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Ellen_G wrote:Quote:Any idea how he got the name “Skunk”?
Contrary to rumours that the nickname “Skunk” alludes to anti-social habits (his self-deprecating wit may cause some to mistake it for social reluctance), or that a band member hung it on him in a lefthanded tribute to his looks (unknown or unconfirmable), its actual origin is unknown. Baxter has been quoted as saying he has no intention of revealing just where it came from, or why.
Thanks Ellen_G! I thought you guys would find that interesting. That’s why I brought it up.
The truth is, no one really knows why his nickname is “Skunk”. Or do they? 😉
David Day
Lake Lanier, GADavid Day wrote:The truth is, no one really knows why his nickname is “Skunk”. Or do they? 😉You guys would find this really interesting! His secret rests with just a few people. A hint can be found hidden in one of my previous posts. What do you think?
David Day
Lake Lanier, GADavid Day wrote:David Day wrote:The truth is, no one really knows why his nickname is “Skunk”. Or do they? 😉You guys would find this really interesting! His secret rests with just a few people. A hint can be found hidden in one of my previous posts. What do you think? [/quote:47bc7]
I knew that was going to be a tough one! It’s a good question and very interesting. There is a common thread between Bruce and “Skunk”. What do you think it is?
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAMerry Christmas!
Peace & Goodwill to Everyone!
What I want Santa to bring to me is a new Bruuuce jazz record!
Anyone else agree?
:David Day
Lake Lanier, GADavid
Tidings of comfort and joy to you! Ever since I heard about the making of the jazz record,I’ve been waiting anxiously for its release. I have a feeling we’ve only gotten just a taste of what Bruce can do with the “jazz language.”Jackie
treah wrote:David
Tidings of comfort and joy to you! Ever since I heard about the making of the jazz record,I’ve been waiting anxiously for its release. I have a feeling we’ve only gotten just a taste of what Bruce can do with the “jazz language.”Jackie
Thanks Jackie! You just opened up a can of worms that needs some more Thoughts From A Road Scholar!
Stay tuned! But, before we can go any further, someone has got to connect the dots between “Skunk” and Bruce. It is all related!
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAHere’s my best guess, although a feeble one at that:
Just like Bruce says he can pretend people are yelling “bruuuce!” instead of “booooo!”, maybe Jeff thinks they’re yelling “skuuuunk!” instead of “you suuuuuuck!” ????? (not that Mr. Baxter sucks – I’m sure he’s a very fine musician!) ;o)
Ok guys. Let’s try to connect the dots. It is all related!
This is the biggest hint I can give you:
What do all these have in common?
Bruce, “Skunk”, Steely Dan, Bruce’s new jazz recordHappy New Year to All!
Go DAWGS!
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAHappy New Year!
And just to put my two cents’ worth in…. last summer when I had lunch with Mama Hornsby (no, go ahead, ask) she said that the next release was a bluegrass album with Ricky Skaggs.
David –
I’m doing a bit of house-keeping here and I’ve moved your “year end” idea to the year end awards:
David Day wrote:Ok guys. Let’s try to connect the dots. It is all related!This is the biggest hint I can give you:
What do all these have in common?
Bruce, “Skunk”, Steely Dan, Bruce’s new jazz recordLooks like I have to hold your hand on this one. I didn’t know that it would be that difficult. Let’s take one at a time.
In a previous post, Jackie knew that Skunk use to play with Steely Dan. Have you ever read anything about what Bruce says about Steely Dan?
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAHere’s one more hint:
Where did Bruce go to college and what was his major?
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAI can’t believe nobody knows Bruce’s major in college.
Someone has got to know! ❗
David Day
Lake Lanier, GAVictor wrote:Jazz major at University of Miami, right?Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a right answer on that one!
Bruce majored in jazz at Miami.
How does Skunk and Steely Dan fit in all this?
David Day
Lake Lanier, GADavid!
I am editing you again… your post about Candy Mountain Run has been moved to General Chat:
Long story with this topic – David, I’ve moved your most recent post into a new topic, which I’ve (jokingly) called “Stalking Bruce”
Link: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=860&p=4102#p4102
In doing so, I managed to delete ALL of David’s posts, so have been scrambling around ever since to recover them.
