NoahZark Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 That man could've sold ice to Eskimos. Bizarre week for celebrities (and pseudo-celebrities, in Mr. Mays' case). Given the story about his getting hit on the head during the US Air flight that had a blown tire, I wonder if this will turn into a Natasha Richardson-type death. Noah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmp Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Mr. Mays sure let you know who he was. Few people can send me diving for the remote control faster. I always wished he'd stop doing that, but this isn't exactly what I had in mind. --wmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Few people can send me diving for the remote control faster. +10,000,000,000,000,000 Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I did not enjoy his voice nor style, but recently saw him on a late night talk show and he had a sense of humor about it, so I gave him props for that. Condolences to those affected. I've been saying "there goes your 'in threes' theory" but all the replies have been "unless there are two more coming." "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGman Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 The most nauseating voice in TV history. God bless him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP3 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 After MJ passed he was heard saying - "But wait, there's more" RIP Billy. I enjoyed the little bit I saw of Pitchmen. A very intersting perspective on the craft. There's also a funny bit he did with Kimmel a while ago and some great stuff with Neil Cavuto about the SHAMWOW guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksoper Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Yeah, I've gotta give props to Billy Mays. He cut his teeth in Atlantic City on the boardwalk. I spent a good deal of my formative years on the boardwalk and was amazed at the rhythm and, dare I say, the music of the pitchmen's spiel. Outdoors is a big place to fill and many of these guys didn't have amplification--not at first. Imagine yourself in a booth staring at the Atlantic Ocean and trying to project over the roar of the waves. If you wanted to be heard at all you had to push from the diaphragm and put spirit into it. I've also spent quite a number of years performing at state and county fairs where these guys are still doing their thing. They're wonderful to watch. And if the guy is good, I dare you not to buy. It's an art. My dad was a salesman and a sucker for a good sales pitch. I watched what moved him and learned to respect the guys who made him open his wallet. Godspeed, Billy. K. 9 Moog things, 3 Roland things, 2 Hammond things and a computer with stuff on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Fortner Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Always liked Billy Mays. Seems like he would've been a fun guy to have a beer with. A sad, untimely passing, for sure. But does anyone else here realize that Dave Bryce is the Billy Mays of music technology? Seriously ... the voice, the cadence, the delivery, and when he's excited about something, Dave could take on the Atlantic any day. Stephen Fortner Principal, Fortner Media Former Editor in Chief, Keyboard Magazine Digital Piano Consultant, Piano Buyer Magazine Industry affiliations: Antares, Arturia, Giles Communications, MS Media, Polyverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I don't watch a lot of TV, so his loud voice drove me nuts when I'd hear it. Then I saw him in an interview - a really nice guy who actually believed in what he was doing, but didn't take it too seriously. He said he tested all his products before pitching them, so he could honestly sell them. That's got to be a rarity. CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanC Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 I've been saying "there goes your 'in threes' theory" but all the replies have been "unless there are two more coming." Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Billy Mays, that's 3. Ooops Ed makes 4. Stan Gig Rig: Yamaha S90 XS; Hammond SK-1; Rehearsal: Yamaha MOX8 Korg Triton Le61, Yamaha S90, Hammond XK-1 Retired: Hammond M2/Leslie 145, Wurly 200, Ensoniq VFX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrokeys Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Ah yes grasshopper, but have you forgotten Mr. Carradine? We are due for one more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 "Due" "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Ah yes grasshopper, but have you forgotten Mr. Carradine? We are due for one more. By all accounts, it looks like Swayze is next in line. A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Just a few weeks ago, I had seen an interesting interview with Billy Mays explaining how he sells. His style certainly worked considering his popularity with product manufacturers and sales figures. Nonetheless, an unexpected loss is difficult for family and friends. Condolences go out them. RIP. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Summers Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Ah yes grasshopper, but have you forgotten Mr. Carradine? We are due for one more. By all accounts, it looks like Swayze is next in line. I HOPE NOT! That would be a bummer! My vote is for Kim Jong Il http://turkmenbrownie.com/Kim_jong_il_5.jpg "Music should never be harmless." Robbie Robertson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Ah yes grasshopper, but have you forgotten Mr. Carradine? We are due for one more. By all accounts, it looks like Swayze is next in line. I HOPE NOT! That would be a bummer! Well, he's not in good shape. Pancreatic cancer is a tough one to overcome. A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanC Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Ah yes grasshopper, but have you forgotten Mr. Carradine? We are due for one more. By all accounts, it looks like Swayze is next in line. I HOPE NOT! That would be a bummer! Wait a second. Don't we need a relatively short time parameter to test the "Threes" theories? i.e. 3 in the same day; or 3 in the same week? Carradine was almost a month ago. Stan Gig Rig: Yamaha S90 XS; Hammond SK-1; Rehearsal: Yamaha MOX8 Korg Triton Le61, Yamaha S90, Hammond XK-1 Retired: Hammond M2/Leslie 145, Wurly 200, Ensoniq VFX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT156 Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Apparently, the konk on the head he got with that rough landing on a US Air jet had nothing to do with his death. He had heart disease and they suspect he had a heart attack. More to follow on that, not all test results are in yet. Mike T. Yamaha Motif ES8, Alesis Ion, Prophet 5 Rev 3.2, 1979 Rhodes Mark 1 Suitcase 73 Piano, Arp Odyssey Md III, Roland R-70 Drum Machine, Digitech Vocalist Live Pro. Roland Boss Chorus Ensemble CE-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITGITC Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 My dad was a salesman and a sucker for a good sales pitch. I'm like that too. Can't help it. I'll buy what the guy's selling just out of admiration for the pitch. Luckily, there aren't many good salesmen out there. Or maybe I've just become a lot more critical of what constitutes "good". "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent." - Victor Hugo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raddtunes Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 After MJ passed he was heard saying - "But wait, there's more" That is too funny!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgar Summers Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 I always liked oxyclean for my white Elvis Suit. Billy turned me on to it. Poor guy. ;( "Music should never be harmless." Robbie Robertson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeT156 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Multiple quotes.....and then there's always GAS: I'm like that too. Can't help it. I'll buy what the guy's selling just out of admiration for the pitch. Salesmen are usually an easy sale for other salesmen. Maybe because they know how difficult it is to SNOW somebody into buying something that is over-priced, with a staff that has NO product knowledge, or any idea of how the thing actually works. Good luck with that marketing plan. Mike T. Yamaha Motif ES8, Alesis Ion, Prophet 5 Rev 3.2, 1979 Rhodes Mark 1 Suitcase 73 Piano, Arp Odyssey Md III, Roland R-70 Drum Machine, Digitech Vocalist Live Pro. Roland Boss Chorus Ensemble CE-1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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