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  • @thomasminarchickjr.7355
    @thomasminarchickjr.7355 3 роки тому +18

    Marty Stuart is a real national treasure. What a love of music and deep well of knowledge. Well done Joe

  • @toreb4328
    @toreb4328 3 роки тому +19

    I met John R. Cash four times and was the only one that got to interview him in my hometown Bergen, Norway in 1997. What Marty says of him is absolutely true. He had a charisma like no one else.

  • @genewest8426
    @genewest8426 3 роки тому +17

    3 national treasure's there... Johnny,Joe,and Marty!!!

  • @richardsypniewski9279
    @richardsypniewski9279 3 роки тому +20

    I enjoy listening to Marty tell stories almost as much as I do listening to him play & sing.👍

  • @ellestudio7182
    @ellestudio7182 3 роки тому +34

    Time to write an autobiography, Marty. This is priceless, Joe.👏👏👏

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum 3 роки тому +5

      Elle... thanks again for watching and your comments... Best........Joe

    • @brandonmuir8944
      @brandonmuir8944 3 роки тому +4

      Marty has published several books of photography and dialogue. I would recommend you getting a hold of ALL of them!

    • @ellestudio7182
      @ellestudio7182 3 роки тому

      @@brandonmuir8944 Done and done.👍

    • @MM180.9
      @MM180.9 3 роки тому +1

      Time to write an autobiography Joe, that is priceless Marty

    • @flautalee3090
      @flautalee3090 2 роки тому

      @@brandonmuir8944 I was thinking along the same line just this afternoon. So, I’m going to start searching now ~ now is certainly a fine time to start. If you could afford just one book, which one would you choose? I’ll check out Marty’s website first. Much appreciated!

  • @cameronwitmer
    @cameronwitmer 3 роки тому +10

    Marty needs to make some kind of a film or podcast with his stories and maybe some interviews with some of the last folks we have left

  • @bryanmcdermott4204
    @bryanmcdermott4204 3 роки тому +3

    As a liner note junkie this conversation was fantastic.

  • @rubbersole79
    @rubbersole79 3 роки тому +5

    My favorite story of John is once on tour, he got off the bus to go get some ham in a deli. The guy behind the counter was star struck and stammered out some kind of conversation with him with John being very gracious and generous with the man, and after about 20 minutes of small talk, John says........."Now, how 'bout that ham?"

  • @bw0545
    @bw0545 3 роки тому +35

    Of all the stories I've heard about Marty and Johnny Cash, this is the first time I've heard the story of how they met and came to play together. This is an amazing interview series. Thank you for this for all Marty fans.

  • @marthahubbard9463
    @marthahubbard9463 3 роки тому +3

    Marty developed into a legend and is the best left as one of the old time classic artists.

  • @skoffco
    @skoffco 3 роки тому +3

    I can listen to Marty tell stories for days!

  • @2packs4sure
    @2packs4sure 3 роки тому +14

    I sure wish Marty would release a best of the Marty Stuart show, I used to have my favs backed up but when I went from DISH to Xfinity I lost it all and some of it was priceless.
    Most of the Charley Pride episodes, Jean Shepard, Buck Trent, we're my most treasured and only a couple are on UA-cam and in poor quality.
    The Jean Shepard show was probably the last time she was with a great band and sounded that good and I can't remember the other great ones I've forgotten... lol

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching 2packs.....Joe

    • @phillipholt6005
      @phillipholt6005 3 роки тому

      They do! Every Saturday night on RFD channel and Sunday morning

    • @2packs4sure
      @2packs4sure 3 роки тому

      @@phillipholt6005 I wish I still got RFD but I don't

  • @CC-te5zf
    @CC-te5zf 2 роки тому

    Two men that have a place in my heart sitting at that table. I could watch this every day.

  • @theSupertonesurf
    @theSupertonesurf 3 роки тому +2

    God Bless Marty Stuart # 1

  • @skotrock
    @skotrock 3 роки тому +2

    Marty is the coolest

  • @rcandrews4334
    @rcandrews4334 3 роки тому +2

    "It leveled me." Don't get more humble than that.

