Comments on: R.I.P. Richard ‘Dickie’ Peterson (Blue Cheer) (1948 – 2009) http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/ Independent Culture Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:52:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: M.Morrow http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-122836 M.Morrow Sun, 06 Mar 2011 03:28:24 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-122836 What can I say? I was 17, a senior in high school in the turbulent year 1968. Life was exciting, dangerous, cool. My chick bought this weird album "Vincebus Eruptum" --- I listened to it, hated it, told her never to play it in my presence. Six months later I put it on again, loved it ! Got the 8-track, the only one I ever played in my hippie black Volkswagen, cranked up all the way. Then came OutsideInside --- the only TRUE acid rock. Dickie Peterson invented heavy rock -- a true pioneer in every sense of the word. It really hurt when I heard of his passing. But...he rocks on ! Blue Cheer forever !! What can I say? I was 17, a senior in high school in the turbulent year 1968. Life was exciting, dangerous, cool. My chick bought this weird album “Vincebus Eruptum” — I listened to it, hated it, told her never to play it in my presence. Six months later I put it on again, loved it ! Got the 8-track, the only one I ever played in my hippie black Volkswagen, cranked up all the way. Then came OutsideInside — the only TRUE acid rock. Dickie Peterson invented heavy rock — a true pioneer in every sense of the word. It really hurt when I heard of his passing. But…he rocks on ! Blue Cheer forever !!

]]> By: Vinny Colletti http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-56045 Vinny Colletti Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:22:53 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-56045 Heartbreaking to hear that Dickie is gone. Like one of my oldest friends. I finally got to see them in 2006 with my son and stepson. He was sick as a dog with a bad cold but put on an incredible show. I sadly did not get to shake his hand and thank him for teaching me to play bass, and all the great times I had listening to him play since 1969. My best to all his family and thank you brother Dickie! Heartbreaking to hear that Dickie is gone. Like one of my oldest friends. I finally got to see them in 2006 with my son and stepson. He was sick as a dog with a bad cold but put on an incredible show. I sadly did not get to shake his hand and thank him for teaching me to play bass, and all the great times I had listening to him play since 1969. My best to all his family and thank you brother Dickie!

]]> By: Kon Sev http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-33682 Kon Sev Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:26:16 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-33682 With great respect for R D P his music will be heard for generations to come. B C were a pioneering and innovative band up there with the best ever. With great respect for R D P his music will be heard for generations to come. B C were a pioneering and innovative band up there with the best ever.

]]> By: Yoko Croshaw http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-23716 Yoko Croshaw Sun, 25 Apr 2010 07:31:41 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-23716 Now THAT IS what I call an interesting take on this subject. What I would suggest though is speaking to other people actively involved in the scene and bring to day any other points of view and then update or create a new post for us to read. I hope you'll take my ideas, I'm looking forward to it! Try to cover off on some <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tStColZ8caA" rel="nofollow">graffiti characters</A> as well if you can, they're very popular at the moment. Now THAT IS what I call an interesting take on this subject. What I would suggest though is speaking to other people actively involved in the scene and bring to day any other points of view and then update or create a new post for us to read. I hope you’ll take my ideas, I’m looking forward to it! Try to cover off on some graffiti characters as well if you can, they’re very popular at the moment.

]]> By: Buzz in Solvang http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-22768 Buzz in Solvang Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:23:54 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-22768 I first saw Blue Cheer in 1968 in Hawaii. I could not believe the line up of Marshall amps and then they came on. He changed how I played bass. Up until that point I had held my bass up high like a lot of English bass players did in that time period. I saw him and how cool he looked with a low slung bass and that was how it was for me to this day. He along with Jack Cassidy and Berry Oakley defined how I learned to play the bass and present myself on stage. I saw them several more times in the next two years and was never disappointed. I saw a reincarnation of Blue Cheer at a club in Hollywood back around 1990 or so. And it just wasn't the same, BUT I got his and Paul's autograph on Vincebus Eruptum I was blown away when I heard of his death last year. I had kept hoping that Blue Cheer would come back to CA. A real pioneer...R.I.P. and the next time I am up in the Redwoods, I'll be talking to ya! I first saw Blue Cheer in 1968 in Hawaii. I could not believe the line up of Marshall amps and then they came on. He changed how I played bass. Up until that point I had held my bass up high like a lot of English bass players did in that time period.

