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Allen Pamplin
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Hi, yes the 1974 California Jam on YouTube were yanked. I am working on a California Jam Fan Club website that will have all the California Jam videos. It is still in progress: www.californiajamfanclub.com  ...until then I will put the 1974 California Jam videos back up on youtube around August, please be patient. The Fan Club website will also have a library with over 2000 California Jam documents, letters and contract combind, plus rare memorabilia, chat room, California Jam Theater, Club store, and a quarterly California Jam Fanzine called: "The California Jammer". All coming in 2010. P.S. I have a line on the complete Rare Earth performance at the California Jam, we'll see if it pans-out. Right now I have two of the four songs they played at the Jam. Thanks for reading, California Jam Fan Club Founder: allen pamplin


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Steve
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Hi Allen,

Thanks for the update.

I hate to bring this up, since this the Rare Earth forum, but, you mentioned that you have the complete line up of RE performances, and, I wondered if that could possibly mean the same for the ELP performances--the complete Toccata, and Karn Evil 9 1st Impression, as well as their finale, Pictures at an Exhibition?

Thanks!



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UK Dave
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I just picked up a book on Deep Purple's Ritchie Blackmore in a closing down sale. I was reading the section about the California Jam and the well documented refusal of Blackmore to take the stage before sunset as stipulated in the contract. Purple were supposed to have headlined but they had a gig next day which meant they needed to get their equipment shipped out early, so ELP took the final spot instead. The concert was running ahead of schedule (unusual in my experience) so there was a gap of at least 20 minutes while they tried to get Blackmore to play. He wasn't prepared to go on till the sun went down. Just think, that 20 minutes was a wasted opportunity to feature an extra Rare Earth jam earlier in the day. I'm pretty sure Ray would have loved the opportunity.

In the end Blackmore smashed his guitar up in anger, along with a TV camera. I have the DVD somewhere on my shelf. By that time I expect Ray, Pete, Gil and co had packed their gear and left hours earlier. I can't imagine they stayed for the whole show?



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Mike
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I recall Ray saying here (in an earlier thread) that after their morning set, they went back to the hotel.

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Steve
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Yes, Mike, that is correct. I had asked Ray if they stayed for the entire thing, and, he said no, the by helicopter, they were flown out of there, after they finished.

Ritchie Blackmore, in my opinion, did more to ruin it for the bands by his ego-centric attitude.  I have  read that he's into Satan worship, so, I am sure that playing after dark only, had something to do with his chidlish antics, that ruined it for many.   I have been told by several people that  because of Blackmore's destruction of that camera that we didn't get better views of ELP's performance, and so limited close ups of Carl Palmer.  I don't know if that is true, or not, but it is what I was told.  I also read that it was 45 minutes between DP and ELP, because of Blackmore, not 20.

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Mike
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Richie's into the medieval stuff, if you will. Nothing satanistic about that.
Yeah, Richie was and is a very moody guy.

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UK Dave
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Yes Steve you're most likely correct that it was 45 minutes. I think the book said they wasted 20 of those minutes pretending there was a technical problem while they tried to reason with Blackmore. According to the Man in Black it was one of ABC's crew who demanded that Purple go on early, despite what the contract said. I can see why that would wind him up. Eventually another (more polite) guy succeeded in getting him to agree to go on earlier than planned by using a bit of courtesy. However, his anger was still burning throughout the concert and he took it out on the ABC camera. Didn't he also set fire to his stack, almost burning himself or one of the crew? Personally I've never had a lot of time for the guy or his frequent tantrums. The guy has fallen out with just about everyone he's worked with.

I think that guy was right Steve when he said it cost some of the ELP footage. One less camera!

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Mike
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When Richie was in a good mood, his playing was "otherworldly". But when he was in a sour mood, it spoiled it for everyone. The infamous 1993 "Birmingham NEC" gig is all the proof you need. Throwing water at the cameras, mucking about within songs and not playing solos or playing oddball stuff. Worst gig by any band I've ever heard. It's a shame because I've heard the 2nd night at Brixton in 1993...the band was on fire!

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UK Dave
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It must have worn the patience of his fellow musicians, especially when he wouldn't play solos etc.  I'm guessing Ian Gillan was the only one who had the balls to confront him which is probably why they hate each other. I get the impression that Jon Lord was too placid and Ian Paice wasn't bothered as long as he got his money. In the end I think even those two were relieved to see him go.

I reckon Glenn Hughes must have rattled his cage though. I love most of Hughes' work, especially the funk element, but when he starts going OTT doing his 5 minutes solo of soprano squeeling like a female opera singer who's just spotted a mouse...it's time to insert the earplugs! I notice he covered "I Just want To Celebrate" on one of his recent albums. I wonder if this was sparked by touring with Peter on the Voices of Rock concer series around that time?  

