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Takes one to know one

I find what one artist has to say about another fascinating. Here's what Eric Clapton has to say about one such:

"I met the genius of that outfit, who was Richard Manuel. He was as close to genius as I've ever met in a white guy---all the other geniuses I've met have been black Blues players, like B.B. and Buddy Guy. The reason I say they're geniuses is that they do what they do effortlessly with a gift that is so powerful that they don't need to engage in any kind of thinking to pursue it."

I would add Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, and even Robbie Robertson (somewhat begrudgingly ;-), the other members of The Band, to the list of geniuses. There has never been, and never again will be, a Group containing so much talent. I listen to their music every single day of my life, and have done so for years. Their debut and second album are in my Top 10 albums of all-time list. Both are available on LP and SACD from Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs. Ignore them at the cost of your own musical wealth!

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Eric (bdp24), thanks for providing the characteristically comprehensive and interesting background.  It's of particular interest to me because I knew John Simon's parents and sister quite well during the 1970s, and also met John a number of times.  My wife and I lived in his parent's guest cottage, adjacent to their house in Norwalk, Connecticut, from when we were married in 1970 until we moved out of town in 1980.  His father was a medical doctor, and also an amateur violinist, and for a number of years was president of the local classical orchestra, the Norwalk Symphony.  A fine family.

Best regards,
-- Al
 
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