I saw him and how cool he looked with a low slung bass and that was how it was for me to this day. He along with Jack Cassidy and Berry Oakley defined how I learned to play the bass and present myself on stage. I saw them several more times in the next two years and was never disappointed.

I saw a reincarnation of Blue Cheer at a club in Hollywood back around 1990 or so. And it just wasn’t the same, BUT I got his and Paul’s autograph on Vincebus Eruptum

I was blown away when I heard of his death last year. I had kept hoping that Blue Cheer would come back to CA.

A real pioneer…R.I.P. and the next time I am up in the Redwoods, I’ll be talking to ya!

]]> By: Bill Synnott http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-13616 Bill Synnott Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:29:50 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-13616 My condolences to all the family. Finally got to see Blue Cheer live two years ago at the Magic Bag. That had to be one of the best shows I ever saw. Went with my daughter and son in law, who are now big fans, and at the end of the show my daughter got to shake Dickie's hand. Its a shame to hear that he died of prostate cancer, as I am a prostate cancer survivor. It truly is a great loss to my music world and to anyone who loved the Blue Cheer. My condolences to all the family. Finally got to see Blue Cheer live two years ago at the Magic Bag. That had to be one of the best shows I ever saw. Went with my daughter and son in law, who are now big fans, and at the end of the show my daughter got to shake Dickie’s hand. Its a shame to hear that he died of prostate cancer, as I am a prostate cancer survivor. It truly is a great loss to my music world and to anyone who loved the Blue Cheer.

]]> By: patty (williams) reese http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-8277 patty (williams) reese Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:21:47 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-8277 someone left me a message today to say that they were looking at graffiti on an alley wall in the mission and someone had written "RIP Dickie Peterson, Blue Cheer forever" and she said, "wow those were the days, weren't they?" and I thought...Wh-a-a-t?? I last saw Dickie at Chet Helm's memorial in GGPark 2 years ago? and he looked the same as he did 25 years ago, except maybe a little bit older, but sounded just the same. Really sorry to say goodbye to a sweet, kind soul, and a granddaddy of heavy metal/ clang n bang/ rock. Hope it's as loud as you like it in the afterlife. Love to you, Marilyn and Corrina....lot of years have passed. someone left me a message today to say that they were looking at graffiti on an alley wall in the mission and someone had written “RIP Dickie Peterson, Blue Cheer forever” and she said, “wow those were the days, weren’t they?” and I thought…Wh-a-a-t?? I last saw Dickie at Chet Helm’s memorial in GGPark 2 years ago? and he looked the same as he did 25 years ago, except maybe a little bit older, but sounded just the same. Really sorry to say goodbye to a sweet, kind soul, and a granddaddy of heavy metal/ clang n bang/ rock. Hope it’s as loud as you like it in the afterlife. Love to you, Marilyn and Corrina….lot of years have passed.

]]> By: Kelly Ann Johnson http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-7502 Kelly Ann Johnson Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:54:17 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-7502 Dickie Peterson was TRUE GRIT. I am still reeling from the loss. He will never be as appreciated as he should be. This man was an amazing human being and talented individual. I am one of the lucky people that had the awesome opportunity to spend time with him in his last decade of life. I will forever be affected by his advice, outlook, and his love. I can still hear him laughing... he did that lots. He truly was , and IS, bigger than life. Dickie Peterson was TRUE GRIT. I am still reeling from the loss. He will never be as appreciated as he should be. This man was an amazing human being and talented individual. I am one of the lucky people that had the awesome opportunity to spend time with him in his last decade of life. I will forever be affected by his advice, outlook, and his love. I can still hear him laughing… he did that lots. He truly was , and IS, bigger than life.

