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  Vic Doucette (vic_doucette) 2-Debutant Username: vic_doucette Post Number: 16 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.73.32.161 |
Nice job, Sideburn Slim! http://www.metrotimes.com/edit orial/story.asp?id=6620 | ||
Carl Dixon (carl_dixon) 4-Laureate Username: carl_dixon Post Number: 84 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 82.44.203.80 |
Excellent piece. Nicely put together and great reading. | ||
Gary (gary) 4-Laureate Username: gary Post Number: 125 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.73.238.5 |
Nice job, Adam. You obviously did a lot of leg work to get all that information collected and summarized into an excellent article. Even people who are fairly familiar with the Darrell Banks story can learn a lot from your piece; I know I did. | ||
David Meikle (david_meikle) 5-Doyen Username: david_meikle Post Number: 326 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 81.130.211.124 |
Well done Adam! I love the photographs too. David | ||
Wonder B (wonder_b) 6-Zenith Username: wonder_b Post Number: 664 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 80.11.101.131 |
Great piece...!!! Wonder B | ||
GO_GET_GONE_GIRL (gogogirl) 5-Doyen Username: gogogirl Post Number: 293 Registered: 5-2004 Posted From: 69.1.9.65 |
Morning All, Great article. I enjoyed it. Congrats David & Lowell for receiving props within the article. You all did a great, caring and loving thing, and you deserve the exposure and recgonition. | ||
Don (don) 6-Zenith Username: don Post Number: 626 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.75.57.105 |
Yes indeed a excellent story. The one thing that in regards to Banks' murder, it smells fishy and rather odd due to the circumstances. How can one bullet kill a man with one shot striking him in the neck and chest. The witness, and both participants in all stories don't sound right with me. I think the case should be reopened IMO. Don | ||
Gary (gary) 4-Laureate Username: gary Post Number: 126 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 66.73.238.5 |
Hey Don...not to make light of the tragedy, but maybe it ranks up there with the "pristene bullet" from the JFK assasination, the "phantom punch" from Ali vs. Liston Part 2, Nixon's "secret plan" to end Vietnam, or better yet, the "weapons of mass destruction" that were hidden in Iraq. You said it right..."odd circumstances" indeed. | ||
Ron Murphy (ron_murphy) 4-Laureate Username: ron_murphy Post Number: 129 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.42.90.140 |
yes sir Adam, very very well done story. I also thank the Metro Times for printing stories about Detroit's musical history and sure hope they keep it up because there's so much to be told. thanks Adam and Metro Times!!!! | ||
SisDetroit (sis) 6-Zenith Username: sis Post Number: 428 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.43.206.95 |
Great job Adam. It's good to know you found his family. ((DMeikle & Lowell)) | ||
Don (don) 6-Zenith Username: don Post Number: 635 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.75.56.31 |
Hi Gary, Darrell Banks was a force to be reckoned with. He took over the music industry & music scene like a storm, and many knew it too. Have you heard "Here Comes The Tears" by Darrell yet? Don | ||
Gary (gary) 4-Laureate Username: gary Post Number: 127 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 172.146.203.119 |
Don...I'm familiar with Darrell's work. You're right, he was an incredible talent and there's no doubt in my mind that his career would have gone ballistic if he had lived. The circumstances of his death are very sad and very senseless. I'm glad David and Lowell's efforts (along with the efforts of all the other SDF members who participated in the memorial project) have paid off. | ||
Vickie (vickie) 4-Laureate Username: vickie Post Number: 75 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 64.236.243.31 |
Great story and great work from David and Lowell.. I think everyone should adopt a legend and help secure their memories....Fans who write letters, and campaign and have petitions signed, can and have made a diferrence.. there's plenty of folks who could | ||
~medusa~ (~medusa) 6-Zenith Username: ~medusa Post Number: 556 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 68.249.245.164 |
That's a great article Vic. I only wish Darrell Banks life didn't have to end so tragically...(since it took all that), I'm wondering if that female and that policeman are still alive and are they together...just a thought that's all. | ||
Don (don) 6-Zenith Username: don Post Number: 636 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.75.56.31 |
One more Gary..."I'm The One Who Really Loves You". Don | ||
Soulaholic (soulaholic) 6-Zenith Username: soulaholic Post Number: 417 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.41.40.105 |
Adam: Any doubts or questions should be answered by now. EXCELLENT article, I am very proud to know the author and call him friend. Brian | ||
sideburnslim (sideburnslim) 4-Laureate Username: sideburnslim Post Number: 94 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.41.175.175 |
Thanks for the kind words everybody! It was a joy to put together. Since I couldnt do it with out the help of everyone here I am going to donate $50 of my check from the article to this site. Keep on with the soul! | ||
C Bell/Eric (c_belleric) 2-Debutant Username: c_belleric Post Number: 12 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 4.165.159.33 |
Nice Job Adam! What a story with a happy ending. Mr. Banks died a tragic death just like other Detroit musical characters such as:Tony Clarke, Diamond Jim, Mike Hanks, and etc. I believe that Tony Clarke was killed by his wife. I wonder where "The Entertainer" Tony Clarke is buried??? | ||
David Meikle (david_meikle) 5-Doyen Username: david_meikle Post Number: 328 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 81.130.211.124 |
Hi Eric I got hold of the newspaper article on Tony Clarke. I tried 2 cemeteries but to no avail; even using his real name. David | ||
David Meikle (david_meikle) 5-Doyen Username: david_meikle Post Number: 329 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 81.130.211.124 |
Don As you know Darrell recorded many fine songs. One of those was called "Beautiful Feeling", it was written (co-written?) by Fred Bridges. When I played the song to him in the car last month it was the first time he had heard Darrell sing it. Fred said "man, that was the best tune I ever wrote". And Fred wrote some great music. David | ||
Graham Finch (acooolcat) 5-Doyen Username: acooolcat Post Number: 171 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 210.200.105.225 |
That's an enjoyable, informative, well-written and researched article. Thanks for sharing. | ||
Mark Speck (mark_speck) 4-Laureate Username: mark_speck Post Number: 140 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 63.188.137.183 |
Congratulations on a job well-done, Adam! Best, Mark | ||
Don (don) 6-Zenith Username: don Post Number: 646 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 68.75.168.193 |
Nice story David. Good hearing from you since your trip here to the states. Don Chicago | ||
Soul Sister (soul_sister) 6-Zenith Username: soul_sister Post Number: 1366 Registered: 4-2004 Posted From: 65.43.165.74 |
WOW! Great reporting, great story, especially hearing from Darrell's sister and wife on his life. Kudos to David and Lowell for raising the money to give this unsung hero of soul music the proper grave and respect due. Brilliant!! S.S. |
