Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The song was quoted in the admiring and admirable obituary of Barlow in The Economist. They began rehearsing during the same week that Robert Alton Harris became the first man in 25 years to be executed in California's gas chamber. Matthew Vernon 
Great show, great show. As the 80's dawned, the group moved from playing clubs and theaters to larger places like Madison Square Garden. On the first date of his first solo tour with the Jerry Garcia Band, Parish had to make an emergency repair to Garcia's only guitar while Garcia played it, taping the guts back into the body in the middle of a performance. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Menu. "We play some benefits; we make some money; we give that money away," says Mickey Hart, one of the Dead's two drummers. [2] The song appeared on Bob Weir's Ace, and the Grateful Dead's Reckoning and Without a Net albums. For all those years, Parish strictly adhered to a code of silence -- he still gets annoyed thinking about the time Rolling Stone misquoted him in the '70s - but after reluctantly testifying under subpoena during a recent lawsuit between Garcia's longtime lady love Mountain Girl and his widow, Deborah Koons, Parish decided he had a story to tell. Rex has two guiding principles: limit grants to $10,000 and give the money without conditions. 
Plus, I still work for the group.". Perfect for a hot, summer day. The crew handled staggering amounts of equipment, which they set up before the band ever showed and took down long after the band departed. The idea for a foundation occurred as early as 1972, but every time the Dead came close to pulling together the necessary funds, quixotism intruded. Phil Lesh: vocals; Bill Kreutzmann: drums, Title: Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO (12/10/71) Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. It was on fire." As a member of the elite squadron that served as support team to the famed musicians, Parish, alongside other stalwarts such as Ramrod, Kid Candelario, the late Rex Jackson and Sonny Heard, belonged to an exclusive fraternity -- the Grateful Dead road crew. Movies. [1] The lyrics also allude to Neal Cassady, who was associated with the Beats in the 1950s[4] and the Acid Test scene that spawned the Grateful Dead in the 1960s. ), Uploaded by ", It was this James-Dean-meets-Mother-Teresa spirit, he said, that guided him to use Rex money to go behind the barbed-wire gates of San Quentin and record the prison's gospel choir. "Then we go play some more benefits so we can have more money to give away.". This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Known to one and all Perhaps I'm too mezmerized. Apart from the appeal of its cosmetics, this collection also documents one of the shortest-lived iterations of the Grateful Dead: the band that existed December 1971 through March 1972 was a sextet whose collective inspired musicianship, as captured here in its entirety on this date, is replete with creative power. WebRex Jackson is known for The Grateful Dead (1977), Sunshine Daydream (2013) and Grateful Dead: Backstage Pass (1992). "I'll read about something or someone will turn me on to a group and if I get a good vibe, I'll do a little more research," he says. It solicits no grant proposals, rarely advertises its good works and raises almost all its money at rock concerts at which the Grateful Dead perform.
WebReleased on CD in 1987 by Warner Brothers 2-1889. He further knocked unconscious Grateful Dead roadie Rex Jackson, who tried to come to Balin's rescue. Hunter's mix: wonderful (as usual). 10: Paramount Northwest Theatre, Europe '72 Vol 9: 4/26/72 [Jahrhundert Halle, Frankfurt, West Germany], Europe '72 Vol 8: 4/24/72 [Rheinhalle, Dusseldorf, West Germany], Europe '72 Vol 7: 4/21/72 [Live at Beat Club, Bremen, West Germany 4/21/1972], Europe '72 Vol 6: 4/17/72 [Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark], Europe '72 Vol 5: 4/16/72 [Stakladen, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark], Europe '72 Vol 4: 4/14/72 [Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark], Europe '72 Vol 3: 4/11/72 [City Hall, Newcastle, England], Europe '72 Vol 2: 4/8/72 [Wembley Empire Pool, London, England], Europe '72 Vol 1: 4/7/72 [Wembley Empire Pool, London, England], Europe '72 Vol 10: 4/29/72 [Musikhalle, Hamburg, West Germany]. "Grateful Dead Lyric and Song Finder: Cassidy", History of the Grateful Dead, Volume One (Bear's Choice), Ladies and Gentlemen the Grateful Dead, Steppin' Out with the Grateful Dead: England '72, Fillmore West 1969: The Complete Recordings, Winterland June 1977: The Complete Recordings, Family Dog at the Great Highway, San Francisco, CA 4/18/70, 30 Trips Around the Sun: The Definitive Live Story 19651995, Shrine Exposition Hall, Los Angeles, CA 11/10/1967, July 29 1966, P.N.E. "I never thought I would ever talk about the personal stuff in our lives, " said Parish. Which makes it unanimous this being a nice, above average show (4 stars) within a fabulous matrix (6 stars). Ramrod picked up hints about packing equipment from studying watermelon shipping. He warmed instantly to the topic of his book. It was such a different time.
