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Hi Jeff,
Well, I was thinking of incorporating the
singing aspect of Isaak's tunes too. Irregardless, I
would think it be cool if someone cared enough about
your music to want to play it/sing it. It, to me, is a
great compliment. Whatever. I had asked him one time I
had seen him at his after concert signings and asked
him when I would be able to play guitar with him.
hereplied, "as soon as you get rid of my guitar
player." Joking I'm sure. I do agree that Herschel
Yatovitz has made his sound thin and too pop-like.
Jimmy used the pedal and trem bar so well that
everything just swelled. Isaak's lyrics were swollen
with emotion so they both were perfect for each other.
In my opinion, that's why his tunes with Jimmy
captivate me.
I remember the first and last time I saw Jimmy
in LA I had talked to him a little about his tone and
what not. From memory, I believe he uses a Twin, a
pedal, and an echo. That's it. Fender strat of course.
He said at that time, he was going to record with the
guys and out out a CD. I told him that I would be
willing to play as a backup guitarist if needed for
free. He was cool about it but I never heard a peep
from that guy and he has yet to surface in public
(musically). I wish he would play again.
You mentioned something about a slip with
Jimmy. Was he a druggie? Just curious. Take care Jeff.
Dario
--- bigtikidude <> wrote:
> -Dario,
> I saw the Mysteries about 5 or 6 times. Very
> loud, but excellent
> musicianship. I know That Dave from the Insects
> tryed to contact him
> about doing some shows, but couldn't get ahold of
> him,even through
> other band members. I hope he hasn't slipped
> back(if you know what I
> Mean)?
> That's weird that Chris wouldn't like the Idea of
> someone doin' his
> songs instro style. I Know he has used some new
> surf bands tunes as
> background music in his show on tv. Ant the
> Eliminators toured with
> him a few years back for a west coast leg.
> I haven't ever seen Chris live. But I caught him
> on that studio 54
> show on PBS, and Jay Leno,and his newer cd's. I
> think his new guitar
> player has no soul or sound. Way to thin,No
> Reverb,just plain sucky
> if you ask me.
> My 2 cents on the matter,
> Where is Jimmy Wilsey?
> Jeff(bigtikidude)
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -- In SurfGuitar101@y..., Dario Gomez
> <cancerleocam@y...> wrote:
> > Hi,
> > I received your e-mail and no I am not Jimmy
> Wilsey.
> > I sure try to play like him though. I am a big JW
> fan
> > and have been scouring the internet looking for
> the
> > last remnants of him. I saw him play with The
> > Mysteries back about two years ago. He sounded
> > awesome. I didn't hear of anything of him
> afterward to
> > this day. It bums me out because that was my first
> > time I went to see him.
> > I have been flirting wit the idea of putting
> > together some Chris Isaak/Surf Tunes band for some
> > time now but due to lack of interest from the
> music
> > community I have just shelved that idea. I think
> that
> > Jimmy's playing from 1985 to 1993 was great. That
> was
> > his stretch with Isaak. His best work I think was
> on
> > Chris Isaak's 1987 album. All of those songs were
> > great and the album had awesome continuity. Many
> hits
> > were culled from that album. Heart Shaped World
> was
> > very moody and had some great playing too. It is a
> > close second.
> > Isaak seems to have turned into a jerk as
> someone
> > close to him had mentioned to him I was
> considering
> > the band thing (playing his songs and other surf
> > tunes) and he wasn't too thrilled. I listen to his
> > stuff, The Mermen, The Torquays, Los
> Straightjackets,
> > The Shadows and some assorted older tunes.
> > Seems like a brief bio but just to let you
> know
> > where I am at. Take care and I agree with your
> > comments on JW. Jimmy Wilsey Lives! Cancer
> > --- bigtikidude <bigtikidude@y...> wrote:
> > > -Dear Cancer,
> > > I was wondering could (you) possibly be Jimmy
> > > Wilsey? If not,
> > > sorry. But I thought the way you kept mentioning
> the
> > > Name in all 3 of
> > > your posts, it was a chance. If it is you. I dig
> > > your playing on
> > > those early Chris Isaak Albums. And Your Band
> the
> > > Mysteries were also
> > > very good. Are you going to do any more gigs
> with
> > > that band. If that
> > > is you of course.
> > > Thanks, and keep twangin' it
> > > Jeff(bigtikidude)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -- In SurfGuitar101@y..., "cancerleocam"
> > > <cancerleocam@y...> wrote:
> > > > Hi,
> > > > I just purchased a BOSS TR-2 Tremolo for my
> gear
> > > set-up and I
> > > > noticed that even when I am not playing (no
> notes
> > > struck) and the
> > > > pedal is on that there is background
> clicking/hiss
> > > like a "fft fft
> > > > fft" which is related to the speed. However, I
> am
> > > not striking any
> > > > notes. Even with the guitar detached and there
> is
> > > just a line out
> > > > from the pedal (power on) to the amp it is
> there.
> > > It is so loud
> > > > though. I have a Fender Champ 110 that I use.
> I am
> > > curious to know
> > > if
> > > > this is normal for this pedal or is it
> defecto. If
> > > it is normal I
> > > > would like any suggestions as to what trem
> pedal
> > > out there does a
> > > > real nice imitation of the large vintage and
> new
> > > Fender tube amps
> > > > (which are expensive) and won't cost a $1000.
> > > Thanks for the help.
> > > > Thank God that there is such a group. Jimmy
> Wilsey
> > > Lives! Cancer
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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