Comments on: The Equals :: Viva Equals http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/ Los Angeles based mp3 & music blog Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:32:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.6 by: Zos http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-453842 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:23:05 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-453842 Hey John if you read this I'm Kevin the short driver. (miny me ) I saw that that Eddy Grant was coming to Australia made me think if you would try to contact him or whatever. Anyway hows things and keep well I'm not driving cabs I'm in Dromana resting. Maybe see you in the future you never know. Kevin Hey John if you read this I’m Kevin the short driver. (miny me )
I saw that that Eddy Grant was coming to Australia made me think if you would try to contact him or whatever. Anyway hows things and keep well I’m not driving cabs I’m in Dromana resting. Maybe see you in the future you never know.
Kevin

]]> by: nettie http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-382757 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:17:16 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-382757 Hi John, Your mum used to come into the record shop i worked in and talk about you, in 1968 when I was 17 Liked your drumming, Best Wishes, Nettie Hi John,

Your mum used to come into the record shop i worked in and talk about you, in 1968 when I was 17

Liked your drumming,

Best Wishes,

Nettie

]]> by: john http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-361223 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:43:12 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-361223 thanks every-body for your inquiries. I am alive and wellish but have no computer. I will try to contact every one. I have spoken to my cousin in England and if pos will try to ring every one. thanks again. thanks every-body for your inquiries. I am alive and wellish but have no computer. I will try to contact every one. I have spoken to my cousin in England and if pos will try to ring every one. thanks again.

]]> by: Peter http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-357866 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:47:19 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-357866 Hi ............Just an update my sister has spoken to John and he is going to phone me soon. He said he would be interested in contacting others on here, but I will wait till he phones me and confirms this. Obviously we would have to work something out regarding making contact, as you would appreciate I couldn’t just post Johns contact details on here. Regards Peter Hi …………Just an update my sister has spoken to John and he is going to phone me soon. He said he would be interested in contacting others on here, but I will wait till he phones me and confirms this. Obviously we would have to work something out regarding making contact, as you would appreciate I couldn’t just post Johns contact details on here.
Regards Peter

]]> by: Turk http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-153163 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 06:11:39 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-153163 I am also looking for John, havent seen him for years since leaving frankston, I have tried people that knew him there but it seems he has disappeared off the face of the planet, Come on John we all know your out there!!! I am also looking for John, havent seen him for years since leaving frankston, I have tried people that knew him there but it seems he has disappeared off the face of the planet, Come on John we all know your out there!!!

]]> by: glenys http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-63455 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 21:40:27 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-63455 Further information...Glen Holmes, now Glen Sunderland married to Nick, living in Kent Uk, worked with John at President records in the early 70s and was a close friend for 2 years would like to find out how John is now, and would like to hear from or about him. Further information…Glen Holmes, now Glen Sunderland married to Nick, living in Kent Uk, worked with John at President records in the early 70s and was a close friend for 2 years would like to find out how John is now, and would like to hear from or about him.

]]> by: glenys http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-63091 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:51:29 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-63091 further to my message, John and the band used to also visit her parents in Peterlee, Eva and Stan in the 60s. Eva still talks about the day they all turned up for tea unanounced, with neighbours hanging out the windows!! further to my message, John and the band used to also visit her parents in Peterlee, Eva and Stan in the 60s. Eva still talks about the day they all turned up for tea unanounced, with neighbours hanging out the windows!!

]]> by: glenys http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-63077 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 20:26:04 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-63077 Hi, Id like some help please, I knew John Hall in the 70s when the band were all together, and we lost touch. Id like to get in touch and wondered if yo0u had any recent locations for him. Eddie Grant is also out of touch now so somewhat lost searching! Thank you Hi, Id like some help please, I knew John Hall in the 70s when the band were all together, and we lost touch. Id like to get in touch and wondered if yo0u had any recent locations for him. Eddie Grant is also out of touch now so somewhat lost searching!
Thank you

]]> by: Pauline http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-59797 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:56:51 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-59797 Peter I'm hoping you're still checking this site. I'd like you to contact me with regards to your cousin John Hall. Look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Pauline Peter
I’m hoping you’re still checking this site. I’d like you to contact me with regards to your cousin John Hall.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes, Pauline

