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| Name: | mark turner |
| E-mail address: | markman2112@aol.com |
| Comments: | I bought Spiritual when I was in high school as a senior in 1979, I immediately bught the 1st LP right after that. I have the cd reissues now and they're on my mp3 as well so they go with me on my bike trips. So I have been a fan and listener since 79'. It's just music that I never get tired of hearing. Plus the great songwriting, performance and the audiophile-quality of the recordings. VERY few albums can I say this about...theyare like old and trusted friends. |
| Name: | mary sweeney |
| E-mail address: | missmary@tampabay.rr.com |
| Comments: | saw the band at the mustang drive-in in pinellas park florida in 1972/73. i think my life changed that night, the only other show i had seen was love it to death tour by alice cooper i was 14. i loved white witch and i still have their first album that i bought at the show!!!! |
| Name: | Allen Sands |
| E-mail address: | captbob544@aol.com |
| Comments: | One of best concerts I ever saw . And I have seen many. |
| Name: | LaRue Watson |
| E-mail address: | pure_rock_productions@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Any chance of any version of the band reuniting for any projects or tours? |
| Name: | Mark Jent |
| E-mail address: | mfj726@aol.com |
| Comments: | I took some guitar lessons from Buddy Richardson in the late 60s/early 70s at a music store. I believe the store was on Armenia? Buddy showed me a lot during the few lessons I took from him. He was also very nice to me, a then goofy teenager. I saw Noah's Ark at the Electric Zoo/Circus? in St. Pete and he invited me to sit with the band during a break. Pure excitement for a youngster. I still play and am grateful for the inspiration he gave me. Hope you are well. Thanks, Mark Jent |
| Name: | Bud Gist |
| E-mail address: | Budgist07@aol.com |
| Comments: | To Buddy R.: Hello! I met the band on September 23, 1973 at a place in Michigan called Sherwood Forest. I've been a big fan ever since. There was always something magical about WW's music and I couldn't put a finger on what it was. Years later I realized that Ronn Goedert and myself shared the same birthday. It was the numbers thing all over again like 137,etc. you know what I'm talking about.Something has been bothering me for a few months and that is the poser band from Pa. that is still using your good name. I've complained to them time and time again. Is ther something that can be done about it? I hope you are well and still playing. I would like to record a song with you if you are up for it. Get in touch Buddy! Bud Gist, Flint, Michigan. |
| Name: | Robbin |
| E-mail address: | robbint1210@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I used to listen to the first album in high school, a friend of mine introduced me to it. At the time I lived in Myrtle Beach, SC. Years went by and I later discovered that the band is from Tampa, and that's where I live now. Small world.... Thought I'd look them up today, guess it's the Halloween thing...lol Glad to hear the music on Pandora! Thanks for the website! Peace, Robbin. |
| Name: | Randall |
| E-mail address: | kranzler@fpunet.com |
| Comments: | Something made me think about White Witch today. I typed in the name and "hoopla", there you were on Wikipedia. I bought your first album just after its release and saw the band perform in Gadsden, Alabama in 1972 or 1973. I remember talking to the band members on stage after the concert was over. I also remember the lead guitarist playing electric guitar with a violin bow. |
| Name: | Ron Houser |
| E-mail address: | rhouser2112@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I graduated fron HS in Brooksville,FL in 1970 and been rockin' to White Witch from the first time I heard them in 1972. I turned alot of people into fans of WW. Thanks for the hours and hours of great music, you have made my life better. |
| Name: | Jim Pettis |
| E-mail address: | j_pettis@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | I'm playing my White Witch album now. When I got the Capricorn recording out of it's sleeve I saw the seal and it says, "PROMOTION" and " NOT FOR SALE". The seal on the back of the album cut off the left side so the song titles are half missing. Is this a collector's dream find? I bought it new in this condition downtown at Tape Town when it was in business during the White Witch years. It was the last album in the store so I had no choice but to get it rather than do without listening to my favorite song, "Help Me Lord" when I wanted until I found a copy somewhere else. I saw a used white album recently at Big Little Store in Raymond, MS in May. I've already got that album too but wanted to let other interested fans know it can be owned economically; it was in the discount room I believe.
Peace to all you wonderful fans of White Witch. |
| Name: | CAA from Odessa |
| Comments: | I talked to Buddy Richardson yesterday. He told me of how to take care of the debt problems that we are having in our country. He's got the solution but unfortunaly, after the coversation, I realized that the people that are runing the country are like the record company execs. They only worry about themselves, and take care of everybody else but the people that they should be taking care off.
The good news is that he also imformed me of something that is so important and all the money in the world can't buy.When he went in for his maintenance check up (change his oil, check his tires etc.., and his doctor told him that he's in great shape. This is better than taking care of the debts of the world. Hope that we'll have you around for along time. Love you brother. AAF CAA |
| Name: | Buddy Richardson |
| Comments: | Hi Carlos! I just saw your posting today and want to say thank you very much. I also want to say that while you are a truly great muscian, you are blessed with many other talents in so many other areas of life and I am so very proud to have known you for so long and to be able to call you a dear and wonderful friend. That is how I have been blessed!
Con amor para usted y Pamelita tambien! Buddy |
| Name: | Tim Thompson |
| E-mail address: | me@timthompson.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://timthompson.com |
| Comments: | At a recent performance (using my Space Palette instrument), I proudly wore my White Witch T-shirt, check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvjz4ID5dec
My performances are few and far between, but I wear that T-shirt at almost all of them, as a tribute to how special I think WW was. ...Tim... |
| Name: | CAA FROM ODESSA |
| Comments: | HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MR. BUDDY RICHARDSON!!!! WORLD CLASS GUITAR PLAYER.
TODAY YOU ARE NO LONGER 39 YEARS OLD. YOU ARE A YEAR OLDER TODAY THAT YOU WERE YESTERDAY, BUT YOU'RE ARE STILL MY IDOL AND GUITAR HERO. A&F CAA |
| Name: | Bill B |
| E-mail address: | bashambill@aol.com |
| Comments: | WW has been rockin' my world for years. Hate that I never have the chance to see you guys perform live. LONG LIVE THE WITCH!!!!! |
| Name: | S.B.McMullen |
| E-mail address: | buck.buckley@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Thanks 4 makin my army time a bit easier.No one up here seems to know of W/W so I had resigned myself that "rideing high" was just a memory of a very good L.S.D. induced auditory hallucination.Yes indeed my 1976-79 was better because of White Witch.thanks to all concerned !!!! Shannon Butte Montana |
| Name: | Eric C |
| E-mail address: | lalapalooser@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Check out the new CD by Jerry Runyan, Muckfire! It's rock N' roll, blusey, with a great ballad. You would want to put it in your car & cruise the coast. Thanks Jerry! Go to wwww.muckfire.com |
| Name: | Bryan Kacz |
| E-mail address: | bkacz@kbkacz.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://KBKACZ.com |
| Comments: | Amazing Site!!! I Have LOVED White Witch since being introduced to them by a bud from High School ('76) Dieter Gruenhieght, and after the first taste (White Witch- Self Titled) I was HOOKED>> After Jammin' to Both Albums, and designing Differed ways to write "White Witch"(I am, and was an ARTIST thru-n-thru) I am today, Still Intrigued by the Totally Absorbing Sounds of White Witch!!!!!! The memories of Every Song on Both Albums Remains to Energize and Retain the "Kik-Ass" Feelings/Memories that were had, not to mention all the Singing along with Ronn (R.I.P. Man*) on EVERY Tune>> I thought, as did all who heard, I sounded Like his Brotha singin' <Even though NO ONE can Match Ronn> I tried my damn-dest.... Not any where near, but pretty Damn Close>>(In my Ears)haha Thanx Again,
B. Kacz 216 433-1561 BKACZ@KBKACZ.com |
| Name: | Bryan Kacz |
| E-mail address: | bkacz@kbkacz.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://KBKACZ.com |
| Comments: | Amazing Site!!! I Have LOVED White Witch since being introduced to them by a bud from High School ('76) Dieter Gruenhieght, and after the first taste (White Witch- Self Titled) I was HOOKED>> After Jammin' to Both Albums, and designing Differed ways to write "White Witch"(I am, and was an ARTIST thru-n-thru) I am today, Still Intrigued by the Totally Absorbing Sounds of White Witch!!!!!! The memories of Every Song on Both Albums Remains to Energize and Retain the "Kik-Ass" Feelings/Memories that were had, not to mention all the Singing along with Ronn (R.I.P. Man*) on EVERY Tune>> I thought, as did all who heard, I sounded Like his Brotha singin' <Even though NO ONE can Match Ronn> I tried my damn-dest.... Not any where near, but pretty Damn Close>>(In my Ears)haha Thanx Again,
B. Kacz 216 433-1561 BKACZ@KBKACZ.com |
| Name: | Buddy Richardson |
| Comments: | Exciting news. White Witch (the real White Witch from Tampa, FL) is on the radio again! I received a statement from BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.) and a check regarding the first three months of 2010. Our music is being played on four airlines (Airtran, Express Jet, Frontier and Jet Blue) and also on satellite radio;Sirius XM, Ecast, Live 365, Project Playlist, Rhapsody, Imeem/widgets, XM Radio, You Tube, and Digital Jukebox in the United States as well as Japan and the United Kingdom. Oddly enough, the song that made the most money wasn't a White Witch song at all but a song I wrote in 1967 called "Paper Man" for my band Noah's Ark! I'm just so sorry that Ronn and Buddy P. aren't here to experience this also. I just wanted to share this with everyone. Screw you Capricorn Records and you evil White Witch pretenders form Philadelphia!
