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Post by Vegas_Slicker on Apr 12, 2023 11:27:48 GMT -5
Since Gary's passing I've mixed it up with lots of folks saying how Rickey is an original member. It's pretty easy to explain away but I recall hearing that Allen didn't want Medlocke anywhere near the tribute tour. It makes sense to me as he didn't show up again until after Allen passed away. Was just curious if there is any documented stories or personal observations about Allen's opinion of Rickey?
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Post by SkynyrdFrynd on Apr 12, 2023 12:48:19 GMT -5
I once spoke to Randall Hall of this. Rickey was not considered for possible players to take Allen’s spot for the Tribute Tour. Randall told me Allen poached him out from under Rickey for the ACB project in 1983 while Randall was auditioning to be a third guitar player for Blackfoot on the Siogo album. Allen told him, “Randall… do you REALLY want to be in a band with a bunch of Injuns?”
He also told me Allen thought “Highway Song” was a direct ripoff of Freebird and was not pleased with that. I’m sure Cagey/Grumbler can add to this.
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Post by brettlowden on Apr 12, 2023 13:29:57 GMT -5
Randall Hall is really good.
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Post by Cagey on Apr 12, 2023 13:46:37 GMT -5
Yes, Allen despised Rickey. I was inside Allen's house listening to a lot of it. Allen accused Rickey of plagiarism. I think Allen said he even sued Rickey for it. Not sure what happened to that lawsuit, but it is what it is... Allen trying to sue someone for copying him and his music.
Allen thought of him as nothing more than a copy cat rip off.
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Post by SkynyrdFrynd on Apr 12, 2023 13:56:22 GMT -5
Now I remember another story Steve Reynolds told me. This from 1984 I believe. Steve told Allen he was going to see Blackfoot play at a bar in Jax, and asked if he wanted to go too. Allen said no, but he did want to talk to Rickey and told Steve to get him on the phone at the bar for him after the show. He also told him, "when you talk to Rickey, tell him that Allen Collins said he taught you how to play guitar" LOL Steve did say that directly to Rickey and Rickey got pissed off and said "No he did NOT! Shorty Medlocke taught me how to play guitar!" and he did Call Allen from the bar. I think Allen liked to mess with Rickey, and based on his interviews I can totally see why. He says some ridiculous things!
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Post by SkynyrdFrynd on Apr 12, 2023 14:06:21 GMT -5
I can also say that Allen’s sister and father were not happy with Rickey being chosen to take his spot. They both wanted Randall to keep the job.
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Post by LittleRedRooster on Apr 14, 2023 22:02:21 GMT -5
I once spoke to Randall Hall of this. Rickey was not considered for possible players to take Allen’s spot for the Tribute Tour. Randall told me Allen poached him out from under Rickey for the ACB project in 1983 while Randall was auditioning to be a third guitar player for Blackfoot on the Siogo album. Allen told him, “Randall… do you REALLY want to be in a band with a bunch of Injuns?” He also told me Allen thought “Highway Song” was a direct ripoff of Freebird and was not pleased with that. I’m sure Cagey/Grumbler can add to this. I can tell you with 100% certainty that Allen was incredibly pissed off at Medlockey for stealing his music. That was 1978. Allen and Gary both talked over putting Rickless' music on 1st and Last. Gary and Allen thought that would help Rickless with exposure for his BlackFeets Circus act. I heard Allen tell Gary that he was OK with Ricky getting his fair share of cash for his 1st and Last material. So was Gary. I have also witnessed Allen and Gary cussing Medlockey like a Cross Dresser. That was 1979. Allen was especially pissed of and made the point more than 100% clear, on multiple occasions.
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Post by LittleRedRooster on Apr 14, 2023 22:05:07 GMT -5
I can also say that Allen’s sister and father were not happy with Rickey being chosen to take his spot. They both wanted Randall to keep the job. Rickless Green Medlockey playing in the Skynyrd Tribute Band as Allen Collins, SHOCKED a very good number of people. People close to the matter.
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