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Oh man! I'm overwhelmed by the response I received from the members of the family. You truly made me feel welcome. My name caused some interest. It is actually pronounced something like 'pud-deh' and my friends have called me that since I was a kid. As far as my native Finland is concerned, ABB is not really a household name here - but it's very much appreciated among rock/blues people. Near Helsinki, a festival called 'Blues in the Park' is arranged every summer. It has featured for example The Band, Ten Years After, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Santana, Wilson Pickett, BB King and Buddy Guy to name but a few. The closest thing to ABB was in 1999 as The Buddy Miles Express did 'Dreams' to honour Duane. I remember Buddy chanting: 'Dooo youuu know whooo Duane Allman iiiis?!' After receiving a roar they cut into the first notes of the song. Magic moment. Seeing ABB live in 'Blues in the Park' would be magnificent but they haven't done Europe much lately...