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Too many musicians to list have lost their lives or almost lost their lives traveling between gigs. This band plainly had some one (thing) watching over them.
Thanks for the music clip. As for their music, i liked the instrumentals, especially the b3 or synthesizer (my ignorance). Overall a nice retro sound, reiniscent of the early to mid '60s 'girl groups', not without some alure, but for me, nothing much more than that. Without doubt they could use a different videographer.
Again, they were rolling sevens and elevens when they had that accident.
On another, perhaps more important note, not a word in Stereophile on the death of Lou Reed. While outside your demographic - and perhaps your ken - he remained an iconic figure in the converging worlds of rock, poetry and art for his entire career ( 1964-2013). It has been said that the VU spawned 'thousands' of bands. (my word, as I have forgotten the origianal). I don't think you woud doubt this notion. Lou's influence did not pass with the break up of VU. He continued to make exciting, vital, music for more than the next 40 years. Not too shabby at all.
Give the guy his well earned due.
john