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In reply to the discussion: Where have all the geezers gone? [View all]

trof

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18. The originals:
Fri Mar 16, 2018, 07:59 PM
Mar 2018

The group started as a San Francisco Bay Area nightclub act with an original lineup of Dave Guard, Bob Shane, and Nick Reynolds.

In early August, 2017 sole owner of the Kingston Trio Bob Shane announced the licensing of the trademark that he owns to a new group of investors who are making changes to the band's personnel. Shane announced on the group's official website www.kingstontrio.com that

I am pleased to announce the Kingston Trio legacy will be carried forth by Josh Reynolds, Mike Marvin and Tim Gorelangton, who will begin performing as the Kingston Trio in October 2017. As you all know, Josh is the son of founding member, and my friend and partner Nick Reynolds, and Mike Marvin is Nick’s cousin. Rounding it out is Tim Gorelangton, one of the only people Nick ever recorded with outside the Trio. It was Nick Reynolds’ and my fondest hope that Josh and Mike would carry on the Trio and family legacy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kingston_Trio#Trademark_and_roster_changes,_2017

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We're here, but elleng Mar 2018 #1
Sorry. I use 'geezers' as a non-discriminating unisex term. trof Mar 2018 #10
Geezer here..... magicarpet Mar 2018 #16
No GEEZE! elleng Mar 2018 #17
Here! Frustratedlady Mar 2018 #2
Enjoying long unscheduled naps. In_The_Wind Mar 2018 #3
Still kicking. The Velveteen Ocelot Mar 2018 #4
Here with an aching back. sinkingfeeling Mar 2018 #5
Here. northoftheborder Mar 2018 #6
We're a talkative lot here. n/t Yonnie3 Mar 2018 #7
You damn better Wellstone ruled Mar 2018 #8
Check the locker rooms at places that take Silver Sneakers. rzemanfl Mar 2018 #9
I am a BIG Kingston Trio fan. Also Four Freshmen. trof Mar 2018 #11
Take a look. I think first generation- rzemanfl Mar 2018 #12
The originals: trof Mar 2018 #18
Thank you. n/t rzemanfl Mar 2018 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author classof56 Mar 2018 #24
you want I should kick your geezer ass, trof? Skittles Mar 2018 #13
trof hearts Skittles trof Mar 2018 #36
I'm here. greymattermom Mar 2018 #14
I don't at all like the term geezer. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2018 #15
How about 'Mint Condition Grande Dame'? trof Mar 2018 #19
Yes! YES!! PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2018 #21
Just saw "Midsummer's Night Dream"-- JohnnyLib2 Mar 2018 #22
Oh, bless you! One of the few people who have actually written it correctly. dhol82 Mar 2018 #29
I prefer, "Refined senior gentleman." Golden Raisin Mar 2018 #23
I'm still here, my dear trof! CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2018 #25
I'm still here, geezing away, albeit more slowly these days. longship Mar 2018 #26
At what year do you become a 'geezer'? n/t lordsummerisle Mar 2018 #27
I called it ay 70. trof Mar 2018 #37
Just polishing the tri-focals madamesilverspurs Mar 2018 #28
Happy Birthday! *in a few hours* MuseRider Mar 2018 #31
I always considered myself MuseRider Mar 2018 #30
Welcome to Medicare. trof Mar 2018 #38
Getting ready to figure it out! MuseRider Mar 2018 #41
Yup, still here and BTW where did the word and definition for "GEEZER" come from? mitch96 Mar 2018 #32
Check the therapy pool at the hospital LakeArenal Mar 2018 #33
Oh, we are here, we are here. Shrike47 Mar 2018 #34
Yeah, I took diazepam. Worked OK. trof Mar 2018 #39
I'm here lillypaddle Mar 2018 #35
Many thanks for all your comments. Some brought a tear or two. trof Mar 2018 #40
I'm here - but not for long Plucketeer May 2018 #42
I'm still checking in, looking over my "subscriptions", and the most recent topics No Vested Interest May 2018 #43
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