I hate to be contrary, but there is not a chance Oswald did the deed; to this day NO sharpshooter has been able to duplicate the feat, not even Carlos Hathcock, who was considered the greatest US military sniper ever. The only time someone has come close was when they re-did the shooting with stationery targets or shot on a level field. Even the FBI re-creation of the scene required moving the car over on the street, as a tree was in the way the day Oswald supposedly did the shooting (a tree which, yes, was quickly taken down after the assassination). Even the sheriff of Dallas said "we have nothing that puts Oswald in that window." Oswald admired JFK and his civil rights stance. And why you think the CIA, 60 years later, refused to release all related documents? There is lots more, but I don't want to clog your chronicles.
Happy Birthday Vinnie! I’m sorry I can’t make the gig tonight. I was talking to Brian Drye at Barbes the other night and he was telling me about the upgrades at Ibeam. A vital venue. Can’t wait to go back. JFK’s assassination occurred less than a month before my 13th birthday, a day I’ll never forget. I’ve never been to Dealey Plaza but your writing took me right there. It does feel like similar times. The 60s proper began right after that day. The Beatles and the Times They are a Changin’. Let’s hope for better times and changes. Have a great gig.
Happy Birthday!
I hate to be contrary, but there is not a chance Oswald did the deed; to this day NO sharpshooter has been able to duplicate the feat, not even Carlos Hathcock, who was considered the greatest US military sniper ever. The only time someone has come close was when they re-did the shooting with stationery targets or shot on a level field. Even the FBI re-creation of the scene required moving the car over on the street, as a tree was in the way the day Oswald supposedly did the shooting (a tree which, yes, was quickly taken down after the assassination). Even the sheriff of Dallas said "we have nothing that puts Oswald in that window." Oswald admired JFK and his civil rights stance. And why you think the CIA, 60 years later, refused to release all related documents? There is lots more, but I don't want to clog your chronicles.
Happy birthday and many more.
Fwiw, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortal_Error
Happy Birthday Vinnie! I’m sorry I can’t make the gig tonight. I was talking to Brian Drye at Barbes the other night and he was telling me about the upgrades at Ibeam. A vital venue. Can’t wait to go back. JFK’s assassination occurred less than a month before my 13th birthday, a day I’ll never forget. I’ve never been to Dealey Plaza but your writing took me right there. It does feel like similar times. The 60s proper began right after that day. The Beatles and the Times They are a Changin’. Let’s hope for better times and changes. Have a great gig.
Wish I were there. Living in Miami Beach, but soon to move back up north and catch more music ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY...have a great gig !
Lynne Wilson Naso
Happy Birthday Vinnie, from Uzi and me! Wish we could be at tonight's concert. I love your thoughtful, beautifully crafted writings.
Happy Birthday, Vinnie!! Happy Gigging!!
yes - happy birthday, if it is your birthday - you don't specifically say!!