BLACK MERDA!: Guestbook

Lascelles Ferguson

February 24, 2010

I've been a black rocker all my life I can't understand why I've never heard of you before today, Come to Atlanta!

Thomas

January 29, 2010

You guys need to contact the Cats Cradle in Carrboro NC or Amos in Charlotte NC and Kill the whole damn place!! WE NEED TO SEE YOU HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA!!

METALGOD

December 26, 2009

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Paulette Newman

December 5, 2009

Just wanted to keep up with every thing Black Merda. You men are an inspiration to musicians who think outside the box.

Mark Francis

November 19, 2009

Hey guys, huge fan of all your work. Just saw the fairly recent live clip of "Cynthy Ruth" and all I can say is - you NEED to tour!! You guys still sound amazing 40 years later, let us come out and see you live, PLEASE! I am in Boston and would love to help you get a show around here ...

Stash Wripratt

November 1, 2009

Once again, Talent that got no attention. My how history continues to repeat itself. Well now I am a fan. ROCK ON!!!!!

Eric Poirot

April 23, 2009

I'm a french music journalist (for BCR and docteurblues) and "Force of Nature" is a jewel.

Marilyn

April 5, 2009

Wow Charlie...love the pics from when u were young! Let me know where u guys are playing, I want to come listen.

Tyrone aaron hite 3rd

March 16, 2009

hi black merda i am tyrone's son and i just wanted to show sum love 4 black merda my dad was your drumer

Fred "Soln4suh" Ayers

January 14, 2009

Just discovered y'all last week. Damn I've been missing out. You guys are so deep and raw as hell. Your two albums are definitely music for the head. I had to come on here and give you brothas your props. Great to see you all are still rockin'!!

JP

January 12, 2009

Please Please Please make an officially sanctioned discography so we can find out when and where this stuff was originally released.

jk

August 25, 2008

fantastic stuff!!! im just blown away by your sound and songs!
it hits you...hard.

Im to young to have been there but i can imagine through you, thanx!

soul!

Jamie Bevan

August 14, 2008

Managed to find some original vinyl on eBay.... awesome. Come to London!!!! Play some gigs! Be cool! Keep rocking Funkmeister Generals!

John

July 29, 2008

You guys should start touring again. Show the pop culture what true Black music is. Come play Pittsburgh, Pa sometime we have a great arts festival in june that i'm sure you would have a great turnout for.

gianfranca

July 27, 2008

yeah dudes, do you know what is the meaning of "merda" in italian? It means... err... "feces".

However you are a great baaaaand!
Yeaaaaahhh

Goodbye from "L'è un gran bulàggna!"

Awanagana

Robin

July 20, 2008

I saw you tonight at Orchestra Hall and came home to immediately look for a web page! Thanks for being part of my wonderful wonderful evening! PLEASE play somewhere else soon! You are so appreciated~ Robin (always a rocker no matter how old I get....)

DANIEL

July 7, 2008

Hi fellas

Send you greetings from France. I ain't heard about your new music but the clip on Youtube is awesome. I surely check your new stuff but I'd like to have some sound clips. You know I been listening to all sorts of band from the 70's but none could touch you back in the days when it came to mixing rock soul real blues and even Folk ! I tell you this : The tune "Folks from mother's mixer" got the meanest, the funkiest and the hardest riff I ever heard - not to talk about the vocal harmonies - and I could listen to that song all day long !
I've tried all that time to play it on the guitar but I can't find the right chords. Anyway... Keep growing !.

ozmutant

June 3, 2008

That new you tube clip is awesome. Great song, like all i have heard from this excellent band, Thanks.

emperor nobody

May 22, 2008

You guys! Please come to Oakland, I am begging you, please. Bring the Fugi with you.

Your music is so funky it makes the rest sound like Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass on Paxil, seriously. Thank you so much for existing.

Klaus Winkler

May 15, 2008

Hi, i just wanted to let you know that i love your music when i stumbled upon it on the internet. The Folks From Mother's Mixer is just beautiful and so damn groovy. It's an inspiration for my own guitar playing and songwriting.
Thank you folks for the great music!

Luciano

April 15, 2008

Muito engraçado o nome!!
the name of band is so funny.
but your song isnt like shit.
your song it´s SO COOL!!

Congratulations and sucess.

see ya brotha!!

