tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318682516170687967.post6251903795989051812..comments2023-10-30T09:03:30.716-05:00Comments on When You Motor Away...: REVIEW: Gene Clark - Here Tonight: The White Light DemosJohn Hylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15821598360174221311noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318682516170687967.post-24338553503192595632013-03-20T12:29:05.896-05:002013-03-20T12:29:05.896-05:00A comment I received from a friend: Frank, really...A comment I received from a friend: Frank, really liked your review of Gene and the MRQ. I played bass for Gene several times over a long period of time and played his last gigs with him at the Hollywood Cinegrill. See "Mr. Tambourine Man" by Canadian writer John Einerson. Most people don't know that Gene had a lot to do with the very creation of what we know of as "folk rock" and he was far and away the best songwriter in the Byrds. He was a complex man but he was a sweet guy who never said anything bad about anyone, ever. Also, when I was still in junior high at Jefferson I used to see the MRQ whenever I could. They were a huge influence on me as a young musician with great players and great 3, 4, and 5 part harmonies. The MRQ and the Traces of Time were the two best bands in South Bend, a place that was rich in talented musicians and artists. Thanks again, Jon Faurot.Frank Faheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14990780957005052889noreply@blogger.com