I remember the drummer for Starbuck and at the beginning of this video I didn’t think this was the same drummer that I was thinking of as his looks changed so much. Especially the hair. It’s so nice to see him still working and playing the drums. Starbuck was an awesome band. I love so many of their songs. I always considered their music magical because there was nothing else like it.
Bruce told the story of how this song came to be: it involved a women he met at college who turned him down for a date twice before accepting the third time. Bo Wagner rocked on the Marimba (not xylophone) and drove the women crazy with his tap-dancing routine... When Bo was ten years old he was a TV guest on the Original Mickey Mouse Club as a featured drummer and tap dancer...He also, in the early 1970's, worked as a studio musician in Los Angeles, appeared on The Lawrence Welk Show for three years and toured with The 5th Dimension, Roger Williams and Liberace. I worked for Starbuck's Lighting dude, Larry, and saw them live several times before going to Navy Boot Camp... Some memorable gigs were at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton and the Toys For Tots concert at the Omni in Atlanta... All of the guys were great people...
Oh my word...I remember seeing him on the Midnight Special...the drummer smiling and looking totally happy, having a great time. I actually mentioned to a friend that the drummer seemed so damned happy up there!
I was Bruce's guest at their last concert in Chastain Park. Bo died not too long after. Great night in my life!!! BTW- I was a student/football player at Ole Miss in 1976 when Moonlight Feels Right was at the top of the charts. They played to a sold-out audience in our basketball arena and when Bruce sings "you say you came from Baltimore to Ole Miss" it brought the house down. Wonderful memory- great music!!!
I enjoyed this interview and I really enjoyed this gentleman’s work on the songs “ Moonlight Feels Right “ and “ Everybody Be Dancing “! Thanks for sharing 😊
I couldn't stop listening to this fantastic story. Thanks for sharing this interesting interview. BTW, one of my personal feel good songs ever. Can't go wrong with "Moonlight Feels Right!" Starbuck. ❤
I always though that the marimba solo was done on a xylophone. The reason is, the xylo is one octave about middle C. So when someone said it was a marimba I could not believe it, until I saw the solo. The marimbaist starts out in the middle C range but then moves up 1 octave above middle C for most of his work. It is played at 120 bpm, and is hard to follow but it sounds like the solo is based on the Circle of 5 ths. Especially the long run up the key board. Sounds like he starts at middle C then goes up 2 octaves then back down. Also noted the Mallet Kat. Never played one. Sound reproduction is not bad. FYI: Reference another marimba rock solo. Under my thumb by the Stones. See, mallet percussionist are not as boring as we seem. ha.
Mike Great observations about the marimba and also the Stones song , “ Under My Thumb “. I love that song too. Bo was very talented. He also played drums and tap danced ! 😎
I loved the interview...... with great, simple and trusty questions, those we love to ask when we have a chance to meet a guy like Kenny, and to receive back from Kenny all the great stuff behind the band, their recordings and shows. I enjoyed the things he said about the Boston band, both bands playing together and the admiration from both sides. I like the band Starbuck, their music and the friendship they share. Days ago I watched an interview with Bruce Blackman explaining the story behind the creation of the song Moonlight Feels Right, talking about the band, the sessions....... both interviews are equally pleasant. I am writing from Brazil, and I became already another viewer of your channel. Great show. Thanks, Joe
Great band..! I worked part time for Starbuck's Lighting Dude and remember Toys For Tots at the Omni in Atlanta, and other concerts in '76, like show at West Georgia College...before they took off on tours and doing the rounds of television shows like Midnight Special...
I loved the interview! I loved seeing and hearing Kenny talk, and I love the band Starbuck! It was such a treat and I'm glad he got back to playing the drums. It was nice hearing the other bands they played with as well. It was sad to read a while ago about Bo's death. What a great talent he was!
Eric, I have tried to get in touch with David Snavely as well as some of my other musician friends but we haven't located him yet. I know he was a teacher for a while but not sure what he's doing now. We were friends back in the 70's and kept track of each other in the various bands we were in. He's an excellent drummer. I replaced him in a funk band when he joined Starbuck and then I replaced him in Starbuck when he left that band. I remember calling him and telling him that Starbuck had offered me the gig and asked him what he thought I should do. He told me to go for it so I did. :). It's definitely a small world in the musician world. Most of us are still friends.
