Re: Grand Funk; Keith Emerson

[Bryant <bryant@merge1.mergetel.com>]

PaulW62@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Bryant wrote:
>  >Regarding Craig Frost (of Grand Funk), I was referring to
> >electronic processing of the Hammond.  I seem to remember >some unusual
> sounds emanating from his organ.  Maybe you >could fill us in if you have any
> knowledge of this.
> 
> Bryant:
> Craig's B-3 was definitely modified in some way. I saw Grand Funk perform in
> Houston sometime around 1972. I remember his B-3 had different knobs and
> switches on the cheek blocks. Sorry I don't know any details but he
> definitely used a modified B-3 in live performance in addition to his studio
> work (I loved the "Flight of the Phoenix" intro!)
> Paul

Paul:

I dragged the Phoenix album out of the archives last night, blew the
dust off of it, and put it on the turntable.  My 5-year old wanted to
know what it was.  I tried to explain that it was called a "record
album".  He only knows CDs and tapes!

Great Hammond.  However, Craig apparently didn't play organ on Flight of
the Phoenix.  Mark Farner took credit for that cut in the liner notes. 
I don't know if I ever noted that before.

The Hammond sounds quite natural on the album.  I do remember a live
concert on TV when it didn't.  That's where I seem to remember seeing
and hearing the unusual effects.  I don't think my memory is that faulty
yet ... at least I hope not!