DJ Bates

April 10, 2008

So glad to have joined myspace and found you all - then your own site. Loved your music for years, and turned many people on to it. Brilliant rock, funk, folk, pysch - powerful and meaningful. Even my woman loves it :) Thanks for the music and not giving up. Special shout out to the Mighty V! Peace, DJ PS Like your work with Fugi, too! You were all way ahead of your time.

Matias Romero

March 6, 2008

Bad ass music. It was funny clarifying the origin of the band's name. Greetings form Portuguese-speaking Brazil!

February 11, 2008

Hey guys, YOU'RE THE SHIT!

Lorita Nelson

February 8, 2008

Hey V,

You're Hot!

Robin Wallace

January 27, 2008

I found the original Lp at a boot sale here in england as i'm as i'm collector of all types of rock music and i was blown away by the vibes, good luck and love to all.

Luigi Mario

January 17, 2008

Sorry...about this but "Merda" in Portuguese mean "Shit"... bad choice of words, i think.

minnesota

January 13, 2008

blackmerda,real rock from the rock!

Michael Cassam

December 10, 2007

Hey V.C. I drummed with you briefly back in about 87' with The Cass Ave. Band. Came across your site and was surprised. TOO FUNKY. SOLID. What's been happening with you? Are you gigging around town? Drop a line at my email.

Peace,
Michael

johnny chamberlain

October 20, 2007

As long as the fire keeps burnin', KEEP ROCKIN'!

October 5, 2007

You guys are really somthing and I love your work. Thanks for the music.

Maurizio

October 4, 2007

RESPECT FROM ITALY!
kiss maccaroni

Nacho

September 23, 2007

Thacks for your music, whitout you bands liike Living Coulors never exist. You should play again and give us a great expirience

Holden Landry

September 10, 2007

Thanks so much for reviving the FUNK! The music is truly amazing.

I hope you all continue to make music; you all have a musical gift from above.

diego

September 9, 2007

do u know what is merda in portuguese?

July 18, 2007

You've inspired me for a new italian cover band: NERO MERDA!

July 8, 2007

Do u know what does merda mean in italian???

Francesco

July 3, 2007

Sorry, I didn't scroll down the home page so you did get another stupid explanation of the word. Really sorry about that.

Francesco

July 3, 2007

Hi, just stumbled upon Folks from mother's mixer and I just love the stuff. Just great!! Keep it up, I see you guys in shape. How about playing Europe?
BTW, do you know what Merda means in Italian? You probably do, but just in case, merda means shit!
Love and respect from Francesco, Roma, Italy

anthony

June 30, 2007

you guys were (are) so cool, so beautiful, love the old pictures

the aquanarians

May 9, 2007

we are so glad we found yall!!

Ward Adams

April 26, 2007

Yo,

You guys should come and play here in Austin. Maybe the SXSW music festival, or Antone's, or anywhere. This stuff kicks!

Dario

April 24, 2007

MERDA ! from Italy

James King

April 10, 2007

I enjoyed the music. Your music definitely hasn't aged. We need music like this to show that Blacks rocked back in the day and now.
It's right up there with Band of Gypsies, Ice, Buddy Miles and others.

robstarr

April 2, 2007

Salutations

Definitely diggin' your music

You have some incredible output

It's heartening to know that you are still going strong as a group

Peace

Robstarr, London, UK

Den

March 23, 2007

From Russia with love!

Serg

March 21, 2007

This is a really great site Thanks! I ll be back soon!

Serg

March 21, 2007

Fist time here. Great site!

Faruq Muhammad

February 24, 2007

ALL HAIL TO THE FUNK

Give thanks to you Brothers for keeing the music real.

FUNK shall inherit the earth!!!

Joos

February 24, 2007

Germany is listening to you!!!

Peace!

Jimmy

February 19, 2007

You rule! Greets from Germany!

Tyler

February 13, 2007

Rock on guys!I am black and I like rock too!

Chre'bil

January 29, 2007

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to express my thoughts on this site. I am an african american female songwriter who just so happens to be a songwriter and tune carrier but I am a disabled veteran with opinions and written facts. I'd like to go rock but I don't know where to begin to get my music out in an industry who is clearly not up on it. Rock has always been the soul of Africa and truth has always been a silent voice. I'd like to help get our voices out.

johnny

January 17, 2007

Really got blown away from hearing your albums. Even around 35 years old, it's very fresh and timeless. Among the best albums I ever heard !! Want to buy the new album, but link do not work...sob...

Daniele from MONZA (Italy)

December 10, 2006

Yesterday I was looking for some cds in Milan when I saw yours: BLACK MERDA. That was great! And so funny to know a band called BLACK MERDA - you rock guys! Best regards from Italy!

