Guitarist with Welsh proto-jamband Man has died aged 72.
Also fronted his own band Iceberg.
Wasn't John Cippolina of Quicksilver Messenger Service associated with them some kinda way at one time?
Wasn't John Cippolina of Quicksilver Messenger Service associated with them some kinda way at one time?
Experience with Man
In 1975, the Welsh psychedelic band Man toured the United States, towards the end of which, they played two gigs at the San Francisco Winterland (March 21 and 22), which were such a success that promoter Bill Graham paid them a bonus and rebooked them.[1] Whilst waiting for the additional gigs, the band met and rehearsed with Cipollina, who played with them at Winterland in April 1975. After this, Cipollina agreed to play a UK tour which took place in May 1975, during which their "Roundhouse gig" was recorded.[1] Rumors that Micky Jones had to over-dub Cipollina’s parts, as his guitar was out of tune, before their Maximum Darkness album could be released[4] are exaggerated; only one track, "Bananas", was to have his track replaced, per Deke Leonard. "Everything ... which sounds like Cipollina is Cipollina."M. Jones tribute
The album eventually reached #25 in the UK album charts.
I personally liked MAN very much, sad, that Deke has left as also.
For those interested: Deke wrote several absolutely hilarious books, also available as kindle version.
Or check the website of his editing company:
http://www.northdownpublishing.co.uk/
