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Sorry to hear about your drummer Brian that died of that dreaded
illness known as cancer. I never had heard of your band but will
go on to Limewire and hear your band in memory of Brian. Sincerely
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Jimi B - Jimi
B A&m SP -9069 Jimi Bertucci is a veteran
songwriter on the Canadian scene, and when he chooses to rock
this album is first-rate - check Red White & Blue, Shake
and All American Boy, which is a string AM grabber, Much of the
rest, however meanders badly and has little substance - if the
artist could live up to the promise of the three cuts mentioned,
he's be a major star. Meanwhile, All American Boy is one of the
best rock songs of the last 12 months.***THE RECORD REVIEWS2 |
 Hi There i've been checking out the A. Children
sites & wanted to get in touch with Jimi. I still have a
couple of reminders of the band (a poster of you all in front
of a tree) & a poor copy of Gypsy... but I've been (more) |
 I hope this message gets to Jimi B. I have been
listening and downloading your songs for awhile now and was wondering
when some new songs would be added, I really like your style
of music it is very well written and played. Does Jimi write
all the lyrics and music. Annie Henderson Belfast-Ireland (more) |
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Canadian Cold
Cuts -
Jimi B (A&M) Jimi Bertucci's
first album since leaving Abraham's Children and Angel is worthy
of his potential as a solo artist, but it's variety has left
his style to vague to establish a focal point. The two-sided-split
concept he attempts here is emphasized by the cover photography
-- wave experiments and sweet rock. Side one is fast and trendy,
but falters at Shake and Touch Me when he mixes the wrong ingredients,
starting with the basic riffs. Honourable mention goes to O'Dee
an account of Jimi's experience with a hermaphrodite that is
as weird as it's unique. The flip side belongs to AM and FM respectively
with ballads Wickless Dynamite and Strange Feeling displaying
a strong point inhis writing and AOP anthem. QAll American Boy
flashing his his capability for an honest rocker. He penned all
the songs except Red White and Blue and Shake which was co-written
with BB Gabor. This album will probably receive lukewarm reception
from the consumers but with radio support it is the type to catch
on quickly into a brush fire. Although Jimi offers us nothing
revolutionary, he has battered freshness into his form of today's
music trends. His next step is either to patent himself as a
musician of impressive variety or solitude into a style to receive
recognition be is worth, as is apparent in this album. Rating
Good (By Lola) |
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ROCK AND SPARK CENTRE FOR A GREAT CAUSE by
Kant Gettalon - The George Weston Recital hall is just that,
a recital hall. When I walked into this incredibly designed structure
per l'arte de l'arte at the Toronto Centre for the Arts, I was
quickly reminded of my days in Europe sprinting from one acoustically
perfect theatre to another. There is almost a spiritual aura
when you're standing in rooms still emanating the essence of
music that has the ability to reach out and touch the inner soul.
I was early and decided to try and catch the sound check. As
I approached the back stage I was stopped by a security guard
asking me for credentials. I showed him my press pass and satisfied
his curiosity. In an authoritative tone he expressed that the
band did not want anyone present during sound check. I said "ok"
and walked to a local restaurant to kill some time before the
concert. I knew AC was closing the show and decided I need not
rush. An hour and a bottle of Masi red later I returned to the
event, entering like a church mouse and found myself in the presence
of what I presumed was the MC for the evening. I was just in
time. I could hear the amps being turned on and a slight static
sound coming from the stage. As soon as I heard the first chord
I knew it was Gypsy, that haunting tune that sent the band on
to international heights. Jimi sang the song with dedication
in this live version although, originally, it was the late Brian
Cotterill who crooned on the record. The crowd was mixed, young,
old and a few who mistook the venue for an amusement park. They
played Thank You, which I believe is the band's signature song.
My mind was running like a greyhound and the emotional wheels
of my youth began to spin as I recalled kissing a young woman
to this song. Then, the almost sold-out crowd was treated to
a new song as was indicated by Jimi as he struggled with his
monitor. Wishing On A Star seemed so apropos to this wonderful
occasion. I did not need to hear more than a couple of verses
to realize that this is another great tune that Mr. Bertucci
has penned both lyrically and musically. By the end of the song
it was clear that the audience members agreed with me as they
enthusiastically demonstrated their approval with thunderous
applause. The evening was shaping up to be perfect until Ms.
