RIP THE GREAT
GINGER BAKER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8hLc_nqx8g
TALES OF BRAVE ULYSSES
The sparkling waves are calling you to kiss the white lace...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2CCfxiQ5QY
Ginger Baker was very nice to me when we met at the box office of the Paradise Theater. He scribbled in crayon all over the Jack Bruce album he appeared on (he and Jack were at the 'Dise that evening.) He knew me through my representation of his producer, former Medford resident Jimmy Miller, and it was a good conversation.
Ginger wrote the back page of Jo Jo Laine's autobiography one line: "No sane man would go near her."
Jo Jo loved it.
My post on Facebook
Ginger wrote the back page of Jo Jo Laine's autobiography one line: "No sane man would go near her." Jo Jo loved it. I spoke with Ginger at the Paradise Theater for the Jack Bruce A Question of Time tour, 1989. Ginger scribbled on the back of my LP in crayon. We had a nice conversation, he knew I represented his producer, Jimmy Miller (Ginger Baker Air Force, Blind Faith.) This photo of Jo Jo Laine with Rod Stewart Jo Jo told me is the one I snapped at the Four Seasons after Rod was kind enough to put us on the guest list for his show. Ginger Baker - in a class by himself. Great guy, and one of my favorite drummers of all time. Tales of Brave Ulysses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2CCfxiQ5QY
Photo @ 4 Seasons Boston of Rod Stewart and Jo Jo Laine, (C)JoeViglione all rights reserved
Joe Viglione's review of A Question of Time on Pandora and other sites.
A Question Of Time Album by Jack Bruce Pandora 12 songs - 1989
ALBUM DESCRIPTION
A Question of Time is an album to appreciate, as Jack Bruce nicely wraps his diverse styles up in rock & roll packaging. Willie Dixon ’s “Blues You Can’t Lose” is extraordinary noise, the late Nicky Hopkins bringing his unmistakable piano to a mix of Albert Collins ’ leads, Jimmy Ripp’s slide and rhythms, Bruce ’s bass, harmonica, and voice, and the strong drumming of Dougie Bowne. In its slow dirge statement, “Blues You Can’t Lose” is as powerful as the blistering Bruce tune that opens the set, “Life on Earth.” “Make Love” is a great change of pace; the first of eight Pete Brown /Jack Bruce collaborations, it utilizes innovative percussion, subtle keyboards, and — surprise of surprises — effects on Bruce ’s voice. Ginger Baker toured with Bruce at this point in time, and though Bowne is admirable on the epic pop/rock of “No Surrender,” it is Baker ’s contributions to “Hey Now Princess” (with Ripp doing his best Clapton ) and his definite drums on “Obsession” (with guitars by Allan Holdsworth and Vivian Campbell ) that bring this disc to the Cream level. The transition from “Hey Now Princess” to the Willie Dixon tune is just lovely, while “Obsession” is perfect Disraeli Gears-type music. Tony Willams steps in on the reggae-esque “Kwela,” the other Bruce -only composition and, without the Cream drummer on this, Bruce still manages to sound like Ginger Baker's Air Force. Produced by Joe Blaney and Bruce , the song “A Question of Time” is a bizarre, colorful mix of clashing images and sound, while the album A Question of Time is one of the more complete Bruce recordings for those fans who know him from his pop radio hits. It is one of the most accessible discs by rock’s premier bassist for both those in his cult and the casual fan. This project uses his mastery of jazz, pop, acoustic, and blues to give listeners what Jack Bruce does best: rock & roll. [The 2007 edition includes one bonus track.] ~ Joe Viglione