]]> By: Bobby Neal http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-7009 Bobby Neal Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:45:54 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-7009 I was crushed today when I got my new Goldmine mag. to find out Dickie had died. I'm 58 and have followed BC through all these years and changes. Truly the only band of their kind. Anything else is just a cheap substitute! I've got everything they've ever officially released on vinyl & CD...+ Dickie's 2 solos...Not to mention "MANY" unofficial items.Learned my first drum licks from Paul's Blue Cheer Licks. What Now! I'll miss you Dickie...Rock On!!! I was crushed today when I got my new Goldmine mag. to find out Dickie had died. I’m 58 and have followed BC through all these years and changes. Truly the only band of their kind. Anything else is just a cheap substitute! I’ve got everything they’ve ever officially released on vinyl & CD…+ Dickie’s 2 solos…Not to mention “MANY” unofficial items.Learned my first drum licks from Paul’s Blue Cheer Licks. What Now! I’ll miss you Dickie…Rock On!!!

]]> By: Dirk Degeest http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-6783 Dirk Degeest Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:14:41 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-6783 Always really loved only ONE metal band and that's Blue Cheer. They simply invented hard rock. Was lucky to have the chance to tell Dickie in person I always loved his music after a show in Belgium last year, when he came to the bar to have a drink. What a loss. Love to Marilyn and Corrina, the family and the other fantastic Blue Cheer musicians. Always really loved only ONE metal band and that’s Blue Cheer. They simply invented hard rock. Was lucky to have the chance to tell Dickie in person I always loved his music after a show in Belgium last year, when he came to the bar to have a drink.
What a loss. Love to Marilyn and Corrina, the family and the other fantastic Blue Cheer musicians.

]]> By: jim(SPINTUNEZZ)a http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-6719 jim(SPINTUNEZZ)a Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:27:49 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-6719 GREAT BAND,GREAT BASS PLAYER,A GOOD MAN IS GONE..BIG LOSS FOR ROCK...HE WAS TRULY A ONE OF A KIND ROCK PIONEER...LOVE YA DICKIE.....JAM WITH JIMI..SEE YA SOON.. GREAT BAND,GREAT BASS PLAYER,A GOOD MAN IS GONE..BIG LOSS FOR ROCK…HE WAS TRULY A ONE OF A KIND ROCK PIONEER…LOVE YA DICKIE…..JAM WITH JIMI..SEE YA SOON..

]]> By: Mr. Eichmann http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-6667 Mr. Eichmann Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:02:16 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-6667 Influential to me and countless other metalheads his passing is very sad. The world is a lesser place without Dickie. RIP Influential to me and countless other metalheads his passing is very sad. The world is a lesser place without Dickie. RIP

]]> By: mark http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-6192 mark Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:42:10 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-6192 just rented the blue cheer in europe last month and commented to my friends on the good sound quality of the dvd! this kind of blows me away. rip dickie and all the blue cheers! cheers just rented the blue cheer in europe last month and commented to my friends on the good sound quality of the dvd! this kind of blows me away. rip dickie and all the blue cheers! cheers

]]> By: greg clarke http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-6097 greg clarke Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:51:55 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-6097 i saw blue cheer in toronto in 2007. dickie made a little speech during "roadhouse blues" telling us that in order to keep rockin' we all must make a serious effort, on a daily basis, to do something to help a brother or sister-after the show i had the privilege of meeting him and told him i liked his speech. he replied "that's my creed". i was struck by his kindness to my friends and me. from that day on i have thought about his speech every day and though i can't always live up to it, i know that dickie peterson made me a better person. R.I.P. Dickie i saw blue cheer in toronto in 2007. dickie made a little speech during “roadhouse blues” telling us that in order to keep rockin’ we all must make a serious effort, on a daily basis, to do something to help a brother or sister-after the show i had the privilege of meeting him and told him i liked his speech. he replied “that’s my creed”. i was struck by his kindness to my friends and me. from that day on i have thought about his speech every day and though i can’t always live up to it, i know that dickie peterson made me a better person. R.I.P. Dickie