  • @JohnLeePedimore
    @JohnLeePedimore 3 роки тому +23

    This is the best Marty Stuart interview I've ever seen Joe. Each part just gets better. I've seen a bunch of his interviews but you and Marty are on the same wavelength. I bet you guys could sit and talk for hours about the most incredible stuff. Can't wait for the next one.

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum 3 роки тому +4

      Thanks John... yes I enjoyed it too. Part 4 is coming and unfortunately that’s all. Thanks again for watching.....Joe

    • @phillipholt6005
      @phillipholt6005 3 роки тому +2

      I agree with JohnLeePedimore

  • @scottdorsey7006
    @scottdorsey7006 3 роки тому +9

    That's probably the best Johnny Cash story I've ever heard I love Johnny Cash my first record was Johnny Cash my mother got it for me at the grocery store for my birthday it was full of cussing but she didn't know that

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for sharing Scott... Joe

    • @phillipholt6005
      @phillipholt6005 3 роки тому

      I saw Marty on CBS Sunday morning and he was opening a museum and he had acquired a lot of Cash memorabilia.

  • @garylam6233
    @garylam6233 Рік тому +1

    What a Master ,experience is priceless,and the love and devotion for an art you truly love !!
    Love Marty and his wisdom

  • @patiencedesmond5519
    @patiencedesmond5519 3 роки тому +1

    I love Maury Stuart! I would love to see Maury Stuart in concert and meet him.

  • @mercian1973
    @mercian1973 3 роки тому +6

    Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Joe!! These interviews are priceless.

  • @mairianncullen8753
    @mairianncullen8753 3 роки тому +16

    Thank you, Joe, for these interviews. This four-parter with Marty Stuart is so interesting. He is a phenomenon. Hats off to his parents for letting him follow his calling from such a young age. His respect for those whom he loved and learned from is so strong and very touching, as is his respect for his band, the accurately named Fabulous Superlatives.

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum 3 роки тому

      Thank Ann.... best, Joe

    • @phillipholt6005
      @phillipholt6005 3 роки тому +1

      Speaking of hats Marty said he didn't need to wear a cowboy hat or any style hat to get his music appreciated. He's right.

    • @flautalee3090
      @flautalee3090 2 роки тому

      Mary Ann, it takes a special person ~ hugely confident yet humble at the same time ~ to name a band using these words! I’ve never seen anyone suggest that Marty rename his band. Rather every writer ~ just like me ~ gushes about how the name is perfect. LOL!! Each of these guys is a world class musician. To have them work so well ~ they’re so tight ~ is fabulous!

    • @flautalee3090
      @flautalee3090 2 роки тому

      Sorry for misspelling your name, Mairi Ann. Great comment! Do you know if Marty was able to finish high school?

  • @cletussea-ray944
    @cletussea-ray944 3 роки тому +11

    “Do you remember when he had the little monkey?”
    “The spider monkey?....Yeah.”

  • @jakemitchell1671
    @jakemitchell1671 3 роки тому +7

    Man...for an old tone geek like me that last part of this interview is PRICELESS! I love how Marty expressed it: "Chasing tone....a life sentence." That is SO true. I did it, and now my 23 year old guitarist son is DEEP into his obsessive pursuit. I related to every word Joe and Marty are saying there. And the part about performance volume? Absolutely spot on! In fact, I quit the best band I ever played in because I could not get the others to buy into the "less is more" philosophy Marty referred to, and I could no longer deal with the onslaught on stage. When stage (or PA) volume is too loud, there is no ROOM for the tone to breathe. The persistent "drone" causes everything to thin out, because our ears have nothing to distinguish. When you turn down and play with dynamics - emphasis in the right places - lower volumes sound BIGGER. I love hearing a legend like Marty discussing the exact same challenges I faced in my little insignificant career. lol

  • @bobg.stewart7401
    @bobg.stewart7401 3 роки тому +2

    I found that tone in an Alvarez 5055 Jumbo back in the late 70s ... Found it again in a later model Alvarez jumbo ... LOVE it ... And Marty is exactly on point - once you find it - stay with it.

