CHESTERFIELD KINGS R.I.P.

[Rob Filardo]

i love being the bearer of this bad news. i was told from a very inside source that the Chesterfield Kings have (finally) called it a day. :)

[MikeL]

All I did was repeat something that someone else told me, and a few other people have told me similar stories.

I'll admit that I've never met Gregg Prevost, and maybe he can be a nice guy, and I'm glad he's been so nice to you. I'm just going with my gut instinct based on what I've seen of him, and yes, I may be wrong.

As for Kostelich, don't take it so hard. He has vendettas with a lot of people.

And I do hope you noticed that I gave the CKs their due, that they are a great garage band.



Feathered Apple Records said:

How could you ever write such a total bullshit?? The Chesterfiield Kings were offstage even cooler than they were on stage!

Greg Prevost has always been one of the very BEST and by far coolest buddies for years and years, and years! I've first got in touch with Greg by mail after the first C.Kings LP came out in ca. 1983, because I've liked his band and fanzine. He undoubtably has got one heck of a great knowledge about 60s bands (more than possibly anybody else on this forum has got!), and is close pals to many,many other bands/musicians!

By the instant I've got his first letter back, I was realizing from the spot what a great pal he really is! He was always acting like the best old friend to me, I think. Even today I would still say that Greg has always been like the best of all pal's!, anytime!

I've even got signed copies of the Kings "Stop!" and "Let's Go Get Stoned" LP as present from Greg without even asking! He has sent them in as a surprise! What a fantastic pal he really is! Something that I have never received from any other band, and I've used to work with a couple of bands during the 80s and 90s already!

I've also met the Chesterfield Kings a couple of time in person too, before/after some gigs in Germany, and France. They've always been super cool, and most friendly!

I'm sure that they have more friends than like the cynics, this is especially now after people on this sometimes lousy and not very garage forum have heard about how Gregg Koestlich of The Cynics and Get Hip Records thinks about other bands like The C.Kings..

Bon appetit!

The Chesterfield Kings were the first and also the best band to play in the authentic 1966 garage style! 'nuff said!

MikeL said:

Yes, I've heard stories from a former drummer of the Cynics that the CKs can be real assholes, especially Gregg Prevost, but it doesn't change the fact that they made some great music.

[MikeL]

You're the one who brought it up, and I'm just responding. I was actually hoping you were going to shed some light on this issue, and that is why I read your post. BTW, I sometimes spell Prevost's name with two "g's" because I get him and Kostelich confused. As for dropping dead, that's going to happen sooner or later anyway. Feel free to giggle if you happen to read my obit.





Feathered Apple Records said:

You better drop it anyways, because you don't even seem to be capeable to spell my pal's name correctly, and because you've already spoiled it anyways! It makes no sense to clean wash afterwards, better drop dead!

[Gringo Starr]

Ha ha ha! Easy does it guys! No need to fly off the handle. Right?

[MikeL]

Hey, I'm cool with it, and I can understand his position. I've been in the same position myself when it comes to Little Steven, so now I'm getting a taste of my own medicine;)



Gringo Starr said:

Ha ha ha! Easy does it guys! No need to fly off the handle. Right?

[IDON MINE]

That's what I call a good sport!

MikeL said:

Hey, I'm cool with it, and I can understand his position. I've been in the same position myself when it comes to Little Steven, so now I'm getting a taste of my own medicine;)



Gringo Starr said:

Ha ha ha! Easy does it guys! No need to fly off the handle. Right?

[Time For Tiffin]

A tad harsh to wish someone dead cause they don't share your love for some bloke ain't it?

Feathered Apple Records said:

You better drop it anyways, because you don't even seem to be capeable to spell my pal's name correctly, and because you've already spoiled it anyways! It makes no sense to clean wash afterwards, better drop dead!

[MikeL]

Quite honestly, I've had a bad sinus headache all day long, and I didn't sleep too well last night, so death is looking pretty good right now.

Time For Tiffin said:

A tad harsh to wish someone dead cause they don't share your love for some bloke ain't it?

Feathered Apple Records said:

You better drop it anyways, because you don't even seem to be capeable to spell my pal's name correctly, and because you've already spoiled it anyways! It makes no sense to clean wash afterwards, better drop dead!

[Rob Filardo]

whoops...now look what i started...sorry guys.

[FOLC]

Bad news

[MikeL]

Don't worry, Rob.  Shit happens.  

Rob Filardo said:

whoops...now look what i started...sorry guys.

[Zane Arillotta]

I LUV PAUL!!!! I just HAVE to have him!!! I just have to marry HIM!!!! Oh wait....I'm in the wrong crazed fan section....neva mine.....

[Hamster]

Long live the Kings!