Bob |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
12/4/2001, 7:37
PM |
| Comments: |
Thanks for some
great memories of my band "trying" to learn HS&S in the late 60's.
(Someone forgot to teach us what sustain & feedback meant..) |
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| Full
Name: |
Bobby
Joe Strong |
| Home
Page: |
http://hometown.aol.com/ubcolonel2001/ |
| Date
and Time: |
11/29/2001, 9:09
PM |
| Comments: |
Hey,
Saw you Dudes
at Love Street Light Circus
in Houston, TX
in the '60's. What a time was
had. Love your
music.
Bobby Joe |
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| Full
Name: |
Dimitri
Hammond |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
11/18/2001, 1:33
PM |
| Comments: |
Hey Rod, this
is Dimitri, Rob's son. Just cruised on in cuz I came accross the address
on Charlton's website, NewPatron.com. It's been very enlightening reading
through your stories and info. Hopefully my band, Lefthand BLUE, will be
able to use some of the knowledged harboured on your site. Peace be to
you, and hope all is well. |
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| Full
Name: |
Glenn
Smith |
| Home
Page: |
http://www.smithga.com/music.htm |
| Date
and Time: |
11/17/2001, 7:16
PM |
| Comments: |
Read the article
in Vintage Guitar mag. Downloaded the MP3. Great site and an even greater
band. I'm definitely a new fan. |
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| Full
Name: |
Marge
Potter |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
11/6/2001, 7:13
PM |
| Comments: |
Hi, Y'all! Just
to let you know that Mom Potter visited the site.
I'll be looking
forward to all the good new things that will happen
I love you and
miss you.
Mom P. |
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| Full
Name: |
Beverly |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
10/22/2001, 8:20
PM |
| Comments: |
Do my eyes deceive
me? Bubblepuppy lives? Saw the guys in Waco at the fairgrounds in 1969.
What a fantastic memory. Still have the 45. Can't wait to get the CD. |
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| Full
Name: |
Alex
Meyer |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
10/2/2001, 10:42
AM |
| Comments: |
I used to sneak
my sisters ""Hot Smoke" album into my room just to dive into the title
track..I also think "Road to St. Stephens" is a kick..So many lesser bands
of the era received more publicity and credit for their role in developing
an accesible "psychedelic pop" sound. Melodic, adventurous, and well played.
You never came to my hometown of Laredo, Texas, so I hold out on a small
hope that you'll at least re-group and play in San Antonio, which is a
short two hour drive..I agree with other guests that "Hot Smoke" is absolutely
one of the best rock and roll songs ever..and it pisses me off that the
"oldies" stations I've heard don't play it.....Bubble Puppy Lives!! |
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| Full
Name: |
Russ
Garrett |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
9/15/2001, 6:32
PM |
| Comments: |
I saw you guys
open for Steppenwolf in 1969- El Paso. Was surprised and pleased to find
out that you are still making music. Rock On! |
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| Full
Name: |
Dan
Truex |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
8/22/2001, 10:20
PM |
| Comments: |
Great band! I
remember HS&S from 9th grade in 1969 in San Antonio. It was one of
the most memorable songs from the late 60s of which there were many. Interesting
pyschedelic lyrics and tight sound. Glad you guys are still playing and
hope to catch your concert sometime. |
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| Full
Name: |
bill
falkinburg |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
8/13/2001, 4:17
PM |
| Comments: |
i saw you guys
in either 1970-71 here in lubbock at the coliseum on a sunday with steppenwolf.
show was great. the entire day was great!! i was thinking about you guys
due to the fact that i play in a band called the klifnotes and we are opening
for steppenwolf and molly hatchet here in september. i was just going back
through some darn good memories and thought about you guys. like others
, i didn't know you guys were still rockin'! that is a good thing. well
- keep rockin! |
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| Full
Name: |
bill
falkinburg |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
8/13/2001, 4:14
PM |
| Comments: |
i saw you guys
in either 1970-71 here in lubbock at the coliseum on a sunday with steppenwolf.
