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From: Drew "Dno" Hall |
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Mark, So glad to see so many of the fantastic musicians from my past still going strong. I was a HUGE Vanilla Fudge fan and certainly Carmine was a great influence on my drumming. I'll have a listen...I'm sure it's "Magik.".......Dno |
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From: Bianca P. |
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As a fellow keyboardist, I find it dificult to shine when all there are out there are the same old generic bands with the bassist, the guitarist and the drummer. But you; WoW I was very impressed when I saw you perform at the Bell Center in Quebec! You are a Keyboard legend!!! Keep it up! |
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From: gail ryave |
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sorry...sent the wrong email address |
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From: gail ryave |
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hi...iris and mel told me all about your concert.they said you were incredible..dave and i are going to come to atlantic city in aug so we can see you....cant wait....i will try to call you and patty so i can talk rather than write....hope you are both great and that you are having a blast...these pictures are great.....waiting to see you...gail |
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From: Rey Alvarado |
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I go wayyyyyy back with this band and it's truly amazing music .Talk about a group of musicians making a song their own !Fudge has always created a sense that something different was/is possible .They also personified the word " tight ".Grateful that they have bridged the gaps enough to play together again .The "scene" needs this type of pure talent .This type of ability should not lay dormant.I simply wore out my albums from the very start of their careers and have followed them individually as well.Bogart and Appice truly provide the power needed to allow others to prevail and it is tremendous . God Bless you guys for what you've given us musically. Rey Alvarado |
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From: Enrique Gonzalez |
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Dear Vanilla Fudge, I remember you guys with excitment and love. I'm awesome glad your together once again. just a fan of 55 years old. Enrique |
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From: Bill |
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Thanks for getting VF back together rocking Pine Knob (it will never be DTE) Sunday night. You guys kicked it big time. |
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From: Gayle |
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Mark your awesome!! Loved the PNC show!!So happy seeing you love what you do!! |
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From: Patrick Kingwood |
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Great site! |
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From: John |
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Mark, Magic happened tonight at the Garden State Arts Center,you were there.Face it Mark,you're one of the best in the business.Nobody plays the B3 the way you do,and your vocals--great!Stick around this time man,Vanilla Fudge is not the same without you.Everyone in the group is great,but you are Vanilla Fudge!!You are the man.It was nothing short of a miracle when I saw you tonight. Come back to Jersey after the Doors tour.Now that you're back everything is right. John |
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From: Jerry Roraback |
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Got tickets for all the brother in laws for the 6/21/05 show at the Oakdale in Ct. Forget about the Doors and all the other bands. There is not a group of musicians ever that fills the venues with this type of sound and excitement. All together again is so powerful. I was with Jimmy Greenspoon and Danny Hutton and the boys from Three Dog Night a few years ago (my group opened for the Dog and the Fudge twice in CT,)and the Fudge came up in our conversations. "They're like playing in "slow motion". Had to chuckle. At Sacred Heart University in Bridgeport CT, they blew the roof of the building. I am leading the charge back to Oakdale for one reason, to hear one of the most talented group of musicians that not only play at a much higher level but bring you along with them. What energy! Go Fudge....I would love to see you guys play at the WARNER THEATRE in Torrington, CT. The Dog sold out 2 shows Just bring the Fudge, no one else and it will sell out quick....trust me.... go VF.....Shot Gun, Hangin On, Ticket to Ride.... What a sound...... |
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From: dominick spano |
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Mark, Welcome back! What a surprise seeing you at the Doors of 21st Century show at Jones Beach. great show. You guys sounded great. Looking forward to more from you in the future. |
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From: Richie |
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Hi just saw the show at Jones Beach, The band was fantastic i was so glad to see Vince and i am shocked to hear that Mark was there as well. Good Rockin, |
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From: Chris |
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hey i love this site and i love vanilla fudge. keep on rockin |
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From: Chris |
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hey i love this site and i love vanilla fudge. keep on rockin |
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From: Greg Sterling |
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Saw the tour last night in Columbus Ohio.It was great.Been a Fudge fan since the first album but never saw you live.Renaissance still blows me away to this day. The Sky Cried When I Was A Boy is one of the most powerful songs ever written. Your music inspired me to be a musician. Thanks! It's great to see the band back intact & everyone doing well. Anywhere I can get old posters of the band? Keep rocking! |
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From: Jeff Shear |
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I wanted to thank you for signing my Vanilla Fudge CD (greatest hits) Vince from Other World Audio/Video in Oaklnad Park was nice enough to get it for me. Again Thanks, and maybe some day we may meet, Until then, Rock On !!!! Jeff |
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From: Rose |
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I rather love the deep midnight blue wallpaper! |
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From: Gail Delaney |
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Could you tell me how I would be able to get in touch with Ricky Ramirez. Thanks |
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From: Heico Hayek |
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Very nice homepage - I really like it! Keep up the good work! H.H. |
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From: Bob Patterson |
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hi markie: Good luck on your new tour. |
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From: Pat Helsel |
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It's great you guys got it together. Vanilla Fudge is timeless, like classical music. Not classic rock but classical. The first, last & only time was Feb. 1969 @ Chicago's Kinetic Playground w/ Zep & Tull opening. My first big time concert at 17 years old. I was in shock for weeks. First the unknown Tull, then the unknown band with the guy from the Yardbirds. I was approaching nirvana & then you guys came out & put it, me, & everyone else down for the count. Everybody smoked but there was no doubt Vanilla Fudge was the headliner. Your albums were & still are inspirational, but the concert solidified my love & appreciation of music & reminds me just how illuminating it can be. Why isn't Vanilla Fudge in the R Hall of Fame? I play guitar & there's a handful of albums I regularly play to get the juices flowing & Vanilla Fudge is right there with Richard Rogers, Zeppelin, Michel LeGrand, & others. Chicago keeps getting cancelled, so hopefully there'll be a concert video. Good luck. Hope to see you again, one way or the other. For now I'll check out White Magik & The Real Deal. I'm anxious to hear America the Beautiful. She really is & will be more so when we get her back on track & united, hopefully sooner rather than later & before it's too late. Peace, Pat |
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From: jimmy star |
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Hello Mark and Patty!!!! I got in a few styles of long and short sleeve shirts that are thin cotton so they won't be too hot!!! Both stores have them!! Hope all is going well, I know the tour starts soon. Best of luck with the tour, have lots of fun, and I hope you are sold out every night!Sincerely, Jimmy Star |
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From: Rod Mattson |
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Looking forward to your concert in Gilford, NH in June. The last concert I went to of yours was at New England College in Henniker, NH in I think it was 1967. |
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From: Dale b. Henry |
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i was really thrilled to hear you and vince were back!!! there is nothing like the complete line-up, and the magic is there like never before...!!! the fudge , and your keyboard work has never been matched to this day!! love to get your new c.d and fudges new cd..will send you some of our as a gift... don t worry everything is copy righted.. i think you will like our cover art , my wife and i did it ourselves. see you in tampa!!! blessings... Dale and Charlene henry,.... sarasota , fl 941-922-9854 |
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From: Angel Tineo |
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Seen you with the fudge in "68". It was in San Juan, P.R. WOW, what a perform- mance.Your band used the locals equip. because yours had not arrived on time. |
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From: jimmy star |
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White Magik is fabulous!!! I am really enjoying it!!! Especially After All!!! Congratulations!!!! |
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From: sabbath rules,ko. |
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Hey there, The Fudge are great, no sweat. Come to the Sabbath though @ www.blacksabbath.co.uk |
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From: UZOAGBA OWERRI. |
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ABA LOVE THIS PAGE KEEP IT UP. |
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From: jimmy star |
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Hello Mark!!! It was a pleasure meeting you this afternoon at the World of Jimmy Star. I really enjoyed it and wish you lots of success on your upcoming tour and with your solo album. Peace Out, Jimmy Star |
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From: Charlie Kaufman |
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Look forward to meeting you for Kaufman And Company This Wednesday. |
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From: Charlie Kaufman |
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Look forward to meeting you for Kaufman And Company This Wednesday. |
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From: obiamaka |
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keep off |
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From: Paul Coperini |
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Mark, I met you at the last Fudge concert at the Action House about 35 years ago. You, your musical efforts and Vanilla Fudge have been admired and used as a model by myself on bass and my drummer when we played as a combo. Hope to see and speak with you soon. Paul 5/13/05 |
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From: john elton |
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can hardly wait to see original Vanilla Fudge one of my favorite bands love that Hammond B3 organ sound Mark, and your voice incredible. |
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From: nwa abba alex |
