This might be "last weeks news" but I wanted to go over the last 70 years of history first before discussing what has recently occurred inside of Wrigley Field. You probably didn't know that the first Major League ballpark to use an organ was right down the street here.
That beautiful sound has been an integral part of the experience at Wrigley Field almost ever since.
While every other Major League ballpark went to taped music, organist Gary Pressy has kept tickling the ivory for the millions of fans who pay good money to see something special inside of the Friendly Confines. Well sir, like a lot of things lately, that has changed this year. Now Wrigley Field is just like every other ballpark; playing taped "jams" and "groves" for players as they walk up to the plate. Poor ol' Gary Pressy is left to play his sweet, sweet music only during commercial breaks.
Just as I won't give up on the Cubs until the magic number is ZERO, I believe that Gary will get a W soon and the music will go away.
ReplyDeleteIt's GONNA happen!!
I can stand changes to the ballpark that improve comfort, revenue or provide a competitive edge, but the replacement of Gary's tunes with cancellation of organ introductions and replacement with canned cuts is vile and violative of the ballpark experience. It just doesn't fit or belong at Wrigley -- sign this petition if you agree:
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I agree!! What a treasure has been lost to Cubs Games. Sell outs!!!
ReplyDeleteGary Pressy is the only franchise "player" that the Cubs really have.
ReplyDeleteHe is the consummate professional who can think up a tune in a split second to cover any situation at a sporting event especially baseball and ice hockey.
If you want to hear his beautiful music, come to Southwest Ice Arena (SIA) at 127th and Central (about) in Crestwood, Illinois.
The admission is slight for a competitive high school hockey game and sometimes free for other amateur hockey.
Just as another said, the adrenaline really flows when you hear his beautiful renditions.
To eliminate Gary and his Lowrey organ would be a mortal sin.