Can you interview Bruce. He did such a nice and great in-depth interview with the professor of rock podcast. Bruce really broke everything down about the beginning of the band. I just wish that we had that technology back 30 or years ago when the band was a little more relatable, do know what I mean ? Tom Snyder was sort of like that with the one on one interview back in 1980"s.
I remember the drummer for Starbuck and at the beginning of this video I didn’t think this was the same drummer that I was thinking of as his looks changed so much. Especially the hair. It’s so nice to see him still working and playing the drums. Starbuck was an awesome band. I love so many of their songs. I always considered their music magical because there was nothing else like it.
Bruce told the story of how this song came to be: it involved a women he met at college who turned him down for a date twice before accepting the third time.
Bo Wagner rocked on the Marimba (not xylophone) and drove the women crazy with his tap-dancing routine...
When Bo was ten years old he was a TV guest on the Original Mickey Mouse Club as a featured drummer and tap dancer...He also, in the early 1970's, worked as a studio musician in Los Angeles, appeared on The Lawrence Welk Show for three years and toured with The 5th Dimension, Roger Williams and Liberace.
I worked for Starbuck's Lighting dude, Larry, and saw them live several times before going to Navy Boot Camp...
Some memorable gigs were at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton and the Toys For Tots concert at the Omni in Atlanta...
All of the guys were great people...
Thanks I will pass these comments on to Kenny.
I would have loved to have seen Starbuck in concert. Also the 5th Dimension. Another great group.
Oh my word...I remember seeing him on the Midnight Special...the drummer smiling and looking totally happy, having a great time.
I actually mentioned to a friend that the drummer seemed so damned happy up there!
Thanks Beverly. I'm still having fun playing drums. It's hard not to smile. :)
I keep tincking,moon light feels right,Is the most beutiful songs of the Worlds!!!
Thanks. I am sure Kenny would agree!
I was Bruce's guest at their last concert in Chastain Park. Bo died not too long after. Great night in my life!!! BTW- I was a student/football player at Ole Miss in 1976 when Moonlight Feels Right was at the top of the charts. They played to a sold-out audience in our basketball arena and when Bruce sings "you say you came from Baltimore to Ole Miss" it brought the house down. Wonderful memory- great music!!!
Glad you liked the interview and the concert sounds amazing, I will pass your comments on to Kenny
boy I can imagine, that must've been great
The Chastain Park version of Moonlight is my absolute favorite. Great chemistry in the band and Bo nailed the solo. Just a great band.
Good interview. It's refreshing hearing the stories of those who, while perhaps not superstars, still made their contribution to music history.
Thanks for comments. It was a fun interview with Kenny
sometimes they are the best interviews because the guy is both a musician and a fan
This is very well produced video. Thanks for posting.
Thanks, Kenny is a good friend and it was fun interviewing him
I enjoyed this interview and I really enjoyed this gentleman’s work on the songs “ Moonlight Feels Right “ and “ Everybody Be Dancing “! Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you !
Good memories and Kenny is a great friend!
Thanks Kenny great interview.:)
I couldn't stop listening to this fantastic story. Thanks for sharing this interesting interview. BTW, one of my personal feel good songs ever. Can't go wrong with "Moonlight Feels Right!" Starbuck. ❤
Thank you for this.....Stsrbuck was legendary, and Kenny was part of it all.
Absolutely subscribed!
Thank you and welcome, check out some of the past episodes.
Thank you, loved the interview with Kenny!
He's a good friend, and the interview was fun. Glad you enjoyed it
I always though that the marimba solo was done on a xylophone. The reason is, the xylo is one octave about middle C. So when someone said it was a marimba I could not believe it, until I saw the solo. The marimbaist starts out in the middle C range but then moves up 1 octave above middle C for most of his work. It is played at 120 bpm, and is hard to follow but it sounds like the solo is based on the Circle of 5 ths. Especially the long run up the key board. Sounds like he starts at middle C then goes up 2 octaves then back down. Also noted the Mallet Kat. Never played one. Sound reproduction is not bad. FYI: Reference another marimba rock solo. Under my thumb by the Stones. See, mallet percussionist are not as boring as we seem. ha.
Mike
Great observations about the marimba and also the Stones song , “ Under My Thumb “. I love that song too. Bo was very talented. He also played drums and tap danced ! 😎
Happy 75th to Bruce Blackman!! We love you, all!!
I loved the interview...... with great, simple and trusty questions, those we love to ask when we have a chance to meet a guy like Kenny, and to receive back from Kenny all the great stuff behind the band, their recordings and shows. I enjoyed the things he said about the Boston band, both bands playing together and the admiration from both sides. I like the band Starbuck, their music and the friendship they share. Days ago I watched an interview with Bruce Blackman explaining the story behind the creation of the song Moonlight Feels Right, talking about the band, the sessions....... both interviews are equally pleasant. I am writing from Brazil, and I became already another viewer of your channel. Great show. Thanks, Joe
Thanks, I really enjoyed interviewing Kenny. He's a great guy!
Great band..!
I worked part time for Starbuck's Lighting Dude and remember Toys For Tots at the Omni in Atlanta, and other concerts in '76, like show at West Georgia College...before they took off on tours and doing the rounds of television shows like Midnight Special...
Nice
I loved the interview! I loved seeing and hearing Kenny talk, and I love the band Starbuck! It was such a treat and I'm glad he got back to playing the drums. It was nice hearing the other bands they played with as well. It was sad to read a while ago about Bo's death. What a great talent he was!
Thanks for the comment, I have passed it along to Kenny. Thanks for watching and keep a rockin'
@Joe F The 70's music was the best! One big dance party!
I wonder if there's any video of Starbuck playing with three dog night or even Boston ?
Happy birthday Bruce 👍🤗
Kenny is fantastic!!
Interesting interview. It would be interesting to see if you can track down the original drummer that played on Moonlight and interview him too.
Eric, I have tried to get in touch with David Snavely as well as some of my other musician friends but we haven't located him yet. I know he was a teacher for a while but not sure what he's doing now. We were friends back in the 70's and kept track of each other in the various bands we were in. He's an excellent drummer. I replaced him in a funk band when he joined Starbuck and then I replaced him in Starbuck when he left that band. I remember calling him and telling him that Starbuck had offered me the gig and asked him what he thought I should do. He told me to go for it so I did. :). It's definitely a small world in the musician world. Most of us are still friends.
Can you interview Bruce. He did such a nice and great in-depth interview with the professor of rock podcast. Bruce really broke everything down about the beginning of the band. I just wish that we had that technology back 30 or years ago when the band was a little more relatable, do know what I mean ? Tom Snyder was sort of like that with the one on one interview back in 1980"s.
Superb interview, really enjoyed watching this. Thank you.
Thanks for the comment. Kenny is a great guy and good friend, it was a fun interview.
Excellent interview!!!
Thanks glad you enjoyed it.
Good job, Criispy.
hey Bruce, hope I did ok with you're guys history. It was fun
All good.
@@StarbuckMusic Totally enjoyed the concert from Chastain Park, Atlanta, GA July 2013, on UA-cam!
Thanks Bruce ! :)
very nice interview
thanks, Kenny is a good guy
Brilllllliant Bernie - thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you, my pleasure. Tell your friends about the channel and keep a rockin'
Enjoyed this Bernie, it made me smile. Oh, and Bo is a doctor?????
yeah I guess so. Kenny is a good friend, and has great stories
@@berniedropstheneedle684 Bo died of cancer.
Great interview. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
Exelent interview
Thanks!
Man, that video from Midnight special looks like your having a real good time...
I am sure Kenny was rockin'
Excellent interview.
Thank you. Hope you get a chance to check out some other episodes
What a super nice guy Kenny is .
Yes he is
Cool story but he wasn't even on their first album with Moonlight which was their only real hit, they only had one minor single with him in the band.
Kenny is a good friend, and a heck of a drummer. Keep a rockin'