Comments on: Florida Rocks Again! #8

By: Tommy of the Tempests

Tommy of the Tempests — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:01:51 +0000

Great show. John Delise was always an inspiration to all of us. I had the fortune to work with his brother Roy, another extremely talented musician.

By: Woody

Woody — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:41:33 +0000

Thanks for keeping FLA’s rock n’ roll history alive. I’m ready to pull out my old collections of 45′s if I can find one of those spindle things and frug in the new year …Happy New Year,
Woody
Buck Hummer and the Pick Ups
“One of Florida’s Last Great Honky Tonk Bands”
buckhummer.com

By: Charlie Souza

Charlie Souza — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:35:01 +0000

Mal, JM, Thank you for all you are doing to keep this music alive!
It’s wonderful to be able to hear all the great Florida bands! We all appreciate it! Peace, Charlie Souza “The Tropics” & The New Rascals :)
P.S. The Tropics Anthology is now at Apple iTunes and CD Baby!
http://www.myspace.com/thefabuloustropics

By: Joe Bradford

Joe Bradford — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 14:33:06 +0000

This version of “King Bee” rocks! Almost as good as Slim Harpo.
Rovin’ Flames / “how many times” – it doesnt get much better than this!!!! May John rest in peace.
That is some kick ass guitar work on “Solitary Man”..
You don’t hear too many good covers of the Animals “cheating”.. but here it is!!
As usual the rest of the show is top notch format, somewhat like am radio back in the day.. just didn’t know what was going to come next.
LOoking forward to your Texas show.

By: Malthursday

Malthursday — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 14:57:26 +0000

One thing that John would have hollered about is the inclusion of “She’s Coming On Stronger” in his tribute set. “I didn’t sing on that!” was his response when discussing the Outsiders and Rovin’ Flames tracks that featured Hardy Dial on lead vocals. So, for the record, while that is Dial and not Delise on that 45, John sang it on stage during his time in the Outsiders, so that’s why it’s on there. Also, it’s a classic tune, and a big hit in the Tampa area back in ’66.

By: Marilyn Hood

Marilyn Hood — Fri, 20 Jan 2006 19:45:41 +0000

I lived with John Delise in New York City from 1991 until he moved back to Florida unwillingly. He was the love of my life. I met him in 1966 and remember the band days. I miss him more than anyone could imagine. I am glad he is being remembered for the true talent he really was. He just missed that one “big break” but he always said had he made it big it probably would have killed him.

By: Ronny Elliott

Ronny Elliott — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 23:10:58 +0000

Fine show. John Delise was a true original and a great guy. We all miss him. Thanks so much.