Comments for And what's next? Music http://andwhatsnext.com/bands 80s music and eighties band pictures, autographs, videos, interviews and photos - plus pix and articles about modern music Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:10:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Meeting Robert Palmer by John Austin http://andwhatsnext.com/bands/80s-artists/robert-palmer/meeting-robert-palmer/comment-page-1#comment-12790 John Austin Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:10:04 +0000 http://andwhatsnext.com/meeting-robert-palmer/#comment-12790 Thanks for this nice article about Robert Palmer. I was Robert's road manager from 1975 to 1985 and I got to know him quite well. I was also the Guess Who, Chicago, and many others' road manager over the years. We were on the road a lot in the seventies and eighties and you really get to know a person under those extreme circumstances. What I found out about Robert was that he was a really great friend. We remained friends until his death. You will have noticed in meeting Robert that he did not have an elitist attitude towards people upon meeting them. His upbringing was responsible for that and he made mention that when he became full of himself his mother would remind him that they were not members of the royal family. He paid heed to what she said when he was an adult and it stood him in good stead with his friends and fans. The british gentleman stage act was just that, an act. Robert was very down to earth. I remember the last time that I got to personally spend with Robert. When I retired I bought a very nice estate in Olympia, Washington. Robert called me in July of 2003 to spend some time with him at his Del Mar estate in California. Although most articles mentioned Robert's Lugano estate, Robert did spend a lot of time on the west coast at his Del Mar estate, too. In fact, Robert loved Southern California since his first visit in 1970, and made it his point to spend as much time there as he could. I had not been away from Washington for awhile so I agreed to spend a few days there. Robert had a few others staying with him, and of course, his girlfriend Geraldine Edwards, was living with him by this point. What Sarah said was true also. Robert and Geraldine were looking for a home in the Wilshire region of Los Angeles by that time. Robert had also proposed to Geraldine. He had known her since 1975. She had told him she would accept his proposal once he had taken care of a few outstanding problems that he needed to take care of, businesswise and in his personal life as well. He was doing everything he could to fit the bill. Marrying her meant a lot to him. He had even bought her a ruby engagement ring that was really beautiful. Jack Bruce came down at the beginning of July of 2003 to join him at his Del Mar estate also. Although Jack always maintained his own estate in Rancho Bernardo, since 1975, the house was closed up at the time and not ready for habitation. Besides, Jack really enjoyed spending time in beach areas, of which Del Mar is. The first week of July, me, Robert and Geraldine flew to Paris, France where Robert had some personal business to take care of. One of the things that he was doing there was meeting with his attorney regarding his will. He had made a few changes to it at that time. We stayed at a private home on the outskirts of Paris rather than at a hotel. I was grateful for being able to spend that time with Robert, as I mentioned earlier, it was the last time I got to spend any time with him personally. Robert was a big part of my life, particularly when I was young, and I have good memories of him. May he rest in peace. Thanks for this nice article about Robert Palmer. I was Robert’s road manager from 1975 to 1985 and I got to know him quite well. I was also the Guess Who, Chicago, and many others’ road manager over the years. We were on the road a lot in the seventies and eighties and you really get to know a person under those extreme circumstances. What I found out about Robert was that he was a really great friend. We remained friends until his death. You will have noticed in meeting Robert that he did not have an elitist attitude towards people upon meeting them. His upbringing was responsible for that and he made mention that when he became full of himself his mother would remind him that they were not members of the royal family. He paid heed to what she said when he was an adult and it stood him in good stead with his friends and fans. The british gentleman stage act was just that, an act. Robert was very down to earth. I remember the last time that I got to personally spend with Robert. When I retired I bought a very nice estate in Olympia, Washington. Robert called me in July of 2003 to spend some time with him at his Del Mar estate in California. Although most articles mentioned Robert’s Lugano estate, Robert did spend a lot of time on the west coast at his Del Mar estate, too. In fact, Robert loved Southern California since his first visit in 1970, and made it his point to spend as much time there as he could. I had not been away from Washington for awhile so I agreed to spend a few days there. Robert had a few others staying with him, and of course, his girlfriend Geraldine Edwards, was living with him by this point. What Sarah said was true also. Robert and Geraldine were looking for a home in the Wilshire region of Los Angeles by that time. Robert had also proposed to Geraldine. He had known her since 1975. She had told him she would accept his proposal once he had taken care of a few outstanding problems that he needed to take care of, businesswise and in his personal life as well. He was doing everything he could to fit the bill. Marrying her meant a lot to him. He had even bought her a ruby engagement ring that was really beautiful. Jack Bruce came down at the beginning of July of 2003 to join him at his Del Mar estate also. Although Jack always maintained his own estate in Rancho Bernardo, since 1975, the house was closed up at the time and not ready for habitation. Besides, Jack really enjoyed spending time in beach areas, of which Del Mar is. The first week of July, me, Robert and Geraldine flew to Paris, France where Robert had some personal business to take care of. One of the things that he was doing there was meeting with his attorney regarding his will. He had made a few changes to it at that time. We stayed at a private home on the outskirts of Paris rather than at a hotel. I was grateful for being able to spend that time with Robert, as I mentioned earlier, it was the last time I got to spend any time with him personally. Robert was a big part of my life, particularly when I was young, and I have good memories of him. May he rest in peace.

