Comments on: Blind Faith: Flashback Summer 1969

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:40:40 +0000

Retrokimmer and I have the Grande Ballroom in common. If I remember correctly it was $.75 (that's 75 cents not dollars) to get in. Cream, Jefferson Airplane, Canned Heat and Iggy and the Stooges. As I got older I took to the road -- first heard Blind Faith in California...then Madison WI. That one album followed me every where I went. I do love how you write. Thanks for sending this.

By: Monty May

Monty May — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:09:59 +0000

Hey Music Lovers, I was 14 years young when Blind Faith hit the record stores. It was the first album I really got into "beyond the standard AM radio stuff" and it expanded my perception of what was and had been out there for quite a while: Traffic, Cream, Yes, Tull (and the like); what a showcase of great song writing, virtuosity, imagination, craft, and energy in a brew of eclecticism! The solos are more than flash, they are great compositions in and of themselves; but of course, that is always the case with great musicians, no? The sheer scope, interplay, sensitivity, raw power, and integrity of Blind Faith makes it one of the GREATEST MOMENTS in Rock History! I have listened to Faith more than any other record I've ever come across. It has been the compass of my musical career. And oh, by the way, should I mention: Winwood is my favorite musician, Baker my favorite drummer, and Clapton my favorite guitarist (add Grech on bass/violin too? on the same album?) WOW! No posh production here, no synth overlays, just real music by real musicians-like in the good old days man! Monty May

By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:10:36 +0000

Great site. I faved it so I'll be back for sure!. I also rated you a 5 in Blog Catalog. Check mine out though it's more on the didactic side, I'd appreciate a link exchange. I've linked you to mu blog. regards.

By: Retrokimmer

Retrokimmer — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:02:45 +0000

Wasn't it Delaney that got Clapton to actually sing his own songs? I grew up in Ann Arbor and Bonnie and Delaney, Bob Seger, MC5, the Frost, SRC and of course the Mighty Mitch Ryder were our recreation on the week ends at the Grande and Eastown. Thanks again for the post on Mark Farner!

By: The Blues Blogger

The Blues Blogger — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:34:58 +0000

Thanks everyone for all the comments you've made so far... I truly love writing, especially about the music that has inspired me. Your positive words are genuinely appreciated. Great News Everyone!!! Uncanny timing ... Just announced a few days... Blind Faith's Clapton and Winwood reunite. 14 dates planned for this summer. Can never be a full reunion as bassist Ric Grech passed away... Nonetheless, anyone going to check this out? Here's the link for more info. http://tinyurl.com/df59vb