Love to all, Buddy R. |
| Name: | Eric C |
| E-mail address: | lalapalooser@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I'm lucky to have bought several copies of the CD's when they
were released. But if you can't find the CD's, I have them on my Zune ipod too, which is the greatest, I play it in my car, don't have to lug 100's of Cd's around, plus I burned my The Ron Goedert Band's "Breaking All The Rules" to my Zune. The sound is the best,the band is the best. Jerry, I contacted you, thanks for everything you do. |
| Name: | Tim |
| Comments: | No chief, I don't get it.............. |
| Name: | Sandi Waters |
| E-mail address: | sandi.waters71@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I have always loved White Witch. Captain Ron - you will always be missed and Buddy too. Nobody came out with music quite like theirs! Regrettably, I can not find the White Witch cd at a decent price or in the LP's entirety. Too bad, I miss listening to it. (Loved them as Tropics too). Rock on! |
| Name: | joanna robb |
| E-mail address: | joannarobb28@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I'm richard robbs ex-wife .i knew and loved ronnie i miss him everyday . loved listening to him play piano and sing he had a very unique voice that was just amazing. he will always be with us in our hearts |
| Name: | rick robberts by marrage (richardson family ) |
| E-mail address: | robbrichard95@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | hey Buddy sorry it's been so long since i talked to you
& sorry I wasn't there @ the end but I couldn't do it I was destroyed by Ronnie's passing & it has taken me years to recover from it I don't know if Crystal came & got Sarah I know that I was the last family Ronnie had & I should have been there @ least to take Sarah but I just couldn't see him like that we drove by the church that day but Skye couldn't deel with it eather i will never forgive myself for that I don't have the original reel to reel master of the last song me & Ronnie wrote (Jeff lost it in Germany when we were on tour there) but it is still in my head and I played it a few years ago @ the hard rock in ft. meyers & Eddie Vetter got up on stage with us that night we also did the last kiss that night also they pissed me off when they re-released the last kiss because me & Ronnie were going to do that song on my next album (not the band valentine) I am not sure but I think he may have recorded a couple of songs w/ Ricky P. so he says me & him argued on the phone when he told me he helped Ronnie record some of the stuff that me and Ronnie wrote together in his apartment (i won't say the name of the apartment in this posting because of security reasons) and the last house he lived in right next door to me (i won't say what house it was eather for the same reasons) I am not bragging but after 30 years with Ronnie he was one of my biggest vocal influances not on purpose but I sound just like him it was great to here us do a song together because it was like stereo vocals (if you have any questions ask Sarah & if you want to go back that far you could ask Denise or Ronnie Jr but he was very young @ that time but he will remember me) also Buddy I haven't seen chipper in many years I heard he moved to georgia (so chipper Richardson if you see this contact me) Buddy or Bobby do you remember Carol & Connie (Bobby you better)from the old mac dill club house days and how about some ruckus that used to hang out with us @ the club house also knowone has said anything about tresure island or the fun land & the old giant marlboro man another thing i was no little kid @ the time but i was one of the kids in america w/Leslie Spencer I hope only a few of us no what that means because I am still trying to get that footage. Buddy if you are still working @ the last place you were @ when I talked to you years ago you should be able to help me get it I may still have the video tape of it but who knows where I am still going threw the boxes in the celler but it will prob be in bad shape Marty if you see this I still collect old G I Joe's and spent over $30,000 on them threw E-Bay in the passed years so I may have some you may want Sarah darlin it's uncle richard I am sorry darlin but it was to hard on me I read one of your postings and I will try to get some of the pics that i have to you me & skye really miss you if I can help let me know you can also send me some pics you have & I would like to see you again & know where you are and weather or not you talk to Jr. or Jason please contact me @ robbrichard95@yahoo.com (I didn't set up that E-mail address Robert did) Randy from the old san mora days you should also contact me if you see this one other thing I would like to add is I have both copy's of the W W albums Bobby & Ronnie have sighed them but I need Buddy to sign it & Charlie Sousa to sign it also I have one of the original factoy scratched copies Buddy again I'm sorry how things worked out please contact me I will give you my phone # then ps. I saw a video on U-Tube but if it was you (you are doing country music) Sarah please contact me or Skye (Skye's e-mail is shortyisback18@live.com) I hope you havent forgotten Busch Gardens PS Ronnie I love & miss you RIP I still feel your presence with me & I know you try to talk to me but I don't quite understand try harder looking to hearing from you & seeing you again hopefully I still have a few years left I owe it to you to get this album out it will be dedicated to you cosmic peace (also the name of the next album) it's on my right arm & still right where you wrote it on the wall with yours & little ronnie's signature I wish you would have told me before it was to late I know you were trying to protect me but I needed to know & now I know why you didn't go with us but it would have been good for Sarah also you took that from her too but @ least I got you the pics of us & Sarah before you were gone I hope you know how hard this was to write it was all i could do to keep from crying but it did bring tears to my eyes how could you not tell me you took that time from me but Skye prayed to you last night & you did answer her by helping us find Sarah & this sight tonight and i have to go to devorce court today cause it's 3:30 A M Joanna couldn't deal w/ me anymore I changed after you died I am almost the same person that i was back then now love, Rick Roberts & Skye |
| Name: | Buddy Richardson |
| Comments: | WISHING A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO
OF THE WHITE WITCH FAMILY! |
| Name: | Jerry |
| E-mail address: | duro104@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.orlandojams.com |
| Comments: | A note to Eric Cassel our friend, if you see this send me your email, or mailing address. Also Buddy R hit me up if you could. Thanks Peace |
| Name: | Bill |
| E-mail address: | bashambill@aol.cim |
| Comments: | I have been a fan since the seventies. Have both LPs. WW is one of the best bands that few have heard of. You guys have been rocking my world for years. Very sorry to say that I never had the opportunity to watch live. RIP Ronnie and Buddy |
| Name: | Billy C |
| E-mail address: | film40@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://jarvyscafe.blogspot.com/ |
| Comments: | White Witch is one of the most under appreciated bands from the early 70's. I wore out the groves on the first WW album!!! Great pop music and great rock and roll!! I was WW in Detroit and was lucky enough to go backstage after the show, so I could tell them how much their music meant to me. I jus remember them being so humble and also.....looking back and forth at each other as to say "maybe we are actually getting through to the people"
Long live White Witch!!!!! |
| Name: | JIm B |
| E-mail address: | jim.B@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I loved White Witch during the 70's! |
| Name: | Mack A Vannoy |
| E-mail address: | mackruth@msn.com |
| Comments: | One of my favorite bands from the '70s. |
| Name: | Jeff Kolln |
| E-mail address: | Blkwidw421@aol.com |
| Comments: | Came across your site today. White Witch was one of those less-known bands like Captain Beyond, UFO, Tommy Bolin, and others that truly did not get their due. Growing up in Sioux City, Iowa (Tommy's Home) we found out about a lot of bands through an obscure radio station at the time KAAY Beeker Street out of little Rock, AK, that played the unknown bands you would never here. Today of course with the all the electronic media, we got it made. I am sorry I never got to see White Witch and ask Bobby for some drumsticks! (Being a drummer) I hope the former members and families are well and Thank-you for the great songs and memories. |
| Name: | john fedele |
| E-mail address: | notguiltyjohn@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | watched White witch numerous times at Atlantic Beach, N.C. Seemed my band always played the night after or night before they did, but I always caught their show, and it was always great. They deserved much more recognition than they ever got. I am still turning people on to their sound even some 34 years after the last time I seen them. (i still have three of the albums) |
| Name: | Dennis Dalcin |
| E-mail address: | dd726@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://kaleidoscopemag.ucoz.com/ |
| Comments: | I LOVED White Witch and saw them play well over a dozen times in high school & college. Every show was magic (the good kind of course) and made me want to hear their LP's (yes, those were pre-CD times) often. I was lucky to meet Ron & Buddy P. before their passing, and two nicer people you would never find! My friend Bob King and I tried to get a reunion show together for New Year's Eve 2000, but it just was never meant to be. They were without a doubt the very best progressive rock band that Florida ever produced! |
| Name: | Buddy Richardson |
| Comments: | A hot summer hello to all of our wonderful White Witch family and thanks for the memories due to your great postings here.
