whistle wrote on 01/05/07 at 13:07:03:


Hello Whistle, re your point of order, I mentioned Keith that is true, but that was in another context, so I will pass on that, but thanks for the thought.
Re' George Bush, sorry we part company there, but I believe music should be the sole subject of this, or any board where musicians post, after all we are all Brothers and Sisters at heart.

Regarding voting, with you 100%, I did broach this subject in one of my postings, and it's only fair that we go down that road. Re' Bass , I was hoping that some-one would nominate Phil from Thin Lizzy' not only was he a great bass-player, but could help out in the vocal department (don't forget in this Band we have invited players who have passed on to join us).

I also agree that it's a very good idea (very good indeed) that the Administrator (who is Aministrator by the way?) to get involved , sort out the table you mentioned, and help us pick the Team. But as I started this thread, I would like Barry to be leader, And Trisha to be Secretary and in charge of PR (if she so wishes). You can vote against these Offices, but I hope you will not, as they have in my humble opinion well earned their respective Offices. So come on people, this is your Band, you can all have a say, and all your ideas are very welome, and we will take all your choices and votes under consideration.

Hi Whistle,

Re the horn section.

Mike Nolan/Stephen McDonald Trpt
John Trotter/Carl Ronan/Jack Bayle T/Bone
Richie Buckley Karl Gerrathy Derek O'Connor Tenor Sax.

Those guys could play with ANYBODY.

Last time I looked most if not all of the brass players with the NSO were German/British etc imports.

Rgds

Barry

Hi Again,

My own choice for the bass chair would be Noel McGann of the Cadets. I'd swear Noel never played a bum note in his life, swings like the bejasus and is an incredible singer to boot.

Barry

Barry wrote on 01/05/07 at 15:04:40:


hello Barry, put him on the list, if you say he is good that's good enough for me, (and for anyone else). Do you remember a Band called 'The Airchords' ? I am sure we played with them, what struck me was their transport, they had two VW Beatles, with very smart trailers on the back, looked so cool!! cheers, Ron.

ronryan wrote on 01/05/07 at 15:20:53:


Hello Liamo, Thank you for letting me know about Grant. I have been to the site, and I have signded the book. I will take some time off and reflect, so will not post again till tomorrow. But please every-one keep it coming. Thanks again for letting me know, it's so very sad.

ronryan [quote][Phil from Thin Lizzy' not only was he a great bass-player, but could help out in the vocal department ] [end quote]

Ron, as you're on t'other side of the little pond you may not have seen the news that (yet again!) "lost" recordings of Philo have been discovered!  And - as it's a slow news week - the meedja have been interviewing his old pals:  Brush Shiels boasted that he personally had taught Phil to play the bass but, despite the superb tuition, that Phil was never a great bass player; furthermore, he assured the interviewer that Phil was never a great singer either!  In fact, the only reason Brush had Phil in his band back then was that he pulled in the girls coz he was so good-lookin! (I suppose, stood next to Brush, even I could look handsome!)

Now if Brush says it, it must be true.... (NOTE: tongue firmly in cheek again!)

Surprised no one mentioned Rob Strong (vocals/bass) and how can you leave out Ray Moore (keyboards/tpt). I would also like to nominate Tiger Taylor (guitar) and Billy Brown (vocals, MD, arranger etc. A good man to have in the band as he can contribute some original songs. The name Universal Showband reminds me of Chris Lamb and The Universals.