User talk:Gersracing

Gersracing (talk) 21:24, 18 March 2008 (UTC)==Gers and Stuyvesant== I left your addition of Robert Gerson to List of Stuyvesant High School people the second time, but you need to add a reference that supports both Gerson's notability and his connection to Stuyvesant. RossPatterson (talk) 00:47, 12 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I've just removed this entry. If you come up with a reference, please feel free to re-add it. RossPatterson (talk) 23:58, 23 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Since you've added it back, please now add a verifiable reference as noted above last month. Thanks! RossPatterson (talk) 02:59, 25 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Ross Patterson: I hope this entry doesn't fall on deaf ears. Please help me solve the delema I seem to be having with my entry. After all, "our strong band can ne'er be broken'. Couldn't you possibly check 'The Indicator' for my name and picture in the graduation class of '65. My name Robert Gerson and photo are also listed with the Pegleg track team of that year. I recorded with Jimi Hendrix in 1970 on 'The Cry Of Love' album under the name of GERS and the album, went Gold and was on three different record labels. (Warner Bros., Polydor, and Track Records)...................................................................................................................................................................

I'd love to, but it's a four hour drive to the nearest collection of Indicators. If you had that interesting a career, you must have been mentioned in at least one music history/criticism/whatever book or article. References don't need to be on the web, they just need to be identifiable and verifiable. RossPatterson (talk) 01:05, 10 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Ross: Hopefully you received a copy of the 1)1965 Indicator senior class. 2)Jimi Hendrix album 'The Cry of Love' with the credits Gers (Harmonica). 3)Letter from Hohner Harmonica c/o the American Embassey in London England awaiting new Jimi Hendrix Album and asking Gers for pictures of himself playing. 4)Article in Rolling Stone about Gers' band 'Privilege'. 5)Picture of GERS' credits on the Gold Jimi Hendrix Album 'Cry of Love'.

Gersracing (talk) 21:27, 18 March 2008 (UTC)==Gers and Jimi Hendrix== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Jimi_Hendrix_%27Cry_of_Love%27_Gold_Album_presented_to_GERS_1971.jpgGersracing (talk) 02:47, 11 December 2009 (UTC) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GERS_during_the_Jimi_Hendrix_%27Cry_of_Love%27_album_1970.jpgGersracing (talk) 03:17, 11 December 2009 (UTC) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Letter_to_GERS_from_AFM_%26_AFTRA_Recording_Artist_Royalty_checks_for_his_recording_work_with_Jimi_Hendrix.jpgGersracing (talk) 03:38, 11 December 2009 (UTC) 'The Cry of Love' Studio album by Jimi Hendrix 'The Cry Of Love' is an album by guitar legend Jimi Hendrix. It was the first posthumous Hendrix album release. Hendrix' chief engineer Eddie Kramer & his drummer Mitch Mitchell were the team that selected songs from studio session tapes recorded before Hendrix' death in September 1970 and created Jimi Hendrix' final mainstream studio album. This LP when teamed up with the the 'Rainbow Bridge' (bogus)"soundtrack" LP (released separately, seven months later, for contractual reasons) would comprise the bulk of the most complete tracks, that Hendrix was intending to release on his latest (double) LP. All songs on the album were written by Hendrix and were all new material, although 'My Friend' was from 1968 and an unlikely choice. Jimi's drummer Mitch Mitchell & engineer Eddie Kramer's involvement gave the album credibility, and it was well received by fans and critics alike. The album shot to number three on Billboard's album chart (USA), number two (UK) and is regarded as the best of the posthumous Hendrix albums released. The song "Freedom" (backed with "Angel") was released in USA as a single, but only reached number 59 in 1971. In the UK Angel was the single backed with Night Bird Flying, but it didn't dent the charts. The song "My Friend" was recorded during the early stages of the Electric Ladyland sessions in 1968. It combines a humorously delivered, but ultimately serious song about loneliness. It features a dubbed background of Hendrix & friends creating a bar or nightclub atmosphere. This dubbed audience idea ended up being used for the coda to 'Voodoo Chile" on Electric Ladyland. This dubbed on live audience idea wasn't new to Jimi, having already been used on his recordings with 'Curtis Knight and the Squires'/'Love Lights' in late 1965/early 1966. 'Gers' plays harp on 'My Friend'. Personnel • Jimi Hendrix (vocals, electric guitar, electric bass) • Gers (harmonica) • Buzzy Linhart (vibraphone) • Billy Cox (electric bass) • Noel Redding (electric bass) • Mitch Mitchell (drums) • Buddy Miles (drums, background vocals) • Steve Winwood (background vocals) • Chris Wood (background vocals) • The Ghetto Fighters (background vocals) • Emeretta Marks (background vocals) • Stephen Stills (piano)[reply]

