This is great! I knew the Viceroys well. I was in bands that played the NW dance circuit. I first saw Jim with the Viceroys at the old White Center Roller rink, must have been '63. Jim was decent, but the best thing about Jim was his stage presence. He was always grinning!
@justinherbert914621 сағат бұрын
Start a Go Fund Me Page - I will gladly donate to it - if -- the money goes to getting you a decent haircut.
@graham2704513 күн бұрын
Hi, just come across your interview. Great times back then also many a gig at the Kool Kat Youth Club Southcote. Hope we find you well Graham Tenor sax Memphis Gents.
@hazelmann38483 күн бұрын
Add New Zealand listeners too, I was going through my vinyl today and came across Stu's album. I decided to look up if he had another album and came across this interview. I had no idea about his hearing loss.I'm 71 and seeing the album brought back lots of great memories. Listening to it again I can remember where I was at that moment in time.Thank you.
@dwpaabluessong76455 күн бұрын
I HAD THE PRIVILAGE OF PERFORMING AND RECORDING WITH KAREL FIALKA WHAT A GREAT PERFORMER WRITER PRODUCER MUSICIAN AND A GREAT PERSONkzbin.info/www/bejne/qGmbiqOejNCIb9k
@TheOverlordOfProcrastination5 күн бұрын
He was/is a hell of a bass player.
@mrgood83785 күн бұрын
legend this guy
@tammydonnaud32538 күн бұрын
LOVE 💕 this man, Loz Netto
@MENFUSSMIKE8 күн бұрын
My John Hurt spotify playlist brought me here.
@alessandrosoares89849 күн бұрын
Hello from Brasil. I got to know Beggars Opera a few weeks ago, i fell in love with Pathfinder album and Time Machine for me is like one of the best songs ever. Wanna thank everyone for this masterpiece <3
@Beetlehair10 күн бұрын
Hi Wayne, I love “Feel It” and the Columbia LP. I have looked for years to find an original copy of the album (I have a reissue), but it’s tough to find and very expensive. Enjoyed the interview. Take care.
@WayneRoworth10 күн бұрын
The album does come up from time to time but as you say very expensive. Thank you for the kind words! Wayne.
@WayneRoworth10 күн бұрын
You can check out my song material and the album with press clippings on www.youtube.com/@WayneRoworth
@waynethomas472812 күн бұрын
I have two albums of Mick's - superb songwriting - loved his work since the 80's.
@WildEndStudio13 күн бұрын
And my favourite roulettes song is Smoking a Long Cigarette- wonderful
@WildEndStudio13 күн бұрын
Russ Ballard is a legend - very nice
@williamgoodsene604813 күн бұрын
Love his single 'Try, Try, Try'. Music that makes you look back with fond memories of growing up in the 60's and 70's. Thanks "Harpo"
@530draven13 күн бұрын
Is Damian or any of the other members associated with grandaddy? I'm curious about "train of roses "
@530draven13 күн бұрын
It's very similar to jed the humanoid
@TheMostarDivingClub7 күн бұрын
Hi @530draven sadly not! We all were great fans of Grandaddy and went to see them play several times. Train of Roses wasn't written with them in mind but I guess their music was in there somewhere. All the best Damian.
@jeffhammers567714 күн бұрын
Northwest rock forever
@bighutch7314 күн бұрын
Fantastic interview. Thanks
@eiffe14 күн бұрын
Always good to know more about the musicians in the background!
@MutethatBozo15 күн бұрын
Awesome :)
@caryheuchert15 күн бұрын
Wonderful interview! Gracious have always been one of my favourite bands, and Paul Davis is a fantastic vocalist.
@tominnc31516 күн бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed! Im compelled now to provide my thoughts on The New Colony Six: Im 71. Huge 60s music fan collector researcher. 70-80s too. I have created my hand picked Itunes Library. In Miami wfun wqam did not play NC6 as i do not remember. Early 2000s i saw a WLS chart: NC6 Things Id Like To Say. I got it off limewire. Yrs went by. 4 mo ago i took a second look. How could songs be 1-2-4-6-10 etc on wls wcfl but never chart on AT40??? Impossible. Its not possible. The ears of the midwest were different? NO. My guess……lack of natl airplay. They were a Super Group that never realized greatness deserved. Im honestly stunned. Here are 15 songs that at a minimum shoulda been Top 20 (no particular order): Come and give your love to me Last nite Let me love you I and you Cant you see me cry I confess I lie awake The power of love I love you so much Youre gonna be mine Things id like to say We will love again Im just waitin Time of the year is sunset Youre gonna be mine Dont you think its time you stopped your cyring *all……ALL are garage pop psyche sunshine. Love!!! Thankyou Ray…..an old dog has learned new tricks! Wow PS: in my research i see nothing of Les Kummel s 1978 car accident? PS 2: i use a book called: Across The Charts The 1960s
@NewColonySix-RayGraffiaJr.15 күн бұрын
Very trying time in my life right now, tominnc315 (& palebloomsandbeyond) so truly was moved by your note and felt compelled this morning to thank you both publicly, so - THANK YOU BOTH! Re Les's loss of life, I was obviously not present, but this is what I had been told decades ago and given my source as rarely inaccurate, it has been my belief it happened that way, so, perhaps family and friends chose to keep it personal or perhaps what I was told was incorrect, but I know no other version to share than that one. On a more uplifting side, I was absolutely enthralled to read that you did the research, listened to our music and wrote such a glowing report here - truly needed some smiles this morning and you surely provided those and, of course, the excitement of the invitation to share all this with the interviewer, well, what a tremendous gift that was too. Blessings to the two of you and all others who still hold some level of respect for New Colony Six. Final note is to suggest you check out a subsequent CD release after Chic, Craig and I had all left the Colony - them permanently but me temporarily. I did some solo work and additional things with my super-talented brother, Ron Graffia (stuff from him up here too but may be under pseudonyms...), and through extreme perseverance and dedication from a rock historian who is like a brother to me and knows more about NC6 by far than even I do, Jerry Schollenberger enabled said CD, entitled SIDES, to be released. It covers most of that material, and I was and AM especially happy for The RJM Band's recorded songs (AKA Raymond John Michael) to be placed out there. We did release two singles but my lifelong belief in the strength of NC6 management to have some say regarding, even if not control of the airwaves here when those were offered, led to little or no success for RJM, other than in live performances where we did very well and at the time had more NC6 founders in RJM than did NC6! Sorry for going on and on and on but once I got started, I felt compelled to try finishing... which I shall do next! At one point that entire CD was posted on KZbin but could not find it just now so check your sources - rare NC6 tunes, wonderful & extensive booklet and essentially the entirety of RJM's recordings if memory serves this morning! Blessings to the two of you and all others who cared and maybe even still CARE about New Colony Six... 🙏✝☮🤗♥🙋
@tominnc31515 күн бұрын
@@NewColonySix-RayGraffiaJr. thankyou for that response Ray. Yes i care. I think i can get ocd lol so ive gone all in with listening and learning & will use your other advice God Bless you…..ill put you on my Prayer list. I had afib then atrial flutter for yrs but a Dr in Austin TX fixed me 2021 good since. The NC6 were a diamond that came close:: Ed Sullivan Where The Action Is American Bandstand etc. all almost. Just wow
@NewColonySix-RayGraffiaJr.15 күн бұрын
@@tominnc315 Nothing to make a joke about but... would not Atrial Flutter have been a classic band name "in the day"? Thanks again and soon off the 'puter so please pardon tardiness if you respond again!
@BobBob-ff4ux17 күн бұрын
THE New Colony Six!
@NewColonySix-RayGraffiaJr.15 күн бұрын
... who customarily had seven members when we found out that Ronnie, while a gifted songwriter and singer, sucked eggs on the keyboards, and added Chuck Jobes (see our album - Attacking A Straw Man's cover and backside) and stayed that way for years!
@Balonishell18 күн бұрын
Growing up at that time in Santa Barbara must have been awesome. My buddy just sent me the Spirit Of The Golden Juice album yesterday. Great music
@cripguitar18 күн бұрын
Dave, send me an email please, I had an email Chernobyl and lost all my addresses. Cheers
@IvanoGruarin19 күн бұрын
Hi Greg! Thanks for this great interview with Will. He's an excellent songwriter, and very prolific. It's a great pleasure to play with him
@gadgettheratboy905121 күн бұрын
What a cool interview! We love Harpo -- he is well regarded and respected and indeed famous in my large music circle. He looks great, and he's still got great hair! My daughter actually found an old poster out of 16 Magazine of Jim that says "Get Well Harpo" -- not quite sure what that meant at the time but it's framed and hanging in my den. Thank you so much for posting this great interview. Best wishes to you both.
@rogray293821 күн бұрын
Very entertaining Sensei
@MarkAynsley22 күн бұрын
this is wonderful thank you. always wanted to hear Geraint talking.
@dougr.239824 күн бұрын
Omg, I forgot she was married to Dick Fariña before he married Mimi Baez. It is likely documented in “Positively 4th Street”
@harryr.737524 күн бұрын
Just found this interview, Beside Ton's solo music and his music with Kayak, fans should listen to the many Jeugdtheater Hofplein musicals that he recently posted on you tube. The music is highly creative, original and beautiful. For me the more times I listen to a composition by Ton the better it gets. I think that this is the mark of a musical genius and Ton is definitely that. Looking forward to Ton's future compositions.
@jeffhutjens26 күн бұрын
Still cute in his seventies !
@itsayesfromme266926 күн бұрын
What a nice man.
@213davidhunterАй бұрын
As I Went Over Blackwater is one of my favourite records. Wonderful to hear this interview to clear up some of mysteries surrounding the album as there isn't a lot written about it that I can find on line. When Mick mentioned that luck was one of the most important factors in success, I feel he was unlucky when these first few records didn't get a little more recognition. I will pop open a few beers this evening and sing along loudly to The Guerrier and the Constitution!
@Jackk5744Ай бұрын
Great interview! Cryan Shames were incredible & should have had more popularity throughout the states. Glad we could hear them first on WLS 890.
@avi8tor971Ай бұрын
So I'm from a town called Springs Jons mom Sylvia owned the casbah roadhouse ! I remember John and the g men played at a house party at Sheila O Riley house , I was 6 yrs old and heard the song " Mermaid 😂😂😂😂
@TheDickBiondiFilmАй бұрын
Music fans will love this delightful interview with one of the sweetest fellas in show biz, Ray Graffia Jr. Ray is featured in the soon-to-be-released Dick Biondi documentary, "The Voice That Rocked America." and graciously allowed us to use the NC6 song, Love You So Much.
@NewColonySix-RayGraffiaJr.11 күн бұрын
Thanks to the "anonymous" writer above, whose friendship and skills have been a blessing to me... Final note - the film is killer so go find it once formally out there!!!!!!
@TheDickBiondiFilm10 күн бұрын
@@NewColonySix-RayGraffiaJr. Thank you for the kind words my friend.💌
@peteraliasclaudioАй бұрын
Really good site. I knew Colin way back in time when he lived in Schubert Road with John Derbyshire and myself, Roy Wilbraham
@502ALАй бұрын
I'm 70, just two yeara ago, I had just heard their hit song , We ain't got nothing yet" and I flipped, I hadn't heard it in 56 years ! when I was 14. What a great song ! I compare that song to 96 tears, from Question Mark and the Myterians, both songs had the same level of having this unique sound no one else had with the keyboard ! Great job Peppy !
@peteraliasclaudioАй бұрын
Really good interview. I knew Martin when he hung out at Schubert Road, John Derbyshire, Ken Whaley, Richard Treece (and) we played football together. Roy Wilbraham
@beakyfree7023Ай бұрын
thankyou malcolm ross, such an inspiring guitarist.
@evanorrmansandberg782Ай бұрын
Thx I grow up in Falkenberg Sweden too the music store at Brad road Walkde music you must know Eric son Björn Wallde and Svante Grundberg made a nice TV program Night you in swedich nattsudd.The band Samla Mammas Manna i liked.Grus i Dojjan Contacht You must have met Lasse Wllander Mats Ronander their old band Nature.Even met Ralp Lundsten.Jojje Wadenius was nice.
@KevinMoe-l6kАй бұрын
Great Interview Ray. What a history and you found a spot in the recorded industry! I will always remember you and the tunes. God Bless you and your family.
@NewColonySix-RayGraffiaJr.Ай бұрын
Have been blessed nearly all my life - so appreciative of those who believed in us and unbelievable to still have such incredible support... thanks... 🤗
@dlux8735Ай бұрын
This is a great interview, more people need to hear about Ted Myers, his stories are legend. It was Charles Larkey who married Carol King Charley was in the Myddle Class signed to Goffin and King's record label Tomorrow records David Palmer was the singer in the Myddle Class and later went on to sing for Steely Dan
@beebob7772Ай бұрын
The NC6 Were one of the BEST & FIRST "Garage Rock" Bands (as well as RAY'S other bands THE RJM BAND & JUNIOR!) from the 60's and beyond! Ray is one of the most Gracious Most Humble musicians that I've had the privilege of having as a FB Friend & Member of my Private FB Song/Christian Posts Group! GOD BLESS YOU RAY!
@NewColonySix-RayGraffiaJr.Ай бұрын
Incredibly blessed, super lucky and unworthy of such kind words... hopeful that you too have already and will continue to receive such consideration 🙏
@billinglot4670Ай бұрын
Great to see this and to see Ray is doing well.. Putting together a New Colony Six CD was one of the favorite projects I ever did.
@NewColonySix-RayGraffiaJr.Ай бұрын
Great lyric long heard in my head --- thanks to "Joe" = "Life's been good to me so far..." Numbers of releases where we have been included or presented solely has been beyond amazing - stupefying perhaps? Thanks to all of you who, like Greg who issued this invitation and you, billinglot4670, our poster here, who cared enough to include such kind words and have made such a time investment in us. Thanks even more to those whose pocketbooks led to production of the products and whose support after-the-fact made them at least break-even deals or actually profitable... ☮✝💲🛐
@CherrySlush1Ай бұрын
Really, really enjoyed this!
@NewColonySix-RayGraffiaJr.Ай бұрын
Me too!!!!!! 😉
@darby_hudsonАй бұрын
Ah, nuts. the keytarist for Icehouse! For me he was an original and integral part of the band... the band never really wrote another 'hit' after he left
@ShiningHourPopАй бұрын
Great interview Greg! It’s good to see Martin talking about Brideshead. Such a great band and all really nice people. Thanks a lot for the mention too!
@palebloomsandbeyond6646Ай бұрын
Thanks Mark! Hope all is well with you!
@ShiningHourPopАй бұрын
@@palebloomsandbeyond6646 All good thanks Greg. I’m working on a new album which I hope to finish later this year.
@palebloomsandbeyond6646Ай бұрын
@@ShiningHourPop Great Mark! I believe I still have your contact info. I'll email you.