]]> Comment on Meeting Crowded House by Crowded House: Where are they now? | And what's next? Music http://andwhatsnext.com/bands/80s-artists/crowded-house/meeting-crowded-house/comment-page-1#comment-12778 Crowded House: Where are they now? | And what's next? Music Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:19:03 +0000 http://andwhatsnext.com/meeting-crowded-house/#comment-12778 [...] here’s just one of a couple photos showing how the guys looked back in 1986 (Neil in the center, and Nick on the [...] [...] here’s just one of a couple photos showing how the guys looked back in 1986 (Neil in the center, and Nick on the [...]

]]> Comment on Duran Duran play Oakland – 1984 by andrew http://andwhatsnext.com/bands/80s-artists/duran-duran/duran-duran-play-oakland-1984/comment-page-1#comment-12777 andrew Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:04:19 +0000 http://andwhatsnext.com/duran-duran-play-oakland-1984/#comment-12777 hi vince you guys are great really love most of the stuff you did back then . i remember when you guy did the fooled again video and ourschool latrobe high was asked to come as a crowd . you guysv are really under rated . all the best keep drumming hi vince you guys are great really love most of the stuff you did back then . i remember when you guy did the fooled again video and ourschool latrobe high was asked to come as a crowd . you guysv are really under rated . all the best keep drumming

]]> Comment on Meeting the Thompson Twins by Paul http://andwhatsnext.com/bands/80s-artists/thompson-twins/meeting-the-thompson-twins/comment-page-1#comment-12775 Paul Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:04:32 +0000 http://andwhatsnext.com/meeting-the-thompson-twins/#comment-12775 I saw Thompson Twins in concert back in 1985 in Indianapolis. OMD opened for them. Actually met Andy from OMD between sets - he came out into the crowd to watch Thompson Twins. I saw Thompson Twins in concert back in 1985 in Indianapolis. OMD opened for them. Actually met Andy from OMD between sets – he came out into the crowd to watch Thompson Twins.

]]> Comment on Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins: Where is he now? by Philip Barber http://andwhatsnext.com/bands/80s-artists/thompson-twins/tom-bailey-of-the-thompson-twins-where-is-he-now/comment-page-1#comment-12774 Philip Barber Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:53:55 +0000 http://andwhatsnext.com/bands/?p=746#comment-12774 IH Tom I was in your fan club when you were the Thompson twins, I am disabeled. I was happy to see You on the I pad 2. I am 44 years old. Now I like Star Trer. I Live in Camberley. From Philip Barber.............. IH Tom

I was in your fan club when you were the Thompson twins, I am disabeled. I was happy to see
You on the I pad 2. I am 44 years old. Now I like Star Trer. I Live in Camberley.

From Philip Barber…………..

]]> Comment on Crowded House – Paul Hester by jules http://andwhatsnext.com/bands/80s-artists/crowded-house/crowded-house-paul-hester/comment-page-1#comment-12773 jules Fri, 05 Aug 2011 05:51:11 +0000 http://andwhatsnext.com/crowded-house-paul-hester/#comment-12773 I was at the Berkley Square show, 1987. One of my friends (girl) was pulled on stage that night. We all got back stage after the show and had a drink with the band plus Colin Hay from Men At Work was back there as well. Great gig. Will always remember it. I was at the Berkley Square show, 1987. One of my friends (girl) was pulled on stage that night. We all got back stage after the show and had a drink with the band plus Colin Hay from Men At Work was back there as well. Great gig. Will always remember it.

]]> Comment on ABC: Martin Fry & Mark White by Kate http://andwhatsnext.com/bands/80s-artists/abc/abc-martin-fry-mark-white/comment-page-1#comment-12772 Kate Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:21:33 +0000 http://andwhatsnext.com/abc-martin-fry/#comment-12772 Just found your site - LOVE it! Just found your site – LOVE it!

]]> Comment on Meeting Robert Palmer by me http://andwhatsnext.com/bands/80s-artists/robert-palmer/meeting-robert-palmer/comment-page-1#comment-12770 me Sun, 17 Jul 2011 13:41:56 +0000 http://andwhatsnext.com/meeting-robert-palmer/#comment-12770 Who is the person writing all this stuff about Mary Ambrose? Your on a mission for sure. Your "facts" are not adding up but I must admit that Mary deserves it! Can you start providing PROOF to back up your claims. (please) Who is the person writing all this stuff about Mary Ambrose? Your on a mission for sure. Your “facts” are not adding up but I must admit that Mary deserves it! Can you start providing PROOF to back up your claims. (please)

]]> Comment on Erasure photos by Per Hanssen http://andwhatsnext.com/bands/80s-artists/erasure/erasure-photos/comment-page-1#comment-12768 Per Hanssen Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:08:57 +0000 http://andwhatsnext.com/erasure-photos/#comment-12768 Vince Clarke - a legend. Hes done so much for British new wave and synth music. Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure, Blancmange. Great to se a fan picture. Vince Clarke – a legend. Hes done so much for British new wave and synth music. Depeche Mode, Yazoo, Erasure, Blancmange. Great to se a fan picture.

]]> Comment on Meeting Frankie Goes to Hollywood by Per Hanssen http://andwhatsnext.com/bands/80s-artists/frankie-goes-to-hollywood/meeting-frankie-goes-to-hollywood/comment-page-1#comment-12767 Per Hanssen Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:01:48 +0000 http://andwhatsnext.com/meeting-frankie-goes-to-hollywood/#comment-12767 Perhaps the mystery man was Trevor horn? Perhaps the mystery man was Trevor horn?

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