Gersracing (talk) 21:28, 18 March 2008 (UTC)==Gers and Hohner Harmonica's== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Letter_to_GERS_American_Embassy_London_England_from_Hohner_Harmonica%27s_1971.jpgGersracing (talk) 01:15, 11 December 2009 (UTC)GERSRACING http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GERS_live_at_the_Fillmore_East_(Village_Theater)_N.Y.C._1968.jpgGersracing (talk) 01:21, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

   Hohner Harmonica
   Leo Miller Associates
   Jan. 19, 1971

   GERS
   c/o American Embassey
   London England

Dear Gers: I appreciate very much you remembering me at this time and your kind thoughts about Hohner and the Marine Bands. We certainly look forward to hearing you on the new Jimi Hendrix Album. Why don't you get in touch with Ralph Haller at the London office of Hohner? The address is 39-45 Coldharbour Lane, London, S.E 5. He is a very right guy and I know he would be delighted to hear from you. Do you have any photos of yourself playing. Thanks and good wishes. Leo Miller

Gersracing (talk) 21:29, 18 March 2008 (UTC)==Gers and Privilege== http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gers%27_band_%27PRIVILEGE%27_1976.jpgGersracing (talk) 03:54, 11 December 2009 (UTC) 'Privilege'. Gers (bass guitar, harmonica, songwriter) Mainstay of group, 'Umble yet 'eavy. ' Born in Southern England. Picked up music from the womb. Avid blues record collector (2,000 blues LP's). Acquired his first harmonica at age 4 at a Rockaway Playland penny arcade near the beach. Practiced 14 hours a day until his mouth bled. Gers was the first and last mod Bohemian blues rocker from the Village. Played and jammned with Dylan, Lovin' Spoonful, Cream, James Cotton, Muddy Waters, Jimmy James & the Flames, Jimi Hendrix, among others. Split to England, met up with Jimi again and recorded several albums with him, the most famous "Cry of Love". When Jimi left us, formed group with Mitch Mitchell, played Speasy, Roundhouse Country Club, Marquee, etc. 3 - Piece Power Band. Then Played with Jack Bruce, Dick Heckstall Smith, Chris Farlowe, Buddy Miles, Felix Parpalardi and Elvin Bishop. Gers then made the organic scene in Mill Valley where-he teamed up with the S.F. Sound Makers, Boz Skaggs, Bishop, John Mayall, etc. Split to Jamaica, learned beats mon, and came back reggae oriented with a ska bass beat unduplicated by none. Gers, a living legend, surviving 2 near fatal car crashes, from the Fillmore West to Surrey England. Goal in life: to be one of the privileged.Gersracing (talk) 03:54, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

