Hans is right. And not only: Mike Banks told me in 1995 how much he respected what Richie Hawtin has done. This was at a time when there was a lot of resentment around Detroit about the course the Plus 8 crew had taken. Richie, Johnny Q and the others never disrespected the producers and musicians in Detroit, but their enthusiasm got them in a bit of trouble early on (the "Future Sound of Detroit" slogan etc.). To their credit, they made amends and when I talked with him, Mike acknowledged that. The real expert on this history remains Dan Sicko, and a lot of the story didn't make it into "Techno Rebels." I think Dan put exactly the right emphasis on it in print, and the rest is better left to the private views of those involved.
There's another interesting postscript to the story. When the DEMF management went off course this year, Richie was the one who stood up and said what needed to be said. Where were all the other voices that should have been out there? I'm still wondering about that. I'm not particularly fond of his DJing style, actually, but I have total admiration for his focus on his music and his dedication to a healthy music scene. Richie, like Mike, is one of the people I count on to carry things forward in a productive and positive fashion. And they have never disappointed me. As for the 313 list. I've been privileged to participate here over the years, and what I have learned is how different this list is from many others. If you come in here shootin' off, you better know what you're saying, because not only are there those who know the story better, but often they were there in the story themselves. phred --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
