Steven Van Zandt: Enlightened by the Eternal Gift of Traffic

Steven Van Zandt has foundtime, amidst filming a hit TV show and preparing to tour with the BruceSpringsteen Band, to write a detailed contribution to MR. FANTASY in tribute toTraffic's Jim Capaldi. Steven tells the Traffic tale, from their timely birthjust before the Summer of Love in 1967, to their fabled lifestyle and musicaladventures that provided an archetype for contemporary and future musicians.

'It was Jim's energy,initially, that would light the spark of these high-heeled boys; he would namethem, and forever be the heart of the band and protector of its spirit.' - Steven Van Zandt, 2012

The impact that Jim'spassion, presence and poetry had on his peers is evident from the sheer volumeof contributors: MR FANTASY features an ever-expanding list of over 30legendary musicians, including a foreword by Robert Plant. These personalrecollections accompany Jim Capaldi's inspirational handwritten lyrics,original photographs, and signatures from Aninha Capaldi, Robert Plant andSteve Winwood. Copies will be available to pre-order very soon. We encourageyou to sign up to our newsletter to be kept informed of all the latestdevelopments.

'Dear Mr. Fantasy, playingus the magical, mystical tunes that would provide a lifetime of inspiration,turning us mere mortals into Gods, forever enlightened by the eternal gift ofTraffic.' - Steven Van Zandt,2012

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