Mc appeared onstage and began to thank Abraham's Children. I
could see the confused look on each of the band member's faces.
The sign-off was obviously unexpected and premature on their
behalf. Jimi interjected announcing that they would like to properly
say good night to the  pumped-up crowd who
was still applauding and proceeded to asked them to clap to the
groove as the next tune started, a song which I soon recognized
as Goodbye Farewell, another in their string of top ten hits.
It was at this point that the sparks began to fly. I could see
the chaos and someone who appeared to be in charge asking the
soundman to cut the power. Nevertheless, the band was not discouraged
and they kept playing and singing like the motley crew that they
were known to be. Finally, the sound engineer turned the mics
back on as AC's heightened energy ripped right through the velvet
seats of the theatre and the crowd of people clapping and singing
along like it was the national anthem of pop. The song ended
and the musically thirsty ticket holders applauded in appreciation
of the memories.The new AC line-up included Shawn O'Shea on guitar,
Glenn Olive on bass, Gerry Fielding on drums, Will Hare on keyboards
and special guest Roxanne Tellier on background vocals. I would
have to say this is the probably the best version of the band
I've had the pleasure to hear since the original "Fab Four"
members back in the day. With some of Canada's top musical acts
performing, like Abraham's Children, the charity event benefiting
Alli's Journey was a night not to be easily forgotten.
courtesy www.thechildrenrock.com |
 ROCK LINES By Dirk Kiy Jimi B Jimi B Fist Fleet Street Furnished
by A&M Records -Although Canadian bands don't nearly get
the amount of push and air time that American and British rock
bands do, There are some very impressive homegrown bands going.
Such in the case with the new Jimi B album. Unfortunately with
the good, there is quite often, the not so good, and the Fist
album falls under that category. Let's start with the better
album. Jimi Bertucci was raised in "Little Italy" in
Toronto and has had some success back in the seventies with a
band that some of you may remember, called Abraham's Children,
who's :Goddess of Nature received some airplay. Jimi B has now
come back with a dynamite debut solo album which he wrote, produced
and does all the singing on. This is a Canadian album all the
way, being recorded in Toronto, and using some fine Canadian
musicians, such as bass player Prakash John (best known for his
work with Alice Cooper) and the fast rising BB Gabor. The album
has a multitude of different sounds, but side one is all new
wave, from the very strange start of "Red White and Blue,"
with its hints of Peter Gabriel to the Cars - like "O Dee"
which closes the side.The other two cuts on the opening side
are not as strong as the two mentioned, but they are definitely
- different. The lyrics are sharp and witty from " she knows
what to say she knows what to do, she's sticking to me like crazy
glue" to "O Dee's" sex change subject matter.
Side two is more standard in musical terms, but it is super not
a weak cut cut on it. "All American Boy" is a great
cut complete with a real nice guitar break and background singing."Strange
Feeling" is slow, very pretty number, that is perfect AM
material, not meaning it's poppy, just a great song. A vocoder
serves as the voice of "Unit 1980" a robot "motivated
by the future". This is sneakingly. reminiscent of Nick
Gilder."Bodies In The River" is again different, catchy
and complete with some falsetto singing by Jimi B. The album
closes with "Wickless Dynamite" which after starting
off with an Elton Johnish intro comes out sounding very much
like the Band in their prime. That's a compliment being just
about the best at what they did."Jimi B" is not a flawless
album. It is a great debut.I am very anxious to hear more of
his music and would jump at a chance to see him, given the differences
his various songs possess, just in the run of this album. My
only complaint about the album, is that there isn't enough of
it, having under thirty minutes of music on it. |
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Jimi B. (which is for Bertucci) is another Canadian
who is heading up the ladder of success. It has taken Jimi 10
years to be called an overnight sensation, but he is finally
attaining a certain amount of that elusive quantity know as stardom.
