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A Wizard , A True Star... Todd Rundgren
Nothing would describe Todd Rundgren better then that. He is truley a "wizard" and a "true star. I don't think many people are aware of the volume of work Todd has created in his career , which is still in full gear! He not only was the founder of "NAZZ" ,(earlier he was in a band called "Woody's Truck Stop"), his solo career provided so many great albums and he also formed "UTOPIA" , a progressive band that had quite a success. Todd , besides creating great music ,(close to 40 albums) , also has "produced" or "Engineered" albums for Grand Funk Railroad , XTC , Hall and Oates and many others but my favorite is something that you probably don'y know...!!!
Todd produced and his band "Utopia" played all the music on MEATLOAF's BAT OUT OF HELL..!!!
One really bad problem I have , not Todd so much , is that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has overlooked him year in, year out. Their is no one more deserving of being inducted! But there might be some "bruised ego's" meaning that Todd was THE first musician to cut out "middlemen" and big "record labels" by using the INTERNET as a vehicle for releasing his newer albums , (though you can find them at Amazon.com or BMG ,etc.), on his web site. Easy to find it , just do a search for Todd Rundgren on google and you'll find "Patranet" his exclusive web site that is specifically for his fans that get first "dibs" on his music.
I have been a fan of Todd Rundgren since the late '60s and became friends with him about 5 years ago. It is one of the best things that ever happenned to me! He is such a genuine , down to earth , no "BIG HEAD" kinda guy..
He knows me due to an occasion that I got to meet him in Florida. I think it startedc out as a kind of "pity" case because I have a rare blood cancer with no cure called "Polycythemia Vera". I was suppose to be dead about 3 years ago! I tolf Todd and I'll tell you that I ain't dyin' till I see him inducted in the R&R Hall of Fame!
He is so deserving of it but it might be that he "pissed" off some "corporate" big Record Labels and they influence the Hall of Shame ... I mean Fame.. Their are people inducted who have only been on the scene for 5 years!!!!Todd has been working and performing since the late 60's!! He is fantastic now!
They say David Bowie is a chameleon with his musical changes.. Todd has explored and successfully spread his talents all over the music industry from Rock to Progressive to "Futuristic" , to soul and on and on...
Iv'e been to the "sacred" Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and honestly I wasn't too impressed with it... The most vivid memory I have of it is that they sell HotDogs for $4.01.
I can't figure out why it is $4.01 ! Why not $3.99 or an even $4.00? Where does that penny go?
Anyway , if you are a Todd fan and you want to give me a hand please contact me at : lawrencebasso@yahoo.com . If enough of us get together we can right this wrong and have Todd inducted.. And like I said I don't think Todd really gives a crap but I DO...
Please help me out???!!!
Thanks and keep Rockin',
Lawrence Basso (Franklin Square N.Y. born and raised!!!)