Within Reach - by Brian Turner
Damo Suzuki is the Japanese-born, free-spieling vocalist from the German Krautrock legends Can, still performing around the world with his "Network," continually shifting pickup bands of faithful disciples in each city a performance is scheduled. For his appearance at WFMU’s Spring ‘02 Record Fair, he tore the roof off the joint when he was joined by Boston's Cul De Sac, improvising powerful currents of drone, some hints of Can's "Mother Sky" and generally upflifting the spirits of sweaty shoppers who huddled around WFMU’s broadcast booth. The capper: Damo walked around the crowd during the final jam, embracing each and every onlooker in attendance. Who says not everyone scores at the record fair?
Illustration by Wayno
What happened to Great Moments in WFMU History #13 ?
That was the story about the guitarist who exhibited a keen interest in LPs at WFMU's record library. The story was posted on March 20th but all that now remains of WFMU History #13 is this fine illustration by Robert Piersanti -
http://blog.wfmu.org/freeform/images/2008/03/05/14_fahey_piersanti.jpg
Posted by: | March 27, 2008 at 07:04 AM
Great Moments #13 was removed at the author's request.
Posted by: Liz B. | March 27, 2008 at 09:41 AM
I was one of the lucky ones who received, well, not a hug, but nonetheless a hearty and very firm and heartfelt handshake from Mr. Suzuki on that magical record fair afternoon. Somehow I couldn't resist the urge to yell out "I'll never wash this hand again!" afterward. What a guy.
Posted by: Ray Brazen | March 27, 2008 at 12:33 PM
How do I post on your blog - In 1968 I was on WBAI & was known as Larry the Bagelman,
Larry Yurdin brought me over to your origional studio on Prospect St. to do a Saturday afternoon show before the Upsala football games. Vin Scelsa & George Black were my engineers.
I have lots of memories to share of the early days.
Larry(the bagelman) Siegel
Posted by: larry siegel | March 27, 2008 at 11:55 PM