]]> By: Jerre Peterson Jr http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-6094 Jerre Peterson Jr Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:29:05 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-6094 But that's cool,finding out about my uncles death via google:a once in a life time experience. But that’s cool,finding out about my uncles death via google:a once in a life time experience.

]]> By: Jerre Peterson Jr http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-6093 Jerre Peterson Jr Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:27:38 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-6093 Would have been nice if the other Petersons had been informed. Would have been nice if the other Petersons had been informed.

]]> By: James http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-6009 James Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:23:30 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-6009 BC were true innovators from head to toe using Marshall amps and raw power. And who could forget their cover artwork? Shear genius! BC were true innovators from head to toe using Marshall amps and raw power. And who could forget their cover artwork? Shear genius!

]]> By: Rockcup http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-5973 Rockcup Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:47:44 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-5973 No more cheer,RIP. No more cheer,RIP.

]]> By: William Grimes http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-5923 William Grimes Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:16:55 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-5923 I read the post by Marilyn Peterson Stephens and would like her to contact me, as I am writing an obituary of Dickie Peterson for the New York Times. I read the post by Marilyn Peterson Stephens and would like her to contact me, as I am writing an obituary of Dickie Peterson for the New York Times.

]]> By: jeremy smith http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-5904 jeremy smith Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:34:12 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-5904 Marilyn, I live next door to your daughter Corrina and her husband Andre and grandson in Fort Worth, Texas. Your daughter is the one who got me into Blue Cheer. Im so sorry to hear about your loss. A great person and a great rock icon has been lost. He will be dearly missed. RIP Dickie Marilyn,

I live next door to your daughter Corrina and her husband Andre and grandson in Fort Worth, Texas. Your daughter is the one who got me into Blue Cheer. Im so sorry to hear about your loss. A great person and a great rock icon has been lost. He will be dearly missed. RIP Dickie

]]> By: Eric Albronda http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-5882 Eric Albronda Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:22:20 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-5882 Simply the Best , Dickie Peterson, Blue Cheer . A large part of me died along with Dickie . One of earths great soul's is gone . I love you Dickie Simply the Best , Dickie Peterson, Blue Cheer .
A large part of me died along with Dickie .
One of earths great soul’s is gone .
I love you Dickie

]]> By: jerce http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-5867 jerce Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:28:26 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-5867 Balls-to-the-wall Bassist...I saw Blue Cheer in NYC in 1967-8...what a show! Balls-to-the-wall Bassist…I saw Blue Cheer in NYC in 1967-8…what a show!

]]> By: Rob http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-5863 Rob Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:32:21 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-5863 Sorry to see a true pioneer leave us. I remember the first time I heard "Summertime Blues" by the Cheer. Blew me away. I remember my drummer at the time saying "God it sounds like everything is cranked to 10 plus". Yeah it was that heavy. R.I.P brother we loved your music and always will. Sorry to see a true pioneer leave us. I remember the first time I heard “Summertime Blues” by the Cheer. Blew me away. I remember my drummer at the time saying “God it sounds like everything is cranked to 10 plus”. Yeah it was that heavy. R.I.P brother we loved your music and always will.

]]> By: Marilyn (Peterson)Stephens http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-5861 Marilyn (Peterson)Stephens Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:14:07 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-5861 Aloha. just wanted to correct some factoids and expand a bit. Dicki (Richard Allan Peterson) was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota in 1946. He was 63 years old on September 12. Dicki was instrumental in bringing musicians and friends together throughout his life and he will be greatly missed. Dicki was a gentle soul. We had a beautiful daughter, Corrina Peterson Kaltenrieder, who is age 36. Corrina and has recently retired from her career as a talented ballet dancer. Dicki has a grandson, age 6 who loves music. Aloha. just wanted to correct some factoids and expand a bit.
Dicki (Richard Allan Peterson) was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota in 1946. He was 63 years old on September 12.

