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Ridge 
Forum Groupie
Joined: September 29 2005
Location: Mexico
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Points: 96
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 Posted: March 23 2006 at 15:24 |
Have talk to the following prog greats (at least in my book)
- Roine Stolt, Jonas Reingold & Tomas Bodin of the Flower Kings individually
- Steve Rothery & Pete Trewavas of Marillion again individually
- John Wetton
- Carl Palmer
- IQ's Martin Orford, John Jowitt & Peter Nicholls
- Aldo Tagliapierta & Michi Dei Rossi of Le Orme
- Pendregon's Clive Nolan
- The guys and gal from Anekdoten
- Gianni Leone of Il Balleto Di Bronzo
All during different BajaProg festivals, another reason why this festival is so great, the band members mingle with the crowd. Steve Rothery was in front of me watching Trettioariga Kriget!
So if you want to meet some Prog greats,some not so greats and hopefully some soon to be greats come on down to this wonderful festival. Al tough you will have to wait until next year!
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Discipline is never an end in it self, only a means to an end.
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Ty1020
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Joined: April 24 2005
Location: Canada
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Points: 721
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Posted: March 23 2006 at 15:56 |
I was in the front row for a Devin Townsend Band/Opeth show. Devin was
a ton of fun to be at the front for, he interacted with us a lot. I was
kind of squished against the stage during Opeth, but at least I was
really close  .
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el_barnez
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Joined: May 26 2005
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Points: 3
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Posted: March 23 2006 at 15:59 |
I met John Petrucci last year and got my guitar (his Ernieball Musicman signature model) signed by him...he's a great guy.
Not prog legends but i also met Jim Marshall and Michael Angelo Batio at a guitar fair the other year as well 
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RoyalJelly
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Joined: September 29 2005
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Points: 582
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Posted: March 23 2006 at 16:24 |
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In 1980, I was living in the small college town of Arcata, California.
Captain Beefheart lived (I think still does) in Trinidad, a beautiful coastal
town 12 miles north. His band played at a run-down bowling alley in Arcata
that had been revamped into a run-down club called the Red Pepper. Before
they came on, I was taking a piss in the public men's room, when I realized
that the guy pissing next to me was none other than Don Van Vliet. We
chatted & joked a bit during the blatter emptying, and shortly thereafter I
enjoyed a whacked-out, electrifying show. Little did I realize at the time, the
Captain would soon cease to perform music forever...he was such a totally
normal guy (at least by Northern California standards of the time, which
were pretty nuts), it didn't occur to me that I was speaking with a timeless
legend.
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Publius84
Forum Senior Member
Joined: November 11 2005
Location: Poland
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Points: 1043
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Posted: March 23 2006 at 16:26 |
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I spent a few minutes backstage after yesterday's SBB concert with Józef Skrzek, Apostolis Anthimos and Paul Vertico. I get autographs and took some photos with each band member. Great people. Great musicans. Great concert.
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I know what I like and I like what I know...
Prog is in my heart, in my mind, in my soul...
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BaldFriede
Prog Reviewer
Joined: June 02 2005
Location: Germany
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Points: 10261
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Posted: March 23 2006 at 16:52 |
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Talked to Dave Brock of Hawkwind once, before one of their concerts, when he walked out of the dressing room to have a look at the audience.
Saw Holger Czukay of Can shopping several times, but never talked to him.
Not prog: Wolfgang Niedecken, the singer of BAP, a band which is very popular in Germany, especially in Cologne, where they are from and where I live, was a frequent guest in a cafe I also was a guest of, and we talked several times. I even had the feeling he wanted to make a pass at me (I was not bald back then), but I made a remark about my sexual orientation which stopped him in his track.
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 BaldJean and I; I am the one in blue.
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Rayzl
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Joined: August 24 2005
Location: Guatemela
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Points: 15
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Posted: March 23 2006 at 20:06 |
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I was about 5 feet away from Alan Parson...
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Open your mind....
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el böthy
Prog Reviewer
Joined: April 27 2005
Location: Argentina
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Points: 6336
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Posted: March 23 2006 at 21:19 |
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My mom used to be a groupi in England in the ´70, and she is not quite sure if I´m the son of either Robert Fripp or Roger Waters...either ways Im a big tool who doesn´t like people and remains in the shadows...
hehehehe, nooooooooooooooooo...and Bob Fripp is no tool!!!
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"You want me to play what, Robert?"
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darren
Forum Senior Member
Joined: October 31 2005
Location: Canada
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Points: 452
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Posted: March 24 2006 at 01:17 |
Closest I got to a prog great? I corresponded with Tony Levin about using some of his music in a documentary. He was totally great to correspond with. The temptation to write a butt-kissing fan letter was hard to resist but I had to so that he'd take me seriously.
