Richie, if you are asking what I think about The Scientist, if I have alzheimers, and who Killed Brian Jones, I have to say that one of the few styles of music I know little about is reggae. My little brother is pretty much an expert on the stuff - has thousands of cds & records, dejays shows, radio, & festivals, etc. - and he turned me off to it early on by trying to shove the shit down my throat. Later when I got into early stuff via R&B (I like the vocal harmonies a lot, in fact, I think that the harmonies in early reggae and rocksteady are often better than American R&B), I consciously limited myself because how many fucking genres do I need to explore. I got to the point where it was Okay pick two: Black gospel, Latin, reggae. Reggae got thrown out. Later calypso got in. Anyway, all that is to say that I am a novice when it comes to reggae. I know a lot of the early groups and more soulful stuff but am at a loss with dub aside from the odd Lee Perry record and a King Tubby cut or two.
As far as alzheimers, can you repeat the question? Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha....
Who killed Brian Jones? Obviously himself, but if I was to play conspiracy theorist, it would be Mick. He has always been the super ambitious ruthless business man of the band and I think cold blooded enough to do it. Jones gone leaves the split and rights to the band name to 4 remaining band members - the fifth being a hired hand until Ron Wood was officially made a member, what?, five years ago? - and the guy was pretty much worthless at the end of his run. Mick would have fired him if Jones didnt have all the rights to shit. In any case, the fucker brought it on to himself.
Officer Brad - If you are asking me whether I think Bobby Fuller killed himself or was murdered by Bob Crane, I think it is pretty obvious that he was murdered by Bob Crane. There is a sexual snuff film somewhere of it. I am pretty sure. Try
www.bobcranefuckingbobby fullerintheasswhilestran glinghim.com Back to Jerry Nolan v Billy M. I dont doubt you. But who knows if Billy M. would have improved or not. Proably not. The band was a trainwreck regardless of who was playing engineer.
I hope this answers your questions.