  • @pamelagriffith3506
    @pamelagriffith3506 3 роки тому +2

    I hope you see this I didn't catch video 1st day! I really appreciate Marty's great stories of Johnny Cash. I will always remember Johnny and family's great show at Sea World Orlando I think it was 1976. Amazing!

  • @garyjdixon7282
    @garyjdixon7282 2 роки тому

    My personal wish after Marty catches his breath with being so very busy that he completely focuses on a complete tribute to his mentor , family,and very dear close friend that I know he dearly misses very much ! I know this will happen at some point knowing how Marty Stuart is and he will absolutely NAIL IT ! No names needed in mentioning ,it's NO BRAINER!!

  • @michaelclark9762
    @michaelclark9762 2 роки тому +1

    Never has anyone ever been in the right place at the right time more than Marty Stuart! But as a grizzled old football coach used to say when asked how his teams seemed to get lucky more often than not in close games, "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." Marty was always prepared for the opportunities when they presented themselves.

  • @joeyday576
    @joeyday576 3 роки тому +1

    I believe I enjoy hearing Marty tell stories as much as I enjoy hearing him sing and play.

  • @chuckmadden2251
    @chuckmadden2251 3 роки тому +5

    Love Marty's studio insight. Getting the band to turn down, listen and make it a conversation not 4-5 monologues going on at once. Another home run Joe!

  • @williamjordan811
    @williamjordan811 3 роки тому +1

    Marty is one of my Favorites... Cheers

  • @jimfogle184
    @jimfogle184 3 роки тому +7

    One of the advertisements you see on here is for Masterclass. The part 3 of 4 Marty Stuart interview is a FREE masterclass about recording. Gosh this is great stuff.

    • @tomw9875
      @tomw9875 3 роки тому +3

      I agree 100% Jim.
      And any person interested in music journalism should study Joe's interviews; they are absolutely the best in the business.

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum 3 роки тому +1

      Many thanks Tom.... Joe

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum 3 роки тому +2

      Thanks Jim... glad you’re enjoying them... Best, Joe

    • @mattsmith2119
      @mattsmith2119 3 роки тому +3

      That is correct. School is in session right here. Also, as a musician, an old one, I learned a lot of these lessons, but it’s so wonderful to hear a master remind you of the fundamentals. Thank you Professor Chambers and of course, Professor Stuart.

    • @flautalee3090
      @flautalee3090 2 роки тому

      Thanks for mentioning this, Jim!

  • @martycoomber7897
    @martycoomber7897 3 роки тому +1

    Great Marty..your my hero!💖

  • @dekelanson5280
    @dekelanson5280 3 роки тому +7

    I really enjoyed this Joe. It's not so much an interview but it"s you and Marty just shootin' the breeze. Very entertaining.

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum 3 роки тому +1

      Deke.... thank you so much. That makes my day because that was my intent from the beginning of the MHOF “Backstage” show was for you, the viewer, to feel like you’re sitting in the booth with me and our guest and be part of the conversation. I never have a questions list written out. I just want to get things started and follow the flow. Best, Joe

  • @jokerswaltz
    @jokerswaltz 3 роки тому +1

    Marty Stuart, as good as a musician and a good ol' boy can get!

  • @billwhite1966
    @billwhite1966 3 роки тому

    I could listen to this stuff for the next 10 years

  • @leroybone5585
    @leroybone5585 10 місяців тому

    Simple words to ya marty all i can say is i love ya marty and i love your music

  • @tuskedbeast
    @tuskedbeast Рік тому +1

    Marty said it and this interview does it: the stories and passion and heart here make us fall in love with the music all over again. Thanks Marty and Joe.

  • @jimsheldon3788
    @jimsheldon3788 2 роки тому +1

    Marty is riveting, he holds your attention and his knowledge of acoustics is amazing.

  • @ejbrace
    @ejbrace 3 роки тому +1

    Love Marty. Have seen him several times in concert and always a great show. Marty is the Forrest Gump of country music. He’s met them all and has seen it all. A real national treasure.