For anyone who feels he might be a trivia freak, it was Jimi
B. who started Abraham's Children, and yes it was their Goddess
Of Nature that was released on the Ubited Artists Records. Score
top marks for getting both those right. Anyway, Jimi's self titled
album 0n A&M Records should help introduce him to some new
fans. While there are some losers here (Shake) there are some
winners All American Boy and some good songs that areon the border
of good (Bodies In The River, Strange Feeling). The set will
not be a runnaway hit, but could garner a fair amount of interest.
Barry Sweeney. |
 MUSIC EXPRESS JIMI B
A&M 9060 With his self-titled
album Jimi B has decided once again to venture out into the touchy
world of rock. Jimi Bertucci started out with Abraham's Children
in the early 70s and managed a couple of Canadian hits including,
Good-bye Farewell in 1972 and Gypsy in 1973. Jimi B hasn't recorded
since Goddess of Nature in 1975. For his first album, the Toronto
native has enlisted BB Gabor and other top session musicians.
Gabor is probably best remembered for capturing the publics imagination
a couple of years ago with Metropolitan Life and Soviet Jewellery.
Handling all the song writing and production Jimi B comes up
with a pleasant album of rockers that rely on catchy hooks, while
his singing strains to catch the sincerity of singerslike Springsteen
and John Cougar. Jimi B's preoccupation with the American Dream
makes Red White & Blue and All American Boy seem a bit contrived
for a Canadian kid. However Touch Me and Wickless Dynamite are
standouts on the positive side of the spectrum. |
 Jimi
B's Schizo
JIMI B (A&M) Rating: NN Toronto's Jimi B. might have only
one name but he's got two musical personalities, on this his
first A&M record. Side one is a painful collection of music
which Jimi and his buddies B.B. Gabor and others sound like Cars-clones
(and the Cars don't even do good Cars these days). The first
side is full of annoying . vocal gimmicks and non melodic songs
reminiscent of bad B.B. Gabor. Gabor doesn't do Jimi any favors
by bringing along a tedious song Shake from his latest album.
Toronto's hottest bassist, Prakash John provides the only interesting
moments here. On side two Jimi does a complete turnaround and
moves from doing used Cars to classic Canuck-pop-rock in the
Prism, Saga, Loverboy mode. Lots of soaring vocals and "uplifting
guitar breaks". While not my cup of tea, it's pleasant stuff
and All American Boy should be the first single from the album.
There's some nice flashy guitar work, Jimi stops messing around
with his vocals and lets his pleasant voice shine through. Michael
Hollett - Now Magazine |
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SOUND ADVICE
By Brian Wakil Artist:
Jimi B Album: Jimi B Label: A&M SP9069 Leave it to Toronto
to produce another fresh breeze in what has lately become a progressively
stale North American scene. Jimi B is an artist and album that
flaunts very periodic flashes of imagination in writing and performance.
In fact, Jimi B. could quite possibly be the most exportable
Canadian musical talent this year, unless something dramatic
surfaces. With the assistance of well known Toronto performers,
BB Gabor and Prakash John, the album becomes a veritable catapult
of influence and style. The moments of excitement out number
the more mainstream two to one. If the Cars hadn't lost direction
and interest and was still producing albums as progressive and
interesting as its first, it would probably not sound unlike
Jimi B. The big difference here is that Jimi B hasn't yet sacrificed
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 GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS Wherever
Abraham's Children appeared they attracted a large female audience.
Some considered The Children as one of the first boy bands to
come out of Canada , others thought they were a heavily marketed
bubble-gum band. Maybe they were both. Here are some photos of
the band in different concert settings. On your right is live
in Charlottown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. They would perform
4 shows on the Island. The last show allowed them to stay at
the old Lucy Montgomery's home author of "Ann of Green Gables".
