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Herb Steiner

 

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Post  Posted 2 May 2024 12:51 pm    
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Alex Hassilev, banjoist/guitarist and founding member of the Limeliters, passed away April 21 at the age of 91. When I was first learning guitar in 1960 at the age of 13, I sometimes fantasized myself in a Limeliters/Kingston Trio kind of combo.
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Chris Brooks

 

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Providence, Rhode Island
Post  Posted 3 May 2024 5:45 am    
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I recorded at his home studio in LA in the 60s. I remember that he had an original Moog synthesizer.
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Paul Redmond

 

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Illinois, USA
Post  Posted 3 May 2024 10:28 am    
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Their album - "Tonight: In Person - The Limeliters" recorded in July 1960 will forever remain a classic.
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Donny Hinson

 

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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
Post  Posted 8 May 2024 8:23 am    
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Always loved their song "Pretty far Out", great comedy number!
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Fred Treece


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Post  Posted 8 May 2024 11:24 am    
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A former bandmate of mine is married to Lou Gottlieb's daughter. I met Lou at their wedding. He had a larger than life presence, as did his Limeliter bandmates, according to him. RIP, Alex.
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