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Topic: Hello. I'm new here. Posted: March 10 2013 at 15:59
My name is Larree. I grew up on a wide variety of music ranging from jazz, classical, and musicals; to folk, blues, surf, soul, psychedelic, and the British invasion. I discovered progressive rock in the early seventies when it was fresh and new, and especially loved the Italian stuff. I saw Genesis do The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway at the Shrine.
I also sing and write songs, and have played in a bunch of bands that went nowhere. But damn... did I have fun? Yes I did!
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Posted: March 10 2013 at 21:56
Hey man, welcome aboard!
You say you discovered Italian prog in the States in the early 70s.....just curious here.....were you actually able to find Italian bands in US record stores back then? Or did you get them mail order or something?
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Posted: March 10 2013 at 22:16
Finnforest wrote:
Hey man, welcome aboard!
You say you discovered Italian prog in the States in the early 70s.....just curious here.....were you actually able to find Italian bands in US record stores back then? Or did you get them mail order or something?
My high school was right across the street from an independent record store, and I practically lived there. And fortunately the owner was huge on imports so I was able to listen to and buy my Italian prog right there.
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Posted: March 10 2013 at 22:46
Finnforest wrote:
Wow, how much variety did he have? Just the "big 3" or did he have a deep RPI section? Lots of bands?
Very lucky guy you were!
Much more than just the big 3. I discovered YS by Il Balletto di Bronzo and Il Rovescio Della Medaglia's Contaminazione in that record store. Also discovered Formula 3, Il Volo (not the kids!), and Area there.
Wow! i just found this article about it. Aron's Records. This article actually brought a tear to my eye.
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Posted: March 10 2013 at 22:53
Wow that is impressive.....and I share your feelings about the loss of the great neighborhood indie music stores....there were several good ones in this town too at one time....the vast majority are all gone. Just that vibe of walking into one of those old places.....the anticipation, the characters who were regulars there....
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Posted: March 14 2013 at 19:38
Not my music *laughs* But I'm in touch with Robin a bit. He's got 30
or so albums out there as a solo artist and with various band projects.
If you liked this trio of tracks you have an artist you need to explore
more. There's a few samples up here on PA - enjoy.
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Posted: March 14 2013 at 20:18
Windhawk wrote:
Not my music *laughs* But I'm in touch with Robin a bit. He's got 30
or so albums out there as a solo artist and with various band projects.
If you liked this trio of tracks you have an artist you need to explore
more. There's a few samples up here on PA - enjoy.
Well, thank you! I will explore more. And feel free to let him know you found him a fan here!
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