Baja Marty: Thoughts and Comments

Tikitena

Joined: Mar 21, 2006
Posts: 1540
United States

Posted on Sep 27 2011 10:29 PM

Jeff, do you want to share something a bit more condensed? I'm running out of space!

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"Turn the knob to 10 and break it off!" -Baja Marty

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bigtikidude

Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25540
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
United States

Posted on Sep 28 2011 11:10 AM

I always thought it was funny how, Marty would ask me to pick him up to go to a show. Then he would have a good amount of Beer. Then when we hit the road to drop him off at his house. He would fall asleep like a baby.
So I'm driving and trying to stay awake, and hes getting sleep.
:-/

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JONPAUL

Joined: Apr 29, 2010
Posts: 2467
Venice, CA
United States

Posted on Oct 07 2011 10:06 AM

Marty is like the quiet storm--seemingly mild-mannered at first, but with a sleeping, passionate lion inside, just waiting to leap out and attack!
He's one of those truly rare individuals that makes a profound impression just by being himself. He doesn't try, he just is.
His tremendous passion for what he loves is a real inspiration for everyone, and something that I personally think of quite often.
Marty's kind heart, his love for family and friends, his dedication to the music he adores, and, of course, his public displays of affection (for both his bros and reverb!) are all the things that keep his spirit alive and well and will undoubtedly get him through this difficult time.
We love you brutha! Here's to many, many more good times in the future!
(Kneeling on the ground, head down, one hand on the reverb tank, and the other as a fist in the air)

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The Tikiyaki Orchestra
The Scimitars
Lords Of Atlantis
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eddiekatcher

Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2773
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Oct 07 2011 02:48 PM

Gee it was tough to miss this event. Even from as far away as Atlanta, I took the time to stare at my mad money fund in quiet contemplation of what I might be able to pull off. But times are tough.

I did spend a good bit of time over the weekend, guitar in hand and pondering the great time I knew was happening out there.

One thing from the old dude here, Jeff, you, Marty and Matt stand tall in my eyes. There are not three finer guys that I can think of.

Thank you.

Eddie K

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Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps?

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machturtle

Joined: Mar 15, 2008
Posts: 32
Pacific Palisades, CA

Posted on Oct 09 2011 09:50 PM

Hard for me to miss this too when Marty has always been there for me. My first memory of him was when Don (Murray) was still alive, that's how far back. Don and I were down in San Clemente for an Eliminators show at the pier. There is actually footage of Don and I dancing there and I wouldn't be surprised if Marty is in that footage as well. It had to have been 1994 or '95.
If it's any consolation to Marty, the reason I didn't make the benefit (though I contributed online) was because I was busy delivering a CD order to Amoeba in Hollywood! They're still buying surf music, kids! So keeping the flame burning out there is what Marty would want me to be doing.

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mom_surfing

Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5297
the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Oct 10 2011 10:28 AM

my first encounter with marty was seeing him worshiping the reverb at the first surf guitar convention. cracked me up.

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bIG_wAvE_Dave

Joined: Mar 19, 2006
Posts: 365
Reno, NV
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Posted on Oct 11 2011 10:32 PM

The picture of Marty and Unsteady Freddie at Suzy's says it all for me. Glad to hear the benefit event was so successful. I was happy to contribute to the fund and my best wishes for health to one of the best fans in the world of Surf.

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bigtikidude

Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25540
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
United States

Posted on Oct 13 2011 12:47 AM

thanks again people,

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bigtikidude

Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25540
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
United States

Posted on Jun 25 2012 03:53 PM

a Sad end to this rough fight.
http://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/18728/

Rest In Peace Brother Marty.

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Jeff(bigtikidude)

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insectsurfer

Joined: Mar 22, 2006
Posts: 363
Los Angeles
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Posted on Jun 25 2012 04:28 PM

Not unexpected but still devastating news. Marty was a larger-than-life character (and he WAS large, believe me!). His enthusiasm for the surf music scene was momumental and inspiring. He always had something positive to say and we could always crack each other up. I will miss his quasi-scary man-hugs
and his boundless devotion to 'the music'. He was a real original and we've been blessed to share the world with him. Rocketh!

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dp

Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3546
mojave desert, california
United States

Posted on Jun 25 2012 08:57 PM

...perhaps we can set aside a perma-link of these threads for Brother Marty somewhere on SG101?

... I think his memory deserves a place of honor here...

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Noel

Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
United States

Posted on Jun 25 2012 09:41 PM

dp wrote:

...perhaps we can set aside a perma-link of these threads for Brother Marty somewhere on SG101?

... I think his memory deserves a place of honor here...

I think this is a wonderful idea.

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This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.

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Brian

Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19265
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
United States

Posted on Jun 25 2012 09:45 PM

Well let's close this one and continue over here:

http://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/18728/

I'll sticky them all in the next few days.