I want to take the time to report the sad loss of the mother of one of our greatest and tireless fans of all, Tim Walter. He lost her yesterday. She was in her eighties and had been in bad health for a long while. We love you Tim and our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. Take care and know that I am always here for you. I also wish to note the tenth year of the passing of Ronn Godert. I miss Ronnie and Buddy P. so much. Peace and blessings to all of you out there and keep on posting as it means so much to me. I often print your letters and share them with my friends and students at school. I also play my CDs for them as they beg me to do so. They often tell me that their parents, who are in their thirties, play our music at home! A&F, Buddy Richardson |
| Name: | Linda Anderson |
| E-mail address: | LGA2461@YAHOO.COM |
| Comments: | It's been ten years today since we lost Ronn Goedert.
Dear Ronn, I never got to see White Witch in concert, but I'm listening today. your fans will never forget you! Linda in Alabama |
| Name: | mike griffin |
| E-mail address: | majorspace2213@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | white witch was cutting edge rock and roll in the late 60's early 70's. Owned both albums. saw the group in a highschool gym in Brandford fl. |
| Name: | Lee Henderson |
| E-mail address: | zleebo@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | So great to see this website for White Witch ( I just discovered it ) as the first album has always been a favorite of mine. I first heard this band when my sister brought a copy of the debut album home from Erskine College when it first came out. It stayed in my collection ( I took it from her *l*) from then on. I played drums to it a thousand times. The sadest news I have heard in ages is that there was going to be a White Witch reunion of orginal members...then stopped by the death of Ron and later Buddy. I'd sure like to heard those 4 demos they had started for a 3rd album but guess they are lost. Maybe they will surface. |
| Name: | Kim |
| E-mail address: | codysmom1960@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | WOW! What a band! Definitely before their time! We listened to them all the time here in Kansas. Smoked many a doobie listening to these guys! Still remain one of my favorites and was so excited to get both in cds. Their memory lives on........... |
| Name: | Roxann |
| E-mail address: | roxadelphi@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Talk about a blast from the past........WOW!!! White Witch's first album is my all time favorite! They were the first live band I got to see back in the early 70's in Minot, ND at the Empire (movie) Theater. Don't know how this group ever made it that far north but I sure glad they did. Thank you for the GREATEST music ever!!!!!! |
| Name: | Buddy Richardson |
| Comments: | Hello everyone and again thanks so much for the great postings and, as everybody says, thanks for the great memories as well!
Also, thanks Jack for your letter. We really did have fun at the Prevatte's and you are a really good guitar player yourself! Wes is my wife's son and is now 26 years old but I've known him since he was 5 so I consider him my son as well. Peace, love and happiness to all, Buddy R. |
| Name: | David L. Hayes |
| E-mail address: | hayesamplification@windstream.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.hayesamplification.com |
| Comments: | I remember seeing White Witch in Warner Robins Georgia at the Civic Center in 1972 or 3 ,when they started playing "It's So Nice To Be Stoned" everyone started throwing joints on the stage ,it looked like it was snowing doobies,wow that was so cool. |
| Name: | Ruth Crocker |
| E-mail address: | roothcrocker@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi, it's me again, a former and always WW follower. Thank you Christopher Thurow for this:
www.gainesville.com/article/20100304/COLUMNISTS/100309807 Thursday, March 4th 2010 I live in Gainesville, and had to find this here! What can I say, the paper's not what it used to be either...... |
| Name: | Eric D |
| E-mail address: | ericdongu@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hey! Saw the guys back in 73(?) in Hammond, Indiana. Sat way up in the clouds of the Hammond Civic Center. Best show of that year for me, any band. Shortly afterward, bought the first album and played the hell out of it. I still have it. Great fun checking out the site and the memories. |
| Name: | Wayne M Ashton |
| E-mail address: | pfpachief@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I had the 2nd Album for years and Loved it and in the early 80's someone borrowed it and then Moved before I got it Back and I have been trying to findit on Cd Or even vinyl again!!!!!! |
| Name: | Jake Strickland |
| E-mail address: | jakestrickland0@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I saw WW maybe half a dozen times between '72 - '75. I loved the shows and the fact that they were so different from the other Florida bands of that time. I later met Buddy Richardson personally through his Father inlaw Bill P. in 1995. Buddy and I got to jam one night at Bill P.'s house and Buddy was as gracious and personable as he could be. I was impressed not only by his playing ability but also his lack of ego. That was a night I will never forget!. By the way Grandpa Bill and Grandma Kitty are some of the proudest Grandparents I have ever known. They love Buddy's son W. very, very much and were always talking about him. That says alot about Buddy as a father and as a man, at least in my mind. Thanks Buddy for the music and the memories.
All my best to you and your family. Jake Strickland |
| Name: | Christopher Thurow |
| E-mail address: | cthurow@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Still talking about WW! Here's an article in the Gainesville Sun from March 4th 2010:
www.gainesville.com/article/20100304/COLUMNISTS/100309807 |
| Name: | Edward |
| E-mail address: | sbcat@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hey there! Found this page by accident. Great page for a great band! I saw the band back in January 1972 as opening act for Alice Cooper. Rock On!! |
| Name: | Brad |
| E-mail address: | csignori@tampabay.rr.com |
| Comments: | WW rocks!! I have been a WW fan since about 1973 and saw them play many times in Tampa. We used to cut through the trailer park to watch them play at a house on ellis ave, which was way south near macdill afb, man those were the days. I saw them play at the 1st florida jam with Leon Russell, ELO,and dont remember who else. Happy to find this site, I just found the 2 albums on cd, they kick some serious ass, just like i remembered!
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| Name: | Jim Pettis |
| E-mail address: | j_pettis@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Hello again, I bought both albums shown here but there was a 3rd album not mentioned here I did not buy. It was on sale at our local Tape Town recording store. It was too punk sounding to most of us that loved their sound of the first 2 albusms in high school when we'd see them live, usually in Dothan, Alabama on several of their tours. By the time the 3rd album came out, there were some personnel changes including 2 drummers. It just wasn't the same sound we liked from their other albums and disappointing they were going in a new direction. However, they did play their songs from the first 2 albums we loved. We emulated their styles in that time and they were our role models of how we wanted to be. The guitar players wanted to play like Buddy Richardson, us keyboardests wanted to be as good as Pendergrass and of course the drummers loved their drum kit, wanting to develop that technique. The class song, "And I'm Leaving" will immortalize them at every reunion we attend, despite they didn't get the wider exposure they deserved and we will never forget them. |
| Name: | Ray Galindo |
| E-mail address: | galindosound@gmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.myspace.com/raygalindo |
| Comments: | Just checking in and saying HELLO. Haven't been here in a while. |
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| Name: | David |
| E-mail address: | adavid27@tampabay.rr.com |
| Comments: | I met Ron G. several years before he passed away. At that time I had a personal 1500 sq.ft. studio where I recorded my own version of R&R.
A bass player that played on my material introduced me to Ron due to the fact I was looking for singers to work on my material. I never even knew that Ron had ever been in a band called White Witch until we had been working together for over a year. Ron had already sang on one album of mine that was released in Europe and Japan and we we working on the second when he brought the WW albums in for me to listen to. Really like WW and we had a great discussion that lasted from 10pm to 5am the next morning. Ron really was quite the showman and loved WW and all it's memories. During that time and up to a few weeks before he passed away Ron was singing on several tracks for the second album we worked together on. His last recording session with me was just 4 weeks before he passed away. At the last session I also mastered 4 songs he brought over from one of WW band member's studio in Tampa. Not sure whose studio it was though just that one of the old WW members owned it. Ron was going to use these mastered songs in a new stage show he was putting together. I actually have the mastered material and act information and stuff somewhere in a box. We had decided we were going to sit down and write some additional material in my studio for his stage act but unfortunately before this could happen he was diagnosed with cancer and succumbed quickly. I lost a friend and have never been able to find that special voice again. Long live Ron's memory. |
| Name: | GeorgiaBoy |
| Comments: | Rock On, White Witch!