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UK Dave wrote:

It must have worn the patience of his fellow musicians, especially when he wouldn't play solos etc.  I'm guessing Ian Gillan was the only one who had the balls to confront him which is probably why they hate each other. I get the impression that Jon Lord was too placid and Ian Paice wasn't bothered as long as he got his money. In the end I think even those two were relieved to see him go.

I reckon Glenn Hughes must have rattled his cage though. I love most of Hughes' work, especially the funk element, but when he starts going OTT doing his 5 minutes solo of soprano squeeling like a female opera singer who's just spotted a mouse...it's time to insert the earplugs! I notice he covered "I Just want To Celebrate" on one of his recent albums. I wonder if this was sparked by touring with Peter on the Voices of Rock concer series around that time?  


Ian Gillan (whom I met in 2002) is down to earth and one hell of a nice guy. Just like the RE guys are. That's another story altogether. The other 4 guys were pissed at Richie because of his behavior that night in Birmingham. Ian Paice said "when Richie has a problem, we have a problem". It's a shame because the 1993 tour was a very good one in terms of a setlist.

 



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UK Dave wrote:

I reckon Glenn Hughes must have rattled his cage though. I love most of Hughes' work, especially the funk element, but when he starts going OTT doing his 5 minutes solo of soprano squeeling like a female opera singer who's just spotted a mouse...it's time to insert the earplugs! I notice he covered "I Just want To Celebrate" on one of his recent albums. I wonder if this was sparked by touring with Peter on the Voices of Rock concer series around that time?  
I can't stand that screeching and whooping Glenn does in the 74-76 Purple stuff. I had to make cd-r's of live shows from that era with that nonsense edited out.

 



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I forgot to add my name again. doh

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UK Dave
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When Glenn sings in his normal voice and isn't trying to do a Stevie Wonder or Ray Charles, he's got a fantastic soulful voice. Coverdale and Hughes were a great combination on those 3 albums they did together but I cringe at both of them when I watch live footage.

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Mike
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Dave,

I know what you mean and I agree. Between David yelling "gowd bliss yah...owwww!" and Glenn screaming in soprano...yikes.

Ian Gillan knew when to scream and when to lay back. Much different.

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UK Dave
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100% agreement Mike. Those "Gawd Bless Ya's" are EXACTLY what irritated me about Coverdale smile

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allen pamplin
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"The California Jam Fan Club Website", coming soon in 2010 (www.californiajamfanclub.com).
Sign up Here today and stay updated.

Visit me right now:
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/_californiajam1974
Email: californiajam1974@live.com ...

Please read the following about this very special "California Jam Fan Club Website":

In Progress: The California Jam Fan Club website will have over 50 High Quality California Jam videos from the "Original" ABC broadcast during May & June of 1974. These videos are the "Highest Image & Sound Quality" to date. The Fan Club website will also include a library with over 2000 California Jam documents, letters and contracts combind. Rare memorabilia, chat room, California Jam Video Theater with Audio & Video downloading, Rare Color Photographs, Stage & Site Schematics, Club store, and a quarterly California Jam Fanzine: "The California Jammer". All coming in 2010.

All "new members" will receive the "California Jam Fan Club Package": includes a Special Director's DVD of the 1974 California Jam show and interviews. A beautiful foil-stamped California Jam Concert Poster, Membership Card, Tee-Shirt, Ticket Repro, and a FREE one-year subscription to the quarterly California Jam Fanzine: "The California Jammer".

The "First 1000 Members" will be recognized as "Founding Members" within the Fan Club.

Thanks for reading,
California Jam Fan Club Founder: allen pamplin



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allen pamplin wrote:

"The California Jam Fan Club Website", coming soon in 2010 (www.californiajamfanclub.com).
Sign up Here today and stay updated.

Visit me right now:
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/_californiajam1974
Email: californiajam1974@live.com ...

Please read the following about this very special "California Jam Fan Club Website":

In Progress: The California Jam Fan Club website will have over 50 High Quality California Jam videos from the "Original" ABC broadcast during May & June of 1974. These videos are the "Highest Image & Sound Quality" to date. The Fan Club website will also include a library with over 2000 California Jam documents, letters and contracts combind. Rare memorabilia, chat room, California Jam Video Theater with Audio & Video downloading, Rare Color Photographs, Stage & Site Schematics, Club store, and a quarterly California Jam Fanzine: "The California Jammer". All coming in 2010.

All "new members" will receive the "California Jam Fan Club Package": includes a Special Director's DVD of the 1974 California Jam show and interviews. A beautiful foil-stamped California Jam Concert Poster, Membership Card, Tee-Shirt, Ticket Repro, and a FREE one-year subscription to the quarterly California Jam Fanzine: "The California Jammer".

The "First 1000 Members" will be recognized as "Founding Members" within the Fan Club.

Thanks for reading,
California Jam Fan Club Founder: allen pamplin



 Awesome news and awesome work Alan!

I'll be sure to join.



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Can't wait. I was there and will never forget it. An amazing and grueling day...my first rock festival

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