Blue Cheer are about as far away from the computer world and web sites as can possibly be---their image and interests and capabilities are not with computers .
Originally designed by Frank Oberlaender the Web site was a labor of love by a super deticated fan . I consider it more of a great historical record and a great one given the time and forethought necessary to produce such a site.
As most of you are probably aware running a web site especially about a musical group takes money and constant sources of information being fed to the person that is willing and capable of keeping a steady flow of information posted in a timely manner.
For years Frank was given very little information to build the site and keep it current, yet created a gem of a site . None of the Band members contributed in the slightest and were less than cooperative when asked to contribute . After awhile this becomes very frustrating and "why do something for nothing ". I have paid for the site for years and tried and still do to add information when appropriate and when accurate. Like Frank I have had very little as far as support from the Band . I know they like the site as it is but would rather a full blown site with sound cababilities and merchandise etc. but all of that must come from the Band itself , including the money to pay a full time web master to keep up with the site and the bands activities .
Look , I know what I have contributed to Blue Cheer from the beginning back in 1965 I need no one to tell me what I did or did not do---that is my business and my personal triumph-- no body can take that away from me ----I accept the sometimes abuse that comes from this board because that is what happens when you are in the spotlight so to speak----I consider some of the comments about as close to slander as can be yet understand the frustrations of being involved with the one and only Blue Cheer .
If any of you have a issue with me then ericalbronda@finestplanet.com please include your address and phone number with your real name otherwise how can I take you seriously.
As far as Ivy, she single handledly is responsoible for Blue Cheer even existing in the last few years ---she has accomplished a tremendous amount of good for Blue Cheer and now knows "As Good as it is, as bad as it is"---she did not want to see Blue Cheer just fade away and had the know how and trememdous smarts to pull it off when the "Pro's could not" nor past musicians or managers. I feel lucky that Ivy has been there for Blue Cheer in a big way and literally gave life to a dying animal in a most positive way. I wish you would consider what I have said before you slander Ivy, or me or anyone else .
Hard core fun is one thing but nobody enjoys being ripped apart , nobody .
If any of you really has the time and money and know how to run the Blue Cheer site as the Band would wish I suggest you contact Duck with a proposition and budget and qualfications and if done in a professional manner I am sure he would consider any realistic offers.
EricAlbronda