Sorry, that's it.
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"they locked up a man who wanted to rule the world.
the fools
they locked up the wrong man."
- Leonard Cohen
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kenmeyerjr
Forum Senior Member
Joined: October 30 2005
Location: United States
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Points: 235
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Posted: March 24 2006 at 01:27 |
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Well, I have met a bunch of my favorite musicians, but none of them are prog. I did, though, way back around '82 or so, write Kate Bush a letter. And, imagine how surprised I was when she wrote back! Wish I still had that letter, but I sold it when I really needed the money long ago (made a copy, but lost that).
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If you like art of musicians, check my site (the music section) and tell me what you think! http://www.kenmeyerjr.com
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dojonane
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Joined: March 21 2006
Location: United States
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Points: 76
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Posted: March 24 2006 at 01:46 |
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Sat and discussed biomorphic fantasy and art nouveau architecture, as well
as the plight of crack cocaine in underprivileged neighborhoods with
Chester Thompson in his personal studio.
Also, throughout my travels met: Roine Stolt, Jonas Reingold, Anglagard, IQ,
Paul Whitehead (original artist for classic Genesis album covers), Kenso,
Echolyn....alot of my heroes really
Damn, kindof makes my heart feather weight when I think of it all at once
I praise thee, oh fates....
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Mongo
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Joined: January 12 2006
Location: United States
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Points: 370
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Posted: March 24 2006 at 02:50 |
I have met and talked with and usually obtained autographs from.
- all of Marillion(both Fish and H lineups)several times each
- all of IQ and Anglagaard at a beach party
- Geddy Lee
- Bill Bruford(funny guy, one of the best autographs ever! After getting CTTE, Seconds Out and his first solo album signed, I asked him to sign my copy of the Fainting in Coils bootleg, he looked at it for aminute and said "why do you guys buy this "and then signed with the quote"Bill Bruford has been ripped off, Again' Awesome)
- Steve Morse( nicest guy ever)
- Neal Morse
- Vinnie Colaiuta and Ike Willis(funny story maybe I'll tell you sometime)
- Rod Morgenstern
- Allan Holdsworth
- Billy Sheehan
non prog
- Les Paul
- John Entwhistle
- Robbie Krieger
- Leslie West
- Frank Marino
- Mick Taylor
- Johnny Winter
- Nancy Wilson
- Viv Campbell
- Michael Anthony
- Eddie Van Halen
- Buddy Guy
- Midge Ure
- Ted Nugent
- Buck Dharma
- George Lynch
- Chris Dreja
- Paul Samwell-Smith
- Rory Gallagher
- Phil Mogg
- Michael schenker
- Lemmy
- BB King
- Clarence Clemons
- Dick Dale
- Pat Thrall
and lots more than come to mind at the moment.
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"The options are ever fewer on the ground these days" Fish
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zbida
Forum Senior Member
Joined: January 16 2006
Location: Poland
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Points: 748
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Posted: March 24 2006 at 03:21 |
A photo with Steve Hackett
Face to face with Nick Mason
A handshaking with Andy Latimer
A beer with Fish
A smile to Kate Bush photo
A candle for Peter Bardens
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Antennas
Forum Senior Member
Joined: February 01 2006
Location: Netherlands
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Points: 331
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Posted: March 24 2006 at 19:48 |
I've had a few very nice encounters with some Prog Greats, yeah...
[confession]Some of the best:
Jon Anderson gave me a nice hug backstage after his show in Rotterdam with Yes during the "90125"-tour; met the other guys as well, apart from Chris Squire who I happen to like the most, meh;
Got meself an autograph of both Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson in Calgary, Canada, during their "Presto"-tour; Alex, especially, is a very nice and cheerful guy, and even addressed me in a few Dutch words;
Bumped into Fish a few years ago in Utrecht - he made inquiries about where to buy pot;
Spock's Beard, on several occasions - used to be a great fan of the band, so visited their concerts when nobody knew them, which made it very easy for me to shake hands with them;
Got several nice hugs from Anathema's various Cavanagh-brothers. Great, funny guys, very friendly to their fans - I got the opportunity to chat for half an hour with Vinnie Cavanagh while Porcupine Tree was playing their set in Amsterdam, April 2005; and the next day, Danny Cavanagh invited me to visit a pub in Tilburg with him after their concert with Porcupine Tree and even bought me several drinks, the dear guy;
The day before in Amsterdam, me and my friends entered a pub in Amsterdam after having enjoyed Anathema and Porcupine Tree - and Lo and Behold, who entered that same pub that same night? *ALL* both band's members, purely by accident, I ensure you...