On the left is a pic of the fab 4 on the set of Canadian Bandstand,
a popular teen show. Abraham's Children appeared on Bandstand
more times than any other band. AC is probably one of the hardest
working bands out there today. Their tours would sometimes last
4 to 6 months at a time. They have travelled and performed all
over the world and still get great response every place they
perform. The release of 30 has an incredible collection of songs
including interviews and yes all the hits. Reporter Kant Gettalon
iUpdate |
 " I will never forget
the tragic morning of August 24th. I can still feel the anguish
and unsettling in my stomach with just the mention of of that
date. I arrived at the office around 8:00 o'clock, as I usually
do, only to be surrounded by police vehicles and detectives swarming
the building. I approached the front entrance..(get it now) |
 I heard about the ceremony they had planned for
the recent Juno's honouring some of the great Canadian talent
that had moved on to The Great Gig in The Sky ! Too bad that
part wasn't televised. Ted Kingston,Ontario (more) |
 Hi Jimi-- Thanx for your note...just had to let
you know that "Some Things last forever" is truly a
beautiful song...very pure in its melody. I love "sempre'
as well. Do you play in Vancouver at all, where I live?
Hope your having a great day- Cin (more) |
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 Toronto's little Italy, Jimi Bertucci has been
announced almost a decade. His original band Abraham's Children
who had three albums released but shortly after the third album
in 1975 the band dismembered. Since then he has been traveling
around, continuing to write and produce until last year when
he returned to Toronto to sign with A&M. His debut album
features some good Canadian artists; bassist Prakash John, guitarists
BB Gabor and Peter Follett, and keyboardist Jody Colero. Best
cuts - Shake, Touch Me, Strange Feeling, Unit No.1980. Jimi B
is on his way be sure to get a listen to the new sounds and new
songs of Jimi B. Kathie Evenson - Wallaceburg News Weekender |
 Keith Elshaw In The Grooves
- Q107 FM
Jimi B. Jimi
B A & M 9069 - Jimi ( Bertucci ) B's
career has been incubating for 10 years since he fronted "
Abraham's Children, " a band which had a lot of success
in Canada. Through ups and downs he has been writing material
which documents a young man's odyssey through the streets, his
encounters with society's special cases, his romantic dreams,
and philosophical notations. A bassist primarily, his music has
a rhythmic attitude which is appealing. The lyrics are catchy,
poetic, topical. Jimi seems to be the kind of performer we expect
to be a star and sing to us about our vulnerability whilst living
in the grand style. He sounds more like a New Yorker than a Torontonian-
or maybe it 's just that now we've grown up and can produce and
recognize star qualities in ourselves. Jimi B is a classy artist,
and his debut album should be well received, because it is all
in the grooves - . |
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Los Angeles
Times
The opening act local rocker
Jimi B. was as obtuse and impenetrable as the Rankins' set was
direct and accessible. A long time Toronto resident who said
he has been living in Orange County for about 10 years, Jimi
B. (Bertucci) led his four cohorts through a handful of meandering
original songs that included traces of 70s' rock a la Steely
Dan or Todd Rundgren with neither the sophisticated chops of
the former nor the pop catchiness of the latter. |
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St. Catharines
Star.
JIMI B -
Jimi B is actually Jimi Bertucci,
the active ingredient behind the defunct Abraham's Children,
a band that spent many an evening dodging fists at the illustrious
downtown Montebello Inn and Casualty Centre. Jimi's still pretty
face tells me he's held up his guard with some determination
over the years. This album is a reminder that Toronto has plenty
more good music to offer. |
 Jimi....It's so beautiful, I was in love with your
words.........wow, what is your inspirations....I can read your
memories, it's very touching, I am drawn to your poetry jimi,
i found that I wanted to keep reading it.....I LOVE IT, tell
me though are these poems about you? Kathy Hamilton. (more) |
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don't play it..let us know. We will take care of it. |
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THINKIN OF YA!! HOPE UR HAVING AN AWESOME WEEKEND! KEEP IN TOUCH!
MUCH LUV *OC* (more) |
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TALK OF
THE TOWN - CONFIDENTIAL BY LOLA -
And since my editors
threatened to pull my Jimi B review if I mentioned his overwhelming
physical characteristics, I can tell you in my column that he
is a prime candidate for next years Sexy Awards. (groan) I'm
not supposed to print the fact that he is having a long distance
affair with a famous NYC model---you see it's all hush hush because
her boyfriend might get a trifle upset to hear about Jimi ( especially
from me ). |
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