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Music Appreciation

AZJonnie

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1. My Pops, who grew up in Oakland in the 50's-60's, loved him some TOP

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Fri Dec 12, 2025, 05:21 PM

Friday

We even went and seen 'em (that's how my dad would have said it ) in the 1990's at Alameda County Fair.

They'll always remind me of my beloved old man, who I attended many a concert with when he was walking around

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You're Still A Young Man, Tower of Power, American Soul & Funk Band 🎺 [View all] appalachiablue Friday OP

My Pops, who grew up in Oakland in the 50's-60's, loved him some TOP AZJonnie Friday #1

It's great you had good times and closeness with your dad. ToP was a cool band, appalachiablue Friday #2

Victor Conte played bass for TOP for awhile. Founded Belcor labs, maker of "the Clear". See Barry Bonds. mjvpi Friday #3