show was great. the entire day was great!! i was thinking about you guys
due to the fact that i play in a band called the klifnotes and we are opening
for steppenwolf and molly hatchet here in september. i was just going back
through some darn good memories and thought about you guys. like others
, i didn't know you guys were still rockin'! that is a good thing. well
- keep rockin! |
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| Full
Name: |
javier
silva |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
8/2/2001, 9:49
PM |
| Comments: |
Hey, I got to
open for the Pup!! 77 or 78 Killeen Texas. (for some reason I dont think
you called yourselves Demian on the flyers) The guys in the band wanted
me to ask the puppy if we could play Windy City, one of our favorites on
our set list!! I sure as hell didn't ask em.... |
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| Full
Name: |
Scott
Ihms |
| Home
Page: |
http://members.theglobe.com/scottymon |
| Date
and Time: |
8/1/2001, 12:00
PM |
| Comments: |
I love this place,
for everyone who was there and remembers, these guys were the real s__t,
without a doubt. |
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| Full
Name: |
Mike
Hogan |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
7/14/2001, 10:34
AM |
| Comments: |
Well, I'll be
damned! I didn't know you guys were still kickin! First time I heard Hot
smoke and sassafrass, it blew me away. Don't want to give my age but I
heard it over either KLIF or KNUS. Just keep on playin' it pretty for Mama,
boys! |
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| Full
Name: |
Mike
Hogan |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
7/14/2001, 10:30
AM |
| Comments: |
Well, I'll be
damned! I didn't know you guys were still kickin! First time I heard Hot
smoke and sassafrass, it blew me away. Don't want to give my age but I
heard it over either KLIF or KNUS. Just keep on playin' it pretty for Mama,
boys! |
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| Full
Name: |
Mike
Angel |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
6/26/2001, 3:07
PM |
| Comments: |
Hot Smoke &
Sassafras changed my life! How's that for a salutation.
I've been exchanging
e-mail with Goldy for a little over a year. He sent me CDs with some of
the old group and I just visited his web site and found your e-mail address.
I'm a professor
of chemistry at a University now but still very much a musician at heart.
I played professionally (starving, any gig for
a buck) for 10
years before giving up. I still play and do record sessions for local bands
in Columbia, SC (home of hootie and the
blowholes).
I'll never forget
the first time I heard HS&S, I was maybe 13. I was just getting interested
in music and heard a lot of beatles, etc, and
loving it. You
know the stuff that was playing during that time. Then one day my older
brother brought home a stack of records and
HS&S was in
it. He didn't care for it, too old at the time to appreciate it. When I
first played it I couldn't believe my ears. It was an epiphany. I played
hell out of that record, wish I still
had the single.
Very few other songs have effected me as much,
Strawberry Fields,
Whole Lotta Love, The Pusher, Born to be Wired,
etc. This isn't
even a fiar comparison though because HS&S had a
unique effect,
it changed how I viewed music and probably is one of the reasons I became
a musician. I could hear the raw power and
rebellion in it
and I loved it. I was too young to follow your career and couldn't afford
albums then. Only recently have I heard many of your old songs. Methedrine
blues, what an intro-killer bass! I think Ted Nugent stole "Lonely" when
he released "journey to the
center of the
mind" with the amboy dukes.
Your records live
on in my PCs and CD players. I have several copies of HS&S on various
CDs that I travel with. Absolutely one of my all-time favorites and a song
that was light-years ahead of it's time. I'm listening to it as I type.
The guitar is as
great today as ever. The timing--wow! What were you on when you wrote it?
Whatever, it worked.
Thank you for recording
HS&S!!! I hope to meet you some day.
Take care.
Mike Angel |
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| Full
Name: |
jack
strong |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
6/23/2001, 9:19
PM |
| Comments: |
This is still
the greatest song ever written in the 60's. hot smoke. Can I have your
autograph. |
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| Full
Name: |
Phil |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
6/21/2001, 3:24
AM |
| Comments: |
Bubble Puppy is
my new favorite band. I've only heard a couple of their songs but I love
um. I'm only fifteen so my friends think its weird for me to be into groovy
music, hell, its the best. |
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| Full
Name: |
JoAnn
DiFrancesco |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
5/26/2001, 11:51
PM |
| Comments: |
I am from Austin
and graduated from Wm.B.Travis
High in 1967.
From there I enrolled in UT, and
a student there,
frequented the Vulcan Gas Co.
somewhat regularly
and fondly remember those days
listening to Bubble
Puppy. You were one of my
favorite bands
during that time. It was great
discovering your
website tonite as I was surfing
various Austin
websites to assist a friend from
Massachusetts
in beginning a search for homes for
the purpose of
relocating to the Lone Star State.
I have lived in
Dallas since 1970, but return to
Austin frequently
to visit family and friends from
my high school
days. |
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| Full
Name: |
Scott
Burgan |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
5/26/2001, 1:11
AM |
| Comments: |
Great website
guys! I wish I could see the Bubble Puppy play live someday again. I saw
you guys way back in 1970 in Amarillo, Texas. It was my first concert.
