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| From | "mtn-high" <mtn-high@comcast.net> |
| Subject | Re: "Doug Powell is closed" |
| Date | Mon, 11 Jul 2005 07:22:09 -0600 |
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I know it's a VERY tough business...and I'm sure the disappointments have
been many along the way for someone so talented...but as someone with no
musical talent whatsoever, such news of "turning off one's muse" doesn't
register one fuckin bit here. It's like giving up a kid for adoption...
Music is in my heart and soul...and I am *merely* a listener. Even
so...there's no way I can turn it off.
To chuck such talent in the trash is such a waste. God...please don't tell
me he's gonna be a Todd Rundgren and think that writing computer code and
designing bad websites is on the same level as making pop
music...PPPPPFFFFHHH!
Best wishes to Mr. Powell and family. I thank you for making music of
substanence that will linger in my world for many, many years.
"I will be waiting here, don't say that there is no hope".
P
----- Original Message -----
From: <shutterpop@aol.com>
To: <audities@smoe.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 5:48 PM
Subject: Re: "Doug Powell is closed"
> <<anyone have any idea why the Doug Powell website has only that message
> to offer the last couple days?>>
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> Unfortunately for fans of intelligent, hook-filled music, Doug Powell has
> decided to hang up his voice, guitar, bass, drums, and programs. He's
> decided to get out of the music making biz. It's a very sad day indeed.
>
> I first came across Mr. Powell when he opened up for Todd Rundgren, circa
> 1995. I was immediately taken with his songs that night. Melodic,
> passionate, witty. Unfortunately his debut CD wasn't going to be out for
> awhile. So what did he do? He sent me a homemade tape of the album. How
> classy was that?
>
> I've been a huge fan ever since, anxiously awaiting each release. And
> like his heroes, Jeff Lynne, Jules Shear, Ray Davies, and Mr. Rundgren, he
> hasn't been afraid to try new things. Experiment. Confuse and confound
> his fans. And I dig him all the more for it.
>
> So I'm hopeful he'll pull a Michael Jordan and come out of retirement.
> Perhaps two or three times. But until then I'll be happy to listen to the
> old stuff. Over and over again.
>
> peter k.
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