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I've been a HYOOOOOOOGE fan of theirs since their short-lived variety series on TV. I remember I wanted a boom box for my 16th birthday but changed my mind when I saw they were coming to town and asked for tickets to their show instead. I saw them again a few years ago at a local jazz club, playing a stripped-down set with a traditional combo instead of a full orchestra behind them. It was such a treat to see them in both formats; they thrilled me with their vocal stylings and cool attitude the second time as much as the first.
Godspeed, Mr. Hauser. Many thanks for such a wonderful world of music you and your mates introduced me to.
ETA: the group will continue their current tour in tribute.
I've been a HYOOOOOOOGE fan of theirs since their short-lived variety series on TV. I remember I wanted a boom box for my 16th birthday but changed my mind when I saw they were coming to town and asked for tickets to their show instead. I saw them again a few years ago at a local jazz club, playing a stripped-down set with a traditional combo instead of a full orchestra behind them. It was such a treat to see them in both formats; they thrilled me with their vocal stylings and cool attitude the second time as much as the first.
Godspeed, Mr. Hauser. Many thanks for such a wonderful world of music you and your mates introduced me to.
ETA: the group will continue their current tour in tribute.