Over the years I have managed to acquire all the Bubble Puppy records,
cds, and B.P. related groups. I have the four Bubble Puppy singles with
non-album B sides, in mint condition too. And last week, after watching
the internet, and Ebay in particular, I finally found a new cd copy of
Sirius, Rising. That was a hell of a kick! Any and all Bubble Puppy fans
should e-mail me at rival231@home.com. Later, Scott Burgan. |
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| Full
Name: |
Andrew
Wilson |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
5/19/2001, 1:27
AM |
| Comments: |
I was surfing
on Legacy Links, clicked Bubblepuppy and checked out the MP3 of "Hot Smoke"...I
was totally floored!!! I haven't heard that song since I was kid in Canada
but just like "Heart Full of Soul" you can't forget that tune! Can't wait
to hear your CDs. |
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| Full
Name: |
Annie
"Gibson" Warner |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
5/9/2001, 4:33
PM |
| Comments: |
Good to know your
still around and playing! Let me know where ya'll are playing so I can
come see you. |
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| Full
Name: |
Richard
Ragland |
| Home
Page: |
http://www.angelfire.com/tx5/rrrrocks |
| Date
and Time: |
4/24/2001, 7:40
PM |
| Comments: |
reeel nice web
page
u guyz come see
me some time
uh...we be rockin
at my place Rod :)
Richard Ray Ragland
i'll link ya...just
got it up today
MUCH MORE to come
icq 818374 |
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| Full
Name: |
ricky
moore |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
4/23/2001, 8:02
AM |
| Comments: |
i've just decided
that i'm willing to fight anybody for the right to say "i'm the biggest
BUBBLE PUPPY fan" now considering that i've been in over 100 fights and
never won a single one of them you might say that my chances are slim.you
may be correct. but i am due.and just think of your reputation if i kick
your ass! any takers? anyhow we're all on this sight for the same reason.
long may they live! |
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| Full
Name: |
RICKY
MOORE |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
4/19/2001, 3:05
PM |
| Comments: |
this is too unreal!!!!!!!!!!!!!
after 30 years of searching i've finally found the true gods of rock&roll.
please tell me this isn't a dream! |
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| Full
Name: |
Mitch
Kotler |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
4/11/2001, 12:55
PM |
| Comments: |
Hi! I've been
a big fan since the age of 18, back in
1983. I always
look for your albums (Gathering and
Demian) at records
shows. Such great music on a great
label - it's too
bad you didn't get more exposure.
I would love to
buy a video of you guys if you have
any for sale.
Also, do you plan to post recent photos
of the band? OK,
I'm off to learn the riff on "Elizabeth"!
Take care...
Mitch |
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| Full
Name: |
Gordy
Hunt |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
3/21/2001, 10:01
PM |
| Comments: |
love your band.
any band that can capture the psychedelic sound that way and still keep
the pop instincts in it is ok with me. glad the puppy is alive and well. |
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| Full
Name: |
gary
white |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
3/17/2001, 10:40
PM |
| Comments: |
the most technically
proficient musicians/ best writers/ best songs i have heard since i was
18 and i am now 50. the songs are just as good today as they were yesterday.
if you lived in the 60s or early 70's this music will take you to a better
place and a better time// musical genius
that keeps on
giving |
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| Full
Name: |
Lori
Michaels |
| Home
Page: |
http://bluesknights.com/ |
| Date
and Time: |
3/11/2001, 2:11
PM |
| Comments: |
Lookin forward
to the BluesKnights CD Release Party on April 7th in San Antone!!! It'll
be great to see Roy and Rod on stage together again!
Knock em dead!
|
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| Full
Name: |
Sam
Allen |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
3/11/2001, 10:45
AM |
| Comments: |
Rod & Roy...I
was looking around on the internet and came across your web site. I'm really
glad to see that you are both still around. I noticed that you didn't mention
in your bois about us playing in Max and the Laughing Kind at the Dunes
in Port Aransas... Looking back, I can understand why!!! |
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| Full
Name: |
Clifford
Muir |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
3/7/2001, 11:33
PM |
| Comments: |
Greetings from
the Rio Grande Valley! Yes, many moons have passed since my band and I
would pile in my 65 Mustang and drive all the way from Harlingen to McAllen
(all of 35 miles)to catch the show. We watched a great band and still talk
about to this day. I remember a band that knew the art of dynamics. Each
song took you up and down and up again and by the end of the evening you
knew you had seen a great show. Not glitzy, just real. Yes, we were a few
of the guys that hung around after the show to maybe get a chance to talk
"shop" with a band we really respected. And when we did speak with you
I remember how easy going and polite you were to us. Kustom Amps as big
as a freezer, ES-335,(sorry you broke it) long songs and a passion for
the music you just don't see anymore. I don't think I missed a show in
McAllen. (including Demian) Thanks for some great music. Thanks you Bubble
Puppy! ( and Todd, the Strawberry Shoemakers, too) |
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| Full
Name: |
Ric
Swanson |
| Home
Page: |
http://www.ourreligionmusic.com/ |
| Date
and Time: |
2/10/2001, 1:37
PM |
| Comments: |
I'm blown away
that I stumbled upon your site! I remember
my 'early' days
as a musician in San Antonio...the name "Bubble Puppy"
had a quite a
mystique surrounding it...I think we all
considered you
guys the best band in the world from Texas!
