Thanks socrates1818: J.M. was a superb player during that halcyon era. I saw him play several times and like his friend and mentor Peter Green he dug deep within himself and played some very fine blues.
With respect, I don't think he was influenced by Bloomfield but I do know that, like Peter G and everyone else, he listened to B.B.King for inspiration. His original inspiration was rock & roll - that's his roots and background.
He is also the vocalist on Call Me Woman, not Victor Brox.
I saw them once at Fairefield Hall, Croyden (1966)?. They were supported by the Groundhogs who were backing John Lee Hooker. Champion Jack Dupree was also on the bill. Freekin great night that was.
There isnt better only different styles If Jimmy was all junked out then yes he would have a poor performance same with Mitch he also got sloppy when he was wacked out on the Horse
topkiddie, you are certainly entitled to your opinion. Loved Frank. But Hendrix's creativity resonates so much more with me. As usual, we're really talking apples and oranges.
But you still think Hendrix is better. I can't agree I afraid. Maybe there is some Frank you have not heard yet. Try the bootleg 'Our man in Nirvana' or on youtube 'Stockholm 1973.I have a friend who has about forty Hendrix records, most of them are live and poor.
I saw them play 3 or 4 times around 1968 and Moorshead usually had a 3 pickup Les Paul Custom but I remember once he was using a Gibson 335 that I think was blond, he used a blond Fender Showman amp with two 1x 15 cabs although the last time I saw him he told me he was thinking of getting an AC 30 and selling the Fender. He was a great player does he still play?
Get it right guys. He didn't loose out,he turned it down coz it didn't pay enough. He ended up playing for Frank though,who in my opinion was a better guitarist the Jimmy(yeah,bring on the Slagging off)
Got two things wrong! Yeah, I switched names on the drummer and bassist for Hendrix! Geez, getting old. And, I only passed along what I'd heard about Aynsley losing out. That never made sense to me because he was a MUCH better drummer.
Finally, I agree about Zappa being a better guitarist than Hendrix. As Peter Green said about Jimi, "He makes too many mistakes" (!). Yeah, he was incredibly creative...at times. Then there was horrendous crap like "The Star Spangled Banner".
Talked with bassist alex Dmochovsky 35 years ago. He said Brox married a black woman. He had doubts about his motives (trying to hard to be black.) He played w/peter green on End of the Game. He said pete was on lsd constantly. Don't doubt that. I've got english pressings of th retaliation's releases. There must be some british video with these guys.
The singer is Victor Brox and he's white. Aynsley Dunbar is the drummer and was a member of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers with Peter Green and John McVie. Aynsley was canned by Mayall then lost out to Noel Redding to be Jimi Hendrix's drummer in the Experience. He then formed this group, the Retaliation.
He was a terrific drummer who eventually found his niche with Zappa and Journey.
So that's what happened to JM. I played bass with him in a band called "The Embers" in the early sixties. If I remember right he played a Jaguar.
vicarn1 1 month ago
Thanks socrates1818: J.M. was a superb player during that halcyon era. I saw him play several times and like his friend and mentor Peter Green he dug deep within himself and played some very fine blues.
With respect, I don't think he was influenced by Bloomfield but I do know that, like Peter G and everyone else, he listened to B.B.King for inspiration. His original inspiration was rock & roll - that's his roots and background.
He is also the vocalist on Call Me Woman, not Victor Brox.
guitarandharp 5 months ago
very Bloomfield influenced in a great way
socrates1818 5 months ago
Hi The Browndawg
You can find out all about James on his website, YouTube (I Got News For You is a good one) and of course, his CDs.
Check him out, he's superb!
Best wishes
guitarandharp 1 year ago
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guitarandharp 1 year ago
Low gear man is a classic - brilliant lyrics - 'get you killed' -
Alex once told me Victor would just make them up on the spot!
NeilThompson30 1 year ago
I saw them once at Fairefield Hall, Croyden (1966)?. They were supported by the Groundhogs who were backing John Lee Hooker. Champion Jack Dupree was also on the bill. Freekin great night that was.
eamonjwadley 1 year ago
Peter Green cited John Moorshead as
one of his favorite guitarists.....
