[Dixielandjazz] Leaving is over-rated!

[Roger Wade]

Steve, Tom and List Mates,

I just can't let this pass, specially after seeing both Steve and Tom  
say they are leaving the list.

First, I rarely post though I've subscribed to the DJML for several  
years.  I am a 58-year-old lifelong OKOM fan who shares that  
affliction with his 83-year-old father.  I am not a musician.  My  
father played drums professionally in Boston before WWII.  He tells  
me he was hooked for life after first hearing Bob Crosby's Bob Cats  
on a blue label Decca in a used record store in Scollay Square,  
Boston at age 14 or 15.

Anyway, though I am not a musician I enjoy and appreciate the insight  
into the music business provided regularly by Steve and Tom, and less  
often by others.  My youngest son is a singer/songwriter who also  
appreciates those messages I forward to him that are of value to any  
aspiring musician, OKOM or not.

Steve and Tom write long informative posts, seemingly tirelessly, not  
to brag but to share information that may be of value or interest to  
other musicans or to people interested in what it takes to succeed in  
a very tough business.

Steve and Tom, please note that of all the posts generated by Mike  
Vax's unfortunate critical posting, I noticed only two that supported  
his views of your contributions.  All of the other posts were  
appreciative of the effort you two have put into sharing your  
experiences with us.

I noticed some posts that, like mine, were from members who seldom  
post.  That should tell you that your leaving the DJML will not be  
met with glee by any but a few curmudgeons who apparently interpret  
all of your remarks as aimed at them.  Sadly Bob Ringwald, whom I  
respect, seemed to agree with the negative posters.  Perhaps he and/ 
or they were just having a bad day.

So, please don't leave us.  Your contributions are more appreciated  
than you know.  Heck, you even brought me out of the shadows to post  
on this subject.

Best regards,

Roger Wade
Really Old Records
www.reallyoldrecords.com
Natick, MA, USA
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On Mar 9, 2006, at 7:03 PM, Steve barbone wrote:

> I have decided to end the controversy.
>
> To those who dislike me, that is YOUR problem.
>
> To those have learned from my posts, I regret that I will no longer  
> be of
> any help unless you write me direct. The detractors, small minds  
> and their
> ilk on the list make it no longer worth my time.
>
> Don't let the bastards get you down.
>
> Unsubscribing right after this post.
>
>
> Cheers,
> Steve