Anyway..glad to
hear of your continuing commitment
to the music.
I'M listening.
Best Regards,
Ric Swanson
OUR RELIGION MUSIC
Austin, Texas
USA
http://www.OurReligionMusic.com |
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| Full
Name: |
Danny
Woodard |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
1/31/2001, 3:19
AM |
| Comments: |
Hello, Puppies.
I was web browsing at work tonight and came upon your web page - it sure
brought back some great memories. I never got to see you in concert, but
I did get to meet a couple of you at a motel in Carthage, Tx. I think it
was in 1972. We invited you to our room to party with us. We smoked a couple
of J's, played "Hot Smoke" on the stereo to let ya'll know we were fans
and talked a while. You guys were very nice and polite, but I think a little
road weary, and didn't stay long. But it is a memory I'll always cherish.
I'll never understand why your music didn't get the recognition it deserved
- you guys rocked! I plan on buying 2 copies of your new CD. The second
copy I'm going to send to a local rock station and urge them to play it. |
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| Full
Name: |
Gordy
Hunt |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
1/25/2001, 6:55
PM |
| Comments: |
hi puppy, we're
back too. check us out at www.red-weather.com
please sign in
we want to add
hot smoke to our repertoire..any helpful hints on the song? tabs?
thanks
gordy hunt |
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| Full
Name: |
Bill
Arnold |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
1/25/2001, 7:11
AM |
| Comments: |
I have an original
copy of Bubble Puppy's 1969
album featuring
Hot Smoke and Sassafras. I purchased
it about 23 years
ago. It is in mint condition
and kept in a
protective jacket to preserve it.
Recently, I went
to a record and tape show. There were
two vendors with
copies of the same album, however,
no where near
as good of shape as mine. One vendor
said I could get
$100 for it easily. This album is
priceless. I will
never sell it!! |
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| Full
Name: |
Don
Hyde |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
1/23/2001, 10:50
PM |
| Comments: |
Rod: Caught your
site off of Google. Remember me from the Vulcan? I was one of the founders.
Taught Todd his first chords in jr. high. I own the Raven Theater and am
working on a film. Don Hyde |
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| Full
Name: |
Randy
Dayton |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
1/20/2001, 8:28
PM |
| Comments: |
Hi guys!
What's happin'
back home? It's cold as hell in Indy. About 20 right now. The snow IS melting,
unfortunately it's from the hell fire and brimstone I'm cussin' at it.
It would never do it own it's own. I was home for Christmas and didn't
have time to do squat. I'm gonna have to make a SPECIAL trip down just
for ME. Maybe even by my self! Sure would be good to hear some good ole
Texas jam. I talked to Todd and he had fun with Rusty Weir closing down
some pizza place "open mike" night. God I miss those kinds of places, and
nights. I'm still waitin' for a ROAD TOUR. OK how 'bout if I just let you
play in my livin' room and we can invite the neighbors? I feel sure the
local blues bar downtown in Indy would LOVE to have you. It's called the
Slippery Noodle. It ain't no Armadillo but it ain't bad. Chicago anyone?
I'll drive there. KC? Cinnci? I can do St.Louis too! Hell, how 'bout Dallas?
If it's gonna happen, I'd like to at LEAST know about it. Got it? Tell
Todd to call me.
Later guys, I
was just a little homesick. It was good talkin' AT you guys. You know what
the "Bud" man says, "I love you man!"
Later,
Randy |
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| Full
Name: |
Monty |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
1/13/2001, 7:30
PM |
| Comments: |
Hi,
iused to live
in Bryan Texas, and I saw the puppy in Houston a few times. You were awesome.
My wife is a singer and she knows how bad the music biz sucks too. We lived
in Austin for awhile, but had to move, we miss Texas. Anyway, thanks for
the music. P.S. If buy your CD from CDNOW, do you get anything? I Hope
so.
