07-08-2014, 16:30
SteveO Wrote:I now recall reading the same article Crazy mate. He had to stop smoking, he was smoking three or four packs a day and it affected his voice...no kidding ..lol..and I don't think he named the band ...maybe they were just a band of villagers who blew him away! Gryphon may know more !I'm not Gryphon (stand pale in his shadow, actually) but if I may chime in with this Wiki on that album: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Band_on_the_Run << Long story short--it was Fela Kuti's band and there were repercussions << no pun intended.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fela_Kuti
A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR