Noel
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Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Oct 23 2012 08:34 AM
I dread openning this thread every time because I'm so afraid of what will be in one particular post. But I've decided that, while I am profoundly sad by this and will sonn be much sadder, I also need to be full of joy that Eddie Bertrand lived at all and that he created so much of the music we love, and gave us all of himself when he played. He is truly one of a kind and an inspiration, and his music will always be with us. We are immeasureably better and happier for that. Thanks, again Eddie. For everything.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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brandonio
Joined: Jan 23, 2007
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Indianapolis, In
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Posted on Oct 23 2012 01:05 PM
Just sent my message to you Tim.I really hope it makes it to his eyes or ears before it's too late. 
— Reverb, It's A Way Of Life!
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HBkahuna
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1778
Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.
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Posted on Oct 23 2012 05:00 PM
Nice visit with Eddie today. Paul Johnson & Rob Watson had just concluded a visit with Eddie as Frank Hughes and I were arriving. Frank and I took turns reading your emails to Eddie. Emails from Europe to Australia. From fans to people holding elected political office. Eddie was alert and appreciative for a time. As a new dose of pain medication took effect, he drifted off... We read a few more in hopes he would hear. I have placed everyone's emails plastic in a 3 ring binder so that they will be preserved for his family. All emails will be read to Eddie and placed in the binder for posterity for his family. Thanks to everyone who has written so far. Everyone has obviously put a lot of thought, emotion and love into their messages to Eddie.
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normj
Joined: Apr 26, 2010
Posts: 882
central Indiana
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Posted on Oct 23 2012 06:38 PM
Noel wrote: dread openning this thread every time because I'm so afraid of what will be in one particular post.
I was thinking that very same thing when I opened the thread today. It is a tough time for the entire surf community.
Norm
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WRAYMAN
Joined: Mar 03, 2012
Posts: 12
Seattle, WA
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Posted on Oct 23 2012 06:51 PM
Every time I look at the Eddie and the Showmen CD cover with him up on the Hollywood Bowl stage, axe in hand, looking all business and loads of swagger. That's the Eddie i'll remember
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ChazSurf
Joined: Nov 25, 2010
Posts: 191
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Posted on Oct 23 2012 09:31 PM
I've been watching and re-watching the video of Eddie playing Lanky Bones, and now I want to play along. Does anyone have a tab?
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HBkahuna
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1778
Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.
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Posted on Oct 23 2012 10:01 PM
WRAYMAN wrote:
Every time I look at the Eddie and the Showmen CD cover with him up on the Hollywood Bowl stage, axe in hand, looking all business and loads of swagger. That's the Eddie i'll remember
Eddie's performance from that day can be heard here starting at about 42:00 http://pastdaily.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/y-day-at-the-hollywood-bowl-1.mp3
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5298
the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Oct 23 2012 10:09 PM
at the first surfguitar101 convention i got to play on stage with paul johnson through eddies amp. i was terrified. in retrospect, how cool was that? eddie rocked the house that day.
— www.surfintheeye.com
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HBkahuna
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1778
Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.
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Posted on Oct 24 2012 05:04 PM
Checked in on Eddie around noon. He was unresponsive. I'll go back later this evening. 
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ChazSurf
Joined: Nov 25, 2010
Posts: 191
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Posted on Oct 24 2012 05:42 PM
Has Eddie always been a Jag player?
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drumuitar
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 813
Boise, ID
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Posted on Oct 24 2012 05:44 PM
ChazSurf wrote:
Has Eddie always been a Jag player?
in the early days of the Showmen and the Bel-Airs, he used a Strat
— Shawn Martin
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
Posts: 8528
Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Oct 24 2012 05:53 PM
My Jazzmaster already is a color match for his Jaguar. I'm seriously thinking of having my own Jag refinished in honor of Eddie.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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HBkahuna
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1778
Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.
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Posted on Oct 24 2012 06:06 PM
Noel wrote:
My Jazzmaster already is a color match for his Jaguar. I'm seriously thinking of having my own Jag refinished in honor of Eddie.
Knowing Eddie, he would tell you to save your money and use it to go out and have a good time. image
Eddie at Richard Devly's apartment playing the part of Dean Martin.
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
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Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Oct 24 2012 06:21 PM
That's a great picture of Eddie. Thanks so very much for sharing these with us.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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HBkahuna
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 1778
Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.
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Posted on Oct 24 2012 08:49 PM
Once again, please send your wishes directly to Eddie at eddieandtheshowmen@yahoo.com. All your messages go into a book I have placed next to Eddies bed. It is also helpful if you indicate what city, state and country you are from. Thank you.image
L to R. Dick Dodd, Paul Johnson, Peggi Collins, Eddie, Chaz Stuart.
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Slingerland61
Joined: Sep 04, 2006
Posts: 225
PacNW (Portland)
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Posted on Oct 25 2012 01:04 PM
I've only met Eddie once so far and I'm sure he was as frustrated as we were.
We were planning on playing a few Eddie and the Showmen tunes with him at a SG101 convention and met at Kyle's parents house the day before to iron out the beginnings, ends, breaks and tempos. It was pretty clear from the start that his back was causing him a lot of pain. I was impressed with his playing and had hoped he would be able to play at the convention, but he just didn't feel up to it. He tried standing, sitting, leaning... but he just couldn't get comfortable.
I hope he can manage his pain and relax a little! The guy sure deserves better. Chin up amigo.
-Steve
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IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 10331
southern Michigan
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Posted on Oct 25 2012 01:12 PM
HBkahuna wrote:
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L to R. Dick Dodd, Paul Johnson, Peggi Collins, Eddie, Chaz Stuart.
Tim, is this photo from the '86 South Bay Surf Reunion show? I remember Dan Forte reporting on it in the Guitar Player magazine at that time! Though I basically had no idea what surf music was, that article still made an impression. I remember Dan writing that Eddie emerged as the true star of the entire day, and played with a lot of fire and passion. I had a chance to see that show later on VHS tape, and he was absolutely right!
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Noel
Joined: Mar 15, 2011
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Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Oct 25 2012 01:27 PM
For an hour last night and an hour just now, I played as hard and fast and loud as I can (Texotica Reverb on 12/3.5/12 - always is), Quilter on 10, Strat on 10). Glass rattled, windows shook. Dogs barked. Pick melted. I hope Eddie could feel the reverb, the fury and the love.
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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southern Michigan
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Posted on Oct 25 2012 01:45 PM
Here is that Dan Forte review of the '86 South Bay Surf Reunion from the January 1987 issue of the Guitar Player magazine. Check out the nice things Forte and Paul Johnson say about Eddie: "Bertrand's performance was no less than amazing." "That day... he became the archetypal rock instrumental guitarist!"  
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Noel
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Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Oct 25 2012 02:29 PM
Any surviving copies of that VHS tape?
— This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got.
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