From djacques@csulb.edu Fri Mar 09 07:52:53 2007
Subject:RE: Lightweight gear, NORD....

And don't forget Jon Lord.



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Subject: Re: [CWSG] Lightweight gear, NORD....



The obvious RMI users: Tony Banks (all over old Genesis records); Rick
Wakeman (the piano and harpsichord parts on YesSongs); I believe Roger Powel
may have used one for a while (I know he used the RMI Keyboard Computer for
sure); and I heard rumor that Dr. John played one on some Toussaint sessions
(I don't believe that's what's on "Right Place/Wrong Time" though).

Here's a couple photos for those who've never seen one. I played one once,
and it always surprised me that Tony Banks could play the intro to
LambLiesDown on this thing. (very light action as I recall)

Bruce Wahler s.com>
wrote:
Hi,

I think the RMI Electra Piano and Harpsichord (it's given name) was the best
kept secret of the '70s. I was the only one that I *personally knew using
one, but in looking (and listening) back, they were on all kinds of
recordings.

I even bought the leg extensions for mine, but only used the front ones
(towards the keyboard). It gave the RMI a cool "raked" look, allowed the
audience to see me better, and probably started me on the road to playing
standing up at all times. (I still do.)

Regards,

-BW

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At 09:31 AM 3/9/2007, you wrote:
>Nope. Another not so proud owner here too.
>
>Moe
>
>On 3/8/07, NJmm973@aol. com