Monty |
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| Full
Name: |
Rob |
| Home
Page: |
http://stations.mp3s.com/stations/113/roots_radio_central.html |
| Date
and Time: |
12/31/2000, 8:45
PM |
| Comments: |
Great looking
site! (Thanks for turning me on to it Lori.) This takes me back to the
"good old days" when I was also a young Texas musician (with all my hair!)
You guys were one of the tightest of all the bands in Texas at the time.
Thanks for reminding me of the great music. A Gathering Of Promises is
still one of my favorite lps from the late 60s. |
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| Full
Name: |
Rowland
Barnett |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
12/30/2000, 8:40
PM |
| Comments: |
Hey Guys!!
Just wanna say
I dig you so much!! I am a drummer and I have learned a lot from just listening.
My band plays Hot Smoke... and people Dig it!!!! We have one guy that comes
to our shows just to hear your tune!! Thank you for all the great music
then and now. Keep rockin!!! I think you met my guitar player Gary he emailed
you the other day. He was thrilled to get a reply from you :) Hope to hear
from you soon!Check out our bands web site..tell me what you think? |
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| Full
Name: |
gary
maus |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
12/28/2000, 1:08
AM |
| Comments: |
one of the best
albums i ever had and still have is the bubble puppy gathering. i love
it and allways will. keep rocking guys your the best! |
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| Full
Name: |
Jose
Villarreal |
| Home
Page: |
http://worldnet.att.net/ |
| Date
and Time: |
12/27/2000, 9:56
PM |
| Comments: |
Enjoyed catching
up on your career. I grew up in Orange Grove, and CC TX and loved the Bad
Seeds (Zilch) and elated that you formed the B Puppy. I was living in Dallas
at the time. I went to many of your concerts, dances and battle of the
bands. Will check in with your web site from time to time. |
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| Full
Name: |
Johnny
Bartee - A Texas Bluesrocker & Actor |
| Home
Page: |
http://www.webspawner.com/users/johnnybartee |
| Date
and Time: |
12/27/2000, 5:27
PM |
| Comments: |
Hey Rod I'm sure
you don't remember me but I remember watching you jam with my brother in
my parents garage decades ago. Glad to see you still doin' it!
Here's what I've
been up to. I have made it through the cutting room and appear in the feature
film MISS CONGENIALITY starring Sandra Bullock,
Candice Bergen,
Benjamin Bratt, Michael Caine, and William Shatner. Look for me right after
the scene where all the pageant girls are helping
Sandra put on
her make-up. The transition scene goes to Bass Concert Hall. I'm the guy
in the blue dress coat and white cowboy hat, center screen,
pointing as I
walk with two women towards the theatre steps. I'm also visible in two
other scenes. See if you can find me! I'm also in two more
upcoming feature
films, AMERICAN OUTLAWS and THE NEW GUY.
Have a great BluesRockin'
New Year!
Johnny
http://www.mp3.com/johnnybarteeband
http://www.webspawner.com/users/johnnybartee
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| Full
Name: |
Captain
Jach |
| Home
Page: |
http://listen.to/honeyradio |
| Date
and Time: |
12/26/2000, 7:12
PM |
| Comments: |
Hi Bubble Puppy!
I'm very happy to find you guys on the web! Your music was/is among the
best R&R I've ever heard. I've never had the opportunity to see you
play and hope that you will reunite soon! As a lifelong musician, radio
DJ, web DJ/VJ, and audio/video producer/engineer, I've heard and seen some
fantastic musicians. If you can find the time to play some more, there's
many people (myself included) who could use the inspirational boost your
music provides. Peace and Love from Detroit...Captain Jach Xwray WmoiomW. |
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| Full
Name: |
Rick
Brabant |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
12/5/2000, 9:05
AM |
| Comments: |
WOW!! I don`t
know why,but that tune hotsmoke popped in my head & thought,mmmmm !!
what are the chances you have a web page ! lol! I can`t wait to hear that
tune again , ON CD!! I will make it a point to hear other tunes by the
Bubble Puppy ! |
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| Full
Name: |
David
McWaters |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
12/4/2000, 10:28
PM |
| Comments: |
Get down on your
bad selfs. Hey guys good luck. I remember the old days at Love Street.
Wish my sister Granny was around to see all of the net stuff. Let me know
if you get up to Denver |
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| Full
Name: |
CRAIG
COLLIER |
| Home
Page: |
http://www.bullheadrush.com/ |
| Date
and Time: |
11/27/2000, 12:42
PM |
| Comments: |
My drummer, bass
player and I were talking at practice last night about some groups from
our past and their influences on us. Your name came up and I thought I'd
see if you guys were still around. I am happy to see that you are.
