I have always loved Randy California and any group he's been in. That's why I liked JoJo Gunne which was another group he was in AFTER Spirit broke up. Even though California is not his real last name there's nothing else made up about him. He was given the name Randy "California" by none other than Seattle's Jimi Hendrix who Randy played with as a 16/17 year old. When Jimi burst onto the scene and was booked to tour Europe young Randy had to be left behind because he was only 17 and not "legal" to sign contracts. That didn't deter young Randy, he merely hooked up with some other well known SF bands. He was then asked by his Uncle Jack Cassidy who as you know is a distinguished drummer, to play lead guitar sing in a band they were forming up called Spirit. This DVD was shot at an outdoor concert that looks like it was a field with a large stage setup or maybe even a fairgrounds? Anyway, I would have given it an excellent if the sound and cineamentography had been better. I couldn't tell exactly, but judging from the clothes and hairstyles it looks like this was filmed probably in the early 80's. The BEST part of the whole DVD is Randy playing his guitar! There are VERY FEW great rock guitarists that can play on his level. Unfortunately, Randy died in 2003 saving his teenage son who was caught in a deadly California rip tide. This is the only film of Randy California I have ever seen or purchased; all the times I have seen Randy perform have been in person and were of course FANTASTIC!Read full review
Having seen SPIRIT several times at the Fillmore (Carousel Ballroom) I can honestly tell you that this poorly shot concert footage taken from what appears to be a music fest or County fair with too few in the audience, is worth passing on. The audio level is so low, that it is often difficult to hear Randy California's off key voice. While the bass is way over the top. Drummer Ed Cassidy is the most fun to watch, as he grimaces through thier renditions of limited hits. Just wish thier signature tune "Mechanical world" was included in the short track list.
loved it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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