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Musician's Friend
November 29, 2001, Newsletter
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1. INTRODUCTION: The Holiday Season Has Arrived!
2. THE WEEK IN REVIEW: The Week That Was / Weekly Winner / Weekly Tip
3. GREAT DEALS: Scratch-n-Dent Specials / Warehouse Specials
4. RESOURCES: Musician.com / Guest Columns / Hands-On Review
5. OFFERS: Platinum Membership / Gear Insurance / Affiliate Program
6. CLOSING: Thank You / Contact Info / Removal
1a. ___INTRODUCTION:_________________________________________________
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2a. ___THE WEEK IN REVIEW: The Week That Was_________________________
This was the week that was in matters musical...1956, Elvis
Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Johnny Cash put down some
impromptu tracks at Sun Records...amazingly, it's 25 years before the
tracks are released...1966, Ray Charles is convicted of heroin and
pot posession...he gets a five-year suspended sentence and is fined
$10,000...this same week in 1997, Brother Ray's manager, Carl Hunter,
is popped in Nagoya, Japan, for pot posession...this week marks the
final appearances by Janis Joplin with Big Brother and The Holding
Company, and of Cream in 1968, and by Martha and The Vandellas in
1972...1969, Simon and Garfunkel's TV special hits the airwaves sans
the sponsorship of AT&T which gets cold feet when it learns the duo
plans to show footage of Robert Kennedy's funeral and Vietnam War
soundbytes...1970, Eric Burdon launches a "Curb The Clap" campaign
offering L.A. Free Clinic donors a bumper sticker with that slogan
..Burdon calls the disease "the number-one sickness in the record
business today"...1971, Sly and The Family Stone's "Family Affair"
rides the top of the charts on Sly Stone's smacked-out vocal...1972,
expressing the feminist temper of the times, Helen Reddy's "I Am
Woman" nails the top of the charts...in 1986, during a performance of
"Missionary Man" in Birmingham, England, Eurythmics singer Annie
Lennox rips off her bra...1975, Deep Purple bodyguard Patsy Collins
apparently dies following a plunge down an elevator shaft in Jakarta,
Indonesia...the falls seems to be the outcome of a scuffle with
promoters who owe the band $750,000...after falling six floors,
Collins manages to crawl into a taxi asking to be taken to a hospital
..alledgedly, the strapping Collins is never seen again...the
following night's concert is marred by mayhem when baton-wielding
Indonesian police injure hundreds of rock-starved fans...exactly a
year later, Deep Purple guitarist Tommy Bolin dies of a heroin OD
following a concert in Miami...in 1976 the Sex Pistols appear on
Britain's "Today Show" following the release of their album "Anarchy
in The U.K."...the show's host goads Pistol bassist Glenn Matlock
into using the "F" word on the air...the faux pas results in their
blacklisting among Brit concert promoters...1979, 11 fans are
trampled to death at a Who concert in Cincinnati...this same week in
1973, the band spends a night in the Montreal lockup following their
destruction of a hotel suite...the incident is later memorialized in
John Entwistle's song, "Cell Block Number Seven"...1976, gunmen spray
bullets into Bob Marley's Kingston home injuring Marley, wife Rita,
and manager Don Taylor...none are wounded seriously and the Wailers
perform two nights later...1980, Led Zeppelin calls it quits...1982,
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is released...it goes on to sell 40
million copies and underwrite numerous plastic surgeries...three
years earlier the Gloved One gets a gold record for his "Don't Stop
'til You Get Enough" the first of four Top Ten hits from his "Off The
Wall" album...Neil Young is sued in 1983 by Geffen Records which
claims that his new material is "not commercial in nature and is
musically uncharacteristic of his previous albums"...the suit is
ultimately dropped and years later entertainment mogul David Geffen
calls it "a bad mistake"... 1986, Jerry Lee Lewis enters the Betty
Ford Clinic to wean himself from painkillers...also in '86, a suit is
brought against Judas Priest and CBS Records alleging that two
teenagers committed suicide following a six-hour session of listening
to the band's records...1988, LL Cool J performs the first rap
concert held in Africa...1994, rapper Tupac Shakur is shot five times
outside a New York studio...two days later, while he is recuperating,
a jury convicts Shakur of sexual abuse in an unrelated case...though
he recovers from his wounds, he dies nearly two years later in a
Vegas shooting...1998, Bobby Brown turns himself in on a bench
warrant for drunk driving in Florida...also in '98, Jewel stops a New
York benefit concert to ask for nail clippers...after an audience
member provides the implement, the freshly manicured singer/guitarist
resumes the show...1999, rapper Jay-Z is arrested in New York in
connection with the stabbing of music biz executive Lance "Un" Rivera
at the city's Kit Kat club...he ultimately pleads guilty and gets
probation when the victim refuses to cooperate with prosecutors...the
New York Post reports that a large chunk of change changed hands
earning Rivera's silence...and that was the week that was...