Can't you hear why.....great playing and
singing on this cut
sherriffofhongkong 2 years ago
real music!!!
napolian420 2 years ago
I have just found out that is my wife on the cover the little one at the botton ahh
andyreston 2 years ago
There isnt better only different styles If Jimmy was all junked out then yes he would have a poor performance same with Mitch he also got sloppy when he was wacked out on the Horse
drummerofchicago 2 years ago
I was a big fan of the ADR...shame they didn't get to do the live album that was in the works...
Carlito1988 3 years ago
22 year old female wanting to play with a bad? boy msn me or profile C
ahc25wn6 3 years ago
cheers Kegs
timnlol 3 years ago
aynsley (not suere how to spell it), anyway, didn't he play drums on diamond dogs Bowie??
Ruberneck 3 years ago
Yep, plus, Zappa, founding member of Journey, thsn onto Jefferson Starship, then I lost track of him...
28if 3 years ago
topkiddie, you are certainly entitled to your opinion. Loved Frank. But Hendrix's creativity resonates so much more with me. As usual, we're really talking apples and oranges.
keyboardwhiz 4 years ago
But you still think Hendrix is better. I can't agree I afraid. Maybe there is some Frank you have not heard yet. Try the bootleg 'Our man in Nirvana' or on youtube 'Stockholm 1973.I have a friend who has about forty Hendrix records, most of them are live and poor.
topkiddie 3 years ago
can anybody confirm what guitars John Moorshead played during this period
deepindercheema 4 years ago
Can't remember exactly when , but I saw him live with Aynsley a few times, and he was playing a black Les Paul
studiochap 3 years ago
I saw them play 3 or 4 times around 1968 and Moorshead usually had a 3 pickup Les Paul Custom but I remember once he was using a Gibson 335 that I think was blond, he used a blond Fender Showman amp with two 1x 15 cabs although the last time I saw him he told me he was thinking of getting an AC 30 and selling the Fender. He was a great player does he still play?
BINGBOOK 3 years ago
He found that Les Paul in a junk shop and paid £30 for it...
I also saw him with a Gibson Firebird but I preferred the Les Paul, which had a great sound.
The band were always excellent 'live'. I saw them around six times: you can't buy that now, as my friend James Harman says!
guitarandharp 2 years ago
@guitarandharp who is james harman?
TheBrowndawg 1 year ago
@guitarandharp yeah I had a '63 firebirdV reverse, didn't like the sound, neck was great, but not the sound. this cat is great player
socrates1818 5 months ago
Get it right guys. He didn't loose out,he turned it down coz it didn't pay enough. He ended up playing for Frank though,who in my opinion was a better guitarist the Jimmy(yeah,bring on the Slagging off)
topkiddie 4 years ago
Got two things wrong! Yeah, I switched names on the drummer and bassist for Hendrix! Geez, getting old. And, I only passed along what I'd heard about Aynsley losing out. That never made sense to me because he was a MUCH better drummer.
Finally, I agree about Zappa being a better guitarist than Hendrix. As Peter Green said about Jimi, "He makes too many mistakes" (!). Yeah, he was incredibly creative...at times. Then there was horrendous crap like "The Star Spangled Banner".
mmandmm9 3 years ago
Correction :} You mean Aynsley lost out to Mitch Mitchell to be the drummer for Hendrix's band.
jonsilence 4 years ago
Nice addition friend :) been wanting to hear this for well 35 years.
humboldtmyche 4 years ago
hes black right he sounds black
BlackSabotage100 4 years ago
Don't think so,british blues band from 60's.
texslim1 4 years ago
Talked with bassist alex Dmochovsky 35 years ago. He said Brox married a black woman. He had doubts about his motives (trying to hard to be black.) He played w/peter green on End of the Game. He said pete was on lsd constantly. Don't doubt that. I've got english pressings of th retaliation's releases. There must be some british video with these guys.
dahliniii 3 years ago
I played guitar with Alex about 15 years ago a few times.Wonder how he's doing.
twoslices 3 years ago
@texslim1 heavy blooze rock like 10 years after
spacepatrolman 5 months ago
The singer is Victor Brox and he's white. Aynsley Dunbar is the drummer and was a member of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers with Peter Green and John McVie. Aynsley was canned by Mayall then lost out to Noel Redding to be Jimi Hendrix's drummer in the Experience. He then formed this group, the Retaliation.
He was a terrific drummer who eventually found his niche with Zappa and Journey.
mmandmm9 4 years ago
You'll also find him on Lou Reeds album Berlin
petgerco 4 years ago