Merrell Fankhausers Interview with Ed Cassidy of Spirit

[JACMUSTANGCAT]

First of all, what a ball bust I just went through signing on here! Youtube that is major bullshit you put me through, thanks! Now for my post! I love Spirit. I always play tunes from their greatest hits at parties. All the older ( 40+ I'm 56 myself ) people trip on it and sometimes ask who the band is. Right on to all the members of Spirit. I'm sorry that Randy Wolf is gone. God bless him!

[Moderndrummer67]

Does anyone know how to get in touch with Ed or buy a copy of his book?

[paulklee]

what a wonderful drummer- a real inspiration t drummers everywhere- his crisp beautiful sound, amazing sense of space and taste- blessing to you cass

[rocktenniscat]

Wow....this legend will be 87 on May 4th, 2010!!!  Way to go, Ed.

[MattHatter]

There couldn't have been a better moniker for the group than SPIRIT. There's something about their style and sound that isn't quite evident at first but you know it's present, ya dig? Perhaps it fully reveals itself to you on the second or third listen to one of their albums.

[nogansos]

how can this be 1992 ? at the end of the video...this video 2008....Randy's int. done in 1992.

[theMUTT114]

how can this be 1992 when randy died in 1997???

[crimescenestudios]

After Randys' death, Cass led 'Spirit Revisited' with Michael Carpenter handling guitar duties. Check out his new efforts at Crime Scene Studios

[yadurnidgit]

When was this interview?

[StrandedH]

Ed Cassidy truly is one of the unsung heroes of Rock and Roll... a true legend.

[acari62]

Truly one of the greatest drummers in rock. I saw the original Spirit in 1969 and had the pleasure to meet Cass on several occasions. A great and wise man. Glad to see he is alive and well. An inspiration!

[flexoedit]

I Love Ed! Is there any way to send him an e-mail?

[StrandedH]

If you find out an address for him could you let me know.

[johnsonkatt]

Ed unplugged his PC last year, when he turned 84....decided he wanted to put a treadmill in that spot, to be able exercise at any time. Ya gotta LOVE the guy. He messed up his right leg about a year ago, but he's bounced back: I spoke with him recently, and he'd just set up his drums, and tested his kick chops. No problemo!! Look for HIPPIEFEST 2009 as the return of Spirit to the public consciousness, along with a push to have "Nature's Way" named the anthem of the Earth movement.

peace~jkatt

[MattHatter]

To johnsonkatt: Please let us fans know if Ed decides to get a My Space or a Facebook profile! I've searched for him on both to no avail.

[electronaughtrocks]

does anyone know where i can get the 'ed cassidy story'?????????

[kzvxrpl]

Good to see Cass still going strong!

[aasmundolsen]

Few people have amazed me more then ed cassidy. Truly a hero.

[look9989]

Thanks to the host for interviewing the amazing Ed Cassidy. I had the good fortune to see Spirit in 1990 and 91.

[luggo]

God Bless Cass and Randy!

[HipTJ]

Sweet! I have to wondering how Ed has been doing for the past few years. It's excellent to see he is doing well and still great wise loving man. THANKS FOR SHARING!

[lordritchie]

Wow great interview. Ed has always been a fave and an influence . Never got to see the original Spirit but did catch Randy and Ed in the mid 70's when Spirit had reformed on Mercury records.

[rokker007]

I love these 2 clips, , , , really brings back memories.

Randy - R.I.P.

Dave Waterbury

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[ajoosterlee]

Great to see Ed! Thanks for this interview.