GERS RACING P.O. Box 931001 Hollywood, Ca. 90093. Gersracing (talk) 02:12, 28 March 2008 (UTC) e-mail [email protected] Professional experience June 2003 to Present Ferrari Tujunga, Ca. Research and Development Engineer §Responsible for engine research and development for Ferrari Racing. §Liaison for Borg Warner, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering to maintain and expedite business and technical production. 1999 to Present Gers Racing Hollywood, Ca. President/Driver §1Top 20 NHRA Drag Racing Driver §2Responsible for all research and development to produce a record breaking performance vehicle within NHRA guidelines. §3Implementation of business development with Borg Warner, Area 51, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, Chevrolet Racing, Vortech Engineering, Dick Miller Racing, Pyrotect Bell. Summary of qualifications §1Automotive research and development with an emphasis in innovative electrical and mechanical engineering. §2Exercise and effectively maintain small and corporate business ventures under pressure. §3Generated and raced fastest LS1 in the West Coast with a record breaking time of 7.90 @ 167.78 mph and maintained positions in the Top 100 for the past seven years. §4Familiar with most automotive computer parameters (i.e. OBD II, LS1 Edit), safety regulations, parts and performance engineering. Professional Memberships National Hot Rod Association Member Since 1999 Accreditations Sears-Craftsman 2000 Pomona, Ca., Borla Eliminator 2001 Palmdale,Ca., Outlaw Drags 2002 Carlsbad, Ca., Super Chevy 2001-08 Pomona, Ca. Education State University at Albany, New York The New School of Social Research, New York Cal State Los Angeles, California References: Bruce Sato - Head Technician of National Hot Rod Assoc. Dan Nagy - Head Technician of Chevrolet Racing. Bill Smulo — CEO of Area 51/Borg Warner ----------------------------- Compilation by Terrastar —Preceding unsigned comment added by Terrastar (talk • contribs) 16:03, 28 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I have warned you several times about your vandalism (ie removing properly sourced and referenced work and replacing it with blatant, unsourced and un=referenced POV)to the Cry of Love page. I had to do this in the history section on Cry of Love, and also on the discussion page as your talk page was unavailable, you've not replied to any of these and have actually removed my attempts to talk to you from the discussion page. So I've had to resort to reporting you for vandalism.Jameselmo (talk) 20:11, 8 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

A file that you uploaded or altered, File:Letter to GERS from AFM & AFTRA Recording Artist Royalty checks for his recording work with Jimi Hendrix.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Possibly unfree files because its copyright status is unclear or disputed. If the file's copyright status cannot be verified, it may be deleted. You may find more information on the file description page. You are welcome to add comments to its entry at the discussion if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. --warrior4321 03:28, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

A file that you uploaded or altered, File:Letter to GERS American Embassy London England from Hohner Harmonica's 1971.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Possibly unfree files because its copyright status is unclear or disputed. If the file's copyright status cannot be verified, it may be deleted. You may find more information on the file description page. You are welcome to add comments to its entry at the discussion if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. --warrior4321 03:35, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

What is your problem with having a surname? Why has nobody heard of you? Why is there no mention of you anywhere apart from in your own puff? Why are you not credited as the harmonica player by "Experience Hendrix inc." Why is the only mention of this name (which could come from anywhere and be claimed by anyone ie YOU) in connection with Hendrix (or anyone else) on this one LP sleeve from 38 years ago, and never mentioned since? Why do you write a load of exaggerated nonsense about your supposed connection to Hendrix (above: "recorded several albums with Jimi")? Even if it was you, this is ONE TRACK later discarded by Hendrix and not included by him on his Electric Ladyland LP and never mentioned by him again. Anyone can claim royalties, two people in contention can claim royalties for writing the same song simultaneously with BMI or whoever. Billy Cox actually played on two Hendrix Lp's but recieved no royalties as he was a hired hand. It's not difficult to fake up a letter, why is it only dated 2006 when the LP was released in 1971?. You have (allegedly) had two car crashes - so what? Jameselmo (talk) 19:09, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

