Billy Morrison: CHRISSIE HYNDE WITH CAMP FREDDY

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July 18, 2008

CHRISSIE HYNDE WITH CAMP FREDDY

Pretty unbelievable. The place was packed beyond belief, the police kept showing up outside and eyeing the lines of people and the scene outside with interest, the sweat was literally dripping off the walls of the club inside......and we raised a fantastic amount of money to help Scott P with all his medical expenses by playing loud rock and roll. To everyone who attended and donated, a huge THANK YOU!! And if you were there last night, you will have witnessed Chrissie Hynde jumping up onstage and trying to get us all to sing an Elvis Presley song with her!! None of us had any idea how the song went, but she kept singing it by herself anyway! Eventually Dave threw down the opening chords of Brass In Pocket and we were off and running again. If you were at the show, there will be a few extra details of that song and Chrissie's performance that spring to mind!! But I am not indulging that stuff here.

I gotta say that one of the many things I love about Camp Freddy is that there are few bands that invite, encourage and cope with a complete surprise appearance such as Chrissies last night. To play that song with her in a small club like that, with no prior warning that its going down, just makes the evening special for everyone. I think Chrissie had a great time as well......even though we don't really rock Elvis that much!! I am sure pics and video will surface, but again, thank you to all the people who came to see the show, the artists who played (Cory Taylor, Billy Duffy, Warren De Martini, Corey Parks, Abby Gennet, Stephen Perkins, Patrick Cornell, Terri Nunn, Dave Kushner, Mark McGrath, Brett Anderson and the inimitable Chrissie Hynde) and Harry and all at The Viper for making it possible. OH yeah.....and Mr Michael Ball from Rock And Republic jeans......you fucking rock!!!!! For me, I now turn my head towards Las Vegas and our acoustic show tomorrow at the Hard Rock hotel's new club, Wasted Space.

Billy

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Posted by vivelerock at July 18, 2008 09:39 AM

Comments

Sounds amazing!!!! wish I was there.

Posted by: wendybird at July 18, 2008 11:04 AM

Yeeeeeeeeeeeah.........looks like someone was looking for the "brass in pocket" ;-)
Looked like a GREAT classic Camp Freddy gig!! I wish I could have witnessed it!
I'm so glad Scott's fund got a HUGH donation! That's awesome!

Posted by: Robin (Peebs) at July 18, 2008 11:24 AM

Sounds like a great time, glad you could help! I will hope for the best for Scott. Cancer had been prevalant in our family this year and last year:( Maybe SOMEDAY we will find a cure!

Roll the dice-have a blast in Vegas and thanx for ALWAYS posting my comments;) Take care !

Posted by: Danni at July 18, 2008 05:49 PM

Billy, thanks for another unforgettable show. That was a crazy night. One of those unscheduled wacky Camp Freddy moments you always hope for, I enjoyed watching the guys improvise in a flash.

The event seemed to raise a lot of money considering I was WAY WAY WAY outbid for that signed CF guitar I wanted. So my wall space still sits empty, waiting...
Cool event, look forward to Scott continuing to schedule many Camp Freddy gigs.

Posted by: beth at July 18, 2008 08:40 PM

That clip was incredible. Just makes me more determined to catch a CF show!! Hope a little stress was taken off of Scott P. What did the guitar go for? If you can say. My check is in the mail, wish it was more but, all I could spare at the moment. Cancer is prevalant in my family as well so would love to see a cure!! I am off to St. Louis to catch Cruefest tomorrow. Enjoy the Vegas show Billy, and hope everyone takes care....Niki

Posted by: Merc957 at July 19, 2008 06:08 AM

The guitar went for $15,000.00

Posted by: beth at July 19, 2008 09:45 AM

Here's a few pics.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/28778739@N06/sets/72157606260148649/

Posted by: Kate at July 19, 2008 12:31 PM

BillMo, looks like you MIGHT have to get TypeKey!

Posted by: Danni at July 22, 2008 11:25 AM