Jason Greene

November 7, 2006

WOW!
I can't believe I found your email. Not a bad looking site either.
first: BLACK MERDA RULES!
I have been a fan for about the last 6-7 years when I stumbled across you guys first album and was blown away!
A true masterpiece!

I am sure that you get contacted all the time from your fans- so I'll keep it short and sweet.

That first album is one of my "desert island" records.
I also have a few of those fugi singles.
"somebody mailed me a gun in an envelope, told me I had the right to kill, yall, oh yeah!
but you took me to jail this mornin Mary, cause I couldn't afford to pay my bills"

awesome- and you guys playing on the track. the best.
It is funny that you guys get called "black rock" even though "rock" is just a child of R&B!
put simply whatever color BLACK MERDA ROCKS!

I am an avid music collector here in Atlanta and the great state of Georgia, and I want to know now that you guys are back together-
when are you gonna drop a little knowledge on the South!

It would be a real treat to see you guys live.
Well, I guess that I have talked your ear off enough, I just happened on the site and had to hit you guys up.

I am curious if you have any promo material from back in those days like gig posters or publicity photos.
I would be willing to break off a little dough for something like that.
Also- would you entertain the thought of signing my prized Black Merda album if it was sent to you.

hit me back and let me know!
until then keep keepin on, and don't "let reality, cause your fantasies, to die"
PEACE!
jason greene

gmaumar

October 23, 2006

Is Tyrone Hite still alive? Where is he now?

Igor Deda Goncalves

October 14, 2006

I´m from Brazil and I´m feeling lucky that i´ve got an oportunity to
listen
this great band.
YOU ROCK!
Luv You All. Keep The Faith.

> Igor Deda Goncalves

Christian

October 14, 2006

Hi guys,

Just came across your great website! Wow, was I amazed to a
site devoted to the legendary Black Merda! I'm a soul music collector
& fan from as far away as Oslo in Norway. Been collecting vintage soul
45s for many years. And in fact your old Chess 45 "Reality" is one of my
all time fave soul records. Just so damn raw & soulful. Just thought you'd
like to know that you have fans all around the world people. Thank you for
making all that great music!

Kind regards;
Christian

Squeeze

October 8, 2006

Look I know Im at least 30 years behind, but Your music speaks to my soul. Im a 23 year old guitar player from bham alabama and Ive been searching for the real guts of this music thang. Ive listened to Funkadelic from the maggot brain erra, and I thought that was as good as it got when it came to BLACK ROCK but today after hearing the few cuts that yall have posted on this myspace I see that I was sadly mistakin. I play with a few bands here but Im about to start workin on my own solo shit. Im now looking at your music as a blue print to what Im tryin to do kinda. is there anyway for me to get your music. Is it on Amazon.com? Ok Im not gonna rant and rave but thank you as late as this thank you may be, but thank you for making the music that you did. What words of wisdom would you guys have for a black musician trying to make it in a rock/funk based genre?

Peace and Blessings yall

visuals

October 3, 2006

Just want to leave a thought or two about the group. I am a 41 year old African American "serious" music collector that thought I had heard everything that "needs" to be heard. I started out by saving my school lunch money & allowances to buy records, 8-tracks & 45's. Over the years, Out of everything I lucked up on and found during my youth, adult crate digging years (before the cd's heyday), I had never heard of Black Merda. There were many "black" groups in the same vein such as Purple Image, Black Velvet, Demon Fuzz, early Bar-Kays and of course Funkadelic but when I heard Mer-Da I damn near flipped!
I have a 54 year old ex-hippie co-worker who is a white guy and we often loan each other cd's and turn each other on to lost stuff like this. Most of the time, his reaction to black groups that played what was called "black rock" is like "yea...it's ok but..." or "I listened but it's too this or too that". Well let me say that when I approached him with my Folks From Mothers Mixer CD, He said it was the best that I ever loaned him. Man, I wish I was old enough to have been around and able to experience and see you guys during your heyday! Trust me...There are people out here that scours the planet looking for groups like you. It's a highly valued addition to my collection and I hope to see that "psych/funk album around on Cd. Please don't limit pressings to vinyl only.

Paolo

September 14, 2006

Bel Nome x una ROCK BAND!
Greatings from Italy!
www.nfzweb.com

Jones

September 11, 2006

surely a good band, but with the wrong name! "Black Shit" in portuguese. Great Music!!!