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I grew up on Boomerang. It was the finest. I'm getting a Euro CD of Boomerange a couple doors down.nwaabba@mugu.com 419 lome togo |
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From: gert vermuillen |
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the trip that curtails the bill will make us strong! |
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From: Larry Berfond |
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Good luck on the new tour with the rest of the fudge. I couldn't be happier. Hope it goes well, and you can come out with an album - Not like their vain attenpt with I want it that way on it! It waqs a good idea that went wrong!!! See you in West Palm!! |
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From: TERRY L ERSTAD |
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you just keep me hanging on. |
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From: Rich Simmons |
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Mark, Just a word of thanks for you inspirations. Loved your work on "Heavy" and with Vanilla Fudge. Happy to see you are still around! |
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From: Tad Donley |
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I grew up on Boomerang. It was the finest. I'm getting a Euro CD of Boomerange a couple doors down. Too bad you guys don't have it for sale. It's got to be one of the tightest and fun albums I've ever heard. Looking forward to reliving it again. I'm in a Christian rock band called WARRIOR. We are getting known out there. www.iamawarrior.com . Mark Stein, keep up the good work, buddy. Tad |
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From: danny dennehy |
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hope you are doing well and good luck for the future |
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From: Shadow |
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Hi Mark,It's been a long time.I ran into Tim and he told me you moved to Fla. I'm still playing also.when you get a chance e-mail me I would really like to hear from you.How is your CD doing good I hope.take care Shadow |
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From: Erwin Klumfaß |
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I hear your music since 1972 and I like it. ERWIN |
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From: Søren |
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Hi Mark I am still listening to White Magik - super cd. Are you doing any live gigs? Be well... Søren |
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From: Mike Head |
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have always enjoyed Mark's voice & that growling B-3! Was excited to see Vanilla Fudge listed as performing earlier this year in Downtown Disney ... hope to see some Tennessee dates! |
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From: J.D. Bundy |
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Glad I found your site. You've inspired me for years. |
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From: terry paul |
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Dear Mark, Thank you for all the years of great music, my memories flash in my mind with your music as the soundtrack. All the best, Terry Paul Producer Rock 'N' Souls |
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From: elton martin |
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Glad to hear you're still playing and singing! From where did the idea of the signature Vanilla Fudge vocal vibrato come? |
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From: Sarah |
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Great site! I love the background. |
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From: Jarkko |
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When I was young I heard a song called"You keep me hanging on". I wondered, who can make so good music. Few years later I knew, that there were band called The vanilla fudge. One of the greatest band. |
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From: Lance Armstrong |
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I didn't realize you had another live offering. I have to say offering, because the one I referred to in my last email, was your live album, as in vinyl. from 71 time period. The live side was incredible. la |
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From: Lance Armstrong |
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Mark, Thanks for guiding the rest of us when we were looking for superior direction. Your B3 work is absolutely tops! One of my all time favorite albums is the Vanilla Fudge Live album, where it's obvious just how superior Vanilla Fudge was for the times. I read where Yes gave you a lot of credit for their sound. It's obvious in a few of their early tunes. Only regret I have in life is I never got to see you play live. But my brother and I sure spent years trying to imitate the Fudge 4 piece sound. Lance Armstrong Plano, Tx PS At my house, it's not about the bike, it's about the Keyboards,k specifically the Hammond B3 (Stein influenced). |
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From: Davis Oncale |
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Mark, You,Tim,Vince and Carmine really worked. I am 54 years old,I can make a few cords on my left handed guitar. I have never heard your equal. Don't ever quit. Dave |
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From: Jim Dillner |
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I'm looking for Joel Lavine of Shippensburg PA. If you know where he is, please email me. Thanks! |
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From: John E. Silvestrini |
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Attended 2 live shows.. 1968 or '69 Allentown, PA Agricultural Hall and 1970 St John's Music Fair in Lambertville, NJ... I noted Mark's equipment change from Leslie tone cabinets to Acoustic Amps. |
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From: Jim |
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Mark... Your music inspired me and sent me to mars when I was a kid. Ultimtely, it was the combination of you and the rest of Fudge....I heard you on Bolin, I heard you on Mason, and I heard your freebie. Dude...you are an amazing B3 player and there ain't many, and that instrument needs to rock. I don't need to let you know or remind you of Atomic Rooster or Deep Purple....The Hammond is something that's not heard much because it is an awkward instrument to move and play......anyway thank you. God bless you. I hope you might real the rifts and sores that plague Vanilla Fudge and that......me included...we're all getting old. I do know from your past recordings as well as the fresh ones that you're a Godly man. Please forgive and forget the stupidity of those who don't understand, and give us Vanilla Fudge as it should be. God bless you Mark. Yer awesome. -Jim |
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From: dolly gill |
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cool site |
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From: Bjorn |
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Nice Site! |
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From: Christina Restauri |
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Remember me? Your site is great! How's Patti? Please say hello to all. Christina |
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From: RC McWilliams |
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Hi Mark. Great site. Just got the Boomerang CD from a German company and found your site. Thanks for all of the great music. I saw The original Fudge several times, once w/ Tull and Zep opening in Chgo., and another time w/ Deep Purple opening. Always the best rock. Hope to see you performing soon. Huge fan, RC |
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From: Lou Ellen Jennings |
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Hi Mark! |
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From: mss |
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hi ed....if you find a b3 in one of those stores for that price....let me know.........mark....happy holidays ! |
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From: Ed de Freitas |
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Mark, Thanks for signing my things! The night I dropped those off in the mail, I stopped by the Goodwill store(a hobby and search for abandoned"treasures")and found sitting in a corner, a Hammond M3 organ! I bought it for ninety dollars!! I don't play(yet), it was like going to the pound and finding a puppy or kitten that needs a home. Happy Holidays to all. Ed de Freitas |
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From: michael dudley |
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nice site keep on the good work.one love |
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From: Jay Silverberg |
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Even before I saw you live around 1967 I have loved your voice and your B3 playng. You have helped yo influence me as a musician and a singer. All I can really say is "Thanks." |
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From: michael collins |
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well duh.. now I see.. its all right here. lol was a huge pleasure to just hear the boomerang clips here on the site. thank you! I'm no in the process of trying to track down a copy of the cd. almost feel like a kid again :) thanx mark! |
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From: michael collins |
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good to see people out there even older than me lol i have been trying for weeks..errr months... to find a copy of that boomerang album. I cant be the only one looking for it.. it rocks! i was hoping I could find an mp3 of the pedler somewhere online...but damn the bad luck. im still tryin!! rock on Mark!!! |
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From: ms |
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nice to hear from you after all these years louis...40th reunion comin' up ...bayonne high....& looking back , what a high it was !...all the best..mark |
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From: Louis Zall |
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You look good. I have over the years wondered what became of you. I do not know why, but I felt I had to go on line and find out if you existed. I have most if not all of your albums with the fudge and one of your first 45's magic rose and flip side come back to my heart. I hope you are well. I send you my regards. |
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From: Wayne Fram |
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Huge Fudge Fan From the late 60's. If you are still touring When are you Coming to Canada? I saw you live in Toronto in '68 or '69. |
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From: Anthony Penque |
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I first saw you with the Vanilla Fudge in 1968 at Westbury Music Theater in NeW York. I always thought you were by far thew best oranist i have ever heard and to this day I listen to you faithfully. In fact I am listening to "Where is Happiness" as I write this. Thanks for the great memories. Tony P |
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From: Lisa Stein |
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I thought you might be interested in The Tropical Rainforest Coalition, a nonprofit that specifically raises money and buys tropical rainforest land, protecting it in perpetuity by creating or adding to national preserves etc. TRC has been in existence for over 10 years and was founded by my husband, Alex Rubin. They frequently partner with other major players in environmental preservation, but TRC is different in that its operating overhead is less than 3% of what it brings in. If your organization would like to team up with TRC for any of their amazing projects, from rainforest preservation to species protection to cultural preservation (ie passing rainforest shamanistic traditions down to the youth of those cultures), please see TRC website www.rainforest.org or contact Alex Rubin at 408-847-6558. It sounds like you had a back injury and possibly surgery. I hope you recover well. I am a chiro by profession and sympathize! Lisa Stein |
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From: Joe Portagallo |
