Michael Lydon: Guestbook
Raita Outinen aka Rita Johnson
October 23, 2008
Hello Handsome!There was One more handsome than you, but since he has joined the heavenly choir, I let you you keep the title! What ever it's worth...I feel like Neil Marr..."burning with a sudden desire to read and listen to more".Rigt now I survive by listening to my guru Van Morrison who's poetry has made me a better person.Talking about blues.... "Blessed be" on your path! Raita
Neil Marr
September 19, 2008
Fascinating site, fascinating chap. Stumbled across Michael's site almost by chance this week ... now burning with a sudden desire to read and listen to more. Good luck. Neil Marr (fellow writer, fellow geetar man, fellow of the Blurry Sixties)
Harry Hughes
September 14, 2008
I've got some bad news for that Lydon guy. He's only the second handsomest guy in the world.
Pat Williams
July 21, 2008
Cool site.
Leonard
July 4, 2008
Your stuff is a little 'done,' if you know what I mean. I think you should try some new things--new moods, new chord structures, etc.
Chuck
May 27, 2008
Hi, I just bought your book How To Play Classic Jazz Guitar - fantastic! As a "mature" struggling rookie jazz guitar player, I am finding it extremely useful. Keep up the great work.
Samuel
May 6, 2008
zaIpaF Hello! I'm Samuel Smith, i'm from Switqerland i and find your site really brilliant!
Lisa
March 26, 2008
Hi Michael! I got your site from David Smelin's camp letter to his staff. I've worked at fieldston for 6 years now, and I'm looking forward to singing with you at quad this year. Welcome on board!
cody dingess
March 11, 2008
i love your book about ray charels i stubled on it in my college library thank you im now writing a book report on it thank you for sharing this story with me
Alison McQ
February 7, 2008
found your site through your daughter's blog where she posted you whistling at the whistler's convention - brilliant - i too am a whistler (runs in the family). great site!
Cath Young
February 6, 2008
Hi Michael,
I'm looking for a different Michael Lydon in London but thought I'd take a look at you website. Great music! I've never heard of you before until now. I'm adding you to my favourites. Best of luck
Cath Young
Yvonne
January 19, 2008
Hi Michael. I would like to talk to you personally about any research you may have done on the country music band called "The Florida Playboys" that was mentioned in your book about Ray Charles. Yvonne
Ruth Adkins Robinson
December 2, 2007
Had to pick up your RC book again as some jerk has sent out an email saying that 'one of Ray's ex-wives' has died and invited all to 'read the books' which proved that she was an 'anchor' in his career. i sent him an email that says she wasn't a wife, nor an achor, i read the books! oh, it was Mae Lyles. best, RAR
Nadav
November 14, 2007
Hi Michael,
It was great to hear you, see you and play with you tonight. Loved the website.
See you in school!
Nadav
Omar
October 21, 2007
its realy an honor to sibmit on the guestbook of a great writer with an impresive career like you
jammarlibre
October 12, 2007
Hi
Thanks for your site.
Tim Lydon
August 31, 2007
Always great to see a Lydon doing well and enjoying life! I also grew up in Boston and lived in England for about 4 years. Funny how parallel some things are.
Best of luck.
Kathie Nicolet/Chicago Pianist
June 17, 2007
What a beautiful site, Michael.
Best of luck to you ~ Kathie Nicolet
Chicago Pianist For Corporate/Social Events Since 1983
www.knicoletpiano.com
Larry (Larry Cooke) Brakefield
March 20, 2007
Read your book "Rock Folk" in the 70s and found it last week in my storage boxes. Read most of it again. I'm 64 now so I read a lot in the "can." I played rock guitar from 1958 till 1977. Mostly California. Played San Francisco in 65 & 66. Do the "El Cid" and "Big Al's" ring a bell? How 'bout Carol Doda? Must have ran into you along the way. Great times. I feel like I know you because you're from the same ilk as me & my pals. We worked out of Local 47 in LA. Keep on truckin' man and I'll see you somewhere sometime. You looking and sounding great....LarryB
Zick Rubin
March 11, 2007
Michael,
I was here. Couldn't sleep, went downstairs, checked my Facebook account, and there you were. Website looks great. Zick
Pat D.
February 28, 2007
I'm currently reading Home Fires and just wanted to see what you are doing these days.
bob
February 24, 2007
i love your website!!
can we exchange links?
thanks
WhistlingTom
February 13, 2007
Hey Mike, Looking forward to meeting you at the IWC this year. I have a feeling the competition will be tough. Whistlers will be there from all around the world. Let me say Congratulations on a great life/adventure so far. Best of Blessings to ya, W. T.
michael lydon
February 12, 2007
Hello!
I'm Michael Lydon too----and I thought I was the most handsome guy in the world!
Toni
February 8, 2007
Hello! Shuna linked here from her blog. She's a unique and wonderful person who's writing has made me laugh, cry, swoon and salivate. I can only imagine how proud of her you must be. Thank you for your part in making her the wonderful person she is today.
Now I'll go read more about you and listen to your music.
Serjpenek
January 23, 2007
Very interesting website. :)
Good luck and keep up good work. Serj.
t newman
October 19, 2006
wow
Francesco Bonifazi
October 15, 2006
Michael,
Saw your post on Orawhistler - welcome from another jazz whistler.
I'm interested, what did Steve teach you about whistling? Are you continuing to take lessons from him.
Have a pianist partner must be a wonderful combination. I've been encouraging other whistlers to seek out good accompanists in their areas instead of performing to recorded CDs...not professional in my opinion. My pianist is also my teacher - not whistling, theory, composition and performance.
Check out some of my clips at my web-sites. I've performed all over the world, but no NYC - yet.
I also play guitar (yes jazz!) and sing, but your baritone voice is a sweet thing indeed.
Ciao!
Francesco Bonifazi - The Jazz Whistler
www.thejazzwhister.com
www.cdbaby.com/boniazi
tim lydon
April 3, 2006
hi! It is so cool to be writing to you. I am 11 years old and I found your book, Flashbacks, at the library. I was surprised to find another Lydon. I live in Minnesota. There are not many Lydons here.I am a big fan of Bruce Springsteen, Rolling Stones and the Beatles. Hope to talk to you again.
Sincerely,
Tim Lydon
Carlos Roderick
March 21, 2006
I met Michael Lydon in a leanto near the Oakland city dump back in 1974. I shared my Spam sandwich with him and taught him how to play the guitar. (He thought it would make him popular with the girls.) I suggested that he call himself the "most handsome man in the world" as some people will believe anything you tell them. Later I introduced him to Ellen Mandel, whom I'd recently taught to play the piano. The rest is history.
Tanner
March 9, 2006
I had Michael Lydon visit my school on 3/9/06. I just wanted to say, me and my friends really loved his music and thought his career was awesome. And his guitar is freaking cool.
Greg Greenhalgh
February 23, 2006
Great web site featuring a great writer, great singer and all round great guy! If you’re visiting this site and haven’t yet read Mr Lydon’s “Ray Charles – Man and Music” get a copy quick. Brilliantly researched, opinionated and wonderfully scripted, this book is by far the best biog’ available on the life of the “Genius” Ray Charles. Greg & Gill Papcastle, England
JL of Team Godson
February 17, 2006
I think your site is pretty cool Mr. Lydon! (read the forum post for my additional comments)
Margaret
February 10, 2006
michael, what a wonderful web site-who knew? I'll link you up to ours in the "neighbor links" section if that's ok with you. Bravo!
margaret