Comments on: Lisa McDonald Has Steve Negus Tell His Saga

By: Emma

Emma — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:45:16 +0000

There is no NAMM show in Frankfurt. NAMM is North American only. Frankfurt has the Frankfurt Musik Messe. Pretty much the same exhibitors though.

By: Linda Dawe

Linda Dawe — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:35:06 +0000

George Roche is a gentleman, bright as a whip and he owns a Jack Russell dog….we are bonded forever….

By: Joe Summers

Joe Summers — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:00:23 +0000

Great memories

By: Michele

Michele — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:38:26 +0000

I wait in anticipation!

By: Lisa McDonald

Lisa McDonald — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:48:06 +0000

One of the funniest lines in this interview
was delivered by Mr Roche
To read it, you’ll have to
check back here tomorrow for…
Part Two of NEGUS: from Saga to the Collective

By: Amalia

Amalia — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:36:51 +0000

Hi there, I have been a SAGA fan since the 80′s. Great article! Very informative. I don’t know the manager that Louise is talking about but she seems to have a problem.

By: Mace

Mace — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:32:18 +0000

Roche? Well, what I KNOW about him is that, among the multitude of skills he does possess, he has also been a musician for over 20 years, is endorsed by the Canadian Cancer Society, AND has won awards from the Canadian Government for his Youth Mentoring & Job Skills Training Programs!

Although I doubt Roche would refer to himself as a “big shot”, I certainly believe he is one since he has proven to be. I’m sure Mr. Negus would require somebody of Roche’s caliber to manage him. Apparently somebody hasn’t done their homework.

By: Ted

Ted — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:02:23 +0000

A Big Shot…I’m curious to read what your definition of “A BIG SHOT” is.Steve Negus,by far one of the most influential CANADIAN drummers of my generation made a decision about who should manage the next phase of his career.After a substantial amount of thought and time he concluded that Roche was indeed the man to handle that job.
Managing the career of a 30+ year professional touring musician is no easy feat.Roche stepped up to the plate and made things happen,fast.This requires talent and lots of it.Many have failed in the management field because they couldn’t handle the stress of scheduling shows arranging flights,rehersals dealing with shady club owners and promotors,contracts,setbacks what have you.Roche is a man that knows what he wants and he goes after it.Trying your damnedest to ensure your client(s) recieves fair treatment gets paid.Many a day and night I will come online ,doesnt matter what time it is it seems and hes at the PC drawing up contracts,schedules security and the like.Its a gift and a talent which few have.If thats your definition of a Big Shot then yes,he is..However theres alot the general public does not see.I won’t go into details but I will say this.If you lost your shirt,George would be the first to hand you his without thinking twice.Before you pass judgement on a persons character I suggest you take the time to understand the person.

By: Michele

Michele — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:55:37 +0000

….and gezz Louise “YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE BIG TO BE SMART”

By: Michele

Michele — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:40:31 +0000

Lisa ~ job well done! Certainly took me down memory lane…

Louise ~ George Roche rocks my world – if he thinks he is a big shot that is because he is!!

By: louise

louise — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:30:21 +0000

what did you think of his manager, Roche. The guy thinks he’s a big shot.