All done now – but please visit David’s topic as per the link above, and see if you can answer his great question!
si_twining wrote:Long story with this topic – David, I’ve moved your most recent post into a new topic, which I’ve (jokingly) called “Stalking Bruce”
Link: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=860&p=4102#p4102
In doing so, I managed to delete ALL of David’s posts, so have been scrambling around ever since to recover them.
All done now – but please visit David’s topic as per the link above, and see if you can answer his great question!It might be a blessing that you deleted all my posts! 😆 But, please give me your thoughts and input! What would you have done?
: I do want to know!David Day
Lake Lanier, GADavid Day wrote:Ok guys. Let’s try to connect the dots. It is all related!This is the biggest hint I can give you:
What do all these have in common?
Bruce, “Skunk”, Steely Dan, Bruce’s new jazz recordOK David,I give up! I’ve listened to the CD,poured over the liner notes and wracked my brain for obscure bits of Bruce trivia,but I can’t find the answer! Put me out of my misery, please! 😆
Jackie
treah wrote:OK David,I give up! I’ve listened to the CD,poured over the liner notes and wracked my brain for obscure bits of Bruce trivia,but I can’t find the answer! Put me out of my misery, please! 😆This deserves some attention. Give me a good grade if you will! 😆
Long, long time ago. Way back when. I read several articles where Bruce said that he had been influenced by Steely Dan. Steely Dan being jazz/pop was in a class by themself. Very creative for their time.
Since Bruce majored in jazz, it was just a matter of time that he came out with a jazz record. Some of the songs on Camp Meeting definitely have a Steely Dan feel to them. Camp Meeting itself being one of them.
Did Steely Dan help influece Bruce to major in jazz that inevitably led Bruce to do Camp Meeting?
David Day wrote:This deserves some attention. Give me a good grade if you will! 😆Long, long time ago. Way back when. I read several articles where Bruce said that he had been influenced by Steely Dan. Steely Dan being jazz/pop was in a class by themself. Very creative for their time.
Since Bruce majored in jazz, it was just a matter of time that he came out with a jazz record. Some of the songs on Camp Meeting definitely have a Steely Dan feel to them. Camp Meeting itself being one of them.
Did Steely Dan help influece Bruce to major in jazz that inevitably led Bruce to do Camp Meeting?
Hmmm…Great question! (preceded by some equally great Bruce quotes!) My best guess would be,”Yes.” Bruce often shows some of his “pop” influences-Leon and Elton-when playing,so it makes sense that the Steely Dan influence would apeear on the jazz album.
Ah,another reason to listen to this wonderful CD-trying to find more effects of Steely Dan on the music!
Jackie
treah wrote:Bruce often shows some of his “pop” influences-Leon and Elton-when playing,so it makes sense that the Steely Dan influence would apeear on the jazz album.I can’t help but think on the Intersections DVD “The Mighty Quinn” (with Skunk Baxter), Bruce is giving us his Leon impersonation.
What do you think? What other songs sounds like Leon Russell?
David Day
Lake Lanier, GADavid Day wrote:What do you think? What other songs sounds like Leon Russell?Here’s a list of songs I think fits this description:
Another Day
Look Out Any Window (some of the live versions)
Country Doctor
King Of The Hill
Preacher In The Ring I
Candy Mountain Run (style of singing)
King HarvestSpeaking of singing style, Bruce pays tribute to Leon Russell’s singing style throughout the A Night On The Town album. Am I correct or is this statement only wishful thinking?
Jackie
treah wrote:Speaking of singing style, Bruce pays tribute to Leon Russell’s singing style throughout the A Night On The Town album. Am I correct or is this statement only wishful thinking?No doubt about it! 😆
Finally, I see a light come on! 💡 💡 💡 💡 💡
I have a Leon story for you if you are interested! But, I need to hear some begging! 😆
This is a great story!
You don’t want to miss this one! David Day
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