]]> by: Peter http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-57526 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 18:40:54 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-57526 Zos good news a second cousin of mine living in Australia has visited Frankston and has made contact with John so hopefully we will make contact ourselves soon. So thanks very much Zos for all your help. Take care, Regards Peter Zos good news a second cousin of mine living in Australia has visited Frankston and has made contact with John so hopefully we will make contact ourselves soon.
So thanks very much Zos for all your help.
Take care, Regards Peter

]]> by: Peter http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-45647 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:49:40 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-45647 Ok Zos thanks for trying, really appreciate what you are doing. Peter Ok Zos thanks for trying, really appreciate what you are doing.
Peter

]]> by: Zos http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-45228 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 05:33:55 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-45228 Peter no luck in finding him yet most who knew him don't drive Cabs now. But if have luck will let you know. Zos Peter no luck in finding him yet most who knew him don’t drive Cabs now. But if have luck will let you know.
Zos

]]> by: Peter http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-20743 Sat, 30 Jun 2007 12:55:03 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-20743 Zos Thanks for your reply and understand your concerns, I will just put here a small detail just as a starter to let you or John know I'm who I say I am. John's dad (also John) and my mum (Violet but known as Vi) were brother and sister. If I was able to contact John I could furbish lot's more information to convince him who I say I am. By the way I'am in England. Thanks again Zos Peter Zos
Thanks for your reply and understand your concerns, I will just put here a small detail just as a starter to let you or John know I’m who I say I am. John’s dad (also John) and my mum (Violet but known as Vi) were brother and sister.
If I was able to contact John I could furbish lot’s more information to convince him who I say I am. By the way I’am in England. Thanks again Zos
Peter

]]> by: Zos http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-19565 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:33:44 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-19565 I haven't seen him for a while as he left taxi driving about three years ago. Also I left taxi driving myself almost 2 years ago. I can try to get in touch with him as it shouldn't be to hard to find him (as long as he's still in the Frankston area (South Eastern Melbourne suburb about 42km on Port Philip Bay). If it,s possible can you give me some details about yourself just so he knows you are really who you are. He does sometimes not believe everything he hears (probably from the music days lol and hears so much crap from taxi driving). Anyway will check here to see if you have replied and even if you don't I will still see if I can find as the sooner i start the better. He might even be in The phone book (www.whitepages.com.au) but with such a common surname it's not so easy. Will post if find him and please give some info if possible. Zos (kevin) I haven’t seen him for a while as he left taxi driving about three years ago.
Also I left taxi driving myself almost 2 years ago.

I can try to get in touch with him as it shouldn’t be to hard to find him (as long as he’s still in the Frankston area (South Eastern Melbourne suburb about 42km on Port Philip Bay).

If it,s possible can you give me some details about yourself just so he knows you are really who you are.

He does sometimes not believe everything he hears (probably from the music days lol and hears so much crap from taxi driving).

Anyway will check here to see if you have replied and even if you don’t I will still see if I can find as the sooner i start the better.

He might even be in The phone book (www.whitepages.com.au) but with such a common surname it’s not so easy.

Will post if find him and please give some info if possible.
Zos (kevin)

]]> by: Peter http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-16365 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 09:22:24 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-16365 Zos Please can you tell me if you are still in touch with John Hall as he is my cousin I have been trying to trace him for a while now. Will check back here for any reply. Regards Peter Zos
Please can you tell me if you are still in touch with John Hall as he is my cousin I have been trying to trace him for a while now. Will check back here for any reply.
Regards Peter

]]> by: Private Beach http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-8480 Thu, 03 May 2007 06:08:10 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-8480 It's no big deal these days, but The Equals were one of the first multiracial groups in the UK. "Baby Come Back" still gets a fair amount of radio play on oldies shows. It’s no big deal these days, but The Equals were one of the first multiracial groups in the UK. “Baby Come Back” still gets a fair amount of radio play on oldies shows.

]]> by: Zos http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-8364 Wed, 02 May 2007 09:52:41 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-8364 Just thought I let you all know I know the original drummer John Hall. He met an Australian woman and as he spent a lot of time with her the band said hey don't forget the band so in the end he moved to Melbourne Australia. I met him when I was driving taxis in the Melbourne suburb of Frankston. At first I had no idea he was in the band till one while waiting for a fare we where looking at an all time greatest bands list in Australia and his band was not there. I then found out he was in The Equals. I did not know much about the band and one day he was talking about Eddie Grant and I said oh you know him and he said yeah of course he was in the band. There are many other stories I could say ok just one more he once asked Ginger Baker from Cream if he could use his drums and got the "ok just don't break them". From Pop/rock drummer to taxi driving you just never know. Zos Just thought I let you all know I know the original drummer John Hall. He met an Australian woman and as he spent a lot of time with her the band said hey don’t forget the band so in the end he moved to Melbourne Australia.