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Awsome memories of the original Fudge. Love to see a Long Island reunion with The Illusion...... |
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From: dan in fl/from jamaica queens ny |
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I saw you guys (with other acts on the bill) four times in the Vanilla Fudge heyday. I never liked you. I never liked to hear you on the radio. VF soul just wasn't my style But you guys were young lions! You played emotional, heart felt music loud as hell! Your HB-3 organ rocked the rafters! You made a deep dent back in the good old days. The kids in music today have no idea what it is to really crank it out, like you guys did. Glad to see you at your website. You look great! Keep on rockin' in the Free World. Dan |
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From: MGBADA IMO |
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I ADMIRE THIS SITE, VERY NICE AND EDUCATIVE. GUY MEN WAKA PASS, I DON LAND HERE. |
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From: mark s |
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hi ed...if you send the cd to the address listed at the contact entry on my site with self addressed envelope...i'd be happy to sign it for you !..........all the best...mark |
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From: mark s |
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hi ed...if you send the cd to the address listed at the contact entry on my site with self addressed envelope...i'd be happy to sign it for you !..........all the best...mark |
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From: markie s s |
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alfie...i am so pleased you like the new bed....the pirate outfits are very special to me...i am immediately going on the south beach diet to get small enough to share that bed with you...cheers....m s s |
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From: markie s s |
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alfie...i am so pleased you like the new bed....the pirate outfits are very special to me...i am immediately going on the south beach diet to get small enough to share that bed with you...cheers....m s s |
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From: ed de freitas |
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Mark; I am buying the c.d. anyway you can sign it for me? Play the " fudge" music for these kids{23-26yr olds}, and they love the vocals!! Hope all is well with you. Ed de Freitas |
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From: Alfie Bull |
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Ahoy there Marcus I like my bed and hope you liked my pirates outfit. Alfie.... |
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From: bob reynolds |
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mark, just want to say thanks for all the beautiful music that you gave us with the VF.you have been such an inspiration to me. the sound of your voice and your B3 playing are forever running though my mind for the last 37 years and always will. peace,bob |
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From: abbey waka |
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i dey here oooooooooooooo |
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From: Jeremy Woodworth-Luke |
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I recently had a chance to hear your music and its great! |
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From: Thomas W. Bateman |
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I know it is probably impossible to find, but I was wondering if there are any copies of your album "While the Whole World was Eating Vanilla Fudge" by Mark Stein and the Pidgeons? I would really like to find a copy of this album if it is possible. I'm sure if there are any around, you might know about it. |
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From: Thomas W. Bateman |
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I know it is probably impossible to find, but I was wondering if there are any copies of your album "While the Whole World was Eating Vanilla Fudge" by Mark Stein and the Pidgeons? I would really like to find a copy of this album if it is possible. I'm sure if there are any around, you might know about it. |
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From: OZURU OWERRI BOY |
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MY GAY I HAVE LAND HERE OK SO KEEP IT UP OK I LOVE THE SITEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO |
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From: Ed Stankiewicz |
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Just heard about your new album. Good Luck. Are you coming to the 40th reunion? Just got together with a bunch of the old football team. Listening to the Dead while I'm writing this. Regards' Ed |
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From: Chris |
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weird msgs on this guestbook... |
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From: MUGU BAKASI |
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PLS MY GOOD BROTHERS KEEP IT UP |
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From: WENDY SARLAY |
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HEY MARK : HOPE WHEN YOU READ THIS YOUR BACK IS FEELING BETTER !! YOU WERE IN OUR HOSPITAL ON OUR 5TH FLOOR I AM ONE OF THE NURSES THERE MY HUSBAND AND I REALLY ENJOY YOUR MUSIC MY BEST FRIEND AND MOTHER OF MY GOD CHILDREN HAD THE PLEASURE OF TAKING CARE OF YOU BEST WISHES FROM ALL OF US SINCERLY WENDY SARLAY |
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From: santha jackson |
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Hi Mark, I like your voice and the song Let pray for peace. I hope all is going well with your recovery. Your favorite nurse at North Ridge. |
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From: santha jackson |
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Hi Mark, I like your voice and the song Let pray for peace. I hope all is going well with your recovery. |
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From: marion |
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Hi Mark, truly would like to hear from you, been sending e-mails with no response. Remembering the Pigeons |
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From: bill kelichner |
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been following you boys from the very beginning.i have every record album,8-track,casette,cds.your still the reason for the startup of heavy metal and hard rock love you all billk |
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From: micky mendoza |
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enjoy the music hope to talk to you soon! |
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From: Marion |
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Hey Mark, just found out about your web-site, I am an old fan of yours from Newport RI, remember the Pigeons at the Rotunda, how about The Greeks place, traveled to Queens with you me and my friend Carol she was with Vinny, thought about guys often, just heard about the "New Fudge" in Arlington, which led me to the internet... Hope to hear from you.... Marion (DelMonico) White |
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From: Barry Rose |
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Pleasure to meet you. Love the music! |
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From: Arnie Kole |
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Another voice from your distant past. Sophie Berkin's nephew, Jack and Jeanette Krull's son. I read the recent blurb in the Sun- Sentinel and figured, what the hell. I live in Boca and, until March, was still working gigs at clubs and private parties. Now officially retired, looking after mom. Live around the corner from Sophie as well. Good luck on your latest venture. Arnie Kole(Krull) |
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From: jerr |
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hi all |
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From: Kev Hewitson |
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Hello Mark, I am most pleased to find you alive, well and still making music. Looking foreward to hearing your new album. Is it to get a UK issue, or do I need to order it thru your site? Is there any chance of the 2nd Boomerang album being issued, or indeed your solo CBS album? Many thanks for making such great music! |
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From: Michael Reynolds |
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I have always been a Vanilla Fudge fan since they first formed the group. I look forward to purchasing some of the groups CD's that are out now. Keep rocking and the best of luck. Michael Reynolds geoaboy@yahoo.com Oakhurst, California |
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From: Michael Rosenblatt |
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any concerts coming up? |
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From: iHMUD |
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NICE, KEEP IT ALIVE |
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From: Janet Leitman |
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found you. Still looking to hear you. Say hi to Patti. See you tomorrow. anet |
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From: Test |
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Nice Site! |
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From: Lindsey Hendren |
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Great, cant wait to see whats inside! |
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From: bd |
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mustbepopular,lotsofpeoplessignedtheguestbookandtooktimetoreadthismess.loser |
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From: Paul Sears |
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Sweet! Surfed on in. Did sound for Boomerang in DC LONG time ago!!! great shows! Sent you an email..... best. paul sears |
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From: Paul Rizzo |
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Hi, Mark! Hope all is well in the Sunshine State for you, Patty, et. al. Yes, Amen,let's pray for peace, let's pray for peace, Amen. (Somehow there rings that refrain, "Golden Age dreams, Golden Age dreams...". It would be really cool if you and VM get it together, again. If not now, when? Times too short to let dreams slip through our fingers. You guys have too much talent. Hope to see you if you get up in the NJ/Philly/NY area. Take care. Regards, Paul (Vinny's cousin) |
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From: MUGUAABA |
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umu igbo i dey here nuooooooooooooooooooooooooooo |
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From: Vaclav Rattface |
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DL Free pr0n from: http://chincrypt.wz.cz/ |
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From: vinny rosa |
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hi mark....are you going to be with dave mason this year @ stephen's talkhouse? if so i will go! you have the greatest vocal and key board(hammond) stlye ....just classic rock at its best! stay well,hope you have one last vanilla fudge re-uion in you! thanx for all the great music over the years! vinny rosa drummer for the rockinghams! www.rockinghamsixties.com |
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From: vinnie rockingham rosa 1 |
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hi mark .....i hope for all your vanilla fudge fans(including me),that the four original members can get back together and do one final re-union gig at westbury music fair.i know i'm a hopeless romantic!all the best on your new musical journey! peace vinnie rockingham rosa 1st www.rockinghamsixties.com |
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From: Andy Szego |
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I first saw you play at the Capitol in Portcheser with Charles Lloyd. It was my first concert. You have been an influence ever since .I formed my first band after that show.Thanks for all the great music and god bless.(if you need a bass player let me know.) |
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From: Bruce Gary |
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Mark is a fantastic singer & musician. I'm proud to know him & wish him well with the new CD Cheers! BruceGary |
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From: ROBERT FRASER |
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WOW SAW THE FUDGE AAAAT LEAST 40 TIMES IN SIXTIES FIRST LSD EXPERIMENT WAS WITH FUDGE AND ORPHEUS AS OPENING ACT AT UMASS LOWELL HELPED CARRY IN STUFF FROM TOUR BUS WHAT A SUNDAY AFTERNOON GOING TO SEE THEM FOR FIRST TIME SINCE THE 70S IN ARLINGTON AT REGENCY IN MASSACHUSETTS TAKING MY WIFE WHO DOESNT BELIEVE EVERYTHING IVE TOLD HER ABOUT LIVE SHOWS CANT WAIT THANKS FOR THE GREAT MUSIC BACK THEN FROM A 54 YR.OLD WOULD LOVE TO SAY HELLO AND THANKS FOR MY GREAT MEMORIES BACK THEN |
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From: Oshoke Guyman |
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I love this guest book... |
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From: dan roman |
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cant wait to hear your new album. im a big fan back in the day from n.j. now in colo. come on out here and play and visit. take care. dan |
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From: Barend and Trees Verwaal |
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Gino Vannelli : The Master of Music !!! http://GinoVannelli.tripod.com Thanks Nicole Rockenroller for writing in our Gino Vannelli guestbook with a link to this web site. Very beautiful. We are just an unofficial Gino Vannelli web site but we have many visitors from arounf this globe.... GOOD LUCK !!! |
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From: John S. Perry |
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Great voice... Grew up on Long island listening to the "Fudge" when the music was new. Still listen to it today. I remember the Boomerang band as being really great but I can't seem to find it anywhere. Any chance you'll be re-releasing it??? Be cool... |
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From: Mark A. Stein |
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Same name wish I had the same talent |
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From: Kira |
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Bobby Vinton fan ```` joannapettet.com webmistress |
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From: marjolein hameleers |
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i like your musik. i'm 16 years old an i live in holland. i hope that you continue with making musik. greets marjolein hameleers |
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From: Doug |
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Looking for the 2nd Annual Potosi Ghost Ride. Any news? We enjoyed the 1st too much to miss the 2nd! |
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From: Dennis Cannon |
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Hi Mark,I have been a big fan from the Fudge to Dave Mason.I love White Magik very intense and passionate.Is there any chance of getting Vanilla Fudge members to record some new material with you? Just a thought.Keep up the great music Mark. |
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From: vince mrykalo |
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from a VF fan since 1968. it's been a while since i've heard your music. Always thot "Rennaisance" was one of the best Rock albums ever. |
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From: Charlie Shelton |
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The first time I heard Mark's voice on "Hangin' On", my reaction was the same as the first time I heard "Purple Haze" and that was "Who the hell is that?" There was a profound impression, as much as seeing The Beatles for the first time on Ed Sullivan. What a talent,,,,, what a voice! And oh by the way, "Break Song" is a masterpiece. Best wishes always Mark, to you and your family. Charlie |
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From: Jim |
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Happy Mother's Day to a great lady. |
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From: bindle and margie |
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Hi Mark and Patty, We enjoyed your web site. We are truly impressed with your stardom! See you soon. Bindle and Margie |
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From: Rafael Zamora |
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It's nice to know that Mark is still alive and playing and recording. I wish the Boomerang and The pigeons albums could appear on cd, there's a lot of good songs there according to the samples; I'd really like to have them. There's some good music today but is not comparable to those years. And of course Vanilla Fudge was responsible for much of that was produced in those years that evolved to the 70's. |
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From: charlie fletcher |
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Mark, The Vanilla Fudge changed my attitude about music. You made us all grow up! Then, the first time I heard Boomerang and your version Mockingbird, I was floored. The band I was working with at that time played that version for ten years. So happy to find you again. |
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From: Helen |
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and you Anon sound like a guy with your ears up your A-- Obviously |
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From: Niki |
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Ditto!! |
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From: Jim |
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Hey Anon: I'm sure you must be one of those that LIKES the Return CD. You must like songs that are rehashed, rehashed, rehashed sold again and again by 1/2 originals and 1/2 fakes. ripping off fans over & over. No of course you wouldn;t be interested in THE REAL DEAL. |
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From: Ricki |
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I'm proud to reveal my identity and my appreciation of Mark and his music. So, Anon, if you don't like - don't listen. |
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From: Anon 2 |
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HEY, Anon...You have apparently lost your hearing to have made such a derogatory comment about a talent like MARK STEIN. We're not interested in what you have to spew out. A devoted fan and musician |
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From: Anon |
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I cant believe everyone likes this SHITTY MUSIC!!! White magic sounds like a guy singing with dentures!!! |
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From: philip r. gardner |
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mark, the fudge lives on forever. those were the days. i feel sorry for the young generation today. they're lost in their music scene. i know they're selling cds, but the scene, it's going nowhere. i'm 50 and listening to the music of our time i get the same rush i got back when i heard the "music". imagine this generation , in their 60s & 70s, if they don't go deaf by then, listening to hardcore rap in the presence, say for instance, of their grandchildren. we had it all. thanks so much for the great sounds and memories. a fan forever |
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From: Nick |
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Mark, I was reading Dave Mason's guestbook and came across your entry. Your a part of my life. I remember being in high school and listening to "Vanilla Fudge". "You Keep me Hanging on" and I loved your version of "Shotgun". With your talent, Tim & Carmine.... WOW. Thanks for everything. I wish you the best. Nice site. Nick |
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From: BRIAN RUNGE |
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Mark, your a master on the key board. No one can play like you, especially when you have one hand on the keys and one in the air, sounding like both on the key board. |
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From: arthur k. |
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Mark- I caught Vince Martell's radio show while driving down the Jersey Turnpike. Love your new song from your CD. Will be getting a copy of it. Vanilla Fudge still rocks in you and Vince. Keep rockin'America!! |
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From: onyekachi |
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nice site to meet.thanks |
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From: Norbert J H Beil |
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Hi to Mark and all visitors! Vanilla Fudge's fantastic music will live forever! Norbert - GB / Germany |
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From: marjolein hameleers |
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hi i'm marjolein. i live in holland. youre musik is great i just love it. i'm 16 years old and love this kind of musik. i hope you will make a lot more musik. marjolein |
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From: tom |
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mark, i met you on your first tour of england in i guess about 1968.i was in a band myself at the time end we all came back stage after the show .the last time i saw you was in toronto in the early 80s.your music still knocks me out even to this day.thanks.ROCK AND ROLL. |
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From: ron brown |
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still love you guys! |
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From: john lees |
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former member of barclay james harvest I have been a life long fan of Vanilla Fudge. |
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From: COUSIN BARRY |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! MANY MORE HAPPY HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS YEARS BARRY, LYNDA, MITCHELL, WILLY, DORIS AND BREA-ANNA |
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From: George Iglesias |
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Mark, Between, I think 1966 - 1968,I used to see (you guys)...The Vanilla Fudge, playing in Newport, Rhode Island. I was 16 at the time,and my friends and I could hardly wait for Friday & Saturday nights to hear you....You guys were the Best & Heaviest Band we'd had ever seen... Why we would look at each other crosseyed in disbelief...... Because of your band and others like you, I studied the guitar, (all styles),and am currently in a Jazz Band,soon to play in our local. An interesting thing happen to me about 4 years ago. Tim Bogart was playing in one of my friends bands, "The Pat Hennessy Group", in Huntington Beach, CA..Pat introduced me, and Tim and I had a good laugh and smoke!!!!!.....What a trip!!!!! God Bless your continued success and today, you look as good as you did in the sixties,when you were whalling and jamming to "You Keep me hanging on".... |
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From: Tony D |
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Mark-I saw you when I was 18 at Wilkes College in WilkesBarre, Pa in 1970, and to this day it was one of the most memorable concerts I have ever been to. I'm 53 now (but really still 18) and VF will always be embedded in my musical personna... Best to you Tony D. |
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From: David Dubuc |
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Mark, Thanks to the folks over at Black Rose Records and RecordHeaven.net I have a copy, on cd, of "Boomerang". Undoubtedly one the the best rock albums ever and one that I never tire of listening to!! What a legacy! Thank you! Sincerely, dave dubuc |
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From: Jeff M. |
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Hi Mark, I'm 18, from NJ, a HUGE classic rock fan, and a good friend of your nephew Ryan; and when I found out that your were related to him, I was floored! I really admire your work with Vanilla Fudge back in the 60's and I just bought myself a copy of "White Magik." I haven't been able to stop listening to it! The music is so full of passion and is unlike anything I've heard in a long, long time. You have done an amazing job with all of the tracks on the CD, from "American Dream" to "Let's Pray for Peace." It's a real breath of fresh air to see one of classic rock's best still at it and bringing real music back to the world. Keep the music alive and Best of Luck with the new album! Sincerely, Jeff M. |
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From: Ray Block |
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Greetings old friend! Nice to see that all turned out well.Someday maybe we can catch up.Regards,Ray |
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From: John Wirth |
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I was wondering if you guys are touring? |
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From: Adam Moskowitz |
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You can turn your back on a man, but never turn your back on a drug. Especially when it's wielding a razor-sharp hunting knife. Go Fudge!!! |
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From: Vince Martell |
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Hi Mark... Great CD! Best of luck with it. Many people who found out about it were very eager to buy it... SO glad you've kept on rockin'!! Vinny |
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From: Carol and Larry |
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Hi Mark, We were introduced to your new CD by Vince Martell at Sizzlin' Steak in Hackensack Saturday night. Can't wait to listen to it. Good Luck! |
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From: James |
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I listen to mark. flowers |
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From: Andy |
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Dear Mark,it's great to see you recording again.Don't ever stop.I've been a fan of yours for a long time.Still listening to Mystery and your work in Boomerang.Andy |
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From: bakasi maga |
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i dey here ooooooooooo guyès ok |
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From: Joel |
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Great article on the Forum! |
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From: Will Twynham |
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Nice site. Rock and Roll qualifies for me as one of the greatest albums of all time- pretty much entirely because of your songs. Is there any possibility of the late seventies cbs album coming out? |
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From: Jim Patteson |
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Glad to find your site, I remember buying your album in '66...Still love your music, I'll be ordering your (2) CD's later this week when I have some time.........Take care.. |
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From: Michael Acevedo |
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Keep us hangin' on, good job. |
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From: Danny |
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your music is good im glad to see your still doing something. looking forward to the tour this summer. |
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From: Vintage Bob |
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Hi Mark My band South Bound Traffic which was a 3 piece power trio , used to open up for vanilla fudge in most of the local long island nite spots,especially the Hullabuloo glubs & the world & places like that,I even had Vinny over a few times to jam |
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From: Mathew |
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Hi there, I am just having discussions over here at my place about 'vanilla fudge'. Could someone please write my, what these words original mean? Thank's a lot Mathew |
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From: Brian Runge |
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Mark, I have been listening to the FUDGE since I was about 12 and still enjoy the music very much. Near the beginning album was probably the best live cut ever. Powerful, real rock and roll. I've got the album and cd. I hope you can autograph it for me someday. The best part is hearing the FUDGE on the radio today. It brings back alot of good memories for me. You guys got me through alot of hard times when growing up. I also got yelled at alot for turning up the FUDGE on my record player to no end. I've got all the old albums. Miss you with the band, but I still hope to see you play live again with the original members. TAKE CARE. |
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From: john lambertus |
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i love yous |
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From: frank basile |
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SEE YOU SOON |
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From: Stephen Luchio |
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Mark, great to see you back! Wish you were with the current line up of Fudge. I'm sure you have your reasons why you're not. I'll be purchasing the new cd's with great anticipation. I've got all your original works with Fudge on CD (Thankfully). Your B3 and vocals were the signature on all those albums. True Fudge fans know! Welcome back and keep on playing!! |
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From: mugu men |
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From: Kelly Bertram |
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All I can say is I clicked on a link at Operationsandbox.com and I was suddenly listening to your song "Pray for peace" What a beautiful song...The music moves me. Thank you and God Bless you. |
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From: Dennis Cannon |
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Great to see Mark Stein back making music. |
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From: Bill Bolick |
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Hello, Glad I found this site! I was able to hear the group a few times is Spokane, WA. I think your first record "broke" into AM radio there? Your an incredible Artist, Mark. Thank you for ALL the inspiration you engendered for Hammond/Leslie players the world over. Best Regards, Bill |
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From: Norm Peterson |
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Hi Mark, I am a keyboardist and was a big fan of Break Song in my early years and find myself still playing some of those licks when doing a blues tune!! Your name was brought up on the Yahoogroup; organ-ized. Everyone was singing praises of your B-3 playing and on that tune especially! I never knew you were with Tommy Bolin! Amazing. I may have to get the CD's. Take care, Norm Peterson |
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From: Carol Grace |
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From: mbartko |
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find out where to hear samples of new cd white magik for free |
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From: Dr. Frank E. Vargo |
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Merry Christmas from an old fan!!! |
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From: Rick Zakhar |
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Hows it going? John Zakhar is my brother, he says hi from Nigeria! Great site, downloading song tonite. |
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From: Bonnie Mergenthaler |
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I heard part of your track. Awesome!! Best wishes to you, Pat and Richie. Love Bonnie. |
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From: Linda and Harold Petsch |
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Your passion for music is palpable when you sing. You make your songs feel personal and alive. Can't wait to hear the new CD. The very best to you and Pat;you deserve it. Lots of love, L. |
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From: Joel |
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Hey Mark; Here's to "White Magik" reaching #1! |
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From: Jay Sullivan |
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Mark I have always thought that the Break Song was incredible.Still my favorite live song of any group. Thanks VF |
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From: Mark (Surprise!!) |
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Hey MARK!! LONGTIME FAN HERE LOVED THE FUDGE.. QUESTION FOR YOU THAT I POSTED FOR YOU ON THE DAVE MASON SITE. WHO IS TED DEAN?? WHOP ELSE DID HE PLAY FOR?? I RECENTLY CAME ACROSS A TAPE OF A D MASON CONCERT IN CENTRAL PARK IN I BELIEVE 1978? WHICH YOU AND TED ARE IN THE LINEUP. ANY INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED THANKS, ROCK ON! MARK |
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From: Jim Dugger |
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I am a 50 yr old Fudge fan from the beginning. I want to share a fun thing with all Fudge fans. "Some Velvet Morning". Turn up the speed on the album from 33 1/3 to 45. Tempo is better and you have instant Dianna Ross! :) |
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From: MIKELARGE |
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GREAT STUFF YOU LOT-ALL THE BEST-MIKE |
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From: VeraDove |
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Back inthe 60,s All the bands here[Oz.] covered either Hendrix or Fudge The contributin Fuge made to R. can still be heard today!But so unmentioned!! Duvastate@optusnet.com.au[VeryReal] |
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From: Salina |
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Hey! Great work, when are we going to see you do it live!? Love Always Salina & B |
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From: mugu man |
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i dey this place you guy man i dey this place you guy man i dey this place you guy man i dey this place you guy man i dey this place you guy man |
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From: paul spare |
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my oldest brother has been a b3 player since the sixties, when i was just a young elementary school boy. he still has the b3 and i still listen to the fudge. nice to see real music is still played. i now know what to get my brother for christmas. you, felix, and lee michaels are his favorites. |
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From: Mom |
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You will do it again!!! Love you, MOM |
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From: private Krankenversicherung |
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Your website is really wonderful and i bookmarked it. Thank your for the hard work you must have put in to create this wonderful facility. Keep up the excellent work! |
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From: john lehr |
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hey mark, saw your post on dave masons web site.I am a big fan . what were your experiences with dave mason like ? Thanks john lehr |
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From: uloaku |
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ooooooo Guys,Guymen Doesn't want to keep off againoooooooooooooooooo |
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From: john c. zakhar |
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let's pray for peace brings out the purple mountains majesty. thanks mark. john c. zakhar |
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From: Vicki Thompson |
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Thank You for sharing your music with us! www.operationsandbox.com |
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From: Gayle |
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Wow Markie what an awesome site!! Good luck on future ventures!! Your the BEST!! |
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From: Mark Price |
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Great web site! I'm proud to have worked with you over the years. |
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From: Jessica Sklar |
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Dear Uncle Marc, Happy Thanksgivien hope its great Love Jessica |
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From: Jessica Sklar |
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Dear Uncle Marc, I heard your song it great!! Love, Jessica |
