![]() His deserved rise to stardom precipitated a departure to go solo after the first four fine LPs, whose finest moments are collected on Best Of The James Gang and Sixteen Greatest Hits. This resulted in a support slot with the Who due to the patronage of Pete Townshend. He soon started to garner admiration and recognition from established guitar heroes and critics alike. Not content to stick in a hard riffin' heavy metal groove, their varied repertoire gave Walsh's considerable guitar talents full reign. For fans of late-60s/early-70s power-rock trios, this group is recommended listening. By their second album Criss' place was occupied by Dale Peters, from Cleveland acid-rockers The Case Of E.T.Hooley, and the James Gang rode on with growing confidence. Yer' Album from Fox, Criss and Walsh was equally encouraging, a mix of heavy rock mingled with lighter moments, both thoughtful and witty. They went down so well that they were encouraged to stay together. Fate intervened in the non-appearance of a fill-in member when the James Gangwere supporting Cream at the Grande Ballroom, forcing them to perform as a trio. During this crisis-period Walsh teamed up with Gialombardo and Jim Bonfanti (ex- Choir, later in the Raspberries) in a very short-lived group called Pie. When Jeric and Gialombardo left in 1968, the band was ready to fold. Joe Walsh had formed the original Measles while at Kent State University, and would have short stays with other local outfits including the Turnkeys before replacing Schwartz (who'd turn up in California with Pacific Gas And Electric). After more comings and goings a suitable lead guitarist was found in Glenn Schwartz. Thanks to Used Kids Records for hosting us and for hopefully blowing the mind of a little Joe Walsh who may be growing up just down the street like I did.Jim Fox, who'd had a short stint on drums with Tom King's Starfires, formed the James Gang in 1966 with Tom Criss on bass (younger brother of Starfires' bassist Richie), Ron Silverman on guitar (replaced by Bill Jeric) and Phil Gialombardo (later of the Choir) on keyboards. “They are local treasure chests and may they continue to be for generations to come. “Like many a music geek, I have spent a fair amount of my life in independent record stores and I owe a lot of my musical education to their existence,” explains Walsh. ![]() Attendees may also bring one piece of James Gang or Joe Walsh memorabilia to be signed in addition.Īs it will also be Election Day, attendees wearing an “I Voted” sticker will receive a $5 off coupon (on purchases of $25 or over) valid at Used Kids Records. Used Kids Records is located mere blocks from Walsh’s childhood home.Īttendees will be asked to purchase a piece of exclusive merchandise for entry (t-shirt or hat at $30) with all proceeds going directly to VetsAid, Walsh’s 501c3 non-profit that raises and disburses fund to veterans services charities, this year in Ohio. The power trio will sit for an on-stage interview moderated by QFM96’s Archie and will then sit for an autograph signing on Tuesday, November 8 th at 6:30pm at Used Kids Records, 2500 Summit Street, Columbus, OH, 43202. Joe Walsh, multi-Grammy® Award winning musician and Kennedy Center Honor recipient, along with Jim Fox and Dale Peters – the classic lineup of Ohio’s own James Gang – announce today their first in-store event and signing in more than 50 years. ![]()
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