| Author | Message | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2445 Registered: 7-2004 |
I was fortunate enough to attend a barbeque last Sunday at Owl Farm, Hunter Thompson's ranch in Woody Creek, Colorado. The MC was Jimmy Ibbotson from the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. He had different musicians taking turns on and off stage, with the 5 onstage at any time being called "The BlueBird 5". Here's a shot of your's truly with Jimmy on flute. Anyone recognize the other guitar player? Bill, tgo  | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5122 Registered: 5-2002 |
Looks like Tommy Chong to me. And if so, What was the tune that he was singing? But playing with Jim Ibbotson is pretty cool! And I'm guessing that the car behind the stage is there just in case Homeland Security shows up and you need to depart in a hasty fashion. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2446 Registered: 7-2004 |
It is indeed Tommy, and since you've posted I can't proclaim "Dave's not here". LOL I believe this shot was taken during "Summertime". Tommy likes the blues. Bill, tgo | ||
| chuck
Intermediate Member Username: chuck Post Number: 139 Registered: 3-2005 |
Tommy is a great musician. Has he done any recording? Chuck | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2447 Registered: 7-2004 |
He told me he doesn't play much these days. He gave away most of his guitars and now is into collecting cars. By the way, as opposed to some other "famous" people I've had the chance to hang with, Tommy is really down to earth. Just a great guy, very easy going, bright and insightful, especially when discussing his sojourn through the federal criminal justice system. Bill, tgo | ||
| jalevinemd
Senior Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 578 Registered: 12-2003 |
Bill, Gotta ask. How'd Tommy like the inlays? | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2448 Registered: 7-2004 |
Jonathan: I think he liked them. He held my guitar, checked out the inlays and said "is this for me?" I laughed and said "no", he said "are you sure you don't want to give it to me?" We went around like that a couple of times, all lighthearted. As you might expect, this being a NORML legal seminar, the inlays were very popular. (For those who don't know, NORML = National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws). Bill, tgo | ||
| chuck
Intermediate Member Username: chuck Post Number: 140 Registered: 3-2005 |
I am assuming this is the same Owl Creek farm of Hunter S. Thompson featured as uncle Duke in the Donnesbury comic strip,as well as the author that lived with the Hells Angels and lived to write a very good book about his experences. Chuck By the way Hunter died in 2005 by a self?,infickted gunshot to the head. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2452 Registered: 7-2004 |
Fear & Loathing with Alembic Electronics. You are correct - the very same Hunter S. Thompson, a.k.a. "Dr. Gonzo" hisself, Uncle Duke's alter-ego. Ahhhh! The bats...the bats...they're everywhere!!!! Bill, tgo | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Intermediate Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 158 Registered: 10-2006 |
I can't vouch the for the veracity of this, but I once read that way back when, Tommy once played lead guitar in a band whose rhythm player was one J. Marshall Hendrix. Peter | ||
| 57basstra
Senior Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 664 Registered: 4-2005 |
That is neat, Bill. Thanks for sharing the pics and the story! Cool old car behind y'all, too. drr |