BIRTHDAYS:
November 28: Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr. (1929), Randy
Newman (1943), Paul Shaffer (1949), Soundgarden's Matt Cameron (1962)
November 29: John Mayall (1933), Chuck Mangione (1940), Dennis
Doherty of The Mamas And The Papas (1941), Felix Cavaliere of The
Rascals (1944), Boston's Barry Goudreau (1951), Steve Scott of Bleach
(1963)
November 30: Bluesman Brownie McGhee (1915), Dick Clark & Johnny
Horton (1929), Leo Lyons of Ten Years After (1943), Deep Purple's
Roger Glover (1945), Shuggie Otis (1953), The Little River Band's
George McArdle (1954), Billy Idol (1955), Japan's Richard Barbieri
(1957)
Dec 1: Billy Paul (1934), Bette Midler & The Doors' John Densmore
(1945), Japan's Steve Jansen (1959)
December 2: Tom McGuinness of Manfred Mann (1941), Def Leppard's Rick
Savage (1960)
December 3: Velvet Underground's John Cale (1940), Ralph McTell
(1944), Ozzy Osbourne & "Buffalo" Bruce Barlow of Commander Cody
(1948), Mickey Thomas of Starship (1949), Molly Hatchet's Duane
Roland (1952)
December 4: Freddy Cannon aka Anthony Picariello (1940), Chris
Hillman of The Byrds & Moby Grape's Bob Mosely (1942), Beach Boy
Dennis Wilson (1944), Southside Johnny (1948), Gary Rossington of
Lynyrd Skynyrd (1951)
DEPARTURES:
November 29: David "Butch" McDade of The Amazing Rhythm Aces (1998)
November 30: Tiny Tim (1996), jazz guitarist Charlie Byrd (1999)
December 1: Jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli (1997), Lee Dorsey
(1986), Westside Chicago bluesman Magic Sam aka Sam Maghett (1969),
bluegrass guitarist Carter Stanley (1966)
December 2: Aaron Copland (1990), folk singer David Blue (1982)
December 4: Frank Zappa (1993), Deep Purple's Tommy Bolin (1976)
2b. ___THE WEEK IN REVIEW: Weekly Winner_____________________________
The winner of the Crate DXB112 and DXJFC is Woody Coggin of
Matthews, NC. Here's what he had to say:
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Radnor, OH. Here's what he had to say:
"Musician's Friend has always been a reliable source of gear. This
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part of my answer! Thanks so much!"
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2c. ___THE WEEK IN REVIEW: Tip Of The Week___________________________
Tech Tip - Unsung Studio Accessories
By Dennis Kambury
Everybody knows the basic components of the project studio: mics,
recorders, mixers, monitors, compression, and effects. This week,
we'll take a look the unsung heroes of the studio that belong on
every engineer's must-have list...
Click here to read the full Tech Tip:
Click here to check out our Tech Tips Archive:
3a. ___ GREAT DEALS: Scratch-n-Dent Specials_________________________
Scratch-n-dent specials are guaranteed to save Santa a sackful of
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chimney! Better still, it comes complete with warranty, guarantees,
and the works - at a price you won't find anywhere else! BUT DON'T
DELAY! Many items are at or below dealer cost, quantities are
extremely limited, and the products are always changing, so get what
you need when you see it! And be sure to check back regularly - new
stuff comes in all the time!
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3b. ___ GREAT DEALS: Warehouse Specials______________________________
For outstanding deals, nothing beats our Warehouse Specials! We've
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_______ GREAT DEALS: Guitar Specials_________________________________
ROGUE SMT-5 METAL PEDAL DISTORTION MONSTER - SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 17%!
List Price $49.95 - Reg. Price $17.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $14.99
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SQUIER MA-1 3/4-SIZE STEEL STRING ACOUSTIC GUITAR - SAVE 30%!
List Price $139.99 - Reg. Price $99.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $69.99
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_______ GREAT DEALS: Bass Specials___________________________________
Great news from SWR! From now until 2002, receive a six-month
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YAMAHA RBX-264 FOUR STRING BASS - SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 25%!
List Price $299.99 - Reg. Price $199.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $149.99
Price good through 12/31/01!