Dicki was instrumental in bringing musicians and friends together throughout his life and he will be greatly missed.

Dicki was a gentle soul. We had a beautiful daughter, Corrina Peterson Kaltenrieder, who is age 36. Corrina and has recently retired from her career as a talented ballet dancer. Dicki has a grandson, age 6 who loves music.

]]> By: Hinternet-Blog - Presseschau 12.Oktober 2009 – http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-5860 Hinternet-Blog - Presseschau 12.Oktober 2009 – Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:59:34 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-5860 [...] Nachruf auf Dickie Peterson, den 61jährig verstorbenen Bassisten und Sänger von Blue Cheer: R.I.P. Richard ‘Dickie’ Peterson (Blue Cheer) (1948 – 2009) [...] [...] Nachruf auf Dickie Peterson, den 61jährig verstorbenen Bassisten und Sänger von Blue Cheer: R.I.P. Richard ‘Dickie’ Peterson (Blue Cheer) (1948 – 2009) [...]

]]> By: Phil Recchia http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-5854 Phil Recchia Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:18:43 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-5854 R.I.P. R.I.P.

]]> By: Phil Recchia http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-5853 Phil Recchia Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:16:28 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-5853 I saw Dickie and the boys perform at the Magic Bag in Ferndale, MI. back in November 2007; it was a great show and I was hoping they would come back real soon because I thought they ROCKED! big time; but sadly, that's not going to happen now because Dickie was the whole heart and soul of that band. R.I.P. Dickie I saw Dickie and the boys perform at the Magic Bag in Ferndale, MI. back in November 2007; it was a great show and I was hoping they would come back real soon because I thought they ROCKED! big time; but sadly, that’s not going to happen now because Dickie was the whole heart and soul of that band. R.I.P. Dickie

]]> By: Dickie Peterson of Blue Cheer has died. - Grasscity.com Forums http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-5850 Dickie Peterson of Blue Cheer has died. - Grasscity.com Forums Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:37:56 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-5850 [...] Peterson of Blue Cheer has died. R.I.P. Richard ‘Dickie’ Peterson (Blue Cheer) (1948 – 2009) | Incubate Blog RIP... __________________ Music has always been a vehicle to another dimension, a kind of [...] [...] Peterson of Blue Cheer has died. R.I.P. Richard ‘Dickie’ Peterson (Blue Cheer) (1948 – 2009) | Incubate Blog RIP… __________________ Music has always been a vehicle to another dimension, a kind of [...]

]]> By: Summertime Blues tribute post | Incubate Blog http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-5849 Summertime Blues tribute post | Incubate Blog Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:21:52 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-5849 [...] about R.I.P. Richard ‘Dickie’ Peterson (Blue Cheer) (1948 – 2009) [...] [...] about R.I.P. Richard ‘Dickie’ Peterson (Blue Cheer) (1948 – 2009) [...]

]]> By: Achim Guess http://inlog.org/2009/10/12/rip-richard-dickie-peterson-1948-2009/#comment-5845 Achim Guess Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:25:15 +0000 http://inlog.org/?p=8495#comment-5845 Very sad news! I spent a very good time with him, playing guitar on the "Child of the darkness" - album. He had a great sense of humour and told me funny and interesting stories about the summer of love in San Francisco. I´m very glad that I met him, he was such a nice person - RIP Dickie!!! Very sad news! I spent a very good time with him, playing guitar on the “Child of the darkness” – album. He had a great sense of humour and told me funny and interesting stories about the summer of love in San Francisco. I´m very glad that I met him, he was such a nice person – RIP Dickie!!!

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