This picture is a scan of an import of Todd's Accapella CD.
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A WIZARD, A TRUE STAR
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I have been a MAJOR fan of Todd Rundgren since 1969 when I first heard (and bought) the ORIGINAL version of "Hello, It's Me" with his then Power Pop quartet called THE NAZZ. Todd wrote and produced most of the material on "Nazz", (the groups 1st LP release) with only 2 songs NOT written 100% by him. One of those songs, "If That's The Way You Feel" was written by Stewkey (keyboards & vocals) and Carson Van Osten (bass & backing vocals). The other tune "Wildwood Blues" was a joint effort of TODD, STEWKEY, CARSON and the groups drummer THOM MOONEY (who was featured on a Jimmy Buffett CD.. most of which was recorded in Memphis). Their 2nd album "Nazz Nazz" was issued on both black and RED vinyl. (I have both verisons ;-) Todd wrote ALL songs AND arranged Horns & Strings for the project which was recorded in England. Shortly after "Nazz Nazz" was released Todd left the group. (Rick Nielson of Cheep Trick fame was his replacement.) A 3rd LP "Nazz 3" (mostly unused "out-takes" from the previous 2 LP's) was released after Todd's 1st "solo" effort entitled "Runt" which had a moderate "hit" called "We Got To Get You A Woman". The 1st Runt LP also included members of THE BAND and the sons of SOUPY SALES.. Tony (bass) and Hunt (drums). These brothers went on to form the rhythm section of David Bowie's "Tin Machine" project. The "Runt" project had 2 releases, no "hits" from the 2nd LP. After this Todd went completely SOLO, no longer hiding behind a "band" name (even IF he played most of the instruments on his Runt LP's). "Something/Anything" was a double LP with a "hit" or two peppered throughout. I Saw The Light was the 1st charting single but a re-vamped version (more upbeat) of "Hello, It's Me" which is still to date probably Todd's biggest seller.
Anyway, this is some of my collection.
I'm NOT an expert on Todd.. just a fan!!
Mike Strickland
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An old bumper sticker (condensed of course) from the 70's.. Probably 72/73-ish.
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My buddy Judy Jacobs had the honor of covering one of Todd's earlier Memphis performances Click the picture to read the article.
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Some more of my "Todd" pictures. Click picture to see full scan.
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Wow! Talk about feeling privileged! Shandi Sinnamon, who sang with Todd on 3 tours and appeared on several CDs/LPs of his as well, recently contacted me via email for an exchange of links.
As promised Shandi, your link has been posted! Thanks a million.. ;o)
STAY TUNED!!
MORE TO COME!!
FREE Todd MIDI Files - CLICK HERE -
*NEW* Todd's "Go ahead, ignore me" self bio. Shockwave Required - CLICK HERE -
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