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ALUMABASS S110 STAMPED, GOLD-ANODIZED ALUMINUM BASS CAB - SAVE 67%!
List Price $669.00 - Reg. Price $399.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $129.99
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_______ GREAT DEALS: Keyboard Specials_______________________________
YAMAHA P80 PORTABLE DIGITAL PIANO - SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 10%!
List Price $1,295.00 - Reg. Price $999.99 - NEW PRICE $899.99
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CASIO CTK-130 FULL-SIZE 49-KEY KEYBOARD - SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 64%!
List Price $139.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $49.99
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_______ GREAT DEALS: Percussion Specials_____________________________
YAMAHA DD20 DIGITAL DRUMS - INCLUDES SURVIVAL PACK! SAVE 20%!
List Price $179.95 - Reg. Price $99.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $79.99
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REMO FLAMES GRAPHIC RESONANT BASS DRUM HEAD - SAVE 22%!
List Price $70.75 - Reg. Price $44.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $34.99
Price good through 12/05/01!
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_______ GREAT DEALS: DJ & Lighting Specials__________________________
GEMINI GSI-100 140W TWO-WAY SPEAKER - SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 14%!
List Price $99.99 - Reg. Price $69.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $59.99
Price good while supplies last!
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NUMARK MIX-1 CD MIX STATION - SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 30%!
List Price $899.00 - Reg. Price $599.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $399.99
Price good while supplies last!
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_______ GREAT DEALS: Super Deals On Gifts____________________________
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CLOTHIQUE "SANTA BE GOOD" MUSIC BOX FIGURINE - SAVE AN AMAZING 50%!
Reg. Price $49.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $24.99
Price good through 12/12/01!
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_______ GREAT DEALS: Recording Specials______________________________
NEUMANN TLM-103 MONOLITH LIMITED EDITION CONDENSER MIC - SAVE 12%!
List Price $999.95 - Reg. Price $799.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $699.99
Price good through 12/12/01!
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ALESIS 3630 DUAL-CHANNEL COMPRESSOR/LIMITER WITH GATE - SAVE 33%!
List Price $199.99 - Reg. Price $149.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $99.99
Price good through 12/12/01!
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_______ GREAT DEALS: Live Sound Specials_____________________________
CROWN CE1000 TWO CHANNEL POWER AMP - SAVE AN ADDITIONAL 20%!
List Price $731.00 - Reg. Price $499.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $399.99
Price good while supplies last!
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YAMAHA MS400 POWERED 15" TWO-WAY SPEAKER - SAVE OVER 40%!
List Price $849.00 - Reg. Price $679.99 - INTERNET SPECIAL $399.99
Price good while supplies last!
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_______ GREAT DEALS: Books & Videos Specials_________________________
HAL LEONARD GUITAR TECHNIQUES BOOK: FRETBOARD ROADMAPS - SAVE 25%!
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4b. ___MUSICIAN'S RESOURCES: Guest Columns___________________________
This Weeks Musician.Com Article:
"Review: eMedia Bass Method, Volume 1"
by J. Mochi Park
To read this article, click below:
This Weeks Guitar.Com Article:
"Richard Lloyd, Back From TV Hell"
by Scott Tribble
To read this article, click below:
This Weeks GuitarWorld.Com Article:
"Triple Combo Platter: Hughes & Kettner Triplex, Marshall TSL601 and
Yamaha DG60-112"
by Douglas Baldwin
Read more, click on the link below:
This Weeks Taxi Article:
"Collectibles: Almost As Good As A Gold Record"
by Jeffrey & Todd Brabec
Read more, click on the link below:
4c. ___MUSICIAN'S RESOURCES: Hands-on Product Review of the Week_____
Ludwig® Classic Maple Series
Fab Four and Zep Set drum kits
By D.J. Adams
Like the classics? If so, you're gonna love Ludwig's Classic Maple
kits. The Fab Four four-piece set combines today's technology with
the cool '60s style of Ringo Starr's history-making Ludwig outfit...
Click below to read the full review:
Roland® V-Session Set™
Electronic percussion system
By D.J. Adams
"Ultimate," "tops," "best," "finest," "most." They're all glowing
superlatives bestowed upon top-line products. I had recently heard
those words spoken in the same sentence as "Roland's V-Session."
Knowing that such high praise is sometimes undeserved, a little
throne time behind Roland's flagship V-Session electronic drum set
was in order. The experience left me groping for an even-more-potent
adjective to describe this musical marvel...
Click below to read the full review:
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6a. ___CLOSING: Thank You____________________________________________
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