1910 Fruitgum Company

[Floyd Marcus 1910 FGC]

Not to knock anyone, but if you do a little research you can find the truth about The 1910 FGC.

On the first album, K&K purposely put film strips on the cover with no large pics. Still our names are listed inside. Also, there are 45 covers with pics from Spain, Italy, England and the Orient. Many are of the original band. Don't believe everything you read out there. It's just plain un-researched reporting.

Thanks to our fans,

Floyd 1910

Edited August 16, 2007 by Guest

[Floyd Marcus 1910 FGC]

Hi Everyone,

Checkout this link for our show in Vegas. It will be viewable on the web at b2livetv. Ron Dante, the Ohio Express, Andrew Gold, Alan O'Day, Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods, Trini Lopez and us, the 1910 Fruitgum Company, will be performing as part of the Bubblegum Bonanza at the Cannery Casino.

https://www.b2livetv.com/liveevents/music/bubblegumbonanza/billnow.asp

Floyd

1910 FGC

[edna]

It´s the first time I read Trini Lopez name on a post... except when I write it...

[RonJonSurfer]

Hi Everyone,

Checkout this link for our show in Vegas. It will be viewable on the web at b2livetv. Ron Dante, the Ohio Express, Andrew Gold, Alan O'Day, Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods, Trini Lopez and us, the 1910 Fruitgum Company, will be performing as part of the Bubblegum Bonanza at the Cannery Casino.

https://www.b2livetv.com/liveevents/music/bubblegumbonanza/billnow.asp

Floyd

1910 FGC

This sounds like a whole lot of fun. I'm happy to hear all of you guys are still out there playing live and having a good time.

[Floyd Marcus 1910 FGC]

Ron,

You mentioned Buona Gente restaurant in Springfield, NJ. It's actually a great venue for fans because its a small room with limited seating and a great view of the band. The owner, Jimmy, charges $60 per person for the food and entertainment. I forget how many courses the meal is, but its very good (my wife loves it!).

See you on the 27th,

Floyd

[RonJonSurfer]

Floyd,

You can't get a better meal in Springfield. Jimmy gets a nice crowd because of the food, atmosphere and his unique flair.

Ron

[Carl]

The food in Shelbyville is much better. (OK, so I saw The Simpsons movie)

Floyd, thanks for stopping by, and I will hit you up for an interview soon. The truth has been obscurred when it comes to music of that era, and it's great finding out what really happened. Interesting related reading is our interview with Toni Wine , who was the female voice of The Archies, and also the Mony Mony Songfacts, which Kenny Laguna told us about.

[Frank O The MountaiN]

Hey Floyd,

Did you mean to write Steve "Mortkowitz" instead of Steve Gutkowski? Just checkin' ya.

Love your drumming on Simon and Redlight. They are anthems to me. Isn't that a bizarre snare sound on Redlight? What was up with that?

Woohoo Floyd!

Frank

[RonJonSurfer]

I love that this topic has gotten 244 views and 32 replies since Monday.....

[_Laurie_]

Sounds like it's gonna be a cool concert Ron....I can't wait untill you report back to us!

[RonJonSurfer]

The town put some banners across a few of the main drags. They don't annouce the 1910 FCG, but they make folks aware of the fact there is a show.

I'm doing some talking up of this around town..

[Floyd Marcus 1910 FGC]

Ron,

Forgot to mention that I DJ at Domanis Restaurant in Roselle Park a couple times a month. In fact, I'm there tonight. Unfortunately they're tearing down the place and building condos, so this is my last night here! I've been DJing here for the past 4 or 5 years and they just told me last Saturday night that the place won't be here after next week. Their farewell party is next Saturday night, I believe. My friend John Davis will be the DJ that night. He was in my band 'Miracle' back in the '80s.

Floyd

1910 FGC

[edna]

I love that this topic has gotten 244 views and 32 replies since Monday.....

Well, we don´t get such important visitors that often... bringing up so many information about something so fascinating -in my opinion- as bubblegum...

One more reply now...

[Rayzor]

I just think it's SOOOOOOOO cool that Floyd Marcus is ACTUALLY here on the boards! The dude is a great drummer! His style is technically sound and he can mix it up with some wild beats, too.

I'll admit I'm not the most-educated fan, but I do love meeting a fellow percussionist.

Mr. Floyd Marcus

(another post, after viewing it a dozen times )

[TheLizard]

Now that we actually have a member of the band on here, I feel really bad about never having heard of them before.

[Uncle Joe]

Tim, you're in danger of flunking Songfacts 101.

[TheLizard]

Give me another chance, professor!

[Uncle Joe]

LOL, well...OK. Have you listened to any of their songs yet?

Go here and listen to:

Simon Says

and... 1, 2, 3 Red Light

That, a wad of Bazooka Joe and three Hail Mary's and you're in like Flynn.

[Floyd Marcus 1910 FGC]

That's me on drums in the old Simon Says video.

Here's the clip that was put together by the Netherlands PBS group last November at the Crossroads in Garwood.

Floyd

[RonJonSurfer]

Geez, the Crossroads is a great place too. I used to frequent the open mike nights...good music (some not), fun and nice food/wine.

sorry to hear the DJ gig is going south...what's Jersey without more condos?

[TheLizard]

I'll listen to all those videos as soon as I get to a computer with decent sound (hopefully tomorrow).

[Floyd Marcus 1910 FGC]

Yes, you're right. It was Steve Mortkowitz.

When 123 came out as a single, I was not on it. K&K used the Trade Winds to do the tracks. I just wrote this story on the Bubblegum Univ blog. I did play many of the songs on the 123 album, but not that one.

In those days, the studios had drum sets setup with sounds they liked. It was rare that a drummer could change anything on the studio drum sets.

Floyd

Edited August 19, 2007 by Guest

[Floyd Marcus 1910 FGC]

Thanks to everyone for your comments and interest.

I think our fans are among the best around.

I will try to answer all questions, but please be patient.

Thanks,

Floyd 1910

[RonJonSurfer]

Floyd, we are just happy to have you stop by when you can to discuss a time many of us remember fondly. The younger crowd on SF are really intelligent music fans too...they may not know the music or the band or even the bubblegum genre, but they are willing to learn about it...who better than you for this? Thanks.

[Frank O The MountaiN]

Yes indeed. Hey Floyd, is that Mark singing on the 123 Redlight record? I would love to hear some early Jeckyl and the Hydes recordings. (Was that the right name?) I loved the original line-up. Simon says is just killer. I figured out how to play it on the keys today, and I did a lousey little version of it (just the 1st part)

You can listen to it here

Hey, it's fun trying anyhow.