Chickenthief
261 posts
Jul 30, 2012
5:47 PM
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I'll have to try that one out.
I'm reading Honeyboy Edwards' book right now. I'm only into the first 40 pages so far but if the rest of the book reads as good as the first pages do I would give it a high rating.
Last Edited by on Jul 30, 2012 5:49 PM
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SuperBee
464 posts
Jul 30, 2012
6:29 PM
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Thanks for the tip. I'm reading "tough without a gun" (bogart), and have Boogie Man (John Lee Hooker) lined up next, but I've put Buddy's story on the list.
Chickenthief, I reckon you'll continue to enjoy honeyboy's story. I found it was really evocative of the times and culture, lifestyle etc. I dunno how accurate it is but in a way that doesn't seem all-important. It felt authentic. As a middle aged Australian, a long way removed from the world Honeyboy lived in, I felt I had a much better appeciation/perspective/comprehension of that world and time etc, from reading the book. Maybe more than from any other book ive read. Very personal and real kinda book.
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Last Edited by on Jul 30, 2012 6:32 PM
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atty1chgo
418 posts
Jul 31, 2012
7:05 AM
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Buddy Guy is one of the few bluesmen who makes money at what he does, in his bar business as well as his music. Two reasons (I am sure there are many others) that immediately come to mind.
1. When you are in his club and he is there, he will not sign ANYTHING that you have not purchased in the store. Period.
2. He woefully underpays his band. For someone who came up scuffling, you would think that he would understand what his band members go through. But it doesn't show in the paychecks.
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groyster1
1964 posts
Jul 31, 2012
9:37 AM
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people are usually very private about how much they are paid....Im surprised that his band members would actually come out and say what they are paid
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atty1chgo
420 posts
Jul 31, 2012
3:09 PM
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Didn't hear it directly from a band member. But I don't doubt my source at all, and that is about all I will say further.
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Michael Rubin
630 posts
Jul 31, 2012
8:04 PM
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Reason #3. He is a total badass living legend who kicks ass over 99% of the rest of the live acts of any style of music.
And the book is great.
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atty1chgo
421 posts
Jul 31, 2012
11:08 PM
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Reason # 3 is certainly right on and very true. That doesn't excuse Reason # 2.
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Michael Rubin
631 posts
Aug 01, 2012
5:35 AM
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If they are good enough to back up Guy, they are good enough to find higher paying work elsewhere. They want to play with Guy. He is not holding a gun to his head. Many of the more famous people I have played with paid less than I expected.
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atty1chgo
422 posts
Aug 01, 2012
6:38 AM
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I guess they should count their blessings that they get to play with a legend, and all of the exposure and great memories and street cred that experience brings, and take that goodwill and pay their bills with it. It's a Catch 22 situation. Even if someone leaves because of low pay, people don't give a shit that you left because of low pay. You are the sideman that has to find other work, and he's still the superstar who can do no wrong. A gig is a gig, and people hold on to job security in these and all times, I guess.
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