  • @cliffpennington2994
    @cliffpennington2994 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you for part 3, Joe. Marty sums it all up best when he describes the architecture of music. That's what is missing from today's music. It's all so artificial. Engineers can turn bad vocals and instrumentals into something better but it always comes down to microphone placement and the sweet spot. And Marty definitely understands that! And there will never be another "Man in Black". Like Marty, I always go back to the early recordings to really appreciate music all over again.

  • @We_are_the_light
    @We_are_the_light 3 роки тому +1

    marty all class

  • @edithdavis2848
    @edithdavis2848 2 роки тому +1

    Marty and Joe the memories between you two is awesome. Love your interviews. Please keep doing them. Keep Marty coming back, he has the history of country music in his mind, more people need to hear the stories about the first great country stars. Before they were stars.

  • @Ivearted
    @Ivearted 2 роки тому

    Gosh what a great story! Thank you!

  • @artvandelay8090
    @artvandelay8090 2 роки тому +1

    Even though I'm not a big fan of country music, I've heard Marty Stuart play guitar and mandolin and I just marvel at this guy's chops. He's the real deal and then some. I have all the respect in the world for his musicianship. He's a virtuoso who could adapt to any genre, it's just that he grew up in Mississippi, which shaped his musical direction.

  • @rhight
    @rhight 2 роки тому

    What an interview! Cheers.

  • @Live2swim
    @Live2swim 2 роки тому

    What a great show!

  • @johnniebgoode
    @johnniebgoode 3 роки тому +1

    Great job getting him to share and share and share.

  • @johnbohlinger
    @johnbohlinger 3 роки тому

    Great story.

  • @Stevereet
    @Stevereet 3 роки тому +1

    Outstanding stuff as always Joe!

  • @ministerofdarkness
    @ministerofdarkness 3 роки тому +1

    Another great interview Joe! Let’s hear that song of yours! PLAY CONVERSATION VOLUME LOUD

  • @oldermusiclover
    @oldermusiclover 3 роки тому

    yeah some more Marty so so so want to meet and hear him some day he owns my fav guitar I ever heard

  • @BrianKlobyGuitar
    @BrianKlobyGuitar 3 роки тому +1

    Super Awesome, Thank You :)

  • @TomKeenanMusic
    @TomKeenanMusic 3 роки тому +1

    Another wonderful video 👍👍 Keep them coming Joe

  • @pamelamacneil1331
    @pamelamacneil1331 3 роки тому +1

    Another great interview. Thx. for sharing.

  • @randyd0514
    @randyd0514 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this story. I must have seen you four five times with Johnny. The first what's the silver anniversary tour and I was probably 10 years old and got to meet Johnny and shake his hand. Was an amazing show you are an amazing musician and I have followed your career ever since. Thanks for the music and the memories

  • @jeffstewart9992
    @jeffstewart9992 3 роки тому +1

    Love your interviews Joe, especially with Marty, he is my all time favorite. Would love to just sit and talk with him.

  • @2cqql1
    @2cqql1 3 роки тому +1

    Another awesome interview!

  • @davidratliff807
    @davidratliff807 3 роки тому +1

    That was awesome 👏🏼...

  • @robertryan2542
    @robertryan2542 2 роки тому

    Joe these interviews are pure gold .Now Marty sure does love the music. I hope you have a most blessed and peaceful New year . From Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @sunshines2374
    @sunshines2374 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome interview and I love Marty!

  • @anthonygermano9363
    @anthonygermano9363 3 роки тому

    Marty Stuart is just so cool I don’t know what to say. Marty and his band are just has good as it gets. God Bless You Marty and Everyone connected to you.

  • @donscott763
    @donscott763 Рік тому +1

    What incredible history and insight and love for the music and the musicians. Great story teller and it's so obvious straight deep from the heart. Thanks Marty and Joe. I could listen to them talking about how to dry mud.

  • @tvd35
    @tvd35 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Joe! Another Great interview!

  • @BuffDriver
    @BuffDriver 3 роки тому +1

    What a wonderful interview! Just like The Hall, first class all the way! Thank you for these. They are priceless indeed!

