It’s been 50 years since the Summer of Love, when Woodstock made headlines and peace on Earth seemed achievable. In 1969 Claude Jones was riding high in the Washington, D.C. area, playing regularly, getting momentum toward recording. The Amoeba was expanding with every passing month.
But now, in 2019, a time of contraction is upon us. In April, over Easter weekend, we lost two of our brightest and most beloved band members, Franny Day and John Guernsey.
Where oh where does the sun go
When it’s gone, when it’s gone?
Good friends we have, oh, good friends we've lostAlong the way...
The power of the Internet! When I was a kid, Reggie used to hang out with my father. I never knew he was in another band.
I miss him as well. Peace and blessings!
After Claude Jones we had another band that did a lot of dance parties. Reggie was the drummer, and your father played with us on a few occasions. What a privilege it was to play with him!
Forever remembered in our hearts. Sweet souls. God Bless.
An Emergency attendee during the good ol’ days.