"Ronnie Montrose, a great guitarist and friend of the band has lost his battle with cancer and has sadly passed away. His first band album "Montrose" remains a classic and his influence can be heard in numerous contemporary guitarists. We will miss him and send our condolences to his family."
Eric Singer of Kiss: I had the Pleasure to play drums with Gary on his 1987 Wild Frontier tour.
I joined Gary's band via Bob Daisley. We had recorded together with Black Sabbath on the Eternal Idol album. Bob arranged the audition in London in January of 1987. We soon began rehearsals for what would become one of Gary's most successful tours ever.
I remember we would practice everyday at John Henry Studios in London. Bob and Neil Carter lived in Brighton and would have to leave in time to make their train home. Gary and I would sometimes stay on and jam. Just drums & guitar. We would play Thin Lizzy tunes or just jam endlessly as Gary never ran out of ideas when it came to soloing! He would also play those legendary guitars back then. The "Peter Green" 1958 Les Paul and his "Pink Salmon" 1962 Fender Stratocaster. He of course did not take those on tour anymore as they had become much to rare & valuable.
I have to say the one thing that always stood out to me about Gary was his absolute passion and intensity as a guitarist. This man played every song and note like it was the last time he would ever play it. And therefore demanded and expected the same from his band.
I have to admit he could be a bit tough on drummers. But he only asked for and expected what he himself gave to music. And that was complete commitment every time you played with him. He inspired me to want to play up to his level every night.
I will always thank him for the opportunity he gave me to play with him. He really was a Brilliant musician. And I always felt like he helped take me to another level as a drummer & musician. It was an experience and an education I will never forget and take with me everywhere I go.
God Bless You Gary Moore
Bruce Kulick of Grand Funk Railroad and Kiss: Gary Moore had amazing tone, and passion in his guitar playing. A monster of a guitarist. He will be missed.
結局、Liveを見たのは1978年のRainbowと2007年のLoud Park でのHeaven And Hellの2回だけとなってしまいました。
今日は、Rainbowを聴いて寝ます。
R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio
We Rock Forever･･･
追記
KOLにKISSのメンバーからのメッセージが･･･
We mourn the tragic passing of the great Ronnie James Dio. In addition to his powerhouse vocal ability, Ronnie was a true gentleman who always emanated great warmth and friendship to us and everyone around him. We will miss him.
Paul, Gene, Tommy and Eric
そしてスイスでのステージにて、
Kiss' Paul Stanley cupped the microphone in his hand and stood in the middle of the stage, pointing toward the sky. "Let's make sure he can hear us up there," the guitarist said, leading thousands of fans in a chant during a Kiss concert in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday night.
"Ronnie! Ronnie! Ronnie! Ronnie! We love you and we miss you!"
It was one of many tributes paid to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, who died on Sunday of stomach cancer. He was 67.
WHITESNAKE / Guilt Of Love 限定の変形ピクチャーディスクです。 アルバム「Slide It In」が出るかなり前にリリースされたもので、 あのエディ・クレイマーのプロデュースです。 この後、プロデューサーが交代したので、 このシングルのテイクはアルバムでは聴けません。 調べたわけではないのでわかりませんが、 多分CD化されてないと思います。
DEF LEPPARD / Let's Get Rocked 限定のLPサイズのボックスCDシングルです。 これは、出た時に入ってきた数が本当に少なくて、 すぐにプレミア価格になりました。