In 1965-1966 I was playing music in Greenwich Village clubs Café Wha?, Nite Owl Café, Café Au Go Go, Village Gate etc. Then in 1967-68 I moved to being in the House Band of the “Village Theater” (Fillmore East). I would jam at ‘The Scene’ and always had a good time. In early ‘68 I got a call from Bunny Jones a music manager from the Brill Building who said Jimi wanted me to come up the ‘Scene’ there he asked me if like to play harp on some Blues cuts. So after the Scene we went to Sound Center where we recorded ‘My Friend’. In late 1970 after Jimi had passed away I got a phone call from Mitch Mitchell saying he and Eddie Kramer found my name on the Box of a tape they were planning to use and could I come over to Electric Lady Studios and give it a listen. I showed up with Dale Frank my lead guitarist who was good friends with Mitch. Sure enough it was ‘My Friend’ that I had recorded with Jimi 2 years before I had given all of my information back then to Bob Levine who was in Jimi’s front office (Michael Jeffery) Bob had some how squeezed my legal name out of me and SSN for Warner Bros.(Reprise). My guitarist and I were invited by Mitch to England in Dec. 1970 to play music. We flew over with Eric Barrett (Jimi’s Road manager) and were met at Heathrow by Gerry Stickells (Touring manager) who took us to Mitch’s house in Sussex. We spent Christmas with Mitch which is why I received my letter from Hohner at the American Embassy. The Gold Album was okayed for by Warner Bros. (Reprise). Yes the AFM & AFTRA also had my legal name (Robert Gerson) and SSN. this was submitted to them at the time of the recording, in their records from 40 years ago.Gersracing (talk) 01:59, 14 December 2009 (UTC)Gersracing (talk) 02:03, 14 December 2009 (UTC) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Letter_to_GERS_American_Embassy_London_England_from_Hohner_Harmonica%27s_1971.jpgGersracing (talk) 00:03, 11 December 2009 (UTC)GERSRACING[reply]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GERS_live_at_the_Fillmore_East_(Village_Theater)_N.Y.C._1968.jpgGersracing (talk) 01:04, 11 December 2009 (UTC)GERSRACING[reply]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Jimi_Hendrix_%27Cry_of_Love%27_Gold_Album_presented_to_GERS_1971.jpgGersracing (talk) 02:45, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:GERS_during_the_Jimi_Hendrix_%27Cry_of_Love%27_album_1970.jpgGersracing (talk) 03:06, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Letter_to_GERS_from_AFM_%26_AFTRA_Recording_Artist_Royalty_checks_for_his_recording_work_with_Jimi_Hendrix.jpgGersracing (talk) 03:27, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gers%27_band_%27PRIVILEGE%27_1976.jpgGersracing (talk) 03:51, 11 December 2009 (UTC)Gersracing (talk) 02:07, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

All of this is vague unsubstantiated puff, you have not replied to any of my reasonable questions in a substantial way, but merely repeated your assertions, without evidence. Please desist from vandalising the Cry of Love site.

Thanks for uploading File:GERS live at the Fillmore East (Village Theater) N.Y.C. 1968.jpg. I noticed that the file's description page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the copyright status is unclear. If you did not create this file yourself, you will need to specify the owner of the copyright. If you obtained it from a website, then a link to the website from which it was taken, together with a restatement of that website's terms of use of its content, is usually sufficient information. However, if the copyright holder is different from the website's publisher, their copyright should also be acknowledged.

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Or is it just a really blurry photo of whoever, from whenever, at wherever?Jameselmo (talk) 23:03, 16 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for uploading File:Jimi Hendrix 'Cry of Love' Gold Album presented to GERS 1971.jpg. I noticed that the file's description page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the copyright status is unclear. If you did not create this file yourself, you will need to specify the owner of the copyright. If you obtained it from a website, then a link to the website from which it was taken, together with a restatement of that website's terms of use of its content, is usually sufficient information. However, if the copyright holder is different from the website's publisher, their copyright should also be acknowledged.

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I'm sure if I wanted I could buy a "gold" cry of love of e-bay and make my own?Jameselmo (talk) 23:06, 16 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for uploading File:Gers' band 'PRIVILEGE' 1976.jpg. I noticed that the file's description page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the copyright status is unclear. If you did not create this file yourself, you will need to specify the owner of the copyright. If you obtained it from a website, then a link to the website from which it was taken, together with a restatement of that website's terms of use of its content, is usually sufficient information. However, if the copyright holder is different from the website's publisher, their copyright should also be acknowledged.

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What is this supposed to be? It's just a smudged "something" that could have been made anywhere?Jameselmo (talk) 23:10, 16 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I think the headline says it all.Jameselmo (talk) 23:01, 16 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Would you mind e-mailing permissions-en AT wikimedia DOT org from your work e-mail and explaining the situation with your uploaded images? We can't accept your word for it here, but the office can confirm ownership. Thanks.