tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post4330752135134639561..comments2024-03-25T14:10:52.808-07:00Comments on Rock Prosopography 101: May 21, 1966, Frenchy’s, Hayward, CA: Neil Diamond/The MothersCorry342http://www.blogger.com/profile/08049035074121231425noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-57567934893975344142009-08-19T09:17:38.877-07:002009-08-19T09:17:38.877-07:00Charles Ulrich has sound reasons to think the Moth...Charles Ulrich has sound reasons to think the Mothers gig ended on Thursday May 26, as most Frenchy's gigs went Friday-to-Thursday. The Mothers played The Fillmore on Friday May 27.<br /><br />CorryCorry342https://www.blogger.com/profile/08049035074121231425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6667800298422570910.post-23559362231126974262009-08-17T22:27:14.287-07:002009-08-17T22:27:14.287-07:00A knowledgeable correspondent (hi Charles) mention...A knowledgeable correspondent (hi Charles) mentions trace evidence of Jimmy Carl Black recalling playing as a trio with Neil Diamond and Roy Estrada in "San Jose." Although the details are cloudy--Hayward is close, but not San Jose--the general idea seems clear. Neil Diamond was an adequate guitar player, and slipping the rhythm section a few bucks to back the visiting singer was probably cheaper than hiring the whole band, so it would make sense that a few band members, but not a certain guitar player, would back Neil Diamond.<br /><br />CorryCorry342https://www.blogger.com/profile/08049035074121231425noreply@blogger.com