Another year approaches, and the Witch survives! Merry Christmas and Happy 2010 to all WW fans worldwide! And remember, Auntie Christy says Don't Close Your Mind. |
| Name: | Buddy Richardson |
| Comments: | MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR WITH LOVE AND PEACE TO ALL!
Thank you, Brian S., for posting and thank you, Carlos, for the so kind words. You too my great friend are loved and respected for all of your accomplishments and excellent musicianship! Always with my heart, Buddy R. |
| Name: | Jerry |
| E-mail address: | jerry@orlandojams.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.orlandojams.com |
| Comments: | Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Great New Year. It has been my honor to host the official WW site for the last 9 years on OrlandoJams.com Peace |
| Name: | James |
| E-mail address: | mcclellen2020@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Wow. I was thinking about these guys lately and looked them up on last.fm and found them! Now I'm listening once again to that great sound from daze gone by. So many memories from back then. Cruzin round in a good ol' Nebraska town with the smoke rollin out the windows!!! LOL I wore out my 8-track tape in 76 and could not find another one. I truly believe they did not get all the recognition they should have. They were ahead of their time. Rock-On my brothers! |
| Name: | Scott Cloer |
| E-mail address: | kscloer@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Great memories from that time!! |
| Name: | Roystorm Hayotis |
| E-mail address: | rhayotis@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | you all in white witch got me through
high school back in the day 70's and we all servived your still happening your awesome |
| Name: | CAA from Odessa |
| Comments: | For the WHITE WITCH family of fans that do not know, Buddy Richardson is devoting his life helping to educate our young children.I'm glad to see a posting in this site, recognizing the sacrifices and wonderful work he has been doing the past few years.I have posted in the past that Buddy is not a only a world class guitar player and musician but also A WORLD CLASS ACT!! We love you BUDDY and THANKS
Always & forever CAA |
| Name: | Brian Supple |
| E-mail address: | BSupple1@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Hey Buddy, Great to hear you have a website. Hunter loves when you fill in at school. He's working on a surprise for you. The kids loved the guitar picks you handed out.
Take care and see you soon! Brian and family. |
| Name: | Trish |
| E-mail address: | tish39@execs.com |
| Comments: | I grew up in Central Florida (Sebring) and was a HUGE White Witch Fan! The first concert I ever saw live was White Witch - in Winter Haven! Then about a year or so later, My brother Ed Mooney and his friend Jay Star worked for WSEB radio there. In 1975 they contact White Witch and arranged for them to do a concert in Sebring! IT WAS AWESOME!!!!!!!
I have been listening to them since the 70's. When I was 38, I went back to college. I graduated in 2001...tried for the Class of 2000 but it was a two year degree, so missed it by a year. However, my daughter graduated high school in 2000. I thought it was pretty neat :-) Just want to say there are still White Witch fans out here...even after 30+ years. |
| Name: | Sarah Goedert |
| E-mail address: | sarahbailey51@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | OH! I actually have a few pics of my dad in the last couple of years.... if u would like for me to send them just let me know! I am more than willing. |
| Name: | Sarah Goedert |
| E-mail address: | sarahbailey51@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hey,my name is Sarah and I am Ronn's daughter, I didn't even know this website was here. I actually just want to know if anyone can help me get cds or ANYTHING with my dads music even pictures, after my father passed away I didn't really have much say in where I went because I was only 12 and I don't have anything. I want soooo bad to just hear his music again, if anyone can PLEASE help me I would be sooo greatful. I don't even know what else to say right now I'm just in amazement, thank all of you so much for all the wonderful things you have said and for supporting this site, I can't even begin to explain how happy this would make my dad, it's just... it's amazing..thank you so much |
| Name: | Terry |
| E-mail address: | tdog.terry@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Great Site!
I've loved this band since I was 10 years old. I'm 44 now. I'm grateful the CD's came out but my REAL wish would be a dvd with some concert footage? Maybe a live recording? |
| Name: | Michael Farling |
| E-mail address: | landfall23@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | White Witch was a great band. I seen them at, if I remember correctly, an open field in Tampa, circa 1974. We were standing right next to the stage during the song Aunty Cristie. The lead singer produced a large book that burst into flames when he finished a passage from it, tripped us out completely...what a show. Of all the rock concerts I've seen in my lifetime that night stands out, and that alone says a lot about the quality of showmanship displayed by White Witch. |
| Name: | Jerry |
| E-mail address: | jerry@orlandojams.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.orlandojams.com |
| Comments: | Thanks Buddy for the kind words. I lost your email so shoot me a note if you can jerry@orlandojams.com |
| Name: | BUDDY RICHARDSON |
| Comments: | Thank you Carlos for the very kind birthday greeting. After White Witch I was honored to be asked to play in CAA's band, "Reflections". I've known Carlos for a long time and not only is he a singer and great guitar player but plays drums, congas, keyboards, etc. as well!
I also wanted to let everyone know that Jerry Runyon's (SP?) new CD, "Forest Suite" is really great and is available at www.cdbaby.com and probably many other places as well. Thanks Jerry for your wonderful music! Peace and happiness to all, Buddy Richardson |
| Name: | CHristopher Thurow |
| E-mail address: | cthurow@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hey Buddy and Damien.....Facebook has a page for "Tampa Natives". It has a lot of stuff about growing up here and the folks we remember from those days. We need to get some WW memorabilia up on that site!!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=50862912923&ref=ts |
| Name: | CAA FROM ODESSA |
| Comments: | HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR BUDDY RICHARDSON (JUNE 23). Just got back from working out of town, but I was thinking about you yesterday.
BUDDY you are still my idol and my bigest musical influence. Mr. Richardson has always been a WORLD CLASS GUITAR PLAYER, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY A CLASS ACT. Love and peace always and forever CAA |
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| Name: | Ruth Crocker |
| E-mail address: | roothcrocker@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Saw them many times, followed them around the tri-county area and more, playing in places such as high school gymnasiums and VFW halls. Yes, we were the teeny bopper set, right up front. But we knew Great Music. They were always superb and spectacular. Then saw them open for Grand Funk Railroad in the Jacksonville Coliseum! One of those Big Bonus Surprises! Their show was the same as always! They were really magnificent! Every bit as good, or better, than Grand Funk. You couldn't really compare them though, they were so different. Have a vinyl record still. |
| Name: | Nicholas |
| E-mail address: | nfergus11@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I saw White Witch in 1972 at the Mustang drive in Pinellas Park, Fla. It was my first concert and I was 13 years old. I fell in love with a girl there. I was right up front. AWESOME! Everyone "lit up" when they played "It's so nice"... The Magic Christian was the movie playing afterwards. Bought the album as quick as I could after that show.
I saw them later that same year 5/5/72 when they opened for Grand Funk at the Bayfront Center in Saint Petersburg, Fla. Had to take the bus to that one...they were good, but I left after twenty minutes into the GFR show...too loud and bassy/muffled! I had worn out that record I bought and sold it at my garage sale ,but many years later, I saw the same album at someone else's garage sale, with the very same incense burn on the front! pretty cool. I downloaded all their songs off of Itunes. |
| Name: | Bobby Miller |
| E-mail address: | zoodirt77@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | wonder what evr happened to jack west the one eyed drummer.found his brother in orlando |
| Name: | Tim and Bridget |
| Comments: | Happy anniversary "A Spiritual Gathering"! Yep, 8 years ago, not far from where White Witch did their first official gig, friends and family gathered.......... and here we are today.
Lifelong friendships were created that evening, some folks lives were totally transformed. There were a few dumb butts there too! Just put your hands together, stomp your feet, fire up that Bic lighter and chant "Songbird"! There is one last White Witch song left to be recorded............ BTW BuddyR's birthday is coming up June 23rd. Don't forget him like I do. He's gettin' old and sensitive! ;-) |
| Name: | Jennifer |
| E-mail address: | Jenn467@aol.com |
| Comments: | Love this band! I had both records in college and I really was into White Witch. I never got to see them live. Thanks for the website on my old fav. Sorry to read about Ronns passing. God bless WW |
| Name: | Jerry |
| E-mail address: | jerry@orlandojams.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.orlandojams.com |
| Comments: | I am pleased to announce that my new CD "The Forest Suite" will be available May 22nd. Check CDBaby or Itunes for CDs or downloads. It is a weird instrumental collection of some stuff I've been working on for a while, I like to call it elevator music. Peace. |
| Name: | Glenn McCoy |
| E-mail address: | gs_mccoy@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Fantastic band, my cousins introduced me to their music around 76-77. I have been looking for the CD's, I have both LP's and I like to keep them as collecters items. I don't think their will be another band like them! Great thanks to the band for helping me thru my teen years. Awsome... |
| Name: | Taylor |
| E-mail address: | rmccrary417@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | :)
White Witch forever. <.< you should post a link so we can buy the CD's. I don't want to buy off Itunes lol/ |
| Name: | Taylor |
| E-mail address: | rmccrary417@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | :)
White Witch forever. <.< you should post a link so we can buy the CD's. I don't want to buy off Itunes lol/ |
| Name: | James Sanchez |
| E-mail address: | jd69buick@aol.com |
| Comments: | Got turned on to these from my cousin when I was 18. Some of the best music that has never been heard except us!!!!!! |
| Name: | Jerry |
| E-mail address: | jerry@orlandojams.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.orlandojams.com |
| Comments: | Michael,
Hey thanks for the post and the kind words. There is no release of Ronn Goederts "Breaking All The Rules" Polydor has never released the album on CD. You can buy copies on Ebay if you search under "Goedert". Any CD's you may find are bootlegs. |
| Name: | Taylor |
| E-mail address: | rmccrar@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | :)
You guys are great! hope your doing well. |
| Name: | Michael Whatley |
| E-mail address: | smwhatle@opm.gov |
| Comments: | I still love this band. I have both on LP and CD..I saw them 3 times as a 17/18 year old in Georgia..Excellent stage performers and their live music clean. I sure hated to hear about Ronn passing away. He's in Rock and Roll Heaven now.
Does anyone know if there is a release of his "Breaking all the Rules" ? "The Power of White Witch" still rules in my book. Thanx for allowing me to write. Peace and Love. |
| Name: | Jerry |
| E-mail address: | jerry@orlandojams.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.orlandojams.com |
| Comments: | Hey this is a shout out to my buddy Eric, who sent me the awesome pencil drawing. Please email me asap if you read this. I need your email address. Thanks |
| Name: | Mike Thompson |
| Comments: | I never got to see WW live, but I had one of their LP's, and thought it was great. I was always hoping my band would be on the same bill as them,but they were one of the few we didn't play with. I heard Ronn had passed on, so sad to hear. It would have been great to see a reunion tour. Thanks for keeping White Witch alive!!! |
| Name: | Mike Thompson |
| Comments: | I never got to see WW live, but I had one of their LP's, and thought it was great. I was always hoping my band would be on the same bill as them,but they were one of the few we didn't play with. I heard Ronn had passed on, so sad to hear. It would have been great to see a reunion tour. Thanks for keeping White Witch alive!!! |
| Name: | Jerry |
| E-mail address: | admin@orlandojams.com |
| Comments: | Thanks so much for all the great posts. If anyone has pictures, or ticket stubs or any memorabilia, please scan and send a copy to admin@orlandojams.com We would love to add it to the site so that other fans could enjoy as well. Peace |
| Name: | Jerry |
| E-mail address: | admin@orlandojams.com |
| Comments: | Thanks so much for all the great posts. If anyone has pictures, or ticket stubs or any memorabilia, please scan and send a copy to admin@orlandojams.com We would love to add it to the site so that other fans could enjoy as well. Peace |
| Name: | Tom |
| E-mail address: | tel11@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Great site. I can remember in the early 70/s Witch Witch opened for Alice Cooper in Atlanta. I wasn't there and had never heard of White Witch but they were simo-casting it in stereo from one of the Radio Stations in Atlanta.
I had a 8 track recorder and recorded both Alice Cooper and White Witch and was blown away. I went out and bought the Witch Witch album but it just wasn't the same as the live recording I had made. I listened to that thing for years and sadly one day it wore out. I would pay anything to get my hands on that live performance in Atanta again. I wonder if those old radio stations kept copies of them? It was some alternative station. It was either WRAS or may have even been WREC which was the Georgia Tech Radio Station. Believe me you have to hear a live recording of White Witch to appreciate their talents. |
| Name: | Tom |
| E-mail address: | rota777us@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Great site. I can remember in the early 70/s Witch Witch opened for Alice Cooper in Atlanta. I wasn't there and had never heard of White Witch but they were simo-casting it in stereo from one of the Radio Stations in Atlanta.
I had a 8 track recorder and recorded both Alice Cooper and White Witch and was blown away. I went out and bought the Witch Witch album but it just wasn't the same as the live recording I had made. I listened to that thing for years and sadly one day it wore out. I would pay anything to get my hands on that live performance in Atanta again. I wonder if those old radio stations kept copies of them? It was some alternative station. It was either WRAS or may have even been WREC which was the Georgia Tech Radio Station. Believe me you have to hear a live recording of White Witch to appreciate their talents. . |
| Name: | Joe Croft |
| E-mail address: | croft.j@worldnet.att.net |
| Comments: | Just happen to type the name "White Witch" in and found this site. Very sad to hear of the passing of Ronn and Buddy P. They were great "bosses" to me back in the 70's. Way back when I was at MacDill AFB and lived down the street from "the studio". I met and got to be friends with the guys and their roadies and upon by discharge from the AF became a roadie myself. This was the best couple of years of my life. I drove with them to Miami to record the 2nd album and got to play with the synths in the studio there. I was with them when we played with Black Oak Arkansas, Sly and the Family Stone, Dr. John and many other well known groups. The most fun however were the later gigs when we headlined the show. I remember an early gig when Buddy R was very sick with the flu and could not find his stage shoes so he played barefoot and still put on a great show.He soon left the band and I missed him greatly. I remember he borrowed a load of my albums (I was and am a collector) before going into the studio for the 2nd album and we got to talk about each one and what he liked and did not like (remember Buddy you did not like HAWKWIND "just a bunch of riffing". Boy did we have fun putting on the shows. We were always trying out new effects and stunts, some worked, some did not but we always had a good time. I remember one time when I overloaded a flash pot and caught Ronn's cape on fire. I also blew myself up once during the middle of the show. Great fun. I was very happy when the 2 albums were released on cd and have ever since been playing them for anyone who would listen. Because of Buddy P and his mini moog synths which I got to play with so much I now own a few synths and make some noise of my own. I still have my roadie "briefcase" with backstage passes, song lists, stage sets ups, posters of concerts and many items I collected during my time with them. I was very sorry when I had to quit and get a real job but I have very fond memories of some wild and crazy times. Long live Prog! |
| Name: | Joe Croft |
| E-mail address: | croft.j@worldnet.att.net |
| Comments: | Wow was I happy to find this site. I was in the Air Force at MacDill AFB and lived down the street from "the studio". I got to be friends with the guys in the band and the roadies and after discharge I became a roadie for them too and was present for the recording down in Miami for the 2nd album. I worked with them for over a year following that. What a wonderful time that was. We toured with big names in big places and did alot of stand alone shows as headliner. One show I remember was when Buddy R was very sick with the flu and could not find his stage shoes so he played barefoot. Soon after that he left. Anyway the music was so far ahead of itself and the stage show, was it ever fun to do. We really got a kick out of comimg up with new ideas for the stage effects, some worked, some did not, but it was all great. I was very sad to hear about the passing of Ron and Buddy P. All of the guys were a big part of the best couple of years of my life. I have the orginal vinyl albums and have the cd's that eventually came out. I constantly play them for fellow collectors. I even still have my "roadie briefcase" with posters, handbills, stage setups, concert songlists, etc. all of which I treasure. |
| Name: | Tim and Bridget |
| Comments: | Yo Chief! I found the guestbook again. Got some Beatles comin' our way..........Help, Rubber Soul, Revolver............stuff ya gotta just love............ |
| Name: | Rick Boyce |
| E-mail address: | rickboyce27932@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi all...can someone please direct me to a web site where I can purchase the two White Witch CD's? I've purchased them through iTunes but there's nothing like the real thing blasting in my truck Bose system. Thanx to all...
RoastedBrick... W.W. Rocks... |
| Name: | RS |
| E-mail address: | summersc@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Wow...this does bring back memories.