Dan

September 3, 2006

Looking forward to some Black Merda around Detroit. Come on and get down, I could use a Black Merda fix....LIVE!

Deidre

August 28, 2006

Hey cousins! (well Charles and Anthony!) This is your little cousin Deidre from Cleveland, Earl's daughter, just stoppin by the guestbook to show some love! Hope all is well in Detroit!

Hadjidakis

August 18, 2006

Bought your record--long play-- when it first came out, still have it, still play it, still love it. It holds up very well over the years, a test of quality. Thank you for your music. Grateful to tell real artists I think they're tremendous. You are truly a part of popular music history.

Preston Crump

August 4, 2006

Whats up fellas ! Whats going on Veasey ! We met at Summerstage in NYC .Been busy, took me a minute to holla at you.Anyway, uf you got a moment, check me out on myspace.--www.myspace.com/presstone1.It was great meeting you cats.I'll be on tour with Sleepy Brown for a few days.ok...holla back.Tell Fuji I said whats up too.....later

J. Holmz

July 18, 2006

I can dig ALL dat!!!

Steve from NYC

July 17, 2006

hey! good show in NYC Saturday, although the sound system was wack--didn't click in until the last song. Anyway, I'm listening to the album now.

Another story about your name: Around 1970, "Black Merta" was a stoner urban legend--if you had garbage reefer, you were supposed to moisten it and bury it, and then a purplish-black fungus called "Black Merta" would grow that would make it potent. (No, it didn't work.)

Frederick Taylor

July 15, 2006

as much as i like music i can't see how i miss you guy's

RANDY WATERS

July 14, 2006

As a black rock bassist, I was amazed and proud to have stumbled upon you guys. So much of our black rock history has been lost to the b.s. of todays music. More importantly, our black youth haven't a clue about how our culture has influenced modern music. I applaud your return and hope to see you on tour!!

monique

July 13, 2006

hey new fan, old friend. checked out a show at the Magic Stick in Detroit, loved it. the crowd ws hype and so was the band. keep it going and bring us some more FUNK

Leaf Qwembi

July 7, 2006

Jus stop by. Music is dope. Saw you'll b @the park saturday. Rip the stage in half. Check out myspace.com/leafqwembi

paddy

June 21, 2006

Hey, Bullmooose Music in Portland had your disc on display and were playing it in the store yesterday. I cued one of the dudes working there about it and he is now a big fan. There is a club here called Geno's (check myspace) that you could pack, especially if you contact Bullmoose Music, they are a big Maine-owned music store that has good quality and promotes the hell out of cool bands such as Black merda. There is a rabid fan base here just waiting for Black Merda, and I'm sure you guys could make enough money from the gig to make it worth your while, you'd sell shitloads more cds too, guaranteed. Please think it over, especially if you play Boston, cause you wouldn't be too far from us. Love and peace, Paddy, Portland, Maine

Ahmed B

June 18, 2006

I am a huge fan of late sixties - early seventies funk/rock music like Parliament/Funkadelic , Sly and the Family Stone , Charles Wright , The Chambers Brothers and so on.......... what really hit me hard from that period was Muddy Waters' 'Electric Mud' which I have read somewhere that Black Merda had a major collaboration in. I have recently ordered your cd 'Mothers Mixer' and I really cant wait to listen to it; all the reviews I have read so far praise the album highly and one reviewer even mentioned that your style of music is the definition of "Black Metal" which is a term usually linked to heavy metal bands like Metallica and so on.......
So what I want to say is that I am highly anticipating the pleasure of owning your albums and grooving to your kick ass rock 'n' roll rythms without labelling your style and digging it with soul and passion..........
p.s. I am from Kuwait, so your fanbase has spread to the Middle East!!!!!
Rock On Black Merda!!!!!!!

Giorgio Brunelli Luciano pavarotti

June 12, 2006

Merda in Italian means shit.
Your music is great, not like a shit. So Black Shit is not Black Merda!

wino

June 5, 2006

Ottawa Blues Fest....July 8
RIGHT ON!!!!!!

See ya there!!!!

Daniel Smith

May 30, 2006

Just got Folks From Mother's mixer...My favorite band in years...Trying to convert all my friends to the fact they may be the greatest american rock of all time. Play in Boston? Late this summer? Fall? Dan in Portland, Me. Contact WMPG-University of Southern Me for promo stuff. Geno's in Portland for true punk, garage etc., thank you Black Merda!

dano

May 22, 2006

Hello from Dano! I like your music a lot! I'm Dano from The Dano Hood

Carm

May 18, 2006

Kendyl gave me the CD "Mother's Mixer" for mothers day. I love your sound. The whole black rock sound like Hendrix is great. I would love to see you in person.

