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RIP John Goodsall Brand X |
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moshkito 
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 Topic: RIP John Goodsall Brand XPosted: November 14 2021 at 19:52 |
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Hi,
Of all the bands in 1999's SF Progressive Music Festival, this one was (for me) one of the saddest thing of all ... the band was fine, and I think that John tried really hard to make things work, but I don't think that the band with him was as good or helped him stand up better. It felt like something was missing, and I know it was not John.
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Posted: November 12 2021 at 12:06 |
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Another fusion pioneer gone. Very sad. RIP.
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Posted: November 12 2021 at 10:05 |
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Very sad news, and we've lost a real force of nature. Was lucky enough to see a trimmed-down three piece Brand X open for Hackett at Redondo Beach in '92. Talk about a dream line-up.
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"It just has none of the qualities of your work that I find interesting. Abandon [?] it." - Eno
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Posted: November 12 2021 at 08:27 |
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I recently discovered another band he was in called Fire Merchants. Great music, loved it.
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Posted: November 12 2021 at 08:22 |
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In addition to Brand X, I enjoyed his stint with Tunnels on Progressivity.
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Posted: November 12 2021 at 06:24 |
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That's sad. I did see him in 78 with Brand X supporting Genesis at Knebworth - at Phil's behest.
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Posted: November 12 2021 at 06:20 |
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Posted: November 12 2021 at 03:34 |
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Saint Peter's (sadly) ever growing house band just got an excellent new member. R.I.P.
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Posted: November 12 2021 at 02:21 |
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sad and shocking news
RIP
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Posted: November 12 2021 at 01:39 |
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Got to see Brand X and meet him briefly in '99. Hell of a guitarist.
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Posted: November 12 2021 at 01:34 |
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Bummer. So many good guys are going...
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Posted: November 12 2021 at 00:52 |
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Oh no, this is really sad... I was gonna see him in May of 2020 until Covid put a stop to that, and now I never will... I wish all the best to his friends and family.
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Posted: November 11 2021 at 21:45 |
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RIP.
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Posted: November 11 2021 at 21:33 |
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RIP, Johnny! Photo taken at Chicago Park West, 25 September 1979. He got a kick out of this one! 
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Posted: November 11 2021 at 21:17 |
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Percy Jones wrote this on Facebook:
To all Brand X Fans Together John and I were the legacy of Brand X. We traveled through lots of musical spaces over the years, steering our troubled band through the twists and turns of the music business and it's trolls. I want to thank all our fans for supporting us throughout our creative dreams. As the last torch bearer of the soul of Brand X I will do my best to honour John and the spirit of our band. Percy. |
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Posted: November 11 2021 at 19:43 |
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Damn. I know he was Ill recently but I thought he was doing better. Very sad to read...glad I got to see him play several years ago.
RIP and thanks for the music |
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Posted: November 11 2021 at 19:39 |
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Sad
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