Gregg - I too saw GG in Dec 75 or 76 in the U.K. it was the Free Hand tour. I was 16 at the time. This evening changed my life and within 2 weeks had persuade my parents to buy me a bass guitar. To this day I study Ray Shulman’s (RIP) bass lines - and still get them wrong! Fantastic insight into the band’s music and dynamics - you’re doing a great job .
Spirit are great, so glad that Derek name dropped them. You can't go wrong with their first four album and they really laid the groundwork for prog, metal and the folky intersections that followed.
For me, they were unparalleled. They were phenomenal. The most multi-faceted, creative rock music of the time. Of any time. Along with Frank Zappa( who is mentioned in the interview) and Captain Beefheart they were among the vanguard of creative, experimental music.
Gregg, thanks for the great interview with Derek Shulman. GG really did stay true to themselves, and keep us smiling with music that is both fun and surprising. Make sure to check out the second half on Patreon.
What a great interview…what really blew my mind is when he talked about how his dad was a jazz musician and would bring back musicians to the house and play all night….my dad did the same exact thing…my dad was a NYC Jazz pianist and trumpet player….I turned him on to GG once and he loved them.
I wonder if Derek would recall playing the Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, Long Island on the Civilian tour the night the NY Islanders won their first Stanley Cup. He performed "Number One" as the encore wearing an Islanders jersey.
I bought “The power and the Glory” and it blew my mind. I own all of the studio albums on vinyl. I even have a copy of “in a glass house” that has the cover overlay reversed. The. Recordings are not bootlegs etc… but original releases.
What was the Spirit track Derek mentioned? It might've been Taurus. Great interview Gregg, so many stories too, and it's funny hearing him refer to Elton as Reg, that's old buddies for you. I guess you get to ask him about Civilisation in part 2.
O maior sonho de um fã e ver a sua banda favorita fazendo a alegria de seu público e ver um show do Gentle Giant serei um verdadeiro sonho principalmente que todos eles estão bonitos e saudáveis...Derak o mundo gostaria muito...
It's a sign of the music industry that bands like GG didn't get proper commercial support. Human and musical qualities of these artists count for nothing in this all-profit plague. The best example is the Hall of Shame. Things are BIG that should be small and many of them clap unrhythmically... . ..
Gentle giant is/was without a doubt the greatest most legendary genius criminally underated band ever
Could not agree more!
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Gregg - I too saw GG in Dec 75 or 76 in the U.K. it was the Free Hand tour. I was 16 at the time. This evening changed my life and within 2 weeks had persuade my parents to buy me a bass guitar. To this day I study Ray Shulman’s (RIP) bass lines - and still get them wrong! Fantastic insight into the band’s music and dynamics - you’re doing a great job .
Derek is so cool.
He is indeed!
Thank you, Greg - and Derek! You have the "dream" job!
Wonderful interview and expressing what myself and other fans feel when we hear and experience Gentle Giant’s music.
So glad that came across! Thank you.
Spirit are great, so glad that Derek name dropped them. You can't go wrong with their first four album and they really laid the groundwork for prog, metal and the folky intersections that followed.
Yes, checked them out right away!
One of the most amazing talented bands ever ! Hands down ! I love the Octopus Album !! 💪🏻
For me, they were unparalleled. They were phenomenal. The most multi-faceted, creative rock music of the time. Of any time. Along with Frank Zappa( who is mentioned in the interview) and Captain Beefheart they were among the vanguard of creative, experimental music.
You're so right.
i play cogs in cogs, and knots to my students. never fails to blow their head off. saw gg at least 20 times, always fantastic.
I do the same frequently. Thanks so much for listening.
I used to see Spirit at the Anaheim Convention Center in the day. Great band!!
Gregg, thanks for the great interview with Derek Shulman. GG really did stay true to themselves, and keep us smiling with music that is both fun and surprising. Make sure to check out the second half on Patreon.
Thanks so much for listening Tim!
What a great interview…what really blew my mind is when he talked about how his dad was a jazz musician and would bring back musicians to the house and play all night….my dad did the same exact thing…my dad was a NYC Jazz pianist and trumpet player….I turned him on to GG once and he loved them.
I wonder if Derek would recall playing the Calderone Concert Hall in Hempstead, Long Island on the Civilian tour the night the NY Islanders won their first Stanley Cup. He performed "Number One" as the encore wearing an Islanders jersey.
Civilian tour was incredible. Glad we got to see that one!
I was there.
👍I was in attendance at that one
Woo hoo!!
Woohoo indeed!
Fabulous! 🙏❤️
Your interviews are top notch, Gregg!
Awww, that is so nice to hear. Thank you!
If Zappa loves you, you know where you stand … up there - And Tull too by the way.
I bought “The power and the Glory” and it blew my mind. I own all of the studio albums on vinyl. I even have a copy of “in a glass house” that has the cover overlay reversed. The. Recordings are not bootlegs etc… but original releases.
Blew me away when Derek said Giant would never just jam at rehearsal.
What was the Spirit track Derek mentioned? It might've been Taurus. Great interview Gregg, so many stories too, and it's funny hearing him refer to Elton as Reg, that's old buddies for you. I guess you get to ask him about Civilisation in part 2.
O maior sonho de um fã e ver a sua banda favorita fazendo a alegria de seu público e ver um show do Gentle Giant serei um verdadeiro sonho principalmente que todos eles estão bonitos e saudáveis...Derak o mundo gostaria muito...
Gracias!
Tremendous stuff, thanks. Looking forward to part two.
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So true...Free Hand was my first GG
Yet another fantastic in-depth interview. We’re spoiled with these. Thank you, Gregg.
I am humbled.
I want part two, Gregg! Thanks for this, always great to hear Giant stories from the guys.
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Great interview! Why does the timeline say Phil Collins when you are talking about Phil Shulman?
Is Derek in witness protection ?
Ha! Good one.
It's a sign of the music industry that bands like GG didn't get proper commercial support. Human and musical qualities of these artists count for nothing in this all-profit plague. The best example is the Hall of Shame. Things are BIG that should be small and many of them clap unrhythmically... . ..
Thumb nail has his hand moving into his gang's silly but effective hand sign ! Blatant
not Phil Collins whoever put the chapter headlines in place!!!!!
Derek has lost his accent ( mostly).