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The Chocolate Watchband

Here are studio & live photos I have taken of CWB over the years.
The Chocolate Watchband at Mod Lang Records, Berkeley 11.16.02
The Chocolate Watchband at Mod Lang Records, Berkeley 11.16.02 		The Chocolate Watchband at Great American Music Hall, San Francisco 11.16.02
The Chocolate Watchband at Great American Music Hall, San Francisco 11.16.02 		The Chocolate Watchband at Freedom Fest, San Jose 7.4.04
The Chocolate Watchband at Freedom Fest, San Jose 7.4.04 		The Chocolate Watchband In The Studio, Santa Clara 5.8.10
The Chocolate Watchband In The Studio, Santa Clara 5.8.10
The Chocolate Watchband 1.8.11
The Chocolate Watchband 1.8.11

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BBabs 13-Jan-2009 11:40
I was thrilled to find this site ! I adored Ned . I was around back in the day . Loved going to see the Watchband , and , The Other Side . I often have wondered what happened to Tom Antone and the rest of the guys .
Jim Lucas 27-Nov-2008 00:28
Martin -- thanks for the nice comments. Seems like only yesterday we South Bay bands were playing The Bold Knight, Continnental, a multitude of high school dances, and even some gigs up in SF at Avalon Ballroom, Winterland and The Fillmore (Matrix? Maybe the brain cells are fading!) I got coaxed into performing at the teacher talent show a few weeks ago. Unfortunately there were no floor monitors, the sound person was a high school kid who had never done sound before, the back up musicians and I had never played together before. But what the heck. Here it is on youtube complete with vintage 1966 Guild Starfire. Maybe it's a good thing I have a day job. Here ya go -- in Ned's memory. We need another gig at Moe's Alley in memory of Ned, eh!

Here's the clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgiXaV9jEaw

Cheers,
Jim
Guest 17-Nov-2008 20:39
And of course to you too, Jim... Martin
Guest 17-Nov-2008 20:09
Hadn't looked around on the net for references to the Otherside for some time so was truly shocked tonight to discover in these posts that my old mentor, friend and bandmate Ned Torney had passed away nearly 4 years ago. Sadly we were never in touch again after he attended my wedding in July, 1969 and my wife Maisie and I moved away to England, but I have often thought of Ned and the times we shared in the Otherside and owe him a great thanks for all he taught me while we were in the band together. My sincerest late condolences to his brothers Blake and Kirk and the rest of his family and a fond tip of the hat to Allan, Toad, Tom, Wayne, Danny, Joe et al who I am sure will always remember Ned with the same respect and affection that I do. Rock on, Ned, you were one of the best... Martin Battey
Jim Lucas 09-Mar-2006 18:32
Yes, Ned passed away. (Jim Lucas here, Ned's cousin, and former member of Plymouth Rock, Union Jacks, Rough Edge. My Dad's liquor store, Aldo's Bottle Shop, cashed most of the Chocolate Watch Band checks!) Ned had heart problems due to dietary habits he did in his youth and middle age. He got on a great diet and was on the road to recovery but sometimes bad things happen. Ned went to the Big Show up in the Sky just before Christmas 2005. He was a great musician and an even better human being. All who came in contact with him left a little bit better. We miss him deeply. Contact me if you want: worldchamp1@hotmail.com
Guest 26-Jan-2006 04:04
John, unfortunately yes, Ned Torney passed away in November 2005.
John Battles 10-Dec-2005 20:47
DAVE , THESE PHOTOS ARE FANTASTIC. oNE QUESTION , DO YOU KNOW IF , OR HOW , NED tORNEY DIED? Pete Curry told me he passed away about six months ago. I HAVE'NT SEEN ANYTHING ON ANY OF THE SITES i'VE CHECKED. Anyway , have a great holiday(s). Yours , John Battles.
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