Timothy/Poco Denver Paramount Theater Jan. 9 2015

[MaryCalifornia]

This says that Timothy will perform with Poco at the Colorado Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony on January 9.

http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/cultural_attache/2014/11/newest-inductees-named-for-colorado-music-hall-of.html

[Brooke]

Good for Timmy!

[MaryCalifornia]

Edit: Shoot, the organization does not list Timothy as one of the performers. I was happy to see he'd be there, but frankly a little surprised. I will check with them. http://cmhof.org/events/poco-firefall-manassas-nitty-gritty-dirt-band

[sodascouts]

Please do! It would be epic if he could make it.

[bluefeather]

Cool for Timothy and Poco:cheers:

[Funk 50]

Being an Eagles fan you kinda have to have a little interest in Poco, due to Randy and Tim but I'd question the relevance of Poco beyond being a feeder band for Eagles high harmony bass players.

If George has committed to appear at the induction, I suppose that makes Tim's attendance more likely. The last time he performed with Poco, it was only down to the fact that George would be performing too.

What about Randy?

What about all the other members and former members of Poco?
A little glance at Wikipedia lists;

Current Members;
Rusty Young - guitars (1968–present)
Jack Sundrud - guitar, bass, vocals (1985-1987, 1990-1991, 2000-present)
George Lawrence - drums, percussion (2004–present; substitute - 1999)
Michael Webb - keyboards, guitars, accordion, vocals (2010–present)

Former Members;
George Grantham - drums, vocals (1968-1977, 1985-1986, 1987-1990, 2000-2004)
Richie Furay - guitars, vocals (1968-1973, 1987-1990)
Jim Messina - guitars, bass, vocals (1968-1970, 1988-1991)
Randy Meisner - bass, vocals (1968-1969, 1988-1991)
Timothy B. Schmit - bass, harmonica, vocals (1969-1977)
Paul Cotton - guitars, vocals (1970-1988, 1992-2010)
Al Garth - saxophone, violin (1976)
Steve Chapman - drums (1978-1985, 1986-1987)
Charlie Harrison - bass, vocals (1978-1984)
Kim Bullard - keyboards, vocals (1978-1983)
Rick Seratte - keyboards, vocals (1984-1985)
Jeff Steele - bass (1984-1985)
Dave Vanecore - keyboards (1989-1990)
Gary Mallaber - drums (1991)
Richard Neville - bass, vocals (1992-2000)
Tim Smith - drums, vocals (1992-2000)

Will it be a farce if they're all inducted?

Will it be a farce if they pick and choose who receives the honour and who doesn't and who decides?

I'd like to see them all perform together. I'm just not sure what song they'd do, ideally Tim leading a performance of Keep On Trying but I really haven't a clue.

Maybe Tim will show up only if Randy's there too. Wouldn't that be great!

These continual awards things are just tiresome establishment crap. There was a time when the Eagles were relevant and didn't bother turning up for these industry awards jollies.

But if Tim's got nothing else on, I suppose it's worth getting out of bed for;)

[MaryCalifornia]

I think that characterizing them as merely a feeder band for the Eagles is unfair. Even though I was too young to be aware of it at the time, I'm under the impression that Poco was actually a pretty influential band in the early '70s. They created a unique type of music that was much admired by other bands, critics and fans who loyally went to their live shows over and over, here and in Europe (including some of our own Borderers). Their status in country rock history seems pretty well-cemented now, and the TBS and Randy element does add a side note, but not anything substantive, to that legacy.

Agreed - no idea how they'll handle the induction. No way would they include Randy. I would think it's mainly to honor Richie. I would be surprised if Timothy makes it.

[tjh532]

It would really be cool if he made it though. I always got the impression that Timothy and Richie were close, sort of like Richie was a mentor to Tim. I'm sure there are those on the board who know way more about it than me. If it's to honor Richie, maybe that will be enough for him to go.

[sodascouts]

If Timothy and Randy were there together... oh my gosh!!!

But the likelihood of that is pretty slim. :(

[MaryCalifornia]

Well, looks like it is confirmed that our boy WILL be there! Yay!

http://www.heyreverb.com/blog/2014/12/22/eagles-bassist-timothy-b-schmit-reunite-poco-colorado-music-hall-fame-concert/98360/

[Funk 50]

Great news. I hope everybody gets their reward. I'm sure Timmy would only attend if it was a worthy presentation. I'm still rooting for Randy too.

I'm not sure how much of a revolving door the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band were but Bernie was a member of them in the mid to late 80s.

[sodascouts]

Oh my gosh! How cool! Any megafans going to this? Heck, I would look into going if I didn't have a houseguest that weekend.

[bluefeather]

Yay!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Denver in January sounds....cold! It would be a momentous occasion, though.

[Eagles Rule]

Maybe Tim will show up only if Randy's there too. Wouldn't that be great!



I hope they both show up as they are both deserving. I am not sure what type of shape Randy is in since I have not heard anything since the choking accident.

I agree with MC that Poco was not a "feeder band" for the Eagles.

[sodascouts]

Only a few days until this show... how I wish I could go!

[MaryCalifornia]

I just sent an e-mail, inquiring if the induction ceremony will be streaming or viewable on video later - we'll see if they get back to me!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Thanks for checking this out, MC. Hope they get back to you.

[sodascouts]

Here's hoping!

[MaryCalifornia]

Woo hoo, here is the reply:

"Thanks for writing. The show will be filmed by AXS for a broadcast special. Check cmhof.org in the coming months for details."

Yay!

[Brooke]

:yay: How cool is that! Can't wait!

[Glennsallnighter]

TONIGHT!!!!
Have a great time anybody who might be going!!

[sodascouts]

Woo hoo, here is the reply:

"Thanks for writing. The show will be filmed by AXS for a broadcast special. Check cmhof.org in the coming months for details."

Yay!

YES!!!!!

Thanks for investigating this!

[SilverMoon]

From Poco’s Facebook page:

Sorry to break the bummer news, but poor George Grantham took a fall and hurt some ribs, so he won't be able to make the trip to CO.
We'll all miss his smiling face. He is bummed out to miss it more than anyone.

https://www.facebook.com/Poco2013/posts/899777323387470

That’s too bad. I hope he gets better soon.

[MaryCalifornia]

Thanks, SM.

PICTURES from Rusty Young's page! https://www.facebook.com/poco.rustyyoung

[sodascouts]

Poor guy. And thanks for the link, MC!

[SilverMoon]

Thanks, Mary. I love that photo of Timothy with Rusty, Paul and Richie. It looks like they’re rehearsing “Keep on Tryin’.”