Groovettes

[Pete Burton]

Thought the following that I received from a US Dealer today that I have just bought a Groovettes from would be of interest:

Peter,

Thanks for the purchase, here is a strange coincidence for you:

A person accidentally introduced me to this aging musician, in his late 70's, who had performed in the 1950's, as a guitarist at the old 54 ballroom in south central LA. I went to the home of Bob Reed, who still had his old Gibson guitar, and was still working as a plasterman for celebrity clients. As I sat on Mr. Reed's couch, he told me about his efforts to produce that record by the Groovettes. He had no pictures of them, but still knew of their whereabouts. Incidentally, Bob Reed was also involved with the Melatone label, that produced Lela Martin and the Soul Providers. I gave Mr. Reed's phone number to media disc jockey and LA vocal group expert author, Steve Propes. Steve planned to interview him on his show. Bob Reed is an extremely congenial fellow. He invited me to his farm in Louisiana, where he plans to retire in the coming months. I played his old Gibson, and he shared stories of many of my guitar heroes, including T Bone Walker, Pee Wee Crayton, Guitar Slim, and Lowell Fulsom. It was just a thrill to find this guy, who was not aware how popular the Groovettes subsequently became in the UK.

[Guest in town Mikey]

Thought the following that I received from a US Dealer today that I have just bought a Groovettes from would be of interest:

Peter,

Thanks for the purchase, here is a strange coincidence for you:

A person accidentally introduced me to this aging musician, in his late 70's, who had performed in the 1950's, as a guitarist at the old 54 ballroom in south central LA. I went to the home of Bob Reed, who still had his old Gibson guitar, and was still working as a plasterman for celebrity clients. As I sat on Mr. Reed's couch, he told me about his efforts to produce that record by the Groovettes. He had no pictures of them, but still knew of their whereabouts. Incidentally, Bob Reed was also involved with the Melatone label, that produced Lela Martin and the Soul Providers. I gave Mr. Reed's phone number to media disc jockey and LA vocal group expert author, Steve Propes. Steve planned to interview him on his show. Bob Reed is an extremely congenial fellow. He invited me to his farm in Louisiana, where he plans to retire in the coming months. I played his old Gibson, and he shared stories of many of my guitar heroes, including T Bone Walker, Pee Wee Crayton, Guitar Slim, and Lowell Fulsom. It was just a thrill to find this guy, who was not aware how popular the Groovettes subsequently became in the UK.

thanks for sharing that Pete.

Sounds like the seller had an excellent day. Which Groovettes track did you buy? Sounds like he may have turned up a boatload

Seriously. The Groovettes would be one for Dave T's thread on acts we'd like to see. And Lowell Fulsom too.

[Pete Burton]

thanks for sharing that Pete.

Sounds like the seller had an excellent day. Which Groovettes track did you buy? Sounds like he may have turned up a boatload

Seriously. The Groovettes would be one for Dave T's thread on acts we'd like to see. And Lowell Fulsom too.

Got.......Think It Over Baby on Reness and before anyone asks he only had 1 copy !

[Guest in town Mikey]

Got.......Think It Over Baby on Reness and before anyone asks he only had 1 copy !

I tried to buy Irish Greg's copy off him one night at Wellingborough, but the rotten sod wouldnt part with it.

And now I think he has sold it

So Mr Mac.

[Pete S]

Did you buy it off Phil?

[Pete Burton]

Did you buy it off Phil?

Yep, a bit beat up but plays fine.

Wouldn't have been able to afford a mint one anyway so I'm well pleased.