Vince Welnick R.I. P.

What ever happened to Dick's Pick's....

Any 74 partisans out there? 45 minutes of Playin', Seattle 74? Louisville 74?

I think all of the band's phases have their charms. Toronto 77, Donna and all. And it's a hard--hearted person who can despise Donna on "You Ain't Woman Enough" from Madison 73.

Near the top must be the legendary 2/13/70 Darkstar, but I'd not like to forget the Stanley in 79, among a lot of others.

My first show was Cornell 80, missed the great 77 show. But Cornell 81 was very fine, as was Buffalo 81, with a great Playin'/Bertha to open set 2.

I guess I'd be inclined to agree that the band tailed off some as the 80s progressed, though I can remember a very fine Playin/China Doll/High Time (!) from Providence in 84 or so.

Wow, all a ways back! But I'm grateful to all the GD personnel, who brought me, and so many others, a lot of joy.

jmd

'74 was good although it has a unique sound. I think I wore that Louisville tape out in the 80's...nice to have the cd now.

I read Phil's book recently and it gave me a lot of perspective on the music. I recommend it, even to non-believers.

Okay....I'll ask again....what happened to Dick's Picks ????

Garebear:

That's a good question. Seems they stopped at #36. Go to deadnet.com and shoot them an e-mail with an inquiry. Then post it. I'm curious myself.I just picked up Phil's book and although I don't anticipate the same kinda dirt Rock Scully's book exposed it's still seems like it'll be a great read although so far it's a little heavy on the technical and classical aspects of music. '71-'72 were my favorite years especiallly the European shows.