RIP Rob Grill (Grass Roots)
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jim4371
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RIP Rob Grill (Grass Roots)
Just heard news from Domenic Priore that Rob Grill has died. Details are still coming in (Wikipedia doesn't even say he's dead yet). I was hoping to see the Grass Roots the first time with the Turtles later this summer, guess that won't be happening. aagh
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jamestkirk
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Good ol' band...even if they did borrow Arthur Lee's band name. Best thing to happen though...LoVE was a much better name.
I can't find any news except he had a serious fall and critical, so that would be sad news indeed about his passing.
Here is a wonderful vid of one of my favorite tunes by the Grass Roots...
Live For Today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySjxZDT_ ... re=related
I can't find any news except he had a serious fall and critical, so that would be sad news indeed about his passing.
Here is a wonderful vid of one of my favorite tunes by the Grass Roots...
Live For Today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySjxZDT_ ... re=related
"After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music".
-Aldous Huxley
-Aldous Huxley
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jamestkirk
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Great memories!
For memories of Rob scroll down in comments...
http://www.examiner.com/vintage-rock-n- ... dies-at-67
Here is one priceless comment from a 70's DJ from KLSS in Mason City Iowa about interviewing the Grass Roots!..."Grass" seeds and all!
Ray Arthur · Fresno, California
I never got to see them live, although in 1973 I interviewed them at 11:00 PM on the air after their concert. I was the 8 PM to Midnight DJ at 100,000 watt KLSS in Mason City, Iowa. The Grass Roots had played a college concert and stopped by the station...after. They all introduced themselves, then they all left the studio, except Rob. As I interviewed Rob the rest of the band dissappeared, literally, roaming around the vacant two story radio station. Rob and I talked for about 20 minutes and the only thing I remember is him doing a mocking impression of Cory Wells singing Never Been to Spain. At the time I thought it was pretty disrespectful, if for no other reason than Three Dog Night was the bigger act. I found out later that he and Wells had started out together in Los Angeles. Anyway, interview's over I put MacArthur P...ark on the turntable (7 minutes) and rounded up everyone and escorted them out of the building. At 7:00 AM the next morning I was called into the GM's office. All the Red "On Air" lights were missing from all the studios, AND, there were Marijuana seeds in the News Director's ash tray. I explained that I didn't do drugs, however, I did do a great interview with the Grass Roots the night before and they all seemed VERY happy. The G M, Dale Lau, who I still affectionately refer to as 'that sonofabitch that fired me' (not that I hold a grudge) smiled and said, "Just get out!" We found the 6 red light bulbs in the downstairs ladies room under the sink. Never got a chance to meet up with Rob to tell him that story.
http://www.examiner.com/vintage-rock-n- ... dies-at-67
Here is one priceless comment from a 70's DJ from KLSS in Mason City Iowa about interviewing the Grass Roots!..."Grass" seeds and all!
Ray Arthur · Fresno, California
I never got to see them live, although in 1973 I interviewed them at 11:00 PM on the air after their concert. I was the 8 PM to Midnight DJ at 100,000 watt KLSS in Mason City, Iowa. The Grass Roots had played a college concert and stopped by the station...after. They all introduced themselves, then they all left the studio, except Rob. As I interviewed Rob the rest of the band dissappeared, literally, roaming around the vacant two story radio station. Rob and I talked for about 20 minutes and the only thing I remember is him doing a mocking impression of Cory Wells singing Never Been to Spain. At the time I thought it was pretty disrespectful, if for no other reason than Three Dog Night was the bigger act. I found out later that he and Wells had started out together in Los Angeles. Anyway, interview's over I put MacArthur P...ark on the turntable (7 minutes) and rounded up everyone and escorted them out of the building. At 7:00 AM the next morning I was called into the GM's office. All the Red "On Air" lights were missing from all the studios, AND, there were Marijuana seeds in the News Director's ash tray. I explained that I didn't do drugs, however, I did do a great interview with the Grass Roots the night before and they all seemed VERY happy. The G M, Dale Lau, who I still affectionately refer to as 'that sonofabitch that fired me' (not that I hold a grudge) smiled and said, "Just get out!" We found the 6 red light bulbs in the downstairs ladies room under the sink. Never got a chance to meet up with Rob to tell him that story.
"After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music".
-Aldous Huxley
-Aldous Huxley