From the description of the book, which is available in many libraries, It Ain't Easy: Long John Baldry and the Birth of the British Blues, "John Baldry is considered the father of the ‘60s British blues movement. Drawing on intimate anecdotes from Baldry's legendary friends, lovers, and peers, author Paul Myers uncovers the man behind the mythic persona. An entire generation of British rock legends flourished under Baldry's tutelage, and It Ain't Easy features exclusive personal recollections from artists such as Sir Elton John, Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Sir Paul McCartney, John Mayall, and Mick Fleetwood, as well as interviews with renowned music industry insiders like songwriter/producer Tony Macaulay, Yardbirds manager Giorgio Gomelsky, ex-Rolling Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham, filmmaker Cameron Crowe, and others. Extensively researched, It Ain't Easy traces Baldry's extraordinary life from his birth during the London Blitz, to his discovery of black American music, to the sexual revolution, to the musical and social upheaval of the 1960s and '70s, and to his eventual happy retreat to the tranquility of Canada's Pacific Coast."
Long John Baldry, named so for his 2.01m height, was a special musician and singer, in addition he was also able to spot new talent. You would be amazed at the people he discovered and shared a stage with. He lived in Canada in his later life and became a Canadian Citizen. He also won numerous awards, including a Juno.
To find this cache, you will have to listen to a release from his 1971 album, " It Ain't Easy". This album was produced by two of Long John Baldry's finds....Rod Stewart and Elton John (A young Reg Dwight took John's name when determining his stage name and Baldry was THE MUSE for Elton on his recording of "Someone saved my life tonight.")
When finding the song, the "prelude" is actually another song, but is combined with recordings of it. So, let's listen to
"Don't Try To Lay No Boogie Woogie On The King Of Rock And Roll"
1. In 1956-57, What kind of music scene was there in London? (answer for AB)
a. Blues - 03
b. Soul - 33
c. Rock and Roll - 43
d. No Scene - 13
2. What did he use to collect money? (Answer for CD)
a. Guitar Case - 53
b. Hat - 00
c. Tin Can - 42
d. Shoe - 31
3. What direction was the officer going? (Answer for EF)
a. Northernly - 20
b. Southernly - 40
c. Westernly - 60
d. Easternly - 80
Using your answers from above, select the number next to the answer to determine the final location of the cache.
Cache is located at N 50 19.ABC W 122 48.DEF
There is some other information that may be useful.
4. What street was he playing near?
a. Marlborough - 630
b. Warwick - 730
c. Wardour - 780
d. Hopkins - 830
5. How long was the traffic jam?
a. Two Miles - 810
b. Three Miles - 740
c. Four Miles - 690
d. Five Miles - 790
Between 4. and 5. would be a good place to look.
We hope you enjoyed this listen down memory lane and either relived Long John Baldry or had the pleasure to hear him for the first time.