‘So many good ideas’
Others give testament to Bertie’s steel-pan technical invention.
One of the smoothest steel-pan players in the business, virtuoso Ray Holman, had his own opinion when talking to Caribbean Intelligence©.
“He had so many good ideas and I think one of his best was the amplification of the steel band.”
Ray, as he is known among steelband men, said he and Bertie had regular musical conversations.
“We always discussed the best sound for the pan. You know? When he brought the double tenors, I employed them in my band, Starlift.
“He was a real visionary.”
In the same breath, Ray noted that it was unfortunate Bertie did not receive the type of support he should have had.
“The sad thing is that he was not supported to continue with his inventions and research.”
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