Craig Collier,
Lead Vocalist for Bull Head Rush. |
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| Full
Name: |
CRAIG
COLLIER |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
11/27/2000, 12:40
PM |
| Comments: |
My drummer, bass
player and I were talking at practice last night about some groups from
our past and their influences on us. Your name came up and I thought I'd
see if you guys were still around. I am happy to see that you are.
Craig Collier,
Lead Vocalist for Bull Head Rush. |
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| Full
Name: |
bill
blackmon |
| Home
Page: |
http://www.wgblackmon.com/skunks.html |
| Date
and Time: |
11/26/2000, 1:48
PM |
| Comments: |
Hey David - good
to find you. Hope you are doing well. I'll never forget those wild nights
at Rauls
and how inspirational
your playing was! Check out
the Skunks site
above. |
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| Full
Name: |
John
Kenney |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
11/10/2000, 4:31
PM |
| Comments: |
Hey Rod! i don't
know if you remember an old friend that played in Ginger Valley or not...but
here's sayin hi and glad to see you back again.
Long time no see
huh?
I'm in touch with
a few of the folks from long ago (and some i hide from) wink wink hahaha
Cant tell you
how good it is to see this site
touch base with
me sometime if you can.
Best to all the
Puppy
John |
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| Full
Name: |
curtis |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
11/8/2000, 7:56
PM |
| Comments: |
saw puppy in '69
or '70, dallas- fairgrounds auditorium, they began the show for canned
heat. i was bobbing my head to a beat for weeks. both were fantastic. shame
good music did not continue with the puppy - i thought they were going
to be big. getting old but some memories never fade. the concert was better
than good. later - old people |
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| Full
Name: |
Ralph
Wranker |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
11/7/2000, 5:18
PM |
| Comments: |
Excellent web
site! It's been too many years since I saw Bubble Puppy live. Gotta get
the CD, sit back and enjoy one of the best bands of the 60's and 70's. |
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| Full
Name: |
Ralph
Wranker |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
11/7/2000, 5:17
PM |
| Comments: |
Excellent web
site! It's been too many years since I saw Bubble Puppy live. Gotta get
the CD and step back and enjoy one of the best bands of the 60's and 70's. |
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| Full
Name: |
Johnny
Reverb |
| Home
Page: |
http://www.johnnyreverb.com/ |
| Date
and Time: |
10/31/2000, 3:41
PM |
| Comments: |
I first saw Bubble
Puppy in Amarillo in 1968 or so. It was very cool. In fact my garage band
went home and learned "Hot Smoke and Sassafras". Years later I ended up
taking David Fore to Europe to play drums with me. What a trip! |
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| Full
Name: |
david
fore |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
10/31/2000, 3:29
PM |
| Comments: |
To All,
Great job!
Fuzz |
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| Full
Name: |
scatter |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
10/22/2000, 6:12
AM |
| Comments: |
I wore out my
Hot Smoke single years ago, BUT now I see there is a CD available!!
Question.
Where can I buy
it in Australia????? |
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| Full
Name: |
Scott
May |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
10/19/2000, 8:36
AM |
| Comments: |
Righteous site!
You guys were WAY ahead of your time. One question, please..What guitars
amps and fx did you use on HS&S?
Peace |
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| Full
Name: |
Mark
Plummer |
| Home
Page: |
http://warrior.offlines.org/ |
| Date
and Time: |
10/12/2000, 11:08
PM |
| Comments: |
Tonight I plugged
"Bubble Puppy" into the search engine at Google.com, and what should I
find but that there are many web pages devoted to your band!
It's nice to see
that your legacy lives on :) Many
thanks to the
countless hours I was fortunate enough to have been able to hear you perform
-- from your magical performance in 1968 at Austin's Wooldridge Park to
the thirteen times (at least) I
was able to catch
you at the legendary Vulcan Gas Company! You guys blew me away thirty years
ago, and your music still blows me away today! All the best yo you all
-- David, Rod, Todd and Roy!!!
Love to you..
Mark Plummer
mplummer@texas.net |
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| Full
Name: |
Tony |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
9/28/2000, 6:53
PM |
| Comments: |
I've just recently
picked up the "A Gathering of Promises" a few days ago. Wow! Incredible
album. I love it, it has such a great mix of pretty melodies and harmonies
with cool groovin' bluesy/jazzy rock. Its Byrds meets the Hendrix Experience
meets Blue Cheer meets Cream meets the Gratefull Dead. Top notch musicianship
and song writing. Very cool progressive rock. Its a shame that its kind
of an obscurity now. It deserves to be noticed on a grand scale. Peace! |
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| Full
Name: |
John
Mitchell |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
9/25/2000, 10:13
PM |
| Comments: |
The site is looking
really good Rod...Keep up the hard work bro and never say die! |
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| Full
Name: |
Frank
Prinzel |
| Home
Page: |
http://www.mp3.com/franksguitar |
| Date
and Time: |
9/24/2000, 1:19
PM |
| Comments: |
Love it man! Hot
Smoke was great fun to "try" to play when I was a kid. Great to find you.
-Peace
Frank |
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| Full
Name: |
ralph
cavallo |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
9/23/2000, 3:57
PM |
| Comments: |
roy cox jr how
ya doin cus'/ whats the itinerary |
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| Full
Name: |
Tim
Holst |
| Home
Page: |
http://www.thesmokingcaterpillars.com/ |
| Date
and Time: |
9/18/2000, 1:35
AM |
| Comments: |
Reno, NV band
with "Hot Smoke and Sassafras" and "Face the Crowd" in the repertoire.
The latter appears on the band's first CD "Telemahuka" (with, of course,
credits and royalties to Prince/Cox). |
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| Full
Name: |
Rettop
Sivart Nohj |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
9/14/2000, 10:35
AM |
| Comments: |
Yendor...When
will the Sirius story be told?
Sivart has great
and wonderfull memories right up to the sad end od Yrral's short stay on
this realm
There is a saga
to be told story teller...Your brother till the next life and beyond...Sivart
8^)> |
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| Full
Name: |
Alton
Rex |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
9/3/2000, 12:31
PM |
| Comments: |
Lori Micheals
told me about this GREAT site. Be sure to keep me posted on your Austin
Area gigs! |
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| Full
Name: |
Sivart |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
9/1/2000, 8:39
AM |
| Comments: |
Lets do it...FOH
mixer of a Puppy mind...We think alike...Peace "and the smoke is still
rising |
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| Full
Name: |
Sivart |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
9/1/2000, 8:35
AM |
| Comments: |
Lets do it...FOH
mixer of a Puppy mind...We think alike...Peace |
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| Full
Name: |
Spencer
Secoy |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
8/31/2000, 7:26
PM |
| Comments: |
Great to see a
web site from one of the great artists from one of the original International
Artists roster. I recently picked up a copy of Demian, too. Also excellent! |
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| Full
Name: |
Jeff
Richmond |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
8/29/2000, 1:57
PM |
| Comments: |
Pretty cool, hip
and groovy website boys! So good to see you guys back in the groove again.
Wish it coulda been like this back then, huh Rod? lol Todd, thanks for
telling me about this website. Keep in touch with me, ok? Struggling here
in L. A. Yours Truly, Jeff |
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| Full
Name: |
Butch
Merritt |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
8/23/2000, 1:55
AM |
| Comments: |
Hey! Todd
If you are online
drop me an email so I'll have your address. Are you still in MF/Spicewood.
I'm the guy you
met at Sonny's. Retired drummer from C.C..>>>I'm currently back in Corpus,
but I should be back on Lake Travis in 6 or 8 months.
I found Promises
CD at a local record store. Hope you get your cut of the royalties. If
not, I'll buy you a burger at Sonny's next time I see you:)
If you guys do
a reunion tour, and you can't find David, or he has a broken arm or something,
give me a call. I've still got a few chops left. Or hell, use two drummers,
every body else is!!!!
Send me an email,>>>I'll
be in touch |
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| Full
Name: |
Rob
R. Hammond |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
8/20/2000, 2:01
PM |
| Comments: |
Great site! I
had the incredible opportunity and pleasure to play bass with these amazing
musicians(minus Roy) in 1976-77. The twin guitars of Rod and Todd still
stand my hair on end!And Dave's drumming...wow. All I can say is: Thanks
guys. Keep the music alive! |
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| Full
Name: |
Rob
R. Hammond |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and
Time: |
8/20/2000, 1:59
PM |
| Comments: |
Great site! I
had the incredible opportunity and pleasure to play bass with these amazing
musicians(minus Roy) in 1976-77. The twin guitars of Rod and Todd still
stand my hair on end!And Dave's drumming...wow. All I can say is: Thanks
guys. Keep the music alive! |
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| Full
Name: |
michal
thomas |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
8/17/2000, 8:41
PM |
| Comments: |
Good to hear the
"Puppy" is back. Lets hope that there is a reunion soon, so we can hear
some of that scorching music again. There has never been better rock and
roll played by better players. Never! |
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| Full
Name: |
Albonetti |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
8/14/2000, 2:20
PM |
| Comments: |
Albonetti is too
goofy to write yall an email or maybe just computer illiterite. So Hi from
her. We will be visiting your site again. Her Secretary. |
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| Full
Name: |
Albonetti |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
8/14/2000, 2:19
PM |
| Comments: |
Albonetti is too
goofy to write yall an email or maybe just computer illiterite. So Hi from
her. We will be visiting your site again. Her Secretary. |
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| Full
Name: |
Kyle
Walker |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
8/13/2000, 1:42
AM |
| Comments: |
Good to see your
web site. I saw you in 69 or 70
in Fort Worth.
One thing puzzles me , there is no mention of Demian .I have played that
album through out the years and stil enjoy it today, my son learned to
play several guitar solos from it.I found a CD of it on the internet ,although
it is probably a boot leg.Please release that album as a CD, I viewed that
album as refined Bubble Puppy that can Face the Crowd.
A loyal fan of
BP and Demian
Kyle Walker |
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| Full
Name: |
Randy
Dayton |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
8/12/2000, 12:58
PM |
| Comments: |
Yes! I did it.
I confess. I have been spreading the word. I think Lori said it best "Let
the smoke rise again!" Everyone is so thrilled to the possibilities that
might arise out of the "Smoke"! Best of luck my friends. I also put you
a link from the IndianaHarleyRiders Club membership info. Just think, if
1 out of 10 that bought the original "Promises" album bought an update...you'll
do fine. The music speaks for itself. The musicians may be forced into
"working" again. We, the listeners, can only hope for the best. A midwest
TOUR sounds like a great way to start. As I recall, Chicago was pretty
good to you. (except for being cold and windy) Seems like a full length
coat was bought by someone who didn't bring a jacket or something? You
guys are something. (or is it somethingelse?)
More to come...Later...Randy
(keep in touch) |
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| Full
Name: |
Cindy
Farrar |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
8/11/2000, 9:50
PM |
| Comments: |
Hi! I'm an online
friend of Randy Dayton. I have an old 45 of Hot Smoke and Sassafras-he
said he might be able to get it signed by you all-that would be cool-glad
to see you're together and still playing!! Gonna visit BluesKnights site
after this!! Long Live the Blues!! |
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| Full
Name: |
Ted
Hoffman |
| Home
Page: |
http://www.geocities.com/tedsblues2/phdweb.htm |
| Date
and Time: |
8/11/2000, 12:55
PM |
| Comments: |
Amazing, this
internet! I was just a kid when I heard "Hot Smoke" on the radio in Michigan.
Blew me away! In true AM radio style, they didn't announce who it was by,
and because they were more interested in playing commercial stuff (like
who at the time, Tony Orlando or some itshay?) they didn't play cool cuts
that often. More "Bubble Gum" than "Bubble Puppy". Never did know who the
song that was talking about "Sassafras" was by! At least, not until YEARS
later. By then, most record stores hadn't a clue as to what I was talking
about. "Whoa, Bubble who?"...so here I was confined to this mystery. Until
the net. No kidding, that's a great song! Holds up to this day, with the
Moody-Bluesesque harmony vocals and that razor sharp guitar. Rock on! |
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| Full
Name: |
Del
Garcia |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
8/9/2000, 4:39
PM |
| Comments: |
so good to see
your face!! felicidades |
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| Full
Name: |
Jerry
Potter |
| Home
Page: |
http://www.thegeorgetownpalace.org/ |
| Date
and Time: |
8/9/2000, 7:49
AM |
| Comments: |
Way to go ..... |
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| Full
Name: |
Steve
Schafer |
| Home
Page: |
None. |
| Date
and Time: |
8/8/2000, 10:46
AM |
| Comments: |
Prince,Cox,Potter
and Fore never have I heard four individuals play so tight and all as one
and the mighty guitars THE mighty guitars and let us not forget the fluid
bass and the precise and well executed drums. Gentleman...the four of you
should of been major stars! Here in my home you are! Thanks for the site!
Steve |
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| Full
Name: |
Lori
Michaels |
| Home
Page: |
http://bluesknights.com/ |
| Date
and Time: |
8/7/2000, 10:00
PM |
| Comments: |
Just want to say...The
VERY Best of Luck to Rod, Roy, Dave and Todd... Our Bubble Puppy!
"and the smoke
shall rise again..." |
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