tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9596681.post6515433246642894828..comments2023-11-02T06:51:41.017-07:00Comments on G's Free Thoughts : Review of Chicago Blues Festival - Walkin' Around, June 7Mr. Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03614416159253437938noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9596681.post-28966903395287792082014-04-18T18:53:59.920-07:002014-04-18T18:53:59.920-07:00I have an original.painting.by bumble be.bob its f...I have an original.painting.by bumble be.bob its for saleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08181337784525155454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9596681.post-91265315259445174682012-07-03T09:49:21.764-07:002012-07-03T09:49:21.764-07:00I met him in Copenhagen years ago and had the chan...I met him in Copenhagen years ago and had the chance to play with him in a club and on the street. Very nice guy and one hell of a player...<br />Say hi from me, L.P. Simonsen. Maybe he remembers...Simon Senhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890265141300937182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9596681.post-61877980484607265702009-11-17T19:32:14.994-08:002009-11-17T19:32:14.994-08:00Today is Bob's 78th birthday. He said that he&...Today is Bob's 78th birthday. He said that he's still got a few ticks left in the old clock! He hasn't performed in a while. If anything comes up, I'll spread the word.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9596681.post-20134792859832659832009-10-27T10:31:50.584-07:002009-10-27T10:31:50.584-07:00I would love to get in touch with Bumblebee Bob - ...I would love to get in touch with Bumblebee Bob - is he still playing at all?<br /><br />Mr. GMr. Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614416159253437938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9596681.post-51553747060023387792009-10-25T16:18:02.358-07:002009-10-25T16:18:02.358-07:0010/25/09
Just saw Bob in "the hive." He&...10/25/09<br />Just saw Bob in "the hive." He's cranking out the drawings, paintings and philosophy. Is thankful for what he's got.<br />MarleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9596681.post-17814443147199182532009-10-07T19:03:23.882-07:002009-10-07T19:03:23.882-07:0010/7/09
I still stay in touch w/Bob. He's aliv...10/7/09<br />I still stay in touch w/Bob. He's alive and well and continues to paint. He still has the same phone number.<br />MarleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9596681.post-53921362853668441942009-09-09T07:15:58.206-07:002009-09-09T07:15:58.206-07:00I heard that Bumble Bee Bob had heart surgery some...I heard that Bumble Bee Bob had heart surgery some time back - nearly died, but bounced back. He is laying low, off the scene. To the best of my knowledge, he is surviving but is staying home. I suspect he is still painting if he is still breathing.<br /><br />Mr. GMr. Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9596681.post-20434114720719351622009-09-08T18:03:01.499-07:002009-09-08T18:03:01.499-07:00I too used to visit Bob at Dell Rhea's Chicken...I too used to visit Bob at Dell Rhea's Chicken Basket in the mid late '90's.<br />Flashback to 1974 - I was a 20 yr old guitar player working in the Chgo. area and I answered an ad for a '63 Gibson Firebird Guitar for sale. Upon arriving at the Oak Park home of the owner, I proceeded to check out this potential addition to my axe arscenal.The owner was a slim old timer, at the time someone 40-45 was an old timer to me, and he was very patient and polite while I tried to do some of my best licks on this guitar. He picked up a '50's Gibson jazz style guitar and noodled around with me as I played Beatles, Hendrix, and Allman Bros. riffs. I bought the guitar, but really didn't spend much time jamming with this man, feeling reserved in the presence of his obvious skill. How I wish I had done more. Only years later did I discover that it was Bumble Bee Bob who had sold me this fine guitar, because according to him at the time, he needed to "pay the rent". <br />Flash forward to 1990's Chicken basket - I went there to see Bob's show and I brought with a picture of the guitar. Bob sat next to m at the bar and we started talking music, blues, etc. and I said to him - "Bob do you remember this bird from about 25 years ago?" showing him the picture. He answered he was having trouble with his eyes and couldn't see it very well, but he sort of remembered it. We continue to talk during breaks all nite and I also spoke with a delightful woman who was his girlfriend. She was kind enough to send me some photos of Bob's artwork since I wasn't aware of his talent in this area.<br />Anyway, I hope Bob is doing o.k. - I will always think of him every time I hold the Gibson Firebird that I have in my hands right now.<br /><br />Love Frankie BabyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9596681.post-78797791654661919182009-05-19T08:51:00.000-07:002009-05-19T08:51:00.000-07:00To mhd:
You know, I haven't heard much news about...To mhd:<br /><br />You know, I haven't heard much news about Bumblebee Bob lately. I will do some research in the community and post the results on my blog. Stay tuned.<br /><br />Mr. GMr. Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614416159253437938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9596681.post-48711997867968227982009-05-18T23:31:00.000-07:002009-05-18T23:31:00.000-07:00I would like to know if there's any news/update on...I would like to know if there's any news/update on Bob's condition? Hope he's well, or improving at least.mhdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07414542878621118326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9596681.post-72042086666546441932008-06-12T20:10:00.000-07:002008-06-12T20:10:00.000-07:00I didn't know that Bumblebee Bob played harp. I u...I didn't know that Bumblebee Bob played harp. I used to see him at the Chicken Basket in Willowbrook with Chicago Slim. He's really good guitar player, but I had never seen him vlow the harp.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com