In 1968 a comic genius and guitar virtuoso named Gaye Delorme began mocking the burner-out stoners of the era with a trademark refrain, "Hey, Maaaaaaaan! The drummer's balling my girlfriend, Maaaaaaaan!"
Tommy Chong recognized the value of Gaye's Man character creation when he went to LA from Vancouver to strike it rich with Cheech. The rest is history.
Gaye was a pure talent with a heart of gold.
I had a music store in New Westminster British Columbia, Gaye often came down and played some of our collectable pieces. I made him a neck for his telecaster that he enjoyed playing on very much. His skills as a player were amazing. I am sad to hear he passed. If any of his family members read this please accept my sincere condolences.
fretfear 1 month ago