Abbi Allan's Latest Work: August 2010

I can't believe it - I can't bear it

I'd like to say it's getting easier (this is written Oct 7, 2010) - but it's not

Paul's mom sent me this:
http://ikacollective.com/vicks_montage.mov

really great and I hope to save it when I can afford an upgraded version of Quicktime

This one Linda sent to me and I really enjoy it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1ErWvfLt0Q

what I'm thinking about is Vickers stories

here's some of his web presence
http://vickersgringoproductions.com/

http://www.myspace.com/vickers_bastard

http://www.myspace.com/thedeuceandaquarter

even better (written on 8/16/10) - Vick - you would LOVE what people are saying about you - you are so loved - you bastard gringo you. :) from one bastard child to another - cheers

Radio show dedicated to you: https://www.kfai.org/node/30059
via sappy drippy me, and your sappy drippy loving friends

Playlist:

8/18/2010 Dart Gun Radio

Owed to Vickers
like what you heard? he was so amazing. here are some links to find his work
http://vickersgringoproductions.com/
http://www.myspace.com/thedeuceandaquarter
http://www.myspace.com/vickers_bastard
Vickers: get to know him:
http://abigailallan.blogspot.com/2010/08/good-bye-vickers-world-is-reall...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw0YPHpwdIM
http://www.newyorkwaste.com/nyw_main/inkspot/vickers_01.html


Halo of Flies - How does it Feel to Feel album: Music for Insect Minds; label: Amphetamine Reptile
Motorhead - Ace of Spades album: Ace of Spades; label: Profile
Deuce and a Quarter - Big Rig album: Big Rig Ep; label: self released
Deuce and a Quarter - Absorbing the Head of a Fly album: 5 track ep; label: Toxic Rainbow Media
the Pogues - If I should Fall from the Grace of God album: If I should Fall from the Grace of God; label: Island
Sinead O' Connor - Haunted album: Various Artists: Emerald Rock; label: dfjsdkfjsfk
Gringo - Hotel Alamo Acoustic e/ Drums album: Gringo's Album; label: Self Released
Paul Lyon - BurningTire Fire Final 6 album: single; label: self released
Nick Cave and the Bad Seed - The good son album: the good son; label: fdskfdlskflds;l
Roy Orbinson - I'm Hurtin' album: In Dreams; label: Rhino
Roy Orbinson - In Dreams album: In Dreams; label: Rhino
Django Reinhardt - Ain't Missbehavin' album: the very best of; label: sdfksjldkjks
Betty Boop - My man's on the Make album: at the movies; label: fkdsjkljfskl
Bob Dylan - Don't think Twice album: Greatest hits; label: CBS
Big Black - Racer X album: Racer X; label: Man's Ruin
Tom Waits - Just the Right Bullets album: the Black Rider; label: Asyllum
johnn Cash and Bob dylan - Girl from the North Country album: Nashville Skyline; label: Columbia
Tom Waits - Franks Theme album: Frank's Wild Years; label: dfksjdlk
Black Flag - Thirsty and Miserable album: Damaged; label: SST
Black Flag - Gimme Gimme Gimme album: Everything Went Black; label: SST
Black Flag - Rise Above album: Damaged; label: SST
Macabre - Fishtales album: Sinister Slaughter; label: fdjsfslkjlk
Ennio Morricone - II Buono, II Brutto, II Cattivo: album: Un Ora Con Ennio Morricone; label: dfjkdsjfdksjf
Julee Cruise - Falling album: Floating into the Night; label: sdjfjsdkfjskl
Gun Club - Ghost on the Highway album: Love like fire; label: sdfsjjjdfks
Bronze - Dead Greaser album: the last of the Americans; label: self released
Vickers Bastard Patrick Soriano - You can't make films inhell album: Welcome to new york Fucker; label: self released
Greg Ginn - Short Fuse album: Getting Even; label: SST
Greg Ginn - you dirty Rat album: Dick; label: SST
Deuce and a Quarter - Ugly Man album: Big Rig Ep; label: self released
Shangri-Las - Leader of the Pack album: THE BEST OF the Shangri- las; label: jfksjdkljl
Deuce and a Quarter - Ii snorted my father to gerry from paul album: ep; label: self released
the Scientists - when fate Deals its mortal blow album: Sedition; label: ATP

http://www.newyorkwaste.com/nyw_main/inkspot/vickers_01.html

another blog wrote: found at : http://checkerphil.blogspot.com/2010/08/passing-of-vicker-gringo.html

The Passing of Vicker Gringo

The Checkerboard Kids is primarily a ska program. I have to really believe in a band to have a band that is not ska on. Thus was the case with the innovative band The Deuce and a Quarter headed up by artist, animator, actor and general raconteur Vickers "Bastard" Gringo (Paul Vickers Lyon) I met Vickers about 1995, a kid with green hair and big ideas about music and life. I was happy to reconnect with him in 2009 and have the band on Checkerboard Kids. Upon my return from Canada yesterday I received a call from The Deuce drummer, Jerry who told me after the Gig they played on Saturday, Vickers passed away in his sleep. Wow. I'm still processing this but while I'm sitting around scratching my head. Lets never forget the music that he and his bandmates loved so much. My sincerest sympathies go out to his friends, family, girlfriend, and especially Jerry, Patrick, Adam and the entire network of The Deuce and a Quarter who were just putting the finishing touches on a new release. I'm sure Vickers would have wanted that music in the hands of the people. Rest in peace, Vickers. Thank you for everything.

Patrick B. wrote:
"I know Paul used to like Motorhead a...nd the singer of Volbeat always reminds me of Paul's voice. I can't think of any specific songs. It blows my mind how clearly I remember some stuff at Alfred, as if it were just last year, and Paul always stood out as one of the most unique and interesting people I knew. He just had a way of inspiring people because no matter what anyone thought of him or his music, he did what he wanted to do. He stood for what he believed in and didn't give a fuck what people said. I always admired that about him. It's really haunting when I think about his leaving, because he was Vickers....he's there....you just know he's doing something cool no matter where he was. "

John A wrote
"Paul-- I just got the news today and am really having a hard time processing this. You are such a good friend- one of the most inspiring people I have ever had the privilege to know. You taught me so much! Whenever we'd spend time together it was always utterly rewarding. I'll always remember you, my friend. Thank you so much."

Here are some clips: