The Mellotron Group

Hi folks-

   Some new insight into Mike Pinder's decision can be
found in the group's new DVD biography.  Seems someone
may have rubbed the drummer wrong.  A long video, but
worth the watch (once).  Not enough time is spent
concerning the Mellotron's role, though.

   -Bruce D.


--- Rick Blechta <rick@rickblechta.com> wrote:

> 
> On Dec 15, 2007, at 2:35 PM, Thomas C. Doncourt
> wrote:
> 
> > What I am really curious about is what made Pinder
> pack it in after
> > reaching such a high note in 72.I wonder if some
> of that creative  
> > liberty
> > broke down in the band. Did he just get sick of
> playing the  
> > mellotrons and
> > chamberlins?
> 
> Someone who knows him should ask.
> 
> I asked Ian McDonald why he left King Crimson and he
> couldn't give me  
> an answer that really meant anything. It was sort of
> sad. I wonder  
> where they would have gone if the band had stayed
> intact for a few  
> more albums.
> 
> Rick



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