He''s more connected to the GD than you might think. He consulted for the post-Jerry-died "what-are-we-going-to-do-now-cause-we're-kinda-sick-of-each-other" Grateful Dead. Check the Joel Selvin FTW book for details. Interesting.
I'm not a Selvin fan either, but I reread his book during covid social isolation and it had a few interesting tidbits that I'd forgot. Biz stuff about digitizing the vault, not the gossip stuff. I'll pull it off the shelf and see what it says again. (And when the Pink section was the only way for a civilian to consistently get Dead related news, I read his column every week) But the tone was Roger was well respected in some camps for his business acumen. And today he supports a whole artistic ecosystem. His guys have health insurance.
Now I'm talking non-musical stuff -- musically, got three word for ya: early Flying Other Brothers. Ouch.
Fact: Roger is a good guy and a financial genius and a generous philanthropist supporting worthy causes. His wife, used to play in his band and is equally smart and generous.
Opinions about their music abilities and appreciation of their musical contributions vary.
One might consider separating the art from the artists to give an honest opinion about their musicianship and band. Or not.
Yes, it's great that they pay some incredibly talented musicians to join them on stage and give them health benefits etc
Yay for them. And yay for those who enjoy the music.
That being said, I am not a fan of Roger's musical contributions. And the band improved for a time when his wife left the band, the current full MoonAlice ensemble is not music to my ears. YMMV
Just googled him. Read his bio. Seems like rich guy buys band. But he's probably a good person. as some people have said here. I might do the same if I was rich.
He obviously likes to play music so why not some of the best musicians. I would love to play with Sless, Molo and Sears too. And I'm sure they need the money.
I enjoyed their set from Lockn with Jorma a few years back. I also always enjoy seeing him on the news when he consults. He usually makes good points and brings a unique perspective
I enjoyed their set from Lockn with Jorma a few years back. I also always enjoy seeing him on the news when he consults. He usually makes good points and brings a unique perspective
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Actually Roger is a very good
Actually Roger is a very good person. Kinda naive about some things, genius at financial matters, and a generous sole. And a major pothead.
What ya got against him Rob?
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Weird hating on such a dude
Weird hating on such a dude
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does this have something to
does this have something to do with the circus?
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> a major pothead
> a major pothead
And he likes a lot of the music I like. Where's the beef, Rob?
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He was a financial backer of
He was a financial backer of the FTW shows, I believe. He does have an impressive resume.
I'd still rather see jammy Moonalice, than 'Full' Moonalice, though. Just sayin'.
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Full
Full
Makes it kind of empty
more Barry please
and he appears to be a good dude
With a fairly unique hobby and the means to make it happen
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Patrons of the arts are a
Patrons of the arts are a good thing
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If I had that dude's money,
If I had that dude's money, would probably be doing the same thing.
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Just another thread signaling
Just another thread signaling OP should cut back occasionally.
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He''s more connected to the
He''s more connected to the GD than you might think. He consulted for the post-Jerry-died "what-are-we-going-to-do-now-cause-we're-kinda-sick-of-each-other" Grateful Dead. Check the Joel Selvin FTW book for details. Interesting.
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Personally, I would never
Personally, I would never "check" with Joel Selvin for anything factual.
But that's just me.
And are we really talking about "good" Moonalice as apposed to not so good Moonalice?
That's like saying there's shit on my shoe, or there's A LOT of shit on my damned shoe!
YMMV.
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I'm not a Selvin fan either,
I'm not a Selvin fan either, but I reread his book during covid social isolation and it had a few interesting tidbits that I'd forgot. Biz stuff about digitizing the vault, not the gossip stuff. I'll pull it off the shelf and see what it says again. (And when the Pink section was the only way for a civilian to consistently get Dead related news, I read his column every week) But the tone was Roger was well respected in some camps for his business acumen. And today he supports a whole artistic ecosystem. His guys have health insurance.
Now I'm talking non-musical stuff -- musically, got three word for ya: early Flying Other Brothers. Ouch.
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Don't get me wrong, I have
Don't get me wrong, I have full overall respect for Roger McNamee.
Just not his musical ability or his "band".
Selvin?
He's a mediocrity at best, and has often been worse.
I guess that makes him a solid citizen in main stream media, but IMO his reporting is really not worthy of generating any factual opinions.
Dude's a slacker, with a major ego.
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Fact: Roger is a good guy
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Fact: Roger is a good guy
Fact: Roger is a good guy and a financial genius and a generous philanthropist supporting worthy causes. His wife, used to play in his band and is equally smart and generous.
Opinions about their music abilities and appreciation of their musical contributions vary.
One might consider separating the art from the artists to give an honest opinion about their musicianship and band. Or not.
Yes, it's great that they pay some incredibly talented musicians to join them on stage and give them health benefits etc
Yay for them. And yay for those who enjoy the music.
That being said, I am not a fan of Roger's musical contributions. And the band improved for a time when his wife left the band, the current full MoonAlice ensemble is not music to my ears. YMMV
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How much is he worth?
How much is he worth? I know nothing about him or how he's rich.
I find Moonalice boring.
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We seem to do this about once
We seem to do this about once every six months or so.
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Nah, Rob seems to have a
Rob seems to have a meltdown about once a week
probably should change his strain
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Just googled him. Read his
Just googled him. Read his bio. Seems like rich guy buys band. But he's probably a good person. as some people have said here. I might do the same if I was rich.
He obviously likes to play music so why not some of the best musicians. I would love to play with Sless, Molo and Sears too. And I'm sure they need the money.
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>>>and a generous sole
>>>and a generous sole
Is he a fish?
Kinda looks like The Incredible Mr. Limpet fish
God bless him
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I enjoyed their set from
I enjoyed their set from Lockn with Jorma a few years back. I also always enjoy seeing him on the news when he consults. He usually makes good points and brings a unique perspective
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I enjoyed their set from
I enjoyed their set from Lockn with Jorma a few years back. I also always enjoy seeing him on the news when he consults. He usually makes good points and brings a unique perspective
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sorry i was in a bad mood i
sorry i was in a bad mood i do like Roger and Moonalice and Full Moonalice !
Absolutely No Beef about Roger !
I Bet He Pays His Band Mates WELL $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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Rob seems to have a meltdown
Rob seems to have a meltdown about once a week <<<
I Do sorry and I AM TIRED Of Chronic Back and Leg Pain
Making It Very Hard To Travel Anywhere
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the same musicians are in dnb
the same musicians are in dnb, right?
such a weird deal
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^Roger pays better
^Roger pays better
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>>>>>>Making It Very Hard To
>>>>>>Making It Very Hard To Travel Anywhere
Have you traveled lately, Rob? I remember you visited family last year in the southwest.
We need breaks from home to remind us how awesome home is.