If you play the Hammond organ professionally, please answer the following, and e-mail to Gilles F. Bacon to be included on this Web site. The Hammond Grounds Interview ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Most pertinent biographical facts: - when/where were you born? - where did/do you live? (cities, countries) - did/do you have any other professional occupations? - what were/are your parents' occupations? (you can ignore this question UNLESS one of your parents was a professional musician) Most pertinent artistic facts: - what are your recordings? (which do you think is best?) - what were your most notable concerts? - what are your regular gigs? - have you received any awards/degrees? (other achievments?) - what are your goals for the future? Main influences: - who are your musical heroes? - what are your favorite albums? - who do you listen to? - who would you pay to see perform? - who do you credit as musical teachers? Define your love for the Hammond B-3 organ sound: - when did you first get hooked? - why do you continue to play it despite its obscurity? - what is it about the "beast" that makes you carry it around? - who are your favorite organ players? - what are your favorite organ albums? How do you feel you can further your career? - who would you like to play/record with? - would you like to record more or less often? - would you like to tour more or less often? What keeps you going? - what makes you feel good about your career? - who/what supports you when you hit an obstacle? - what hobbies/activities/passions do you have outside of music? - how do you relax? - how do you like to vacation? * Favorite saying (words you live by)? * Who would it be a dream come true to have played with, even if it could not have been possible (i.e., died before you were old enough to play)? * If you could get any artist (famous or not, dead or alive) to design your next CD cover, who would it be? How can your fans contact you? How do you feel about your fans taping your live shows? On a last note, The Hammond Grounds keeps a running list of new releases and concerts/gigs coming up. Please let me know how I can contact you on a regular basis to find out your current plans (manager, agent). Also, any promotional material would be greatly appreciated, especially a picture and any reviews, biographies, etc. Of course, CDs would be nice too! ;) E-mail me for my home address and/or phone number. Gilles F. Bacon The Hammond Grounds http://wcbi.com/organs/grounds/

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