  • @markanderson8017
    @markanderson8017 3 роки тому +1

    Such a great, great series. I could listen to these interviews for hours and hours. Thanks. Can't wait for part four.

  • @sartainja
    @sartainja 2 роки тому +1

    Superb interview. Thank you preparing and sharing.

  • @cherokeefiddler
    @cherokeefiddler 3 роки тому +3

    I love to hear musicians talk about what they know about. Other musicians trust you, Joe, and they open up with cool, insider stories and ignore that the camera is rolling and that the world is listening. That makes for a truly good interview and you do it well!

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum 3 роки тому

      Thanks Cherokee.... I really do appreciate you saying that a lot. I’m also glad people are enjoying watching too.... sincerely...........Joe

  • @rickhbrown
    @rickhbrown 3 роки тому +1

    Joe, another great interview. I love hearing you sit around with these legends telling stories. Keep it up!

  • @tomw9875
    @tomw9875 3 роки тому +2

    Fantastic interview; so much insight.

  • @flautalee3090
    @flautalee3090 2 роки тому

    What a great interview, Joe!

  • @pattidonohoo1952
    @pattidonohoo1952 3 роки тому +1

    Great interview! 😄

  • @MichaelPaul155
    @MichaelPaul155 3 роки тому

    What a great interview with Marty, with the inside stuff that Marty tells! Joe, you are the best!

  • @mrDCunningham
    @mrDCunningham 3 роки тому

    I just can't say enough about how cool this stuff is. Thanks Joe 👍🏻😎

  • @efhs1970
    @efhs1970 3 роки тому +1

    Great interview Joe, you can’t help liking Marty, his stories are priceless! Thanks again!💫

  • @ejmartjr
    @ejmartjr 2 роки тому +1

    Just saw Marty and the Superlatives in Napa last Saturday night. Great show! If you want real County Boogie go see them. Awesome!

  • @JimFothergill
    @JimFothergill 3 роки тому +1

    Yup, this was such a great interview! Joe, your doing great things!!!!

  • @johnnyalldrin5135
    @johnnyalldrin5135 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you Joe, another excellent and interesting interview! Saw Marty and Steve Miller a couple of years ago and was blown away, it was such a great show!!

  • @owenwilberforce6138
    @owenwilberforce6138 3 роки тому +1

    I really appreciate Marty’s insights. I have a stack of Charley Pride records I plan to reinvestigate as a result of his reference. I totally appreciate Marty’s talent and gentle wisdom. I certainly appreciate the importance of turning down to broaden the sonic landscape. My favorite players and recording sessions involve band in the room turned down to hear the vocal. That’s how my last session was done and there is nothing else like it.

  • @buzzsmith8146
    @buzzsmith8146 3 роки тому

    Wow. That photo.
    Marty (and you) have such great stories.
    I wrote this before this episode was finished. Marty is so articulate and knowledgeable (as are you, Joe!). I'm sharing this on Facebook as it gets into the studio mindset and acoustics.
    Thanks!

  • @reddirtroots5992
    @reddirtroots5992 3 роки тому

    Great interview! Thank you.

  • @jamesdavid7099
    @jamesdavid7099 3 роки тому

    You guys together are music historians extraordinaire. Again Joe, thanks a million for this labor of love, documenting all this history and stories. Marty is just a goldmine of first hand history...one of a kind. I hope to see him play someday.

  • @dennismullins4930
    @dennismullins4930 3 роки тому +3

    Excellent ☮️

  • @brcisna
    @brcisna 3 роки тому +2

    Like your interview format Joe. Marty is a diversified musician,having been around some of the greats in their respective genres. Isn't hard to tell Marty was living & breathing music from an very early age. He could no doubt tell great 'road stories' till the cows come home,,having been on th backroads with many of the early blue grass greats,,. Thanks again.

  • @thomastommy1192
    @thomastommy1192 3 роки тому

    Awesome video thanks for sharing. Really great stories but it was real life for you guy's. And just about every youngsters dream of being able to meet and play and hang out with great star's like Cash. As always another great video. Please keep sharing them.

