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simonm wrote: ↑18 Apr 2026 09:11 The fact that it's 800 pages actually puts me off buying it, but i might try and get it from the library

Ha, all the more reason to buy it
I'll bet the footnotes are copious

He's the best writer so far to have tackled this band
That book is a must have

Kudos to you and congratulations for making that happen!

Vox continental, he couldn't hit it sideways

simonm wrote: ↑10 Jan 2026 15:05 There 's no arch or 'Praise Ye The Lord' above the band and the wall/screen behind is completely flat, unlike the BTP:

That's the BTP
Cale is paying an 8-string bass I believe

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/arts ... -moma.html

One recently developed roll is of the VU and Warhol traveling to a show in March 1966

Thanks for positing it. Wonder if there is more.

Great job to all involved, received it today
Nice to see the Cale era documented. Cool he played an 8 string bass at some gigs. Wish I'd been there.