I met him when I was driving taxis in the Melbourne suburb of Frankston.
At first I had no idea he was in the band till one while waiting for a fare we where looking at an all time greatest bands list in Australia and his band was not there.
I then found out he was in The Equals.

I did not know much about the band and one day he was talking about Eddie Grant and I said oh you know him and he said yeah of course he was in the band.

There are many other stories I could say ok just one more he once asked Ginger Baker from Cream if he could use his drums and got the “ok just don’t break them”.

From Pop/rock drummer to taxi driving you just never know.
Zos

]]> by: Zune Insider : MP. . . Er. . . New Music Friday: Twentieth Edition http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-7736 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 22:42:05 +0000 http://www.aquariumdrunkard.com/2007/04/27/the-equals-viva-equals/#comment-7736 [...] MP. . . Er. . . New Music Friday: Twentieth Edition Another Friday, more free music for your Zune. . . okletsgo: Aquarium Drunkard has music from late 60s UK artist The Equals. Get two MP3s. Did you ever like Neutral Milk Hotel? And are you in a Dancing Mood? If so, you're in luck. Music (For Robots) has a track from Rock Plaza Central, calling their record "one of the best records I've heard all year" Celebrating "the re-emergence of lo-fi slacker rock" Bill from IrockCleveland posts 2 tracks from Peel. Gorilla vs. Bear has a track from Handsome Furs, a side project of the Wolf Parade side project. Scenestars has the new Shins video, and White Stripes news. cool. Fans of experimental, ambient music, check out this post: Fridge on Scissorkick. You Ain't no Picasso has The Decemberists covering Bjork's Human Behavior. . . I love it when one of my favorite artists covers another one of my favorite artists. It's like eating a cake filled with pies (bungie fans will get that reference ;). Different Kitchen has a new track from 50 Cent, and one from Ne-Yo (featuring Kanye West) for hip-hop fans out there. T.M.S. has a new Killers Track. Oh, and YANP has a track from the Polyphonic Spree. New (to Zuneinsider; they've actually been around since 2005) blog Hate Something Beautiful has a couple of Caribou tracks, a "mix of electronic and krautrock that has drawn comparisons to Boards of Canada" And lastly, if you're in New Orleans, check out the Festival International going on right now - thanks Brandon for the heads up! Have a great weekend; enjoy the new music!  |  Saturday, April 28, 2007 1:19 AM  |  0 Comments Tags: Zune, new music, MP3, Friday  [...] […] MP. . . Er. . . New Music Friday: Twentieth Edition Another Friday, more free music for your Zune. . . okletsgo: Aquarium Drunkard has music from late 60s UK artist The Equals. Get two MP3s. Did you ever like Neutral Milk Hotel? And are you in a Dancing Mood? If so, you’re in luck. Music (For Robots) has a track from Rock Plaza Central, calling their record “one of the best records I’ve heard all year” Celebrating “the re-emergence of lo-fi slacker rock” Bill from IrockCleveland posts 2 tracks from Peel. Gorilla vs. Bear has a track from Handsome Furs, a side project of the Wolf Parade side project. Scenestars has the new Shins video, and White Stripes news. cool. Fans of experimental, ambient music, check out this post: Fridge on Scissorkick. You Ain’t no Picasso has The Decemberists covering Bjork’s Human Behavior. . . I love it when one of my favorite artists covers another one of my favorite artists. It’s like eating a cake filled with pies (bungie fans will get that reference ;) . Different Kitchen has a new track from 50 Cent, and one from Ne-Yo (featuring Kanye West) for hip-hop fans out there. T.M.S. has a new Killers Track. Oh, and YANP has a track from the Polyphonic Spree. New (to Zuneinsider; they’ve actually been around since 2005) blog Hate Something Beautiful has a couple of Caribou tracks, a “mix of electronic and krautrock that has drawn comparisons to Boards of Canada” And lastly, if you’re in New Orleans, check out the Festival International going on right now - thanks Brandon for the heads up! Have a great weekend; enjoy the new music!  |  Saturday, April 28, 2007 1:19 AM  |  0 Comments Tags: Zune, new music, MP3, Friday  […]

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