I remember going to Montgomery, AL at the National Guard Armory, next to Crampton Bowl..and watching White Witch when I was about 14. What a shocker...but what a fantastic band. Smoke was in the air and Class of 2000, Slick Witch, etc..was playing. It was my introduction into some really good rock and a graduation from CCR and lite rock and my beginnings into playing rock guitar myself. Great website and thanks for putting it up. RS |
| Name: | gary buchanan |
| E-mail address: | geb456@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | i cant believe there is a website for one of my favorite bands from many days gone by.is it possible to get some of the music from the real rock bands.if so let me know how.i was talking to a couple of guys at work about old bands and white witch came up and i looked it up on the internet,thats how i found the web page.it will be going on my favorites list as soon as i get home.keep the page going.i remember going to a concert at the mustang drive in theatere in pinellas park fla. years ago. |
| Name: | gary buchanan |
| E-mail address: | geb456@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | i cant believe there is a website for one of my favorite bands from many days gone by.is it possible to get some of the music from the real rock bands.if so let me know how.i was talking to a couple of guys at work about old bands and white witch came up and i looked it up on the internet,thats how i found the web page.it will be going on my favorites list as soon as i get home.keep the page going.i remember going to a concert at the mustang drive in theatere in pinellas park fla. years ago. |
| Name: | Buddy Richardson |
| Comments: | Hi TC! Thanks for the great posting. Yes, John Richardson was my brother. He passed away quite a few years ago in Sebring, FL.
Peace, Buddy |
| Name: | TC |
| Comments: | Sorry about all those posts, the darn computer said "server down" try again later! Geez, HAL open the pod door! Dangit, did it again!! |
| Name: | TC |
| Comments: | Buddy, just had our 30th reunion in 06 and all my friends were talking about the two best bands we saw in concert. #1 Led Zep,problem was it was Tampa Stadium, it rained, cops freaked, so called riot and all I remember was "Nobody's Fault but Mine" and drowning our sorrows at the Odyssey 2001. #2 White Witch in Sebring and Wauchula, Florida!! At the reunion, I was surprised at the people that could sing verbatim, It's So Nice To Be Stoned. Of course as responsible parents and random drug testing at are jobs, we would never sing these at home. Was dissapointed in 2K that no one was wearing silver suits! Oh well great band, great memories, and by the way, I used to work for a building contractor in Sebring with the last name Richardson, drove a gold corvette and claimed you were his brother. I think he has passed away, but always wondered if it was true. Ride High in the Saddle! TC |
| Name: | TC |
| Comments: | Buddy, just had our 30th reunion in 06 and all my friends were talking about the two best bands we saw in concert. #1 Led Zep,problem was it was Tampa Stadium, it rained, cops freaked, so called riot and all I remember was "Nobody's Fault but Mine" and drowning our sorrows at the Odyssey 2001. #2 White Witch in Sebring and Wauchula, Florida!! At the reunion, I was surprised at the people that could sing verbatim, It's So Nice To Be Stoned. Of course as responsible parents and random drug testing at are jobs, we would never sing these at home. Was dissapointed in 2K that no one was wearing silver suits! Oh well great band, great memories, and by the way, I used to work for a building contractor in Sebring with the last name Richardson, drove a gold corvette and claimed you were his brother. I think he has passed away, but always wondered if it was true. Ride High in the Saddle! TC |
| Name: | TC |
| Comments: | Buddy, just had our 30th reunion in 06 and all my friends were talking about the two best bands we saw in concert. #1 Led Zep,problem was it was Tampa Stadium, it rained, cops freaked, so called riot and all I remember was "Nobody's Fault but Mine" and drowning our sorrows at the Odyssey 2001. #2 White Witch in Sebring and Wauchula, Florida!! At the reunion, I was surprised at the people that could sing verbatim, It's So Nice To Be Stoned. Of course as responsible parents and random drug testing at are jobs, we would never sing these at home. Was dissapointed in 2K that no one was wearing silver suits! Oh well great band, great memories, and by the way, I used to work for a building contractor in Sebring with the last name Richardson, drove a gold corvette and claimed you were his brother. I think he has passed away, but always wondered if it was true. Ride High in the Saddle! TC |
| Name: | Jim Pettis |
| E-mail address: | j_pettis@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | I saw White Witch no fewer than 5 times in north Florida or southeast Alabama when they toured and they were my favorite band. Many of us felt that way. Our senior class chose "And I'm Leaving" as it's song. Our jr. prom committee, the cool ones anyway, wanted White Witch to play for us. But nooo. Some of them wanted bubble gum music , the class leaders got their way. |
| Name: | Bruce Mercer |
| E-mail address: | bmercer1@sbcglobal,net |
| Comments: | I followed Buddy P and Bobby S from their days in the Tropics when I was a DJ in Dublin, GA where they would play on occasion. Being a young groupie and aspiring drummer and bass player at the time, I would come help them set up and got to be friends with both of them. I am saddened to see that Buddy P is no longer with us...what a friendly, funny, and gentle person. Would like to know what Bobby is doing these days- he also was very kind to a young groupie in those days of the late 60's, early 70's. God bless! |
| Name: | Bruce Mercer |
| E-mail address: | bmercer1@sbcglobal,net |
| Comments: | I followed Buddy P and Bobby S from their days in the Tropics when I was a DJ in Dublin, GA where they would play on occasion. Being a young groupie and aspiring drummer and bass player at the time, I would come help them set up and got to be friends with both of them. I am saddened to see that Buddy P is no longer with us...what a friendly, funny, and gentle person. Would like to know what Bobby is doing these days- he also was very kind to a young groupie in those days of the late 60's, early 70's. God bless! |
| Name: | Buddy Richardson |
| Comments: | Hi Keith and Kathy! Thanks for two great postings. Yeah, those days when I had a band called Revolver were some of the best days with some of the best memories of my life.
Yes, as far as I know, the T-Shirts are still available. Just scroll down to my letter to Greg on November 26th and you'll know what to do. Instructions can be found on the WW website also. Wishing a very Merry Christmas and the best and Happiest New Year ever! Peace to all, Buddy R. |
| Name: | keith |
| E-mail address: | kmcenane@verizon.net |
| Comments: | I remember when you guys lived in the house on s.macdill&drove around in that blue monte carlo. & seen many show in the tampa area robinson hign school football fieid ,custis hixon ,bayfront,islands club.papa's dream great light show with home made props great stuff the music still can stand up today.way ahead of your time.buddy and beau playing the pad on gandy. the band with no name then revolver & the drives across gandy bridge in between sets good times.sad to hear about buddy&ron . buddy richardson are you still playing &anymore tee shirts availible |
| Name: | Kathy Self |
| E-mail address: | kadeeda57@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I remember the first time I heard White Witch. I lived in Greenville, S.C. at the time I was sixteen yrs. old. I later moved to Tampa, FLA and saw White Wicth in concert. My boyfriend at the time was Rick Terry. Well, to my surprise his brother's girlfriend Faye Bru. (later his wife)told me she was having Bobby Shea over for dinner. I flipped out I was on "pins and needles" so to speak. Bobby came over to her house and we had Fondu for dinner.I am sure he doesn't remember me, but, I was 17. and very nervous. I remember ronn coming over to her house at one time. The year was 1974. I tell all my friends now I had dinner with Bobby Shea. |
| Name: | Kathy Self |
| E-mail address: | kadeeda57@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I remember the first time I heard White Witch. I lived in Greenville, S.C. at the time I was sixteen yrs. old. I later moved to Tampa, FLA and saw White Wicth in concert. My boyfriend at the time was Rick Terry. Well, to my surprise his brother's girlfriend Faye Bru. (later his wife)told me she was having Bobby Shea over for dinner. I flipped out I was on "pins and needles" so to speak. Bobby came over to her house and we had Fondu for dinner.I am sure he doesn't remember me, but, I was 17. and very nervous. I remember ronn coming over to her house at one time. The year was 1974. I tell all my friends now I had dinner with Bobby Shea. |
| Name: | ALAN HART |
| E-mail address: | ahart16@cox.net |
| Comments: | My first encounter with WHITE WITCH was at a place called THE WAREHOUSE in NEW ORLEANS in 1973,it was a $2.00 concert with Mason Profit first then WHITE WITCH and finishing up with Blue Oyster Cult.Mason profit was ok-not really into that type of music BUT when White Witch came out (who I had never heard of) we were blown away!We watched with amazement at the props,fireworks,lighting and raw talent these guys had not to mention the SOUND!When Blue Oyster Cult finally came out we listened for a song or two but could not get over the previous act and promptly left (not dissing any BOC fans but they didnt hold a candle).Went out and bought the first album the next day!Had the pleasure of seeing them many times in New Orleans at a dive club called the Sands always in the front row.They (RON) set the stage on fire (literally) with flash powder,and we loved every minute of it!Got to meet the band and sit and talk a couple of times to everyone except Ron he was either a little shy or more likely had some young thing he would rather converse with than us.Still have both albums (vinyl) and I just found the cd versions.This music was way ahead of its time and had definite genius lyrics,I remember them playing songs they said were to be on album number three,Venus Greenday,Great Day etc. and I still have one of Rons stage play list around somewhere along with the gold glitter star wands he used to throw to the crowd!Great memories from someone who was a professional bass player at the time,I loved the sound then as now---play it LOUD! |
| Name: | GeorgiaBoy |
| Comments: | Sorry.