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From: MUGU |
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I LOVE THIS GUEST BOOK |
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From: Bob Keegan |
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Mark, Great to see the site back up and improved. Can't wait to get the new CD and the "Real Thing". |
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From: Ole |
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Helo Mark , |
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From: Deana Hallner Iacobelli |
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Hi Jack! LOL Marcy says HI! from Newport Beach! She seems to like it out here!!!! You have a great website, good luck with your new CD. Deana |
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From: Melanie |
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I will be in FL for Thanksgiving, how about we get together? E-mail me. |
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From: Joel |
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Hi Mark; Great talking with you again... I have reserved my "Magik" & "Real Deal" CDs for now... can't wait for them to come in the mail. Take care... Joel |
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From: Paul Rizzo |
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Hi, Mark. Looking forward to the new CD.Let me know when it's available. Keep on rockin. And the beat goes... Paul |
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From: Billy Cohen |
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Mark: Saw Ray Block Saturday, 10/25, at our 40th Bayonne HS reunion. He brought me up-to-date on you and urged me to visit this site. Well here I am. It's quite a site. Very well done, however I'm more impressed that you kept and followed your dreams. I'm sure it's not always been easy. So tell me, what's become of Danny Panitz? I remember that big Lincoln as if it was yesterday. Be well. Billy |
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From: Amy Emmel |
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Dear Mark: You won't believe this, but your son is standing right behind me with possibly, the woman that he is....j/k having a lot of fun with...her name is Kerry...you would like her a lot...we are at my home having a blast, sitting on the porch talking about Strawberry Alarm Clock and Vanilla Fudge...by the way, I made your son check out this website..it is awesome!!! See ya!! |
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From: mugu |
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I DEY HERE O§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§§ |
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From: Lori Shindel |
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Hi Mark......I just wanted to let you know that I did check out your website....I met you at Shooters - my husband is the bartender. I will be watching out for your new CD! |
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From: Ricki Botwinik Spinner |
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Mark, I just ordered your albums - can't wait to hear them!! I see you and the site have a new look - both look good to me. Congrats. Ricki |
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From: Fred Froni's right-hand man |
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Mark Stein - AFC Bournemouth legend, and now a musician, i learn. A man of many talents! WE LOVE YOU MARK STEIN! |
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From: Mike & Marylou Brunton |
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It was great visiting you guys last week. I look forward to getting your new CD. Go CUBS!(and Yankees!) -Sorry Mark! Good luck. |
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From: Marylou Brunton |
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Love your web page. |
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From: yehuda munz |
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hi i used to see you all at the azores apartments and on said beach inna long beach ny. when you all used to live there. i remember seening vinnie with very long hair probably triping and lolling and rolling in the surf there. mark i am also a long lost friend of ricky ramirez, from bommerang (sic) and gave him a ten dollare when he left long beach for portland inna the early seventies. i also partied with you all when i went to arizona state inna phoenix i rmember carmine asking timmy for a "thing" to smoike, when you was staying in the hyatt in phoenix inn 1969. ps i used to hang with boomerang at breakout when you used to rehearse. i rmember asking mark to play some thing from steve winwood and traffic, and he di empty pages splendidly. yehuda |
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From: doug degaeto |
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i'm looking forward to your new album and possibly seeing you if you play in nyc or long island(where i live). let me know please.thanx |
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From: Terry Paul |
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Hello, We'd like to request an interview with Mark Stein for our radio show "Rock ‘N’ Souls" which is broadcast on FM radio! Rock 'N' Souls is like an uplifting A & E Biography for the airwaves! The feature would include a brief interview and then several songs edited together with interview to form a 1 hour feature. Guests have included: Julian Lennon, John Waite, Peter Asher (Peter & Gordon), Paul Carrack, Tony Danza, Peter Tork (The Monkees), Pete Best (The Beatles) Tommy James, Badfinger, Andy Kim, Billy J. Kramer, Bobby Vinton, Peter Noone, Mark Volman (The Turtles), Fred Rogers (LAST INTERVIEW), Shirley Jones, Russell Johnson (Professor From Gilligan's Island), Jamie Farr (M.A.S.H), Pat Boone, Sugar Ray Leonard, and more! As a long time admirer it would be a great honor to feature such an incredible artist so, please consider granting us an interview. Sincerely, Terry Paul Broadhurst Producer, "Rock ‘N’ Souls" Radio info@terrypaulbroadhurst.com www.rocknsouls.com |
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From: dennis lamanna |
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you are the best |
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From: Ray Block |
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Greetings old friend!From the Valitors to The Charmers (Magic Rose/Come back to my Heart)-it always was great. Glad all is well.Regards,Ray |
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From: Andy Mangele |
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You kept me waiting for a very long time. I'm very much looking forward to your new songs. Unfortunately your first soloalbum never came out although you own one of the most beautiful singing voices I've ever heard. I wish you a lot of succes with the new album Andy |
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From: Ellen Press |
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Hi Mark, It's been a long time. My daughter Mara found the website. I am looking forward to your solo album. I've loved your voice since high school. Ellen |
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From: chris on bass |
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hi mark,,thanks for great work! VF/& Boomerang is also a favorite, The Fudge influenced many prog rockers of l970's with that symphonic rock sound. Vanialla Fudge were underrated=keep up the great work, Would give anything to see the four original guys together-thanks chris |
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From: Michael |
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The first band I saw live was Iron Butterfly the second was Vanilla Fudge when I was visiting my sister in DC. I will never forget it. Thanks for the memory. Look forward to hearing your new material. |
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From: Jimmy Kunes |
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hi,Marc- Randy`s friend Jimmy. Loved the single- very moving. |
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From: clive Jones |
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Hi Mark Its Clive here from Pesky Gee! / Black Widow (you remember we recorded "Where is my mind" hows the album going ? is it finished yet Just saying hello Clive Jones http://www.blackwidow.tk I would be honoured if you would leave a message on our website ! |
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From: goran |
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THE LEGEND WHO NEVER DIE'S LONG LIVE FRIEND'S YOUR MUSIK IS SOMETHING FROM ANOTHER WORLD I THINK THAT IS FROM HEAVEN SEE U THERE IF I MAKED :) |
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From: MUGU |
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SEPU AKA BIKO |
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From: Handylogos |
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Hi, just wanted to thank you guys for getting such an informative site. Excellent graphics and easy to navigate. Your site is indeed wonderful and I bookmarked it. |
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From: Paul |
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Mark, any future gigs in NJ? Been a long time since the VF days, Action House, Filmore East, etc. When's the new album being released? Best Wishes, Paul |
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From: Bill Hahn |
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Mark, Going through some old boxes in the attic recently I found a number of LPs. One of which was Vanilla Fudge. I was one of your classmates back in Jersey City at PS # 34. I remember your accordion solos! Hope all is well. Bill Hahn |
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From: Tony D |
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MarK:Congrats on your site...as a now 52 year old "child of the 50's/cum teenager of the 60's, it was your pounding organ and the who V.F. thing that is still embedded in my head...I saw you guys at Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. in 1969, and I can still see it in my head like it was yesterday. All these musicians and bands today are, in plain words, WIMPS, compared to the bands of the late 60's, like you guys... |
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From: Bob Capelli |
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It would be great to hear your voice again. especially with the rest of the "Fudge". I remember buying "Are You Expierienced" Led Zepplin II and "Near The Beginning" at the same time for $3.98 each. "Near The Beginning" is still my favorite. From a long time fan. |
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From: Greg Panfile |
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Greetings from an old line fan originally from Bayonne, NJ. Listening to "You Keep Me Hanging On" right now and it stands up as well as it did when my first band was covering your cover in '67. Killer. My most recent stuff is at my site and also here: http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/120/greg_panfile_with_talk_and.html and here: http://gregpanfile.dmusic.com/ Take care all, Greg |
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From: Claus Larsen |
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Dear Vanilla Fudge Always liked your music. Looking forward to the show in Copenhagen. First time in Denmark? |
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From: Sue F Cox |
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Can someone tell me what happened to Goldy McJohn's official web site? Has it just been moved, or shut down for good? |
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From: wendy abbott |
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what a guy. thanks for all u are and i hope there is more to come!!! |
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From: Jean-Marc Vasseur |
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Yep... I remember you... Best wishes |
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From: Rusty Hobbs |
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You and your band mates continue to amaze me. I've been a fan since you guys covered (and blew away) Diana et al on HDH's You Keep Me Hangin On. I'm still studying and playing guitar and look forward to your next offering and of course your contiuued collaboration with VF. Keep up the grat work.! RH |
