Back then Boulder had a very active
music scene. Proximity to Jim Guercio's Caribou Ranch brought lots
of stars into the bars and restaurants after they were done for the day recording.
Kenny Passarelli was a local bass player in town when Elton John put out an urgent call for someone
to play on one of his recordings at the "Ranch." He was brought up there, and incredibly was playing
with Elton a couple of weeks later at The Hollywood Bowl!
I had a number of opportunities to work there, myself, owing to Jimmy's kindness. On
occasion he referred some lesser acts to me, for which I was very grateful.
Sadly, the studio, being 5 miles from the volunteer fire dept in Nederland, was a victim of
what some suggested was "immaculate lightning," when it burned to the ground before
the firemen could get there.
