Question about Jimmy Buffett and Josh Leo

MikeJW · Post by **MikeJW** » May 6, 2002 8:10 pm

I've been a huge JB fan for only about two years now, I bought the JB "Live By the Bay" video about six months ago. I know it was recorded in 1985 so some of you probably haven't seen it in years. Anyway, I couldn't help but notice the incredible chemistry Jimmy and Josh Leo had on stage.

How long has Josh Leo been gone and why did he leave? Has he ever done anything with Jimmy lately? They were awesome together in that video concert (especially One Particular Harbor).

Josh Leo is one guy I'd like to see back in the band.

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » May 6, 2002 8:35 pm

I'll have to defer to a Parrothead of greater historical wisdom than I possess... and get this topic back to the top in hopes that someone can help!

Scoman16 · Post by **Scoman16** » May 6, 2002 9:12 pm

I recall Josh playing last on the Floriday's album but don't recall if he toured that year with Jimmy. I think he did, but wouldn't swear to it. Next album, Hot water had a bunch of guest artists and no Josh. By "Off to See the Lizard", Peter Mayer was on Board. I never recall seeing anything about what happened with him. I believe he is producing albums but have seen little of him performing.

Medcopter1 · Post by **Medcopter1** » May 6, 2002 9:14 pm

I agree that Josh fit in well as a Coral Reefer. I don't know why he left, or where he went after touring with Buffett in 1985, but I saw concerts in 1986 and 1987, and Josh was noticeably absent. Not unlike Timothy B. Schmidt, Sheryl Crow, Larry Lee, Barry Chance, and many others. And of course, Fingers Taylor.

MikeJW · Post by **MikeJW** » May 9, 2002 1:52 pm

Anybody else have any info?

mason · Post by **mason** » May 9, 2002 3:46 pm

mike, check out margaritavile.com. they have a chat over there also, much like this one. somebody there might know about josh leo. also, on usenet check out. alt.fan.jimmy-buffett.

Bubbafreak · Post by **Bubbafreak** » July 2, 2002 9:56 pm

We will have an interview soon at http://jimmydotcom.com There is also a story about Josh, Larry Lee, Vince Melamed, Harry Stinson and Larry Byrom getting together and recording a new CD.

It's about time we started hearing from all the great guys that are our "heritage."

Jackson

Travis McGee · Post by **Travis McGee** » July 3, 2002 6:08 pm

Just thought that you might be interested;
I met Josh Leo in a bar several years ago. It was probably '84 or '85. It was after a Buffett show at Merriweather Post. Josh was really cool. We had a beer together and then moved on. I have been a big fan of his ever since. Sorry, I don't know his where abouts now, but I thought you would like to know that he is a good guy.

Bubbafreak · Post by **Bubbafreak** » July 4, 2002 10:49 am

I've been very lucky in my Parrot Head life, and a lot of things have happened that have blown me away. And last night it happened again. Josh Leo called me at home. Larry Lee had given me his number for the upcoming interview, but I hadn't called him yet. And here was the guy in white overalls I had watched for years on Live By the Bay calling me.

Anyway, he's pumped about the interest so far in the Vinyl Kings new CD, and he anxious to do the interview. I'm making my list of questions, but remember, if you have anything you would like to ask, just put it here. Oh, and by the way, in answer to the last poster, he's living in Nashville.

Don't forget to check out http://jimmydotcom.com for info on Josh's new CD with the Vinyl Kings.

Jackson

Bubbafreak · Post by **Bubbafreak** » July 4, 2002 10:50 am

I forgot to add, I told him about this thread, and it blew him away that so many people remembered him. He'll be reading thread..

Scoman16 · Post by **Scoman16** » July 4, 2002 11:49 am

Glad to here about Josh and the other CRB'ers putting together a new CD. Josh should be pumped; I heard a couple of clips from the Vinyl Kings new CD and it's fantastic. It will be added to my collection soon.

Given his writing ability, I'm surprised Jimmy hasn't covered more of his tunes and that the two really didn't collaborate on more than a handful of tunes during their time together.

Josh, if you happen to stop by and read this thread, I hope it finds you well and stop by often

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DoorNo.3 · Post by **DoorNo.3** » July 5, 2002 8:38 am

No offense to Mr Mayer, but Josh Leo is the best lead guitar man Buffett has had. Josh can rock on that guitar. He rocks on Rag Top Day from "Live by the Bay"

Bubbafreak · Post by **Bubbafreak** » July 6, 2002 11:11 am

Josh ask me to post the following replys:

Scoman16 - I'm doing fine,thanks for asking and I'm reading along!

DoorNo3 - Thank you for the compliment-I'm flattered!!

So, as you can see, Josh is now a part of Buffett News. If you have something you would like to say to him, this is the place to do it.

Jackson
http://www.jimmydotcom.com

White Overalls · Post by **White Overalls** » July 19, 2002 5:34 pm

Scoman16 On the subject of Why Bubba and I didn't write more-"Living it Up} was presented as a finished song=Jimmy felt it needed different verse words to apply to him so he changed them-"Blonde Stranger" and "Bidness" and anything else was written shall we say late at night while Partying. He never asked me to sit down and write although I would have loved to!!Writing a song with someone is strange sometimes-kind of like dating!

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Scoman16 · Post by **Scoman16** » July 19, 2002 7:17 pm

Hey WhiteOveralls,

Got the new cd. Nice Job! Sounds as though you guys had a great time doing it. It appears to me that you accomplished what you set out to do.

Funny an ex-reefer thread was at the top this evening. I was going to go look for one to bring it back up to the top.

Keep up the good work.

freddyfishstick · Post by **freddyfishstick** » July 19, 2002 7:30 pm

Bubbafreak, Thank you for your information!

Whiteoveralls, Great to see you posting ! I'm going to order the new CD and I'm looking foward to it.

Where can I find out if you will be playing in the Colorado area?

Bubbafreak · Post by **Bubbafreak** » July 20, 2002 9:29 am

Josh and I talked for almost two hours the other night. It truly was, "A pleasure and a hell of an evening." I got so much great information, that it will be a couple of more days me to go through my notes and get the interview put together.

It's also great to see people picking up the new CD and reading all the positive feed back. Add to that that "Mr. White Over Alls himself has taken the time to join us here at Buffett News. Looks like were going to be learning a lot about our missing PH Heritage.

Thanks Josh!!!

White Overalls · Post by **White Overalls** » July 20, 2002 10:52 pm

Freddyfishstick-thanks for the VK sale-hope you like-please let me know!
I gotta ask you, Freddyfishstick was Jimmys "Monster" name or party name how did you hear of this?I can't remember-did he put it in a song?
Too many tours-you'll have to fogive me!

Juicyfruit · Post by **Juicyfruit** » July 20, 2002 11:09 pm

I gotta tell you, Mr. White Overalls, that my husband, who still doesn't know off the top of his head what song "Blew out my flip flop" comes from...(and this after some twelve odd years of constant and exclusive Buffett play) TOTALLY knows who the guy in the white overalls with the beard is in "Live By The Bay". That, my friend, is something. Glad to have you aboard.

White Overalls · Post by **White Overalls** » July 20, 2002 11:19 pm

Juicyfriut -Good to be aboard!!! this is kinda fun!! Obviously he has Good taste!! and you must to -you married him!That Live by the bay video has gotten me alot of mileage-for that i'm indebted to the Bubba man!!