None of the (Irish & Scottish) folks bands (represented on my site) are the “Original” configuration—in many cases due to the death (or deaths) of members. Some (of course) left under a storm of acrimony, while some just tired of the life of traveling musician. But un-like the Kingston Trio Franchise (as Bob referred to it) all of these groups still contain one or more original member. However, there is still a lot back and forth (by fans and critics alike) as to the legitimacy of these current configurations. People on different KT related forums have stated that the current KT line up represents vocals & musicianship superior to past Trio’s…even that of the Guard & Stewart Trio’s. If true, so what? I’ve never even been able comprehend that argument…Shane, Guard & Reynolds (and later Stewart) made the hit records…not Zorn, Douherty and Grove. Hello, McFly…you are listening to a cover band that has the legal right to use the name the Kingston Trio…wake up! And why are they wearing bowling shirts? “What is the point you are trying to make, you babbling idiot” you ask? There was just a post on the Crossroads website about the outcome of Minneapolis Concert (mention below on this site). It state’s Tom Paxton opened, the ALL original member Chad Mitchell Trio (including original accompanist for God’s sake) were next…and headlining was the (I think at least) 10th incarnation of the Kingston Trio….with not one single original member. How can ANYONE on the planet possibly compare a replacement KT band to the ORIGINAL Chad Mitchell Trio…not to mention the actual Tom Paxton. I’m not trying to insult the Rick, Bill & George combo…but what’s up with that? I’m beginning to think that Bob Shane is the Reverend Moon of some strange Kingston Trio cult! I might add (more babbling) back in the 80’s (I believe) there was a documentary on the Hungry I and the original Limeliters (Alex, Lou & Glen) were heavily featured while the Shane, Gambill (whom I loved) and Grove Trio got just a very brief snippet…now that makes sense to me. Let my banishment from all Kingston Trio related cyber chat begin. Please forgive any typographical errors…I proof and re-proof…yet they’re still there. Nick
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