John
Joined: Aug 23, 2007
Posts: 595
Monterey County, California
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 01:36 PM
OK, I'm humbled. Many thanks for all the warm SG101 welcomes and kind words. To respond to those who have asked questions in this thread so far:
Big Tiki Dude: Sure, I'll be glad to field any odd question about surf music that might come along on SG101. Remember that "I don't know" is a valid answer!!
Marco (aka surfraptor): I still have the artwork you sent me years ago and greatly appreciate the time and effort you put into it. One of these days, I might even post it to my website! For those wondering what I might be referring to, this is the cartoon drawing titled "Rumble at Waikiki" that Marco posted to this thread earlier.
jp: Can the new discographies be pre-ordered? No, sorry. I also do not have a publishing schedule right now. The best I can do is tell all of you that new editions of the surf and hot-rod discographies WILL be published in the near future.
Danny Snyder: Current surf bands I like? I must honestly tell you that I haven't really been listening to a lot of contemporary surf music lately. My tastes are rather eclectic...the new Travelling Wilburys' CD/DVD set has been in rotation on my player lately as have the Rhino reissues of the Doors' LPs. And hardly a week goes by that something by Webb Wilder doesn't get played. In between all of this, I'm usually listening to surf music from those old, circular pieces of black vinyl with big holes in the middle....lol....
John Blair
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CaptainSpringfield
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 4387
Under the Sun
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 02:49 PM
John
The best I can do is tell all of you that new editions of the surf and hot-rod discographies WILL be published in the near future.
That's great to hear - I'm really looking forward to these. Welcome, John!
-Warren
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IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 10331
southern Michigan
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 03:25 PM
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tdsurf
Joined: Aug 13, 2007
Posts: 409
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 03:37 PM
John, Is your book "The Illustrated Discography of Surf Music, 1961-1965" available anywhere?
doh! just read your response to jp above.
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dp
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3546
mojave desert, california
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 04:38 PM
John
...My tastes are rather eclectic...the new Travelling Wilburys' CD/DVD set has been in rotation on my player lately as have the Rhino reissues of the Doors' LPs...
those rhino doors re-issue cd's are pretty interesting...i really enjoy the remixed remastered tracks...and all the bonus cuts...i think i like "the celebration of the lizard" bonus track best so far.
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MightySurfLords
Joined: Jun 24, 2007
Posts: 384
Sparks,Nv.
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 05:19 PM
Nice to find you again John. It's been a really long time!
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Tuck
Joined: Sep 02, 2006
Posts: 3166
Denver, CO
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 05:19 PM
John
In between all of this, I'm usually listening to surf music from those old, circular pieces of black vinyl with big holes in the middle....lol....
If you don't value those holes for sentimental reasons, they can probably be fixed. In fact, there's probably a kit for it.
Otherwise, regarding all those things other folks said better, "Likewise."
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bigtikidude
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 25568
Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 06:57 PM
John Great news on all the upcoming things. Books, cds, and re-issues.
also,
thanks again to You and Marty Tippens for playing at Baja Marty's B-day party. that was one of the high lights.
When I read that you listen to the Doors, that made me very happy.
Not that I need Validation from someone else as to what I like being cool or not. But I think its puts a tiny kick in my step knowing that someone so into trad surf digs the Doors.
I was listening to Riders on the storm the other day and realized its a very similar bass line to Pipeline. Coincidence , I think Not.
anyways hope you hang out here every now and then.
Jeff(bigtikidude)
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19294
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 10:14 PM
Not to pile it on thick but man, Jon & The Nightriders was such a damn good band...all incarnations...great songs...great musicianship! 
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DEVLARSURF
Joined: Oct 19, 2006
Posts: 42
Bucks County, PA
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Posted on Aug 24 2007 11:25 PM
WHAT ARE THE CHANCES YOU WILL EVER PERFORM WITH THE NIGHTRIDERS BOYS?? 
— INSTRUMENTAL SURF 24/7 DEVLAR SURF SESSIONS!
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Joelman
Joined: Sep 07, 2006
Posts: 1491
Redlands, CA
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Posted on Aug 25 2007 12:22 AM
Welcom to SG101 Mr. Blair! I admire your work!!
Woo hooo!
This place just keeps on getting better!
Joel
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surfraptor
Joined: Dec 27, 2006
Posts: 336
near Amsterdam
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Posted on Aug 25 2007 05:11 AM
DEVLARSURF
WHAT ARE THE CHANCES YOU WILL EVER PERFORM WITH THE NIGHTRIDERS BOYS??
good question!
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SGF
Joined: Jul 08, 2007
Posts: 106
Brittany
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Posted on Aug 25 2007 06:36 AM
Increase the speed on your record player while listening to the Doors and it'll sound a lot like surf music (with a singing chipmunk).
— Matter is just energy waiting to happen.
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TFJ
Joined: Mar 04, 2006
Posts: 278
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Posted on Aug 26 2007 11:31 AM
I realize one has to submit a certain amount of posts/news items, etc., to elevate themselves up the SG101 hierarchy(gremmie, hodad, enthusiast, etc.), but it seems inherently wrong that someone like John Blair has the status of "newbie."
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Brian
Joined: Feb 25, 2006
Posts: 19294
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
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Posted on Aug 26 2007 11:38 AM
Yes, a certain honorary title may be in order.
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wooza
Joined: Apr 24, 2006
Posts: 1618
Ithaca, NY
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Posted on Aug 26 2007 01:55 PM
Brian
Yes, a certain honorary title may be in order.
Something like... "John Blair."
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dave1968
Joined: Jan 04, 2007
Posts: 22
South Kerry, Ireland
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Posted on Aug 30 2007 06:19 AM
we're not worthy, we're not worthy image
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supertonesurf
Joined: Apr 28, 2006
Posts: 419
n.y.c.
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Posted on Aug 30 2007 07:23 AM
how about "godfather"
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Tikitena
Joined: Mar 21, 2006
Posts: 1540
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Posted on Aug 30 2007 08:07 PM
Neat-O! Welcome, Mr. Blair! 
-K
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