Flying Circus

It's interesting to see the connections history makes sometimes! Going back to go forwards, I noticed how Rickenbacker guitars were used by Coldplay band members - a little research reveals that Adolph Rickenbacker & George Beauchamp founded the electric guitar company in 1931 (Electro String Instruments Corporation).. Adolf was Eddie Rickenbacker's cousin, and Eddie was America's WWI top ace pilot, having flown in French planes during the war (Nieuports and SPADs). Eddie Rickenbacker later became President of American Airlines, survived two crashes (once with American; once with the military in WWII), and died in Zurich, Switzerland.

Eddie, interestingly enough, was born in Columbus, Ohio, home to the Rock and Roll hall of fame! And Rickenbacker guitars were coveted by the Beatles, especially John Lennon, who had one refinished first in 'jet black', and later had one redone with a honey color.

So everything is connected!:P

Anyhow, just thought I would share the trivia today..:)

Oh, and the Red Barron, who's squadron became known as the Flying Circus, had fought Rickenbacker over the skies of Europe during WWI. Why Monty Python drew this name out of a hat, I have no clue..:laugh3: