Great stuff. I've heard the story about Kiss's Epic tryout for years but not usually from a primary source. I've also read that in addition to being turned off by the confetti stunt, Don was none too pleased to have his shoes vomited on by Peter Criss's brother. Any truth to that?
Russ
· 9 months ago
Trying to picture my record collection from that era. The Epic "yellow label" era stuff I can remember consists of Jeff Beck, The Hollies, REO Speedwagon, Argent, Edgar Winter, Donovan, Sly & The Family Stone, Terry Reid, and Fuse. (Maybe Chase, too.) Seems odd that a label with that roster would turn down Rush and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Wondering about another CBS imprint at the time - Date. That label got absorbed into Epic if I recall correctly. Their only big act I can remember was the Zombies. They also had a one-shot single with Steven Tyler's pre-Aerosmith band, wonder if Werman has a story about that.
side3
· 9 months ago
Great stuff. Mr. Werman should write a book....
alan walden
· 9 months ago
Dear Tom,
I loved this......We both have come a long way since those days. I will never forget that night in Nashville. Don was more interested in Florence Warner and he was the songs. LOL
Sincerely & Soulfully,
Alan
rwcass
· 5 months ago
Mr. Walden, I just wanted to say hello to you here -- I'm from Macon, Georgia, too. My dad went to high school at Lanier with your brother Phil.
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Wondering about another CBS imprint at the time - Date. That label got absorbed into Epic if I recall correctly. Their only big act I can remember was the Zombies. They also had a one-shot single with Steven Tyler's pre-Aerosmith band, wonder if Werman has a story about that.
I loved this......We both have come a long way since those days. I will never forget that night in Nashville. Don was more interested in Florence Warner and he was the songs. LOL
Sincerely & Soulfully,
Alan