YET ANOTHER NEW MEMBER -- I especially like the drivel free aspect of this site! The first composition the band released that really blew me away (us actually) was Journey to the Stars, which appeared just after the Ventures In Space Album. We kids learned to play it, and I especially was astounded by the Live on Stage '65 all guitar (and drum) version I heard several years later. Astounding. I had every album. All gone now with time and life's divorces and dislocations. I have a minor CD collection of reissues and some new releases.
I was disappointed when the band appeared to vanish from the American LP market, then I discovered the Japanese market. Their work could only be obtained in Manhattan from the proprietor of a hole-in-the-wall store in the financial district. I bought studio CD's and even VHS videos of the Japanese concerts, but that all now has changed and they're pretty accessible.
Met them all, found them very friendly and helpful, like most musicians ... ( I may be making this up but seem to remember Mel smoking Camels or Luckys as we sat at a table one afternoon at NYC's Lone Star Cafe. Alas. ) Oops-- never met Leon. I was astounded some of them appeared to remember me from year to year in NYC, but they're pretty bright and good businessmen -- as well as The Number Instrumental Group in the World !
I worked my life as a writer and photographer, and regret I never wrote about them. I like how they're now trending with Leon, Bob, Gerry and Skunk. I miss Bob B., and Mel, but by evolving, they and the band live forever. Wish we all could !
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