http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:42:33 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software /archives/2008/04/29/141320.php#comment-774956 "Face it Chuck IS three dog night!" Mick, after reading his book, I know he would definitely agree with you! While there's no denying all he brought to the band, when you hear him without the other two singers, and that group of musicians, you realize what an exceptional combo it was. But he did bring a ton to TDN. For a slightly different perspective on the TDN story, Jimmy Greenspoon's book (which is out of print) is worth a read. 774956@blogcritics.org Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:42:33 EST /archives/2008/04/29/141320.php#comment-771538 Again,Chuck is an inspiration to me.I've never met the man, but he seems approachable.If he ever tours through Lancaster Pa.I would definately see him.Wells and Hutton do but I refuse to go unless Negron is there.Face it Chuck IS three dog night! 771538@blogcritics.org Sat, 8 Nov 2008 15:20:42 EST /archives/2008/04/29/141320.php#comment-770212 Great book. I could'nt put it down. Chuck came to Mohegan Sun,CT. in April 2008 to promote his book. In the Cabarat they had a Q and A session then a book signing and later that night @ the Wolfe Den he held a concert. His step son Berry Oakley played guitar. It was a great time. I like his new band. I enjoy Chuck and his band more than Cory and Danny and the rest of Three Dog Night. Check out his website. There is a cruise in February 2009. 770212@blogcritics.org Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:03:24 EST /archives/2008/04/29/141320.php#comment-766292 Thanks for your comment, Mick. I wish they'd tour again, as I never got to see them in concert, but based on the animosity that comes through in Negron's book, it doesn't sound likely. According to Negron's site, he was touring with the "Flashback Classic Rock Experience," which sounded kind of cool, but that tour is "on hold until further notice." 766292@blogcritics.org Sat, 1 Nov 2008 10:51:46 EDT /archives/2008/04/29/141320.php#comment-765966 I just finished reading the book.What a train wreck! I can't believe he isnt dead.Three Dog Night is the first band I remember hearing as a kid.My kindergarden teacher used to play Joy to the world.I applaud Negron.He's sober,on top of his game,and is trying to repair the damage of his past.He's 66 now and looks better than Wells and Hutton.I wish they would do one more tour,but I dont think that will happen. 765966@blogcritics.org Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:37:48 EDT /archives/2008/04/29/141320.php#comment-714509 Thanks for the comment, Kevin. My understanding, from Negron's book, is just as you say, that his son has ongoing addiction problems due to his parents' drug abuse. Hopefully, with persistence and support, he can eventually overcome his addictions, as his father apparently has. 714509@blogcritics.org Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:47:39 EDT /archives/2008/04/29/141320.php#comment-714277 So his son Chucky Negron was basically born into addiction, and still suffers as a result? That is very sad, repulsive actually. If anything, it shows how rock excess can really ruin lives. I love the music of many of these bands, but the drugs and excess really destroy the music and the musician's life. 714277@blogcritics.org Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:37:09 EDT