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Danny Hernandez - world
class player, friend, brother, father, idol. Tommy
- great on his axe, Erni - the best of his time.
Ron Hernandez - skinny kid...always on. Jim
Pitchford -big organs were his passion. Ron Michler
- solid player and a great friend. Gary Melvin -
quiet, what a great player.
We were all great friends but time and circumstance
have played their hand in our lives. We made great
music together and shared the same dreams. Although
we did have our share of fights it never affected
our shows. We played from beyond understanding
giving our heart and soul for one song. When we
were young there was no perception of time, it just
seemed like we were made to be part of it all.
Danny was not only my band mate but he was also my
uncle and friend. At times it was trying because we
were so similar. But I learned so much from the
years that we played together. He is truly
missed!
- Ronnie Hernandez
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Personnel:
Danny Hernandez - Guitar/Vocals
Tom Taylor - Guitar/Vocals
Ron Hernandez - Drums/Vocals
Jim Pitchford - Keyboards
Ron Michler - Bass
Gary Melvin- Bass
Brad Hersey - Keyboards
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Influences:
James
Brown, Mountain, Chicago
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Setlist
Sample:
Mississippi Queen, Higher, Nights in White
Satin, Whiter Shade of Pale
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Equipment:
Fender, Ludwig, Gibson, Sure, B3's,
Marshall Stacks.
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Rehearsal
Space:
On The
Gigs
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Band
Vehicles:
U-Hauls,
Trailer, Cars
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Fashion
Statement:
Hippy
garb...Sly Stone hip stuff
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Best
Gig:
First gig
and last gig. They all had their
moments.
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Gig
from
Hell!:
Grand
Rapids...stage fright. Shit and puked at
the same time.
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Last
Gig:
Mothers,
Chicago
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Comments:
I know I have
missed some people and I am sorry. when I get more
information I will try to change this. For now this
is it.
Comments from
Tom Taylor (6/21/03):
Hi, I'm Tommie the guitar player for the Ones. I
loved the article about us, and it brings back
great memories. I'm still playing and doing
acoustic things now, but I still have the urge to
crank it to 10 and loose my mind! Danny, Ronnie and
all the guys are my brothers and I love them very
much. I miss Danny, he was my best friend, we
traveled a lot of roads together, and kicked a lot
of crowds. When I heard he passed away, I was
devistated, and still am. When I play, I look next
to me and I still see him standing there. when I
play I play for him, and all the memories. The Ones
will always be a part of me, and I thank God I had
the chance to know and play with some of the
greatest musicians of our time. Thanks Danny, we
will jam again someday, and I know we will kill 'em
like we always did!
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