Brian Sweeney is Clapton...

[shadowfox]

generous and a nice guy, hard to ask for more.

joe

Hear, hear!

 

[pesphoto]

generous and a nice guy, hard to ask for more.

joe

Can't agree more!

 

[KoNickon]

I agree, a really helpful and nice guy. What is NFF? Never heard of it; must be worth checking out!

Sorry, guys, but rockers and bluesmen are inadequate comparisons. The Bach analogy up top is way more apt. Whatever Clapton may be, he sure ain't Bach. (as I duck for cover)

 

[ferider]

Mr. Goldfinger - with lenses

Thanks for being around, Brian.

 

[MikeL]

Keep the praises coming. I'm looking forward to someday selling my Sweeney-fied Menopta to collectors for four-plus figures. Thanks Brian!

 

[washy21]

We want Brian as our leader. Top guy indeed.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

I've worked at a research lab for 30 years. I always tell people that when someone is kicking my stuff and screaming "What IDIOT came up with THIS!" I can stand up and say "I AM THAT IDIOT!"

 

[Sparrow]

I've worked at a research lab for 30 years. I always tell people that when someone is kicking my stuff and screaming "What IDIOT came up with THIS!" I can stand up and say "I AM THAT IDIOT!"

NO: I'M SPARTACUS

 

[charjohncarter]

Brian has helped me a lot with his wisdom, Thanks Brian. But I think you could have picked a real guitar player, like Jimmy Rosenberg:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OH6Kzl78mY

Watch it; he was 14+- when he did this, and it is only 41 seconds long.

 

[R2-D2]

Me -- since I'm surrounded by bluesmen

You're the root, not the branch!

 

[rover]

Better initials than mine.

Now it's getting deep.

 

[kshapero]

Once some drunkard on the boardwalk in Hollywood, FL thought I was Eric Clapton. My moment!!

 

[LeicaTom]

Mr. Goldfinger - with lenses

Thanks for being around, Brian.

Yes, I agree 100% - that ole Tokyo Nikkor 50/2.0 LTM that I received from you that Brian cleaned up is one of my favorite lenses of all time *Old Faithful*

Tom

 

[SolaresLarrave]

I raise my coffee mug to Brian! Have a nice day!

 

[oftheherd]

So what am I supposed to say? You guys have said it all.

Thanks for sharing with us Brian.

 

[crawdiddy]

I'll toast Mr. Sweeney as well. His comments are always enlightening.

But I'll see your Clapton and raise you-- Richard Thompson. Now THERE's a guitar virtuoso. And brilliant songwriter as well (Calvary Cross, Down Where the Drunkards Roll, Night Comes In, etc....)

 

[splitimageview]

Brian gave much free advice on a 105/2.5 Nikkor. He's Mr. Shim.

As long as we're mentioning guitarists, how about Stevie Ray Vaughn? Local hero, and his last performance was with Clapton.

 

[Cale Arthur]

Richard Thompson. Now THERE's a guitar virtuoso.

Now you're talkin'! Somehow, "I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight" seems all too appropriate.

But if i had to pick, i'd go with Sonny Sharrock - perfect combination of punk rock and jazz, and his versatility seems very fitting for Brian's work!

Any way you slice it, hats off to you, kind sir.

--c--

 

[VinceC]

When I think of Brian, I think more of Django Reinhart, a true improviser.

 

[harry01562]

Haven't been around, and late to the party. I'd use Segovia for the guitarist, since Brian works on Classic(al) lenses...

What he has been able to do with an oldie that became a goodie (and more than once!) is almost magic. It's nice to have him back, and nice to see a tribute to one of the really nice people that inhabit this place.

May you stay well, and prosper, Brian...

Harry