Diego

May 4, 2006

Hi guys! I am from Brazil and i have to say you guys are great! Such a groovy band! That´s good *shit*! ;-) Why all the good bands come from Detroit? Is it something in the water?

Marc Anthony J. Crump

May 3, 2006

I saw you cats perform at the Motown Winter Blast during the Super Bowl Weekend in Detroit! YOU CATS FLAT OUT FUNK-ROCKED THE HOUSE!! Your unique blend of Funk-Rock with a rich, thick, funky bass groove just blew me away! I can't wait to hear your new material!! BRING IT ON MY FUNKY FRESH BROTHERS!!!! I've been a radio DJ in Detroit since 1989 and I would give you guys five thumbs up...problem is..I only have two!! Just keep on rockin' it baby!

Tim

April 21, 2006

We would be honored to play a show with you....Incredible band....

www.bombpops.com

Joao

April 19, 2006

I dig your sound people ! But do you guys know what "Merda" means in most a lot of latin languages ? Rock On

Kathy Williams

April 1, 2006

I am the Sister Of Aaron Hite the younger son of your original drummer Tyrone Hite. Aaron was floored to her his father was the drummer for Black Merda. I am aslo the niece of Fugi who is the my mothers brother-Thanks for the Bio
you should be in the Music Hall of fame.1st Black Rock Band.

Theda Jackson

February 26, 2006

Anthony and Charles, i've been checking out your website to see what you've been up to and showing sons, the other music talents in the family. My youngest son Richard Jackson, is a producer, songwriter, keyboardist, he has a website (J Black) age 31. My oldest son Marty Hendrick , age 35, is a rapper,(I don't remember his stage name. But anyway, tell the rest of the family Hello!. I enjoyed reading the Bio. Love, Theda

Melany

January 30, 2006

are you really the first all black rock band?

VLV2

January 24, 2006

I'm glad to hear & see when I come to your shows the way you blow people's minds with your Psych-Funk-Rock,and the way the crowd just eat it up like a fat family at a buffet.Keep on keeping on dad(VC)and my uncles Charles and Wolf Hawkins.AND I'M PROUD OF IT!Also the rest of the new band members Clint & Chuck. PEACE LOVE & HAPPINESS TO ALL

MoJo

January 23, 2006

Wait till the summer of 2006.....Funkmatixx and Black Merda together makes for some gangsta ass rap music.....we lovin that Black Merda sound

MoJo
www.blackdiamondmusic.com

Steve-O

January 22, 2006

Man, you guys tore it up at the Beachland last night! Come back to Cleveland soon. Peace

zaakira khafiz

January 20, 2006

This is really nice! I'm going to see them tomorrow in Cleveland.

Kim Hamner

January 19, 2006

Black Merda, I dig your unique sound. Cant wait to see you again in Michigan. Keep jammin.

Dan

January 19, 2006

Two weeks till Black Merda rocks Detroit again at the Winter Blast...hope it's funky!

Samantha Hawkins

January 19, 2006

hey! I love tha website. I hope to hear you guys play live one day. I'm proud to call Charles and Anthony Hawkins my cousins!!!!

Guest-Stars Inc.

January 15, 2006

Just wanna say you guys are hot!!, and I love your web site. the pictures are awesome to look at. Hope God blesses you guys in all your efforts. God bless peace baby!!!

The Black Diamonds

January 5, 2006

hey guys, we're really excited to be opening for your kickoff show at the beachland. we all love your sound, can't wait to hear you live.

K. Morrow

January 1, 2006

Charlie Hawk is the man. The greatest guitar player ever!!!! Black Merda is dynamic.

jack

December 10, 2005

i heard the first BM record while working at the beachland (they weren't kidding in that blurb on the website about it being in heavy rotation at the club) & loved it loved it YES. thrilled to see yr together & playing as a unit again, & what's more coming to the beachland to entertain us! sweeeeeeeeeeeeet.

jason greene

December 7, 2005

"Because reality,
will cause your fantasy
to die.
Cause your fantasy to die,
oh my, oh why. . . "
BLACK MERDA FOREVER!

Paul

December 7, 2005

I've loved Long Burn the Fire for a long, long time. Isn't the mold that grows on weed and supposedly makes it stronger called "black merda"?