tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910067.post7382160519324997671..comments2024-03-24T08:17:55.097-04:00Comments on BLOG TO COMM: Christopher Stiglianohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17107248034597839482noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910067.post-35225074164387903602018-05-22T09:30:47.010-04:002018-05-22T09:30:47.010-04:00As a member of the Memphis community of the 1970s ...As a member of the Memphis community of the 1970s I can contribute that Jon Tiven did follow Alex Chilton around like a puppy and I did witness Alex slap the shit out of him in a bar. <br /><br />I can't speak to their conflict in NYC but I can verify that both Chilton and Tiven were not very scary so I doubt it was a battle along the lines of Ali/Frazier. <br /><br />Tiven followed Chilton around like a puppy, which makes sense because Chilton was wild and talented. To suggest Chris Bell, who was a nice guy and a good guitarist, was the brains behind the operation and that Chilton was built from his legacy is a joke. <br /><br />Years from now people will still be speaking of Chilton and his music. They will not be speaking of Jon Tiven.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910067.post-40122802455237413342008-07-06T17:15:00.000-04:002008-07-06T17:15:00.000-04:00NHRP covered a lot of the live shows in New Haven ...<B>NHRP</B> covered a lot of the live shows in New Haven at the time, though I don't recall seeing the festival you mentioned written up in any of 'em. Now don't get me wrong...there were many local live shows and groups documented in <B>NHRP</B>'s pages during the very early seventies. (I remember seeing a few mentions of Jasper Wrath, a local prog rock band often compared to King Crimson and Jethro Tull who had an album on MGM's Sunflower subsidiary...surprisingly enough the group lasted long enough to have appeared at the CBGB Christmas Festival in '75.) I just don't recall reading any writeups of that particular fest. BTW, issues of <B>NHRP</B> pop up on ebay once in a blue moon, though if it's the issue with the "free" Fililmore poster be prepared to pay a pretty penny!Christopher Stiglianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17107248034597839482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910067.post-53331222770666659282008-07-06T16:23:00.000-04:002008-07-06T16:23:00.000-04:00Hey, doing some research about bands in New haven ...Hey, doing some research about bands in New haven in summer of '70. Wondering if the NHRP listed a lineup, or did an article about a 2 day outdoor concert in June (probably). Or if old issues are available on the web, anywhere???<BR/>thanks,<BR/>j.dukeUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17321164017870970043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910067.post-71750898656093599592008-02-15T17:44:00.000-05:002008-02-15T17:44:00.000-05:00I wasn't aware I was so controversial.I never took...I wasn't aware I was so controversial.<BR/><BR/>I never took the attacks by Meltzer and Shernoff particularly seriously, they were looking for someone to beat up on and I suppose I was an easy target. Their opinions are hardly worth anything, and as far as their analysis of my poop, hey, hire a plumber once in a while and maybe your crapper will flush. I'm not the only who found Meltzer's toilet out of order, but the guy kept dead animals encased in jello in his fridge so perhaps collecting fecal matter was also his hobby. His writing was always anal retentive, so perhaps this was his shortcut to shit.<BR/><BR/>Regarding the Alex Chilton problem, he held it against me that I "dragged" him back into the music industry when he thought it was finished with him, and I understand how that could rankle one but I was under the impression he wanted to continue his career. I didn't do overdubs on those tracks until many years later, and by them the legendary feud was in full swing---in fact I beat the living shit out of him and his manager at CBGB's in the late 70s and our relationship hasn't been the same since.<BR/><BR/>As for the comment that Prix was a Chilton rip, it was more likely inspired by Chris Bell, the more talented member of Big Star, who participated in the recordings and continued to write and record with singer Tommy Hoehn after Prix folded its tent.<BR/><BR/>And as far as me being a "journeyman" producer, I've swept the Blues Music Awards (formerly the Handys) two years running with the Wilson Pickett and Little Milton records I wrote and produced, as well as getting a Grammy nod for the former, I've had over 300 of my songs recorded by the likes of B.B. King, Johnny Winter, Jeff Healey Band, Mason Casey, Ellis Hooks, Buddy Guy, Don Covay.....I've just written and produced new albums by Howard Tate, Garnet Mimms, and Betty Harris, and have also produced Robert Plant, Paul Rodgers, Ronnie Wood, Frank Black, Roger McGuinn...I don't have a shortage of impressive names for my resume. I've got plenty of gold and platinum on my wall, so resent me for my success, but don't denigrate my accomplishments.<BR/><BR/>Thank you Christopher for recognizing that I have made my contribution.<BR/><BR/>As for Bill S., P.F. Sloan is one of my best friends, and if you ask him about me perhaps you will learn a thing or two. <BR/><BR/>best,<BR/>Jon TivenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910067.post-78481360124442693242008-01-22T00:52:00.000-05:002008-01-22T00:52:00.000-05:00Seth Tiven was also in Saucer with yr man from RFT...Seth Tiven was also in Saucer with yr man from RFTT Craig Bell. P.D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910067.post-53065381002580484672008-01-21T02:07:00.000-05:002008-01-21T02:07:00.000-05:00How abot that Ork 45 under the name Prix. Heard i...How abot that Ork 45 under the name Prix. Heard it? I used to put it on comp tapes. Some good stuff though it is total Chilton rip. from '78 I think though I would have to rummage around some boxes to find it. Though I see Bill's point, I too like that Yankees lp. Also the Spector covers lp on Big Sound. I think JT is on that. Any scans of the NHRP to share or xerox?<BR/><BR/>JBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6910067.post-64460959194130123102008-01-20T19:25:00.000-05:002008-01-20T19:25:00.000-05:00Chris,I haven't changed my attitude at all on that...Chris,<BR/>I haven't changed my attitude at all on that subject. His own work as artist and/or songwriter barely qualifies as "journeyman." I think there might be a certain vampire-like quality to the man----sucking the lifeblood from talented artists down on their luck (those he produces and "co-writes" with--PF Sloan,etc.), and hoping that some of the genius will rub-off. Guess what? It hasn't!<BR/><BR/>--Bill S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com