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Old 04-20-2007, 08:04 AM   #27
Jim W.
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Originally posted by banjobench12:

"Lightfoot's loyal band can stand the indignity; he has made them one of the best paid group of sidemen in Canada, most earning regular salaries in excess of $50,ooo a year whether they play or not. In fact, before the current tour they were paid for an 18 month layoff. On the road they travel by Learjet and Lightfoot pays all the restaurant and bar bills."
Thanks for the information. What a nice career in music for the Lightfoot orchestra.
Jim
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