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From: Robert Weitz |
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Just checking up on my cousin from those days of standing on a street corner and doo-whopping in Bayonnne, and Jersey City. |
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From: Daniel Pivano |
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To me Mark was the heart of VF. There never would have been Fudge if not for Mrk. I know what I'm talking about. I've been a fan since 66, also a drummer and singer in many groups who played from the Vullage to LA. Preston Ritter, drummer Electric Prunes will back me up. The New Fudge is missing the main drive. Daniel Pivano |
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From: mike lytle |
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Hey guys, thanks for playing the show at Sullivan , MO recently. I went for the Yardbirds, but was most impressed with you guys. HELLOFA show ! Great find, your guitar player too. Mike in KC |
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From: paul rinaldi |
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keep rockin' hope to see ya soon. |
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From: Randy Goin |
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Hello Mark, I am the guitarist with the J.D. Blackfoot Band. I findly got a free second to enjoy your site. I'm looking forward to meeting you at the Potosi Ghost Ride. See ya soon. Randy |
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From: Brian |
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Get back together with the boys in V.F. and tour with Zeppelin on the rumoured tour this summer!! |
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From: bill cannon |
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...you are BY FAR the BEST Hammond B-3 genious EVER... |
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From: ANN VALVONA (ANN NUZZO) |
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MARK IT'S LITTLE ANN FROM ALHAMBRA CA. WHO USE TO GO OUT W/TIM IN 1968???? WE ALL WERE AT A BBQ/SWIM PARTY AT IRON BUTTERFLY'S FRIENDS IN THE VALLEY & ALL WATCHED THE 1ST TV APPEARANCE OF CREAM!!!! RING A BELL???ANN |
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From: vincent rosa |
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hi mark, just wanted to wish you well, hope someday to see you one more time with vanilla fudge.vinnie rosa ....drummer for the band... "mercy hit-t".bigv352@aol.com. |
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From: Johnny Hudson |
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Hello, I have been a huge fan of Vanilla Fudge for many years now. They were one of the most underrated bands of all-time in my estimation. Mark Stein has one of the best voices in the history of rock 'n' roll! Love the web site! Keep up the good work!!!!! Johnny Hudson |
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From: Charles Ray |
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Hi Mark Stein Fans! Here is Mark brandnew Homepage from Germany http://www.beepworld.de/members49/markstein/ Please visit this funny Homopage and show the nice picture ;-)) Heavy Metal ist the best -f*ck the rest!! |
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From: Charles Ray |
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Hallo Mark! Wußte garnicht, daß Du ne neue Platte hast! Hasse die in New York aufgenommen?? Grüß mir mal den Scheffi! Gruß Charles |
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From: CHICO REY |
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IM A BIG FAN GOOD TO SEE MY FAVORITE GUYS BACK IN ACTION CHICO REY |
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From: Andy |
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Dear Mark, I've just purchased a copy of your work with the Fudge called Mystery. WOW It's great. I'm trying to get a hold of Boomerang now as well.Please keep on keepin on.Your music is great just not enough of it out there! Andy |
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From: Fred Froni |
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mark stein is the man - some of the goals he scored for afc bournemouth were amazing! i din't realise he was also a musician!!! |
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From: Dennis Trujillo Johnson |
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It is great to reconnect with you. Although we never met, I appreciated your musical and writing talents. Even more so, I believe that you were able to transcend mere rock and share a deeper insight into life itself. Fare Forward, DENNIS |
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From: Ray Hollingsworth |
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Guestbook Entry No. 62 Said that you had a second "Boomerang" album...you MUST release this!!! "Boomerang" was and still is one of the best rock albums ever put out! For your fans it CAN be found on CD on Amozon.com Please release the second helping of "Boomerang"! Can't wait to hear your new music too! |
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From: Margery |
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Nice to know you are well and still in the music world. It's been nearly 34 years since I've seen you. I met you while you played at the Action House in NY |
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From: mike koloski |
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well i was hoping top see you with the vanilla fudge in ithaca ny. I have been playing drums for 32 yrs and have met carmine before w/ edgar winter. My mother went to bayonne high school and says she remembers you shes coming with us her maiden name was Linda mcinenly looking forward to getting your new cd your wk was always awesome |
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From: Hans van Dijk |
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Thanks for the great music you've made!!! I'm glad with the re-releases of all the former albums I'd just bought. with kind regards. |
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From: tom algeria |
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i think we knew each other in bayonne. |
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From: Errol |
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Phaedra is her name!!! |
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From: Roger Petersen |
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GLAD TOO SEE YOUR ALIVE AND WELL.RELEASE THAT SECOND BOOMERANG ALBUM!!GREAT BAND! |
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From: marilyn rohm |
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one of my all time favorites |
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From: Joe Grinnelli |
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Mark,let Joe B and I know when you will perform in NYC area so we can see you. Thanks, its been 39 years since I have seen you. |
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From: The Psyclones |
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Rock On...eh? |
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From: Martin from Australia |
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Mark, why aren't you on the latest Fudge album "Return"? They are not the Fudge without you. It would be fantastic if you were on it, but it is much less so. You haven't gone and died or something have you? You keep me hanging on... and keep hanging in there yourself! |
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From: emin |
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Mark i am from kosova ( maybe you never heard about this place,is in ex Yugoslavia ).I am a radio music journalist in Radio Kosova ( www.radio-kosova.com )i have my own show presenting music from jazz to modern age music.Your old band Vanilla Fudge was really great band of all times good performing,nice vocals and positive energy.The first album Vanilla Fudge 1967 for me was one of the best rock albums of 60's ( specific style of guitars,hammond hypnotic melodies and good vocals,good covers ).My favorites are Jimi Hendrix,Pink Floyd,Deep Purple,Black Sabbath,The Who,The Doors,Led Zeppelin,british alternative music and electronic music.My most favorite singer is Otis Redding the soul man.I would to contact with you.You can send me e mail in this address e_rexhepi_2000@yahoo.com.My name is Emin Rexhepi |
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From: GARY CARLSON |
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MARK IT'S BEEN A LOT OF YEARS SINCE BAYONNE, THE VALETS. I REMEMBER AFTER I MARRIED, LIVING IN THE SAME GARDEN APARTMENT AND RUNNING INTO YOUAND YOU TELLING ME OF YOUR NEW BAND THE VANILLA FUDGE. I ALSO WAS PLAYING WITH A BAND IN RIDGEFIELD AND HAD HAPPENED TO MEET TIMMY WHO WAS A FRIEND OF SOME OF THE MEMBERS. I'VE BEEN BRAGING ABOUT YOU GUYS FOR YEARS AS THE FIRST AND BEST HARD ROCK BAND EVER, GOOD LUCK ON FUTURE ENDEVORS. GARY |
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From: John Lewis |
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Mark Stein is truly a master of the classic Hammond B3 sound in rock music! |
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From: Steve Cannon |
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To this day I still love all my old Fudge albums(now on CD) and always was influenced by the way Mark Stien played and sang,Don't stop now! Thanks for the Great Music |
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From: Steve Cannon |
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To this day I still love all my old Fudge albums(now on CD) and always was influenced by the way Mark Stien played and sang,Don't stop now! Thanks for the Great Music |
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From: clive jones |
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Hi Mark in the 60s i was in a band called PESKY GEE! (later to be BLACK WIDOW) we recorded your song "Where is my Mind" the Fudge were always an inspiration to us we also played live You keep me hanging on & Season of the witch its great to hear you are still doing wonderful things Clive Jones |
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From: Igor |
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All the best to one of the greatest singer and member of the most exciting group in the late 60ies in my opinion (behind JH Exp).I'd never forgotten the V F and hope to see them 2003 in Germany. Igor |
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From: BRUCE TAVIS |
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I still listen to ticket to ride and take me for a little while. THEY STILL ROCK |
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From: John McCormick |
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I used to play a lot of Fudge songs in my High School Days. I was a good friend of Jo casmir from your band Boomerang. A Fan from Poughkeepsie John McCormick |
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From: Tom Miller |
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Mark, I have been a fan of Vanilla Fudge for a long time and I'm glad to know you're still doin it. |
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From: Mike Kauffman |
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Dear Mark+Patty, thanks so much for the signed photo and cd.My wife really enjoyed your rendition of am.the beautiful,best of luck in '03 with new project.Also thanks for the assistance in getting that check to me from your neighber. Mike+Jerri |
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From: RICHARD COOKSEY |
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HI I SAW THE FUDGE ON THE FIRST TOUR FAN FOR LIFE.CAN'T WAIT FOR YOUR NEW LP.AS FOR THE OTHERS FUDGE WITH OUT MARK IS P-NUT BUTTER,NOT FUDGE. MICKEY COOKSEY |
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From: Ed de Freitas |
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Happy Holidays to you Mark ! May 2003 bring you much happiness. |
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From: fanch pitrel |
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hi, I am really fond of your music and I'd like to write an article in a french rock website about the Vanilla fudge History. So, would you accept to answer a few questions in order to make you meet the french audience? because as you might know your music crossed the atlantic but not the channel and I would like to show how much you influenced a whole generation and that you're a major part of the rock History!!! ps: if you want to have a look on the website of our magazine: lecargo@terant.com ( sorry it's in only in french!) |