My earlier posting about the incredible WW was on May 6th, 2006, NOT March 6th! Found the original album last month in a Lexington, KY, business selling old wax, and snapped it up. The guy didn't know what he had. Six bucks! Great shape! WW FOREVER! |
| Name: | mark perry |
| E-mail address: | mdjperry@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | keep up the good work keep white witch alive and ROCKIN |
| Name: | David Detrick |
| E-mail address: | ddetrick3@woh.rr.com |
| Comments: | Your music has always been an inspiration to me. It has stuck with me and my friends all of my life. I never got to see the band, even though I tried. I was at Hilton Head in the early 70s but my ride left before you started. That was one thing I will always regret.
Deke |
| Name: | Buddy Richardson |
| Comments: | Hi Greg and thanks for posting. Yes, the T-Shirts are still available. Just follow the instructions on the web site and send a check or money order to Tim Walter. He has a new address but your mail will be forwarded to him. The lady who makes the shirts has moved up north so your order will take a little longer than usual. I've known Tim for a very long time and I can tell you that he iscompletely trustworthy and honest and if any problems arise he will return your money.
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Peace! Buddy R. |
| Name: | Frank W Hanshaw Jr |
| E-mail address: | fwh52@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I would enjoy getting in touch with Buddy Richardson! I suspect that my name will be familiar to he and Bobby Shea and Beau as well.
I am surprised that the demo tape done at MasterSound in Atlanta.....which was shopped to Capricorn seems to have been lost in the shuffle! It contained And I'm Leaving and Help Me Lord....still have a copy of it. Horrible....but what else would you expect with a 26 year old booking agent attempting to produce it.... Absolutely an amazing group of musicians in their many incarnations.....I was very sorry to learn of the passing of Buddy and Ronn. Frank Hanshaw |
| Name: | Frank W Hanshaw Jr |
| E-mail address: | fwh52@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I would enjoy getting in touch with Buddy Richardson! I suspect that my name will be familiar to he and Bobby Shea and Beau as well.
I am surprised that the demo tape done at MasterSound in Atlanta.....which was shopped to Capricorn seems to have been lost in the shuffle! It contained And I'm Leaving and Help Me Lord....still have a copy of it. Horrible....but what else would you expect with a 26 year old booking agent attempting to produce it.... Absolutely an amazing group of musicians in their many incarnations.....I was very sorry to learn of the passing of Buddy and Ronn. Frank Hanshaw |
| Name: | Buddy Richardson |
| Comments: | Hey Greg York, thanks for posting! Yes, the t-shirts are still available. Just follow the directions on the WW web site and send a check or money order to Tim Walter. Your mail will be forwarded to his new address and he in turn will contact the lady who makes them. Sh has moved up north so this may take a little longer than it used to. If Tim has any problems he will return your money-guaranteed. I have known Tim for a long time. He is a very honest and trustworthy guy. We are great friends.
Take care and again, nice ti hear from you. Buddy Richardson |
| Name: | Jim J |
| E-mail address: | jjordan0711@gmail.com |
| Comments: | To me White Witch was one of the best southern bands ever.
I have been a fan since about 1974 when I was 11 years old. It is hard to find info about this band when there is another band who has the nerve to call themselves "White Witch". What's up with that.??? It was good to see Buddy R is active on this board..I am a big fan Buddy and I wish you and your family all the blessings that God can send you. Thank you and the band for years of rock and roll pleasure. |
| Name: | Jim J |
| E-mail address: | jjordan0711@gmail.com |
| Comments: | To me White Witch was one of the best southern bands ever.
I have been a fan since about 1974 when I was 11 years old. It is hard to find info about this band when there is another band who has the nerve to call themselves "White Witch". What's up with that.??? It was good to see Buddy R is active on this board..I am a big fan Buddy and I wish you and your family all the blessings that God can send you. Thank you and the band for years of rock and roll pleasure. |
| Name: | Buddy Richardson |
| Comments: | Hi Greg York and thanks for posting! I spoke with Tim Walter and he said that the T-shirts are still available. Just go to the website and scroll down to the T-shirt space and follow the instructions. Tim has moved but his mail is being forwarded to his new address. This will take a bit longer than awhile back because the lady who makes them moved up north. If Tim encounters any problem he will, of course, return your check or money order. I have known Tim for a very long time and can vouch for him as being completely honest and trustworthy.
Peace to all, Buddy R. |
| Name: | Greg York |
| E-mail address: | rockrat61@charter.net |
| Comments: | Hey, Are the WW shirts still available? I'd like to get one if this page is still fully active and the shirts are available. Let me know. Thanks, rockrat61@charter.net |
| Name: | rldu |
| E-mail address: | rldu20@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I can remember one night in 1974, watching and listening to White Witch at a concert in Montgomery, Al. I was 14 at the time. I thought they were great and still do. "And I'm Leaving" is such a great tune. Takes me back about 35 yrs. Sorry to hear that a couple of members have passed on. |
| Name: | GeorgiaBoy |
| Comments: | White Witch STILL Rules! Long live the Witch!
I stand behind comments I posted on this board March 6, 2006. They're still there. White Witch Forever! We love you guys! Take care. |
| Name: | dave dennison |
| E-mail address: | hawk.19@verizon.net |
| Comments: | every song they ever made makes me feel great. capricorn missed a great promotion didn't they? i am from tampa and these guys represent the best we ever had! i have heard that buddy r. is still here. would love to meet him. |
| Name: | robert tingnongnoy |
| E-mail address: | cchaiyawong@gmail.com |
| Comments: | i'm an old rock n roll boy from Bangkok,Thailand who really love this band since1970's especially DON'T CLOSE YOUR MIND and MONEY BAG.it's great to learn more 'bout this band 'cos here not much people know.so anyway big thanks to you all....... |
| Name: | Camden |
| E-mail address: | camden@rogers.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://belice.4t.com/sibutramine/cipla-india-sibutramine-hexagon.html |
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| Name: | Keith |
| E-mail address: | kepay714@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I listened to these guys in high school. COOL! |
| Name: | Tony Fernandez |
| E-mail address: | eaglespringslug@centurytel.net |
| Comments: | Saddened by Ronn's passing. White Witch is one of those groups that will always be loved by their fans, regardless of the decade. Sons and daughters will get their first taste of rock and roll listening to Mom and Dad rocking out to White Witch music, and THEIR kids will do the same and so on! The legacy will live!
ROCK ON WITCHES!!! |
| Name: | Laura Lee Matthews |
| E-mail address: | Laura@Trendscats.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.Trendscats.co |
| Comments: | Just found and downloaded one of my favorite albums of all time...Thanks for taking me back to my younger days....!!!! |
| Name: | Lewis reddoch |
| E-mail address: | lewisreddoch@cox.net |
| Comments: | Mr Buddy you are the best. Your licks in Slick Witch with the slide are absolutely the best. Thanks for a lifetime of memories from a great band!! |
| Name: | "ADAM 12" |
| E-mail address: | asilva@hooddistribution.com |
| Comments: | You weren't kidding!! Bobby, you are the MAN! |
| Name: | Buddy Richardson |
| Comments: | Several people, including my own daughter, have called to say that they are hearing White Witch music on XM Sattelite Radio, channel 40 on a show called Deep Tracks. They also said they are calling the station and requesting more! After more than 30 years we're back on the radio again.
