[Harp-L] Bonfiglio, Buddy G and the sociology of the harmonica

[Steve Merola <stevemerola@xxxxxxxxx>]

Martin Oldsberg wrote:
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Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:46:09 -0700 (PDT)
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Martin wrote:
"A listmember recently calling Robert Bonfiglio a "talented novelty harp
player" is nothing short of hilarious."

I couldn't agree more. That may be the single most misinformed statement
I've ever read on Harp-l in 6 years.
Martin went on to say:

"Horowitz never had to play with his ass, like Jerry Lee Lewis, nor juggle
with the Steinway. He went over just fine anyhow."

I once saw Jerry Lee Lewis at Carnegie Hall....and he opened with a Chopin's
Prelude in E minor (op.28 No.4) . The Killer playing Chopin!!! LOL The
contrast was hilarious and the audience "got it". He gave it a good shot and
had fun doing it. I think he's great, but he's no Horowitz.

Steve Merola