Rex Scott on the Cicero Summer Symposium
Rex Scott gives his own unique take on the Cicero Summer Symposium.
Warning: Content not recommended for persons over the mental age of 15.
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I’m sold. You got me at Sherman and Peabody.
“Warning: Content not recommended for persons over the mental age of 15.”
15? 10 is probably more accurate
Khater, “Youth is wasted on the young.” It will be good to see you in July at the Cicero program.
Better than the real thing, I say! Than Sherman and Mr. Peabody, that would be. Not than the Summer Symposium . . . I think.
According to the legend, the late Sonny Bono started out as a flunky, working for one of Dr Fleming’s “favorites,” Phil Spector, who used the future Mr Sarkisian as a sort of barometer. After listening to a new “wall of sound” track by one of his girl groups, Spector would ask, “is it dumb enough, Sonny? Is it dumb enough?” I think Rex has passed the test. Now if we can just get him in the same room with Eddie Van Halen.
Back story. Rex did this as a sketch of a routine in which I would play myself. This is more or less a demo. When I heard it, I thought it was perfectly zany and should not be touched. We are getting ready to do more parodies and a series of short video lectures. Last year Rex produced quite a credible rock video for his band’s reunion. All kidding aside–or, most kidding aside–Rex has proved to be an invaluable addition.
Ken, are you insulting me? If so, not cool. We all have oir gifts. Eddie has his and I have mine. Please clarify your comments.
Sorry, that may have come off badly. Definitely NOT an insult. I like the energy and the parody, and look forward to hearing more. Also, more of your conversations with Dr Fleming, which do a great job at fleshing out basic principles. As for Eddie, his ability is undoubted, though it’s been a long time since I listened to much rock.
Thanks Ken. I appreciate your input.
As a fan of skilled guitar players, I have to say that, Eddie Van Halen created a sound and style that was completely new. I had never heard anything like that before. Van Halen’s songwriting is weak, but his guitar playing is pretty incredible.
James; Eruption says it all.