M.C. Bosch was best man for Steve Rosenfield (interviewed by Richard Solomon), a reference to one of the co-authors, Steve Rosenfield. In any case, a phrase at the end of Ian's song says: "Eppie's cool," a reference to the other co-author. Ian's quote is on the dust jacket however, the book was printed before he actually had Ian's permission. Now he does.
Fun and Dangerous: Untold Tales, Unseen Photos, Unearthed Music from My Father's by Steve Rosenfield and Michael "Eppy" Epstein
This is part two of the two hour tcbradio (tcbradio.com wcwp.org) interview of Steve Rosenfield, co-author of the book, " Fun + Dangerous, Untold Tales, Unseen Photos and Unearthed Music From My Father's Place 1975 - 1980." Steve was the in-house photographer and worked with Mike "Eppy" Epstein, the club owner, music promoter, and co-author.
In this second hour, Richard Solomon and Steve explore the following live music played in the 1970's and replayed for the first time in decades on this broadcast:
Ian Hunter, Cleveland Rocks (1979)
Peter Tosh, Bush Doctor (1978)
Eddie Money, I want to be a Rock n Roll Star (1977)
The Good Rats, Detroit
The Waitresses, "Wasn't tomorrow Wonderful" (1979)
This was music broadcast live from My Father's Place and recorded from the sound truck parked outside that allowed WLIR 92.7 FM to broadcast these songs in the 1970's.
Trivia from this show:
How Billy Joel became known as "The Piano Man" (35 minutes in) - it involves Charlie Daniels
The origins of The Music Building in Manhattan,
There were no cover bands at the Club!
Bruce Springsteen in 1973 played five nights in a row
Bruce Springsteen, the very first time he played at My Father's Place, opened for the Paul Winter Consort
"Taking Care of Business" is hosted by Richard Solomon on WCWP 88.1 FM, Brookville, NY
Broadcasts are Thursdays at 11AM.
Web references:
www.myfathersplace.com
If you would like to share your photographs from My Father's Place, please let us know by calling WCWP 516-299-2683 and we will provide an email address
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