Re: Influences Part II

[Rui Resendes <rresende@alchemy.chem.utoronto.ca>]

> 
> There was an interview with Pete where he talked about the early-mid 60's
> in England.  ALL the groups were out together.  The first time he saw Hendrix,
> he was out with Clapton.  But Jagger/Richards and McCartney/Lennon were
> there, too.  So I think it's fair to say that they all influenced each other,
> in vastly different ways that are probably untraceable because the roots
> do get twisted.  I have to concur, though, that the Who are underrated.
> Clapton is so revered as a guitar god--and he damn well should be, he's
> amazing--but I think the Who are just as influential in their own ways.
> I just think that a lot of what the Who is about cannot be seen as easily
> as a guitar style.  So, do I think the Who are overlooked?  Absolutely,
> but there's no way of proving it without delving into hours of research,
> not just involving music but including club gigs and studio sessions that
> were never released and private conversations--some of which probably
> involved drugs and/or alcohol.
> 
> Kevin Cherry
> 00cherry@cua.edu

	I was under the impression that Pete first saw Hendrix by 
himself.  He later called up Eric Clapton, invited him to a movie, and 
while there told him about Hendrix.  In fact, a saw Pete tell the story 
on that History of Rock n Roll show, here on MuchMusic.

	In response to the previous posting on why Jimi recruited Mitchell.  
Jimi actually jammed with Entwhistle and Moon, when the Who were going 
through some rough times.  The only reason, as far as I'm concerned that 
the Who didn't split up is because John, Keith and Jimi wanted to be 
constantly soloing (in the spot light).  Thank God for that !  After this 
trio fell apart, Jimi recruited M.M. and N.R.
	Thats the story as I know, does anyoune have anything to add, or change? 
 I'd really like to get it right.

	Cheers,
	Rui

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