BR |
| Name: | STEVE "IKE." |
| E-mail address: | seichinger@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | HELLO TO ALL FROM WHEATON IL. 25 MILES WEST OF CHICAGO:
WHITE WITCH IS STILL ONE OF THE 70'S BEST BANDS. THE FIRST ALBUM IS UNIQUE AS IT COVERS MANY MUSICAL REALMS THOSE GUYS ROCKED AND PLAYED MANY STYLES. I STILL TURN PEOPLE ON TO IT AS MOST NEVER HEARD IT. BUT ONCE THEY DO THEY ARE HOOKED. SAD TO SEE THE PASSING OF TWO MEMEBERS. THESE GUYS GAVE FROM THEIR HEARTS AND SPOKE THE TRUTH AS THEY SAW IT. THANKS FOR THE GREAT MEMORIES AND CONTINUED ENJOYMENT OF WHITE WITCH. THE BEST TO ALL. IKE |
| Name: | Buddy Richardson |
| Comments: | Thank you Carlos for the really nice birthday message and Happy Independence Day to you and everyone else.
God bless America!! BR |
| Name: | Buddy Richardson |
| Comments: | Thanks for the very kind words Carlos. You too are a great friend and a great musician also.
And folks, Carlos also plays drums, bass, and keyboards as well as guitar and he can really sing too! Always in peace and love, Buddy Richardson |
| Name: | CAA from Odessa |
| Comments: | HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MR. BUDDY RICHARDSON. WORLD CLASS GUITAR PLAYER,WAY AHEAD OF HIS TIME. YEAH, HE'S THE ONE THAT PLAYED THE GUITAR WITH THE BOW ON SOME SONGS BACK IN THE 70'S.
BUDDY YOU ARE STILL MY IDOL AND I THANK YOU FOR ALL THE ENJOYMENT AND FRIENDSHIP THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN ME THROUGH OUT THE YEARS. I'M PROUD TO BE YOUR FRIEND. FROM THE OUTSIDERS,THE SOUL TRIPPERS,NOAH'S ARC,WHITE WITCH, ETC....YOU ARE STILL THE GREATEST. LOVE A&F CAA |
| Name: | Eddie Davis |
| E-mail address: | NCMountainDavis@msn.com |
| Comments: | White Witch was one of the few bands that would perform a concert in Dothan, Alabama in the early 1970s. I first saw them when I was about 14 years old and got turned on to Hammond Organs ever since watching Buddy P. play his white painted Hammond in those days. I lived nearby in Enterprise and several of us would load up and go see them every time they performed. I will never forget one of the guitarists using a violin bow on his guitar to make a great sound during one of the songs! I would love to see some concert footage if anybody has some tucked away somewhere. They were way ahead of their time! |
| Name: | Nathaniel |
| E-mail address: | nathaniel@shaw.ca |
| Homepage URL: | http://winvy.envy.nu/tirante-el-blanco/tirante-el-blanco-mpg4.html |
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| Name: | Michael Thompson |
| E-mail address: | mtpat1@hickorytech.net |
| Comments: | Thanks for the site. I always loved WW. Wondering who is left from the band. As I know Ronn has passed, was there ever a reunion show. If so was it recorded? Thanks for the site. I had the chance to see WW once and it was great, never got to do a show with them as I did with alot of the great bands from the late 60' and early 70's. |
| Name: | riaz |
| E-mail address: | riaz@rlarchitects.co.za |
| Comments: | Down in Durban South Africa in the 70's a small circle of friends would get 'stoned' whilst listening to the debut album. Sleepwalk became an anthem for us. We loved the album so much that we wrote to 'them' and the sound engineer or someone sent us 'Spiritual Greeting'. The first was still our favourite. I've been searching everywhere for a CD, even in Camden, London in vain. Tonight I was about to start a page on Wikepedia, when to my surprise, found it and the link to this website. Many thanks to whoever took the trouble. WHITE WITCH is definitely one of the best I've heard. Someone kindly email me a legitimate source to purchase or download the debut album. Maybe the remaining memebers of the band should consider re-mastering and re-releasing the album to 'complete' the documentation of rock music. |
| Name: | Lewis Reddoch |
| E-mail address: | lewisreddoch@cox.net |
| Comments: | Greetings, I had the great fortune as a teenager to do some roadie work for WW. Albany, Ga. Dothan AL Ozark AL FL Panfandle. Ronn and Buddy P were absolutely the most creative and innovative people in the business then (1975)
Also got meet G Brawley loved to jam at sound checks. Setting up the stage for a full-blown WW show was an adventure in itself!! Fog machines, elaborate lighting, some provided Lars, and trying to secure cords so Ronnie would't drag them all over the stage. I miss those days! More later. |
| Name: | Mark Brimberry |
| E-mail address: | mdbrim@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Hey!
Just a quick note to pay homage to a great band that I was fortunate enough to see in Albany, Ga. back in the early to mid-70's. I was just as fortunate to meet Ron at The Downtowner. I'll be 45 this Aug. and enjoy talking about the bands I saw back then with my older friends who also saw them when they were 15-16 yrs old. My parents would drop me off at the concert a couple of hours before the doors opened so I got a great spot because it was always gen admission--always front center stage. They took me and dropped me off at all of the acts in the day at AJC. AJC is Albany Junior College which is now Darton College. Still got a permanent bump on my forhead right above my hair line from where a mic. in it's stand fell over and hit me---I saw tweety birds flying around chirpping when it happened. No blood but hurt like hell for a few minutes. Will post again later with some White Witch stories. Recorded in Macon with Bo Henry Band at Muscodine Studios on Vineville which is down from the Big House 2 years ago with Paul Hornsby producing us and adding a couple of key board tracks. He was the executive VP for Capricorn in the day. He was VERY complimentary of White Witch and had some neat stories. Thanks for this opportuntity to meet ya'll, Mark PS: Did anyone ever know that the Capt. predicted the day of his graduation. It is on one of the lps. I've pointed it out to a couple of people and it gave them goose bumps--it reinforces my faith in God and assures me that He created all of us with his custom-made design (blue-print) for each of us in the beginning. |
| Name: | Chris |
| E-mail address: | cjg1366@charter.net |
| Comments: | Good Friday to all!
Just got hit with another blast of snow up near Chicago today and am literally "snowed in" googling and conjuring up, both in my mind and with the click of a mouse, the music and memories of some of my some of my favorite musicians and bands, including Robin Trower, Tommy Bolin, Ian Moore and White Witch, the latter of "witch" brought me to the official WW website. Was listening to the first album (cd) the other day in the car and wondered, is there any known WW live concert video out there somewhere in the stratosphere (or someones basement)and and if so, will it ever be accessible to fans like me who were too young to see them live? Maybe that's a question Damien or Buddy R. can best answer. So to WW and its surviving members, Ronn and Buddy P. and the first day of spring (thank you Jesus), here's champagne to you. Cheers! |
| Name: | Jerry V |
| E-mail address: | krazeeonu@aol.com |
| Comments: | Ron, I'll be down in St. Pete April 10-13 for the Tampa Bay Blues Fest at Vinoy Park. Have you ever been to the festival? It's a fantastic time to be had!! Come on and go, I'll meet you there and have a cold one (or 2 or 3..) with you...you'll have a great time. I was lucky to see White Witch twice back in the mid-70's, I have both albums, now on cd, play them often.
Jerry Panama City, Florida |
| Name: | Nancy |
| E-mail address: | gypsyangel13@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I'm from Tampa myself (still am), and I remember a friend of mine taking me with her to go see WW play at someone's house in south Tampa near the base. Brings back long long ago memories. lol |
| Name: | Beatlefan361 |
| Comments: | Where can I get White Witch on CD? I've been searchu=ing forever. |
| Name: | Floyd M. Orr |
| E-mail address: | tabitha@nctv.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://e-tabitha.com |
| Comments: | I have very fond memories of White Witch. I first saw them live as The Tropics in the Union Ballroom at Mississippi State University. I am sure that members of the band will remember me and my business partner, Ted Burton, who promoted White Witch several times in MS as Far-Out Booking Interests (F.B.I.) and Cosmic Concerts. When you hear Ron sing "Workin' for the FBI" in a track on Spiritual Greeting, that's us. I have a few photos, particularly of Ron, that someday I plan to transfer into my computer. They are currently in the form of 35mm slides. I probably have a few flyers left in my files from those shows, too. |
| Name: | Buddy Richardson |
| Comments: | Hi Tony C. and thanks for posting!
No, I'm not the guy from SoCal but I was the guitar player on the White Witch albums and I'm from Florida as were the rest of the band members. Take care and thanks again. Always, Buddy Richardson |