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Which musician retired too soon?
Gram ParsonsJim CroceMike BloomfieldI know they didn't "retire", but I wonder what they could've done under ideal conditions. 
"GoldWave" : Good for recording LPs to CD?
Rives,Thank you for your response.I checked out the CFB website and it actually appears to be better suited to my needs than the more complex GoldWave. I can't wait to get started. 
What early 70's rock bands had violins?
United States of AmericaFlying Burrito Bros.Eric Burden & the Animals ("When I was Young")Love "Changes" 
Keith Jarrett Recomendations
I'm not that familiar with Jarrett's music, but a couple of years ago I picked up the "Sunbear concerts" in very good condition at Goodwill for $10 (1$ @ Lp). Does that hold some kind of record for size? I like the music ok, kinda new agey, but no... 
Remembering Jerry
When he was about 5, Jerry Garcia had part of his right middle finger accidentally chopped off by his older brother, but that was nothing compared to watching his father drown on a fishing trip shortly after. This event was so traumatic that nobod... 
Classic Rock Fans?
Fab4fan,How about Don Henley when he was with the Eagles?(drummer + curly perm) ;) 
Calling all indie rockers...
Guided by VoicesTrumans WaterBlonde Redhead 
Classic Rock Fans?
Fab4fan,Jeff Lynne was on guitar, keyboards and vocals for ELO.Bev Bevan (sporting a shag) was their drummer. 
Drums drums drums Im looking for more cds
In reference to Herman's post, when Ginger Baker played withCream, he did an extended drumsolo titled "Toad". "Wheels ofFire" from around 1968 features a 14 min. (or so) drumsolo, recorded live at the Fillmore West, the like of which I haven't hea... 
''I Feel Fine''by the Beatles, who does the lead ?
I remember reading a long time ago the lead on the recording "I feel fine" was played by Paul. I wish I remembered the source. I wouldn't swear by it, of course,but the style does seem different from John and George's. 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
As a semi-pro bassplayer (my gig money buys my toys) I keptupgrading and buying bass equipment until last year, when Idecided 8 basses was more than I needed, and figured I might buy me a Gibson Les Paul and branch out a little into guitar. I'd be... 
Srangest ,most out there sounding music
Anything by the Residents, but especially "Not Available"and "Third Reich n' Roll". Also, "Alien Soundtracks" by Chrome. Fun music, once you get used to it. 
Firesign Theatre
Those were the days. KMET in LA used to intermingle FST tracks with music all the time. Lot's of fun, even straight.Definitely part of my life's soundtrack. How can you be in two places at the same time when you're actually nowhere at all? 
Do You Remember Your First Music Purchase?
"Out of our Heads", Rolling Stones. When I took it to mycousin, I had to return it for the mono Lp. Her systemwas a tube Harmon Kardon mono receiver with Garrard tt andEV speaker. Mono, Stereo, I didn't know the difference.In '67 I inherited that ... 
New to Vinyl, TT suggestions please
I second Seandtaylor99. I lucked out with a practically newRega P3 + Rega cartridge for $500 about 4 months ago from the Audiogon classifieds. I'm quite happy with it.