Monday, September 15, 2008

Richard Sweetcheeks and the Bum-etts!

To follow suite with my theme, I am posting another movie today. This one, by far, was my favorite! They had not performed for years, this in part was due to failed attempts to secure contracts that each member could live with, and you know how that goes. The group disbanded and went off to start their own solo careers. It was believed that they never would play together again. The long nights, being on the road, the adoring fans, it got to be too much for them. Supposedly the proverbial straw that broke the camel was that they were served cookie bars, instead of round cookies in their dressing rooms. That was the beginning of the end.

After years of separation, by chance, they happened to end up at a party together; and then their performance was requested. What impressed me the most was how willing they were to get back together after being separated for so long. Within 20 seconds, they were up on stage, performing as if it was yesterday. I was able to secure a front row seat to this gig, and lucky for me, security was loose (Supposedly they were all tied up with some idiot who parasailed himself into the foliage), so I was able to sneak in a video camera. The story behind this act is interesting. Supposedly the group was formed to destroy another family reunion, at least that is what the tabloids are saying. So, before I start in on that story; let me end by taking the honor to introduce, "Richard Sweetcheeks, and the Bum-etts."

Mezo

3 comments:

The Brickman said...

Great job Jonathan. Super write up and good video.

Momma said...

I was at said reunion where Sweetcheekcs and the Bum-etts first played. They stole the show! Unfortunately, they were never asked back, but I'm sure that's because fame overtook them so quickly and they couldn't fit it into their schedule!(cindy)

Melanie said...

thank you for this excellent bootleg and backstory! i think i saw on my tv guide that the rise, fall, and reunion of Sweetcheeks and the Bumetts is going to be on VH1's Behind the Music coming soon...