When the monks later performed at San Quentin, he heard the prison's gospel choir and "was blown away.". They were Roman legionnaires in robes and armor, carrying shields and swords, trained to do battle for the greater good of the empire.
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WebThe Rex Foundation was created by "members of the Grateful Dead and Friends" in 1983 as a charitable non-profit organization to "proactively provide extensive community support to creative endeavors in the arts, sciences, and education." "It's also like that old show 'The Millionaire' where someone you don't know enters your life and gives you the chance to turn it around," he adds. It was us against the world.". POP MUSIC; Who Else Would Name a Foundation for a Roadie? ", Mr. Lesh hopes to return to composition one day. The Dead toured this past summer and have a New Year's Eve date on the books, but the schedule is not hectic. 1) Eyes is mesmerizing. In this era of limelight activism, when celluloid messiahs often draw less attention to their cause than their celebre, the Dead have been quietly donating time and money since they formed in 1965. Peter Sanders/Rex.
Versions - Different performances of the song by the same artist, Compilations - Other albums which feature this performance of the song, Covers - Performances of a song with the same name by different artists, Notes: CD 1: Bertha; Me and My Uncle; Mr. Charlie; Loser; Beat It On Down The Line; Sugaree; Jack Straw; Next Time A great show gets the matrix treatment, and the results are excellent. Even if you have this show, this version is worth grabbing.
Theres a message by Jerry and info on so so many cool things that were happening. 35: Golden Hall, San Diego, CA 8/7/71 / Auditorium Theater, Chicago, IL 8/24/71 [Live], Steppin' Out with the Grateful Dead: England '72, Dick's Picks, Vol. Hunter Seamons does such a nice job mxing the two here! "The loading of trucks is a science I learned from Ramrod," said Parish. | Record Label: Rhino. This is a carousel.
Garcia's 52nd birthday is Monday, Aug. 1. WebProduced by Grateful Dead Compilation produced by David Lemieux and Blair Jackson Recorded by Rex Jackson Edited and mastered by Jeffrey Norman at Garage Audio Mastering Cover art by Scott McDougall Package design by Steve Vance Liner notes written by Blair Jackson Sound quality [ edit] The album was released in HDCD format. The Rex Foundations Cameron Sears on the Daze Between, Pete Seeger, and the Grateful Deads Righteous Initiative Dean Budnick on May 19, 2021 For the Menu. "They wanted to go right in, but we told them that would be a little difficult," Mr. Hart says. And none of them from anybody who had anything to say about the heart and soul of the Grateful Dead. Betty calls these her "happy mixes" because she was in love with Rex Jackson (who died shortly after this run of shows) Some of the best sounding Grateful These weren't itinerant hippies making their way across the country in vans and trucks, armed with guitars and amplifiers, he realized. "My agent said they were associated with an American music group called the Grateful Dead," recalls the 73-year-old composer, who used the grant to help record his Ninth Symphony. Joining the Grateful Dead in the mid-'60s as an equipment technician, "We had to put up that front to make our way in the world. ", See the article in its original context from. (Love that gag. Brown, vice president of the Havergal Brian Society. Zonked on LSD, road manager Steve Parish surveyed the scene backstage at the Watkins Glen rock festival in western New York, where the Grateful Dead in 1973 played before the largest rock concert audience ever.
In 1991, Suzanne Vega recorded a version of this song on the album Deadicated. The Grateful Dead released a live version on their 1981 album Reckoning . ^ a b Brightman, Carol (1998). 16: 5/13/72 [Lille Fairgrounds, Lille, France], Road Trips, Vol. 13: Bickershaw Festival, Wigan, England 5/7/72 [Live], Europe '72, Vol.
", The crew often provided the only bulwark between the band and an unkind world. In fact, he studied music composition with Luciano Berio in the mid-60's and wrote many classical compositions. Definitely worth having in the collection. The organization is named after Rex Jackson, a Grateful Dead roadie and later road manager until his death in 1976. Contact Me Grateful Dead: band/orchestra; Jerry Garcia: guitar, electric; Bob Weir: guitar and vocals; Keith Godchaux: piano; Ron McKernan: voice / vocals; Phil Lesh: bass, electric; Bill Kreutzmann: drums. So he was "marvelously astonished" when he received a $10,000 money order from some outfit in America called the Rex Foundation. Profile: Engineer, Road Manager for The Grateful Dead. Unable to WebThe song was named after Cassidy Law, who was born in 1970 and was the daughter of Grateful Dead crew member Rex Jackson and Weir's former housemate Eileen Law. Before long, he was riding the range with the wildest bunch of psychedelic cowboys in the West. Brandishing fat checks instead of silver bullets, the San Francisco rock band has donated $4.5 million, often anonymously, since establishing Rex, which is now celebrating its 10th anniversary. REX DRAWS ITS INSPIRATION from two sources: a former roadie and an old television series. Before the Dead had money to give away, the band played for free; in fact, its first show as the Grateful Dead was a benefit for the San Francisco Mime Troupe in 1965. "They couldn't handle the pressure, the lifestyle, the drugs.". Unkempt, unruly, sleep- deprived, drug-crazed maniacs working together under impossible conditions, their lives so closely entwined they started to have the same dreams, these men survived trial by ordeal. DC writes regularly about blues and jazz plus rock and roll, composing reviews of CDs, DVDs, live performances, books and films, as well as conducting interviews. "But life changed things around on me and I ended up in a rock band," he says. Parish was rolling joints in a worn cigar box at a desk in the band's production office, really nothing more than a corner of the warehouse facing the electrical boxes, set off from the rest of the room by some industrial shelving. on the Internet. They show up daily at the Novato warehouse where the band maintains a downsized headquarters. I got blamed. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. As a child in Brooklyn, he was sent to camp through a program for the underprivileged. The road crew attended to their unglamorous, invisible duties with the same kind of singular zeal and spirit of adventure that the Grateful Dead brought to the band's music. WebCassidy Law was born in 1970. Transcendent Dead. 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The song was first performed on March 23, 1974 at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California. 3: 7/31/71 Yale Bowl, New Haven, CT & 8/23/71 Auditorium Theater, Chicago, Il, Psychedelic States: Wisconsin in the 60's, Dick's Picks, Vol. All rights reserved. I love the laid back vibe of 1976. And at a time when the 1960's are both overglamorized and rashly demonized, the Rex Foundation is a reminder that that decade's better impulses are relevant today. A vision from a past life flashed through his mind. Workingman's Dead was included with bonus tracks in the box set; The Golden Road (1965-1973), Grateful Dead, 2001. "It meant so much for them to have gear that worked at the gigs. "I'm sure there is a certain vicariousness for me in giving these grants," he says. The Dead call it Lone Ranger philanthropy. 1, No. CD 3: Truckin'>Drums>The 23: 9/17/72 Baltimore Civic Center, Dick's Picks, Vol. The Dead organization, always hazy on hierarchy, tended toward the tribal and the musicians frequently treated crew members like Parish as fellow warriors who shared the spoils. Parish, 53, is one of rock's great roadies. Like others in the Circle, he says his nominations are guided by serendipity. Under Mr. Lesh's guidance, the foundation has spent $100,000 commissioning and recording works by avant-garde composers including Michael Finnissy, Richard Barrett and Mr. Simpson. "We had reputations," said Parish. https://www.nytimes.com/1994/06/26/arts/pop-music-who-else-would-name-a-foundation-for-a-roadie.html.
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Great show, great show. As the 80's dawned, the group moved from playing clubs and theaters to larger places like Madison Square Garden. On the first date of his first solo tour with the Jerry Garcia Band, Parish had to make an emergency repair to Garcia's only guitar while Garcia played it, taping the guts back into the body in the middle of a performance. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. Menu. "We play some benefits; we make some money; we give that money away," says Mickey Hart, one of the Dead's two drummers. [2] The song appeared on Bob Weir's Ace, and the Grateful Dead's Reckoning and Without a Net albums. For all those years, Parish strictly adhered to a code of silence -- he still gets annoyed thinking about the time Rolling Stone misquoted him in the '70s - but after reluctantly testifying under subpoena during a recent lawsuit between Garcia's longtime lady love Mountain Girl and his widow, Deborah Koons, Parish decided he had a story to tell. Rex has two guiding principles: limit grants to $10,000 and give the money without conditions. Plus, I still work for the group.". Perfect for a hot, summer day. The crew handled staggering amounts of equipment, which they set up before the band ever showed and took down long after the band departed. The idea for a foundation occurred as early as 1972, but every time the Dead came close to pulling together the necessary funds, quixotism intruded. Phil Lesh: vocals; Bill Kreutzmann: drums, Title: Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO (12/10/71) Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. It was on fire." As a member of the elite squadron that served as support team to the famed musicians, Parish, alongside other stalwarts such as Ramrod, Kid Candelario, the late Rex Jackson and Sonny Heard, belonged to an exclusive fraternity -- the Grateful Dead road crew. Movies. [1] The lyrics also allude to Neal Cassady, who was associated with the Beats in the 1950s[4] and the Acid Test scene that spawned the Grateful Dead in the 1960s. ), Uploaded by ", It was this James-Dean-meets-Mother-Teresa spirit, he said, that guided him to use Rex money to go behind the barbed-wire gates of San Quentin and record the prison's gospel choir. "Then we go play some more benefits so we can have more money to give away.". This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Known to one and all Perhaps I'm too mezmerized. Apart from the appeal of its cosmetics, this collection also documents one of the shortest-lived iterations of the Grateful Dead: the band that existed December 1971 through March 1972 was a sextet whose collective inspired musicianship, as captured here in its entirety on this date, is replete with creative power. WebRex Jackson is known for The Grateful Dead (1977), Sunshine Daydream (2013) and Grateful Dead: Backstage Pass (1992). "I'll read about something or someone will turn me on to a group and if I get a good vibe, I'll do a little more research," he says. It solicits no grant proposals, rarely advertises its good works and raises almost all its money at rock concerts at which the Grateful Dead perform. WebReleased on CD in 1987 by Warner Brothers 2-1889. He further knocked unconscious Grateful Dead roadie Rex Jackson, who tried to come to Balin's rescue. Hunter's mix: wonderful (as usual). 10: Paramount Northwest Theatre, Europe '72 Vol 9: 4/26/72 [Jahrhundert Halle, Frankfurt, West Germany], Europe '72 Vol 8: 4/24/72 [Rheinhalle, Dusseldorf, West Germany], Europe '72 Vol 7: 4/21/72 [Live at Beat Club, Bremen, West Germany 4/21/1972], Europe '72 Vol 6: 4/17/72 [Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark], Europe '72 Vol 5: 4/16/72 [Stakladen, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark], Europe '72 Vol 4: 4/14/72 [Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark], Europe '72 Vol 3: 4/11/72 [City Hall, Newcastle, England], Europe '72 Vol 2: 4/8/72 [Wembley Empire Pool, London, England], Europe '72 Vol 1: 4/7/72 [Wembley Empire Pool, London, England], Europe '72 Vol 10: 4/29/72 [Musikhalle, Hamburg, West Germany]. "Grateful Dead Lyric and Song Finder: Cassidy", History of the Grateful Dead, Volume One (Bear's Choice), Ladies and Gentlemen the Grateful Dead, Steppin' Out with the Grateful Dead: England '72, Fillmore West 1969: The Complete Recordings, Winterland June 1977: The Complete Recordings, Family Dog at the Great Highway, San Francisco, CA 4/18/70, 30 Trips Around the Sun: The Definitive Live Story 19651995, Shrine Exposition Hall, Los Angeles, CA 11/10/1967, July 29 1966, P.N.E. "I never thought I would ever talk about the personal stuff in our lives, " said Parish. Which makes it unanimous this being a nice, above average show (4 stars) within a fabulous matrix (6 stars). Ramrod picked up hints about packing equipment from studying watermelon shipping. He warmed instantly to the topic of his book. It was such a different time.
When the monks later performed at San Quentin, he heard the prison's gospel choir and "was blown away.". They were Roman legionnaires in robes and armor, carrying shields and swords, trained to do battle for the greater good of the empire.
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WebThe Rex Foundation was created by "members of the Grateful Dead and Friends" in 1983 as a charitable non-profit organization to "proactively provide extensive community support to creative endeavors in the arts, sciences, and education." "It's also like that old show 'The Millionaire' where someone you don't know enters your life and gives you the chance to turn it around," he adds. It was us against the world.". POP MUSIC; Who Else Would Name a Foundation for a Roadie? ", Mr. Lesh hopes to return to composition one day. The Dead toured this past summer and have a New Year's Eve date on the books, but the schedule is not hectic. 1) Eyes is mesmerizing. In this era of limelight activism, when celluloid messiahs often draw less attention to their cause than their celebre, the Dead have been quietly donating time and money since they formed in 1965. Peter Sanders/Rex.
Versions - Different performances of the song by the same artist, Compilations - Other albums which feature this performance of the song, Covers - Performances of a song with the same name by different artists, Notes: CD 1: Bertha; Me and My Uncle; Mr. Charlie; Loser; Beat It On Down The Line; Sugaree; Jack Straw; Next Time A great show gets the matrix treatment, and the results are excellent. Even if you have this show, this version is worth grabbing.
Theres a message by Jerry and info on so so many cool things that were happening. 35: Golden Hall, San Diego, CA 8/7/71 / Auditorium Theater, Chicago, IL 8/24/71 [Live], Steppin' Out with the Grateful Dead: England '72, Dick's Picks, Vol. Hunter Seamons does such a nice job mxing the two here! "The loading of trucks is a science I learned from Ramrod," said Parish. | Record Label: Rhino. This is a carousel.
Garcia's 52nd birthday is Monday, Aug. 1. WebProduced by Grateful Dead Compilation produced by David Lemieux and Blair Jackson Recorded by Rex Jackson Edited and mastered by Jeffrey Norman at Garage Audio Mastering Cover art by Scott McDougall Package design by Steve Vance Liner notes written by Blair Jackson Sound quality [ edit] The album was released in HDCD format. The Rex Foundations Cameron Sears on the Daze Between, Pete Seeger, and the Grateful Deads Righteous Initiative Dean Budnick on May 19, 2021 For the Menu. "They wanted to go right in, but we told them that would be a little difficult," Mr. Hart says. And none of them from anybody who had anything to say about the heart and soul of the Grateful Dead. Betty calls these her "happy mixes" because she was in love with Rex Jackson (who died shortly after this run of shows) Some of the best sounding Grateful These weren't itinerant hippies making their way across the country in vans and trucks, armed with guitars and amplifiers, he realized. "My agent said they were associated with an American music group called the Grateful Dead," recalls the 73-year-old composer, who used the grant to help record his Ninth Symphony. Joining the Grateful Dead in the mid-'60s as an equipment technician, "We had to put up that front to make our way in the world. ", See the article in its original context from. (Love that gag. Brown, vice president of the Havergal Brian Society. Zonked on LSD, road manager Steve Parish surveyed the scene backstage at the Watkins Glen rock festival in western New York, where the Grateful Dead in 1973 played before the largest rock concert audience ever.
In 1991, Suzanne Vega recorded a version of this song on the album Deadicated. The Grateful Dead released a live version on their 1981 album Reckoning . ^ a b Brightman, Carol (1998). 16: 5/13/72 [Lille Fairgrounds, Lille, France], Road Trips, Vol. 13: Bickershaw Festival, Wigan, England 5/7/72 [Live], Europe '72, Vol.
", The crew often provided the only bulwark between the band and an unkind world. In fact, he studied music composition with Luciano Berio in the mid-60's and wrote many classical compositions. Definitely worth having in the collection. The organization is named after Rex Jackson, a Grateful Dead roadie and later road manager until his death in 1976. Contact Me Grateful Dead: band/orchestra; Jerry Garcia: guitar, electric; Bob Weir: guitar and vocals; Keith Godchaux: piano; Ron McKernan: voice / vocals; Phil Lesh: bass, electric; Bill Kreutzmann: drums. So he was "marvelously astonished" when he received a $10,000 money order from some outfit in America called the Rex Foundation. Profile: Engineer, Road Manager for The Grateful Dead. Unable to WebThe song was named after Cassidy Law, who was born in 1970 and was the daughter of Grateful Dead crew member Rex Jackson and Weir's former housemate Eileen Law. Before long, he was riding the range with the wildest bunch of psychedelic cowboys in the West. Brandishing fat checks instead of silver bullets, the San Francisco rock band has donated $4.5 million, often anonymously, since establishing Rex, which is now celebrating its 10th anniversary. REX DRAWS ITS INSPIRATION from two sources: a former roadie and an old television series. Before the Dead had money to give away, the band played for free; in fact, its first show as the Grateful Dead was a benefit for the San Francisco Mime Troupe in 1965. "They couldn't handle the pressure, the lifestyle, the drugs.". Unkempt, unruly, sleep- deprived, drug-crazed maniacs working together under impossible conditions, their lives so closely entwined they started to have the same dreams, these men survived trial by ordeal. DC writes regularly about blues and jazz plus rock and roll, composing reviews of CDs, DVDs, live performances, books and films, as well as conducting interviews. "But life changed things around on me and I ended up in a rock band," he says. Parish was rolling joints in a worn cigar box at a desk in the band's production office, really nothing more than a corner of the warehouse facing the electrical boxes, set off from the rest of the room by some industrial shelving. on the Internet. They show up daily at the Novato warehouse where the band maintains a downsized headquarters. I got blamed. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. As a child in Brooklyn, he was sent to camp through a program for the underprivileged. The road crew attended to their unglamorous, invisible duties with the same kind of singular zeal and spirit of adventure that the Grateful Dead brought to the band's music. WebCassidy Law was born in 1970. Transcendent Dead. 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The song was first performed on March 23, 1974 at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California. 3: 7/31/71 Yale Bowl, New Haven, CT & 8/23/71 Auditorium Theater, Chicago, Il, Psychedelic States: Wisconsin in the 60's, Dick's Picks, Vol. All rights reserved. I love the laid back vibe of 1976. And at a time when the 1960's are both overglamorized and rashly demonized, the Rex Foundation is a reminder that that decade's better impulses are relevant today. A vision from a past life flashed through his mind. Workingman's Dead was included with bonus tracks in the box set; The Golden Road (1965-1973), Grateful Dead, 2001. "It meant so much for them to have gear that worked at the gigs. "I'm sure there is a certain vicariousness for me in giving these grants," he says. The Dead call it Lone Ranger philanthropy. 1, No. CD 3: Truckin'>Drums>The 23: 9/17/72 Baltimore Civic Center, Dick's Picks, Vol. The Dead organization, always hazy on hierarchy, tended toward the tribal and the musicians frequently treated crew members like Parish as fellow warriors who shared the spoils. Parish, 53, is one of rock's great roadies. Like others in the Circle, he says his nominations are guided by serendipity. Under Mr. Lesh's guidance, the foundation has spent $100,000 commissioning and recording works by avant-garde composers including Michael Finnissy, Richard Barrett and Mr. Simpson. "We had reputations," said Parish. https://www.nytimes.com/1994/06/26/arts/pop-music-who-else-would-name-a-foundation-for-a-roadie.html.
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