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum 3 роки тому +1

      Hi Thomas.... I’m glad you enjoyed it.... thanks for watching our channel.... Best, Joe

    • @thomastommy1192
      @thomastommy1192 3 роки тому

      @@MusiciansHallofFameMuseum Thank you for responding to my post. Stay well.

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 3 роки тому +1

    Yet another fantastic interview Joe. Love the end of the video when Marty said "Can we send out for a Pizza". 👍👍👍👍

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum 3 роки тому

      Steve.... Unfortunately I’ started a very strict diet a week or so before this interview so I didn’t order one but I so wanted a thin crust crispy NY style cheese,pepperoni and mushrooms pizza. Bleaker St. in N.Y had the best I’ve ever had..... Lumbardy‘s ( not sure about my spelling) pizza in New York in Little Italy not far from John’s on Bleaker St. is close if not even but I think John’s split off from Lumbardy’s years ago. Nashville had 5 Points Pizza and its the closest thing I’ve found in Nashville. I understand the owners went to N.Y to learn how. Only thing is we don’t the “da wader”. We have the Cumberland River “ wader”:) Thanks again for watching...Joe

  • @marilynadams349
    @marilynadams349 2 роки тому

    This great thank you

  • @TBlanktim
    @TBlanktim Рік тому +1

    This particular series was very interesting to listen to. Shows me how well versed these guys are with music. I realize now, I'm just a listener and fan of music. Mr. Chambers and Mr. Stuart are PHD level professors. I'm just a dope with a guitar. Thank you SO MUCH for doing these.
    Priceless. Timeless.

  • @mario7frankielee
    @mario7frankielee 3 роки тому

    this man is a walking enzyclopedia
    and the part where mr stuart speaking about dynamics ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @ronpriest7135
    @ronpriest7135 3 роки тому +2

    Joe thanks for another amazing interview big fan of the great Marty Stuart... would be cool to watch an interview w/ Brent Mason super guitarist impressive credentials

    • @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum
      @MusiciansHallofFameMuseum 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks Ron... Yes we inducted Brent last award show. He’s a good friend. Best, Joe

  • @robertcolvin3182
    @robertcolvin3182 3 роки тому

    Another great interview. Other's mention the great quality of the interviews. My years of experience in related fields reminds me that a good interview starts with a good interviewer. You got that!

  • @jamesfarrell5430
    @jamesfarrell5430 3 роки тому +3

    I was very fortunate in discovering the many great multi-musical talents of Marty Stuart a long, long time ago, and have been enjoying watching and listening to him ever since. And above all that, I find him to be a very likable person, too. He's, quite simply, an all-round great entertainer, as well as being a humble, honest, decent human being, and that's such a rare combination, especially in our current time, in my opinion.

  • @doctorgarbonzo2525
    @doctorgarbonzo2525 2 роки тому

    Thanks Joe for this enlighten interview! Marty Stuart is cooler than cool! He's a Funkadelic Nashville Cat

  • @skullstjohn
    @skullstjohn 3 роки тому +1

    Great interview! Marty is like the Rick Derringer of country music.

  • @angryoharas
    @angryoharas 2 роки тому

    Like listening to a part of genuine American history...

  • @BruceHeffner
    @BruceHeffner Рік тому

    Marty get's it, I wish my buddies did.

  • @JCW-jx6ld
    @JCW-jx6ld 3 роки тому +1

    Yeah definitely I’d buy the autobiography

  • @seanparrishatto8116
    @seanparrishatto8116 Рік тому

    I love this show..Joe is a great interviewer..I'm binge watchin..

  • @billwhite1966
    @billwhite1966 3 роки тому +1

    Right on Marty about Luther Perkins... Small time guys want to make fun of him like he couldn't really play... That boom chicka boom was one of the most intricate things... It was like tripping turned into ballet... Very very clever very very tricky... Nobody did it like Luther

  • @bennettskb555
    @bennettskb555 3 роки тому +2

    I feel honoured to listen in on these interviews....thank you Joe, thank you Marty...best wishes from the UK