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From: Frank E. Vargo |
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Mark, I recently found your website after finding the website of the Vanilla Fudge. I am a 48 year old professional musician who is also a clinical psychologist/neuropsychologist, and a professional martial arts instructor. I have been a fan of the Vanilla Fudge since 1967. In fact, the Fudge had an enormous impact on my early musical development. My early bands covered the Vanilla Fudge songs, and we emulated your style. I am a bass player who has also evolved into a classical cellist and jazz pianist. I ended up attending and graduating from Berklee College of Music (Boston) in the 1970's. After that, I have had a rich but rather anonymous musical career, that is still developing (in conjunction to my other professional careers. Seeing your website and the Vanilla Fudge's website brought back some precious early memories. Around 1971, the Vanilla Fudge played a concert in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, next to my home town. I helped that day to set up the civic center that you played at, and attended the concert that evening. Immediately after the show, I talked another worker into letting me in the dressing area (a locker room) to meet at least one of my musical idols. I was a star struck 15 year old musician. I was briefly introduced to you. You were very gracious, and I never forgot that. It was a thrilling moment for me, that I never forgot. I just wanted to thank you after all these years for being so kind to a goofy 15 year old. It meant a lot to me! I have left my e-mail and website in your guestbook, if you would like to see who I am today. My current website does'nt say much about my musical career, but we are going to enhance that. I live in Leominster, MA, about an hour west of Boston by car. If you are ever in Boston and would like to meet a large group of middle aged but still great musician fans, please contact me. One again, thanks for being so kind over 30 years ago! A lifelong fan, Dr. Frank E. Vargo |
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From: steve sasco |
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mark, great web site. it brought back lots of warm memories, espically the photo's thanx, steve sasco |
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From: jim amelia |
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Hey Mark, I'm a friend of Vinces from NY we met at PASHA in like '82 I think while you were working on that album there.. got to catch you laying down tracks, I was a keyboard player w/ Vince for years in NY I miss him don't hear from him much anymore just dropped by your site, to say Hi.. God Bless...Jim |
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From: jason s |
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dear uncle mark. i never knew u had a sight. |
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From: Joe Merone |
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The year was '67. I was gigging on a b3 with a NY band called the Child. WE were finished for the night and strolled into Unganos. You were tearing up the b3 solo just messing around. I learned more that night than all before. THANKS.I have been ministering in churches for the past 25 years. I don't know if you lead a spiritual life, and would never pry. Suffice it to say that in a most indirect way God has used my hands to lead many to Him, and you were the teacher.Thank you so much. Joe |
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From: Vince Martell |
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Dear Mark and Patty... Thanks for the nice birthday greeting. Hope you and your families have a great Thanksgiving!! God bless! Vince & Peg |
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From: stephen fountaine |
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To all the loyal Fudge Fans i have the pleasure of a great friendship w/ Mark,patty,richie & chowchow. I urge you loyals to push Mark back out there solo.I got to here him play many times in the comfort of his home. He actualy chose the version of AMERICA in my living room after listening to several versions on my BOSE SYSTEM. Talk about being moved by a song, and an artist so cool and down to earth. I just can't say enough about Patty either. I talk with them regularly and i encourage all the fans to keep on keepin'on and let's get this guy and that vanilla colored piano out there on tour.Let's face it music just isn't what it used to be. PEACE MAN |
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From: vinny Forgione |
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Mark HI I'm nephew of JOE from the soul sovivous. I cought a few fudge shows this year, wish you were there. please email me where you will play , I travel to many states and would love to see you again take care Vinny Forgione |
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From: Jack Dolan |
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I saw you at HOB Chicago summer of 2001.The group sounded great but why are'nt you with the Fudge anymore? Jack |
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From: ginette |
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hi mark...i just dropped into your site and wanted to thank you for the years of psychedelic pleasure vanilla fudge has given me over the years! my parents were huge fans and i was brought up on your music. "ticket to ride" and "shotgun" are my ultimate faves! thanks again and all the best in your future endeavours. peace, ginette |
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From: scooter |
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mark, the end is near mark. my message to you: John 3:16 in the new testament. in place of the word "whosoever" add "mark". a fan since the 60's, scooter from stroudsburg,pa. |
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From: Julius SCHWENCKE |
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...The following is a series of high frequency tones........ Rock on! |
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From: Carl Greeson |
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Mark--In Reference to "Sketch"--Was this from a Classical piece, or just you doing you're thing--It's still cool to listen to after 33 years, especially the left hand counter part in the latter segment--Also--It's very evident that you had a major part in final mixes--no regular producer would know how to mix that Bass Rotor like that--So Cool--You were, and still ahead of the times!!--Thanks, Carl Greeson |
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From: Alex |
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Saw you guys at HUNTER COLLEGE back in '68 -WOW that was a great show! I also saw every Fudge show in NYC. Look forward to your new album. |
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From: intothewild |
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Just surfing - your site looks really good. I'll be back. |
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From: scooter |
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Mark, what happened!!! there is no vanilla fudge without mark stein!!! the voice, the style...the're not there!!! maybe it's for the better. we are in the last days mark turn back to the Bible...while there is still time!!! DO NOT ENTER ETERNITY WITHOUT JESUS!!!.......your fan scooter from stroudsburg,pa |
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From: Kevin Kelly |
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I have asked my friends for years what ever happened to Mark Stein ???? .....glad to know that you're alive and well ..... to this day you are my favorite B-3 rock artist !!!! Look forward to hearing more of your work ...Thanks for the memories !!!! |
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From: Gregg Eddie |
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This is Gregg who used to work with Pat at Atlantic Records, last saw you two in Thousand Oaks, Ca. Someone told me you were in Florida now which is where I am. Pat you may remember me as Margie ex-husband was Tom Pergola from the Pilgrims. Please contact me would love to talk to you. Loved the picture of your German Shepherd, I am now a full time volunteer for Golden Retriever Rescue and have 3 of my own. Gregg |
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From: AA Selner |
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"The Fudge" & The Vagrants! Both played N.E. PA when I was haulin' my first Hammond and playing for $25 a night. Mark an infuence as strong as Jimmy Smith, and Felix C. for me. The Vagrants eventually morphed into Mountain, but as the Vagrants, they and our group played the same room. On the third floor of a dress factory in Scranton Pa. I remember a concert where "Purple" opened for the fudge in our area. (missed it) Good to see pics of one of the guys who made me want to ride a B-3, and make music my life. 5 years later, at our peak, we carried a "B" and four Leslies. The Hammonds are gone for me, replaced by a pair of Nord Electros, the Leslies,unnecessary, but the influence, and the chills at hearing the opening of KEEP ME HANGIN' ON remain. Thanks and hopes for continued success to the one of the many who inspired me to break MY back luggin' a "B". It was worth it! |
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From: Mark Stein |
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Mark, Great Site! As a displaced former Jersey guy now living in Florida, I can't wait to catch you guys when you're on tour. Best wishes. |
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From: GOLDY McJOHN |
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WELL It' s been a long hard road eh MARK! A driend of mine told me about your site and well, HERE I AM....signed , sealed , delivered ....I'm YOURS!!! KEEP THOSE augmented and demented 5ths and 4ths comin' EH !!! IF YOU've GOT a LESLIE spaeker MAKE IT GROWL !!! GREAT VIBES to YOU and the MUSIC...."Goldster" |
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From: Shonna Levine |
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Hey Mark! We were together circa 1965! You were a Pidgeon then. My friend Cathy-your buddy Vinny. Bayonne, your buddy and my friend Rona. I lived in Brooklyn, - Bay Ridge. Central Park Concert......'68 Long Beach................'66 r.s.v.p. god bless Shonna |
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From: Stacy Gaiman |
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Keep it up pops....you rock.....you sound awesome...thank patty for sending me the link to America the Beautiful!!!!!! Love ya always |
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From: bob reynolds |
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glad to see that one of my all time heroes and master of the B3 is still alive and well and musically acttive |
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From: Bill Bilhou |
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Mark, wonderful Hammond work. I've been a fan of VF since I first heard you guys in the late '60s. You were the best live band I ever saw on Ed Sullivan. I've been a Hammond player for 40 years myself. Did some of your stuff. Loved every minute of it! |
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From: robert grandner |
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mark you are the true master of the music and composing to my standards and originality god bless you and gods speed |
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From: Brian Runge |
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Mark, we miss you playing with the Fudge, I hope that someday I can see you playing with them again especially doing NEAR THE BEGINNING LIVE. Good to see your doing well. I plan to monitor your web site. Peace. |
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From: Slade Darling |
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MARK STEIN is the greatest keyboardist ever! (Possibly.....) Keep doing the rock, Mark! ;-) SLADE DARLING |
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From: Webmaster |
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Welcome to the new Guest Book! Leave a message to Mark! :-) |