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Lee Baucum Member From: McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) - The Final Frontier |
posted 28 April 2006 08:06 AM
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Many of you may remember the group "Toby Beau", from the mid to late 1970's. They recorded a few albums, but their only real big hit was "My Angel Baby". My old friend, Danny McKenna, who was a founder of the group and wrote "My Angel Baby" shot himself this week. He was the most talented guitarist I have ever worked with over the past 3 decades. He was also a wonderful luthier. Here is a link to his obituary. At the end of the story there is a link you can click to hear "My Angel Baby". It might jog your memory. RIP Danny Lee, from South Texas |
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CrowBear Schmitt Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France |
posted 28 April 2006 09:32 AM
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Sean Delaney (RIP) & Guy Aucoin (Kiss management) had 'em come to the big apple in the mid 70s i remember goin to the JFK airport in NYC to pick 'em up to take them down to Electric Ladyland on 8th st we all had diner together in Lil'Italy a nice bunch of guys Rest in Peace Danny [This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 28 April 2006 at 09:34 AM.] |
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Jim Walker Member From: Florida Panhandle |
posted 28 April 2006 03:22 PM
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I'm not very familar with "Toby Beau" but I am very familar with "Angel Baby" as it is one of the songs we perform every night we play. Great tune. I surely send my condolences to his family and friends. Rest Well Danny ------------------ |
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Donny Hinson Member From: Balto., Md. U.S.A. |
posted 28 April 2006 03:57 PM
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Sorry you lost an old friend, Lee. I remember the song well, what a great '70s sound! |
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Howard Tate Member From: Leesville, Louisiana, USA |
posted 28 April 2006 05:11 PM
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So sorry you lost your friend Lee, who can know the anguish someone goes through to do such a thing. I think it lurks in the minds of many of us. What a fine talent, the guitar clips are really pretty. ------------------ |
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Lee Baucum Member From: McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) - The Final Frontier |
posted 29 April 2006 11:13 AM
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The funeral was this morning. It was huge. Lot's of folks from out of town came in to attend. I grieve for his two kids, both in college. Like his daughter said, he was sick of being sick. Lee |
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David L. Donald Member From: Koh Samui Island, Thailand |
posted 30 April 2006 05:34 AM
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Lee, I am sorry about your friend. May he rest in peace. I do also understand about bad allergies. Seriously useless some days. Like mixing a band I did find places it wasn't as mind-breakingly bothersome, So I do understand Dan's pain I remember My Angel Baby, nice song. [This message was edited by David L. Donald on 30 April 2006 at 10:58 AM.] |
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Burr Oxley Member From: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, USA |
posted 03 May 2006 06:12 AM
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Sorry to hear of your friend's suicide. To be that despondent over health issues is too much for most people to understand. I used the link you provided and was delighted to hear "My Angel Baby," which I probably hadn't heard in 30 years or so. May Danny McKenna's soul finally find the peace and health he was denied in this world, and may his family be granted the strength to continue on. |
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