JET IS THRILLED TO BITS!

[audrey013]

Hi Everyone,

Jet has asked me to say "Thank you so much" to everyone for your very kind comments about him receiving the MBE. It means so much to Jet that people are genuinely pleased on his behalf.

Jet also wants to share with everyone a message that he has just received from the great Duane Eddy. Here is part of what Duane wrote to Jet today:

"Dear Jet,

Duane here ... I am writing to congratulate you on your MBE. What a great honor! What took them so freakin' long?!

I've seen bits of your shows on Youtube and was knocked out that you do my 'Theme for Something Really Important'. And you're right, I don't do any of your tunes ... but after hearing 'Diamonds' again this morning, I'm thinking that ... I still won't do any of your songs! Too many notes for me. Seriously, I may have to work out an arrangement of 'Diamonds' just to get back at you!

Again, congratulations and my very best to you.

Your friend,

Duane"

Jet says he is "thrilled to bits" that he has received this message from Duane and he is also very touched to read everyone's good wishes on this site.

Thank you!

Best wishes
Audrey

[Charlie Hall]

Hi Audrey,
Thanks for letting us know that Jet is pleased to have read our messages and also letting us know about his message from Duane Eddy. I'm sure he must be chuffed to have received that.
Regards,
Charlie

[grip]

Hi Audrey,

Thanks for passing on this nice message from Jet. Duane was right ;D . I would love to get to hear his version of Diamonds.

I hope Jet continues his rapid recovery, and is soon in "rude health".


Kind regards,


Chris

[geronimo7476]

Thanks Audrey, This is very High Praise indeed!! Duane was/is a master of the 'Deep' sound and I loved his music as well, often playing his versions of Shazam, Dance with the Guitar Man and others way back in the 60s. What an honour to do this for Jet! I hope he comes up with a great version of Diamonds, it would be the ultimate tribute from one Legend to another.
Jet, you once said, 'I don't understand all this 'Super Star stuff' ' Well, we do, and all of this is proof! You've always been one to us and you deserve what's been given you by Duane!!
We love you Jet!!

Cheers Charles

[GuitarPhil]

What a great message from Duane.

I'm glad to hear that Jet is on the mend and congrats on the MBE - well deserved for a pioneer of the electric bass.