The complete line-up of Anekdoten, before and after their lovely concert in De Boerderij, Zoetermeer a few years ago;
Arjen Anthony Lucassen, aka Ayreon - several occasions... great friendly guy, even a bit shy![/confession]
Oops, I sound like a real groupie here! Don't worry, I'm to old for that!
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Jesus never managed to figure out the theremin either
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stan the man
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Joined: January 24 2006
Location: United States
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Points: 504
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Posted: March 24 2006 at 20:10 |
My mom got an autograph from Rick Wakeman back in the day.
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true as a lobster in a pteredaktyl's underpants.
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arnold stirrup
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Joined: January 28 2006
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Posted: March 25 2006 at 17:48 |
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Chatted very briefly with Robert Fripp during one of his
"Frippertronics and Conversation" shows he did around 79-80. Asked him
who would be writing the lyrics for the Discipline album, a couple
other questions. He answered all my questions very politely.
Concert stories:
Back in the day when Peter Gabriel used to fall into the crowd and get
passed around, he once got passed right to me, got down, and stood on
my seat for a bit before moving on.
Met and chatted with Ike Willis, Don Preston, and Napoleon Murphy Brock of FZ band fame.
Slapped five with Frank Zappa while standing at the foot of the stage during the encore of one of his concerts.
Saw Jethro Tull once where Ian Anderson came right up to where I was
standing at the foot of the stage and sang a few lines of "Wind-Up"
while pointing at me and staring directly into my eyes.
Sat literally at the foot of the stage to see Bill Bruford's band
(w/Dave Stewart, Jeff Berlin, John Clark). My beer rested on the
stage.
Also sat at the foot of the stage to see King Crimson on the Discipline
tour and Patrick Moraz and Bill Bruford on a tour they did.
Had 1st row seats for Yes on the Tormato tour, 2nd row seats for Genesis on the Mama tour.
That's all I can think of right now.
ps- agree with whoever said about Steve Morse being the nicest guy ever.
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So much music. So little time.
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Xanadu
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Joined: March 18 2005
Location: Sweden
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Posted: March 25 2006 at 19:22 |
 Ghandi 2 wrote:
One time I saw a picture of David Gilmour on the internet :P |
I second that.
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"Oh, yes, sitting-the great leveler. From the mightiest pharaoh to the lowliest peasant, who doesn't enjoy a good sit?"
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Zepology101
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Joined: March 21 2006
Location: Antarctica
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Points: 340
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Posted: March 25 2006 at 19:49 |
I never been anywhere near a prog great. But if I did, that would be awesome!
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VanderGraafKommandöh
Prog Reviewer
Joined: July 04 2005
Location: Malaria
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Posted: March 26 2006 at 02:17 |
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Hmm, I've not met that many prog greats!
List:
Richard Sinclair (Hatfield and The North). Had a chat with him and he signed my copy of Hatwise Choice, as well as my brother's copy. Very amicable guy. Also got my CD signed by Phil Miller, but didn't chat to him, I asked Richard to pass it to him, hehe.
Non-prog:
Warren Haynes, Matt Abts and Danny Louis (Gov't Mule). I've met Warren twice now, another friendly guy, infact, I've got one of his plectrum's (guitar pick), which he threw into the crowd and a couple of signed CDs by him and Matt. I also have a setlist, signed by the whole band (including Andy Hess, who doesn't seem to be very talkative, he hid in the tourbus and Danny Louis had to get him to sign it for me!). I also nearly had a drumstick of Matt Abts, but the people behind me got it instead!
Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac/Peter Green's Spinter Group). My Dad got my CD signed for me, but I didn't actually get to meet him, I was reasonably close to him though.
Otis Grand. I guess he's quite smallfry, but I've met him and he signed my CD for me, a very genial guy.
I don't there is anymore...
A friend of mine has the e-mail address for Martin whateverhisname is from Opeth, when she met the whole band in America.
Oh yes, almost forgot!
I went to school with the guitarist with Biomechanical and I went to his birthday party when I was about 10 years old. His older brother I've recorded with as well.
Not a brush with fame... but I went to the same school that Justin Hayward went to and my former music teacher was a school friend of his.
And one more: I was sat next to Jim Christopulos, co-author of the Van der Graaf Generator book, who is also a member of these forums and I once e-mailed Phil Smart (the other co-author of the VdGG book) as well. Not really brushes with musicians though in that case.
I was sat miles away from Jethro Tull the other week... and was once sat in the front row at a Blues Band concert (Paul Jones, the harmonica player/singer has a BBC radio show over here and has also done some acting).
Edited by Geck0
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daz2112
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Joined: January 18 2006
Location: England
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Posted: March 26 2006 at 06:38 |
Whether people call them prog or proggish, i saw Wishbone Ash last week & met Andy Powell & had my pic taken with him! Great bloke  Other than that my wife works with a relative of Greg Lake!
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