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Tikitena Joined: Mar 21, 2006 Posts: 1540	Posted on Sep 27 2011 10:29 PM Jeff, do you want to share something a bit more condensed? I'm running out of space! — "Turn the knob to 10 and break it off!" -Baja Marty Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25540 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Sep 28 2011 11:10 AM I always thought it was funny how, Marty would ask me to pick him up to go to a show. Then he would have a good amount of Beer. Then when we hit the road to drop him off at his house. He would fall asleep like a baby. So I'm driving and trying to stay awake, and hes getting sleep. :-/ — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
JONPAUL Joined: Apr 29, 2010 Posts: 2467 Venice, CA	Posted on Oct 07 2011 10:06 AM Marty is like the quiet storm--seemingly mild-mannered at first, but with a sleeping, passionate lion inside, just waiting to leap out and attack! He's one of those truly rare individuals that makes a profound impression just by being himself. He doesn't try, he just is. His tremendous passion for what he loves is a real inspiration for everyone, and something that I personally think of quite often. Marty's kind heart, his love for family and friends, his dedication to the music he adores, and, of course, his public displays of affection (for both his bros and reverb!) are all the things that keep his spirit alive and well and will undoubtedly get him through this difficult time. We love you brutha! Here's to many, many more good times in the future! (Kneeling on the ground, head down, one hand on the reverb tank, and the other as a fist in the air) — Insect Surfers The Tikiyaki Orchestra The Scimitars Lords Of Atlantis Fiberglass Jungle - Surf Radio Top
eddiekatcher Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 2773 Atlanta, GA	Posted on Oct 07 2011 02:48 PM Gee it was tough to miss this event. Even from as far away as Atlanta, I took the time to stare at my mad money fund in quiet contemplation of what I might be able to pull off. But times are tough. I did spend a good bit of time over the weekend, guitar in hand and pondering the great time I knew was happening out there. One thing from the old dude here, Jeff, you, Marty and Matt stand tall in my eyes. There are not three finer guys that I can think of. Thank you. Eddie K — Traditional........speak softly and play through a big blonde amp. Did I mention that I still like big blonde amps? Top
machturtle Joined: Mar 15, 2008 Posts: 32 Pacific Palisades, CA	Posted on Oct 09 2011 09:50 PM Hard for me to miss this too when Marty has always been there for me. My first memory of him was when Don (Murray) was still alive, that's how far back. Don and I were down in San Clemente for an Eliminators show at the pier. There is actually footage of Don and I dancing there and I wouldn't be surprised if Marty is in that footage as well. It had to have been 1994 or '95. If it's any consolation to Marty, the reason I didn't make the benefit (though I contributed online) was because I was busy delivering a CD order to Amoeba in Hollywood! They're still buying surf music, kids! So keeping the flame burning out there is what Marty would want me to be doing. Top
mom_surfing Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5297 the outer banks of north carolina	Posted on Oct 10 2011 10:28 AM my first encounter with marty was seeing him worshiping the reverb at the first surf guitar convention. cracked me up. — www.surfintheeye.com Top
bIG_wAvE_Dave Joined: Mar 19, 2006 Posts: 365 Reno, NV	Posted on Oct 11 2011 10:32 PM The picture of Marty and Unsteady Freddie at Suzy's says it all for me. Glad to hear the benefit event was so successful. I was happy to contribute to the fund and my best wishes for health to one of the best fans in the world of Surf. Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25540 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Oct 13 2011 12:47 AM thanks again people, — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25540 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on Jun 25 2012 03:53 PM a Sad end to this rough fight. http://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/18728/ Rest In Peace Brother Marty. — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
insectsurfer Joined: Mar 22, 2006 Posts: 363 Los Angeles	Posted on Jun 25 2012 04:28 PM Not unexpected but still devastating news. Marty was a larger-than-life character (and he WAS large, believe me!). His enthusiasm for the surf music scene was momumental and inspiring. He always had something positive to say and we could always crack each other up. I will miss his quasi-scary man-hugs and his boundless devotion to 'the music'. He was a real original and we've been blessed to share the world with him. Rocketh! Top
dp Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3546 mojave desert, california	Posted on Jun 25 2012 08:57 PM ...perhaps we can set aside a perma-link of these threads for Brother Marty somewhere on SG101? ... I think his memory deserves a place of honor here... Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on Jun 25 2012 09:41 PM dp wrote: ...perhaps we can set aside a perma-link of these threads for Brother Marty somewhere on SG101? ... I think his memory deserves a place of honor here... I think this is a wonderful idea. — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19265 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Jun 25 2012 09:45 PM Well let's close this one and continue over here: http://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/18728/ I'll sticky them all in the next few days. — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top

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