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Wass up y'all? Haven't heard from u (Neal) in a while. Give me a call, let's go scam some BITCHES DUDE! DUDE TOTAL! YOU KNOW THAT'S RIGHT! OH, YOU KNOW IT! (and the ever present) ALRIGHTA!!! The new record is killer! To any fans reading this, you should know that the new album will be their best. I go WAYYY back with these guys, and this is their best stuff to date! It will be worth the wait. And that's a long ass wait. Keep it up guys, Peace Out rich
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sabotti luigi
guitz@usa.net
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Club/2608/intro.htm
I Live In Milano, Italy

ROCK IN ACCESS ITALIAN WEB MUSIC MAGAZINE ROCK IN ACCESS IS A FIRST ITALIAN WEB MUSIC MAGAZINE OPENED TO ALL KIND OF MUSIC EXPECIALLY PROGRESSIVE ROCK, PROG METAL, AOR, BLUES, FUSION BUT WE'RE ALSO A DEVOTED FAN OF GUITAR ORIENTED MUSIC. ROCK IN ACCESS IS ALSO THE FIRST AND ONLY ITALIAN MUSIC SITE WITH FREE REAL TIME CHAT AND MUSIC REFERENDUM ON LINE. OUR HOME PAGE IS HOSTED FROM GEOCITIES AT: http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Club/2608/intro.htm PLEASE SIGNED MY GUESTBOOK AND UPDATING YOUR BOOKMARKS! THIS SITE IS UPDATING EVERY 3 DAYS IS ALSO POSSIBLE, FROM BOTTOM OF MAIN PAGE, VOTING ROCK IN ACCESS AS HOT SITE EASYING TO CLICK ON STARTING POINT ICON. I WRITING FOR ITALIAN BIMONTHLY MAGAZINE NAMED
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Carol Edwards
carol@lobolondon.demon.co.uk
I Live In London, England

What a brilliant band! I've loved you guys for a few years now and bought all the albums. Jeff has got the most wonderful voice. Keep up the good work. Can't wait for the next cd. Cheers Carol
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rich c
aafubar007@aol.com
I Live In NEW JEREEZY

HEY ERIC, Finally made it to the bands web site.
It looks great. keep on rockin dude.
Tammy
fairedust@aol.com
http://www.geocities.com/sunsetstrip/venue/1044/
I Live In Redondo Beach, CA

I like what you have done with the page Darrel! Can't wait to get the new cd when it comes out! Keep us informed with what's going on with the band.
p.s. you need new pictures of the guys!!
From: Jason Hull
Hullspad@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/hullspad/index.html
I Live In: Chicago, Il

Great music..keep up the great work...looking forward to the new one.

--JH
From: Benno
benjamin.haynes@health.gov.au
I Live In: OZ!!!

I bought the album on a whim not knowing what the band sounded like, and how nicely surprised was I?!? Let me just say that out of all the music I have purchased since the death of metal (and the sad advent of that grunge shit) in the early 90's, this has been by far the standout album in my collection. If I had one complaint it would be that it lacked a slight grit/edge/urgency but overall what a great sound. I'm eagerly anticipating the next release, bring it on boys!!!
From: Kris Voet
grondwerken.voet@ven051.be
I Live In: Belgium

Hi there,

It's been a while since I got here. You're still doing great. This is one of the best websites I've visited. Just keep on (melodic) rocking !!!!!!!!
From: Al Tavers
COVENSTEAD@aol.com
http://members.aol.com/covenstead/welcome.html
I Live In: Southeastern Massachusetts, USA

Great web site, guys - and great sound ! Keep up the good work, and good luck with your new keyboardist. Peace out...
From: Eric Ragno's Cousin Marybeth :)
meincale@aol.com
I Live In: San Fran, CA

Eric your my favorite cuz!! Love you lots. Send me a damn CD! :)
Cool web page!

From: xman
xman@geocities.co.jp
I Live In: Japan

I got a mail from Eric!
Many thanks to Darrell,for your effort to keep up the page.
And,I can't wait for "Blind in Paradise"!

From: JoAnne (AJ) Worrel
AJs Comet@aol.com
I Live In: Encino, CA

Great website!! I'll be back to visit.
From: Tim Klinger
TKlin42187@aol.com
I Live In: West Virginia

I found your web site while doing a Van Halen search and was impressed by your music that was available there! I plan on purchasing your new CD as soon as it comes out, along with Van Halen's new one! I'm sure that you guys will make it big someday!! Well, keep cranking out the great tunes! I wish you the best of luck in the music biz!!
From: Xman
xman@geocities.co.jp
I Live In: Japan

It's Oct. 17th...
TAKARA's new album has not been released here
in Japan.
What's happening to the band?

From: Catherine Hopkins
cathops@aol.com
I Live In: Ohio

Neal,
I'm happy to see you're doing so well and your dreams are coming true. I know you really worked hard for this. I am also thrilled that "Your Love" is on a CD---I should have had you autograph my copy of the lyrics!!! Send me an e-mail if you still have time for the "little people"!
From: Dave White
dw@en.com
http://www.uriah-heep.com
I Live In: Ohio

Lookin GREAT Darrell!!!

(AS ALWAYS)

CYA!

Dave
From: Amber
AmberSky31
I Live In: Redondo Beach, California

I love the music! You guys are fantastic! I hear that Eric has a couple of cd's coming out soon, I can't wait to hear them. I also saw you at Mancini's with Macalpine, and I have to agree, you are fantastic Eric !! Shime's Quest was excellent! When is the new Takara cd coming out? Eric will you have any solo stuff on it? I hope so. Keep rockin!!!!!!!!!!
From: Tammy Ross
FaireDust@aol.com
I Live In: California

I have seen Eric Ragno play with Shime's Quest on Sunset Strip at the Whiskey. I've seen him play on the same stage as MacAlpine and Kotzen at Mancini's ! Eric is the most awesomest keyboardist I have seen in a long time ! I love Taste of Heaven. I know Eric will be a great asset to the band ! His solos are magnifescent!!! Any one who has heard him knows what I am talking about. Keep up the great work!!!! Can't wait for the new cd !!!
From: Caroline Menard
caroline@genxy.com
I Live In: Encinitas

Hi Eric!! Good luck with the band. Janey and I will have to come listen, we'll be waiting for our invite!
From: JoeEscavadeira
jollyans@bbs2.sul.com.br
I Live In: Brasil "Holy Land"

Excellent work
Excellent rock
Excellent lyrics
From: Guenter Spiess
GSPIESS@compuserve.com

Neal,
Good to see that things are going well and moving along. A big hello to all in the band " new and old"!

Guenter From: a death metal band member
lsatern@hotmail.com
I Live In: Gasquet ,CA

never heard of you
got here by typing in BLACK SABBATH
but it sounds like you are a cool band
From: a death metal band member
lsatern@hotmail.com
I Live In: Gasquet ,CA

never heard of you
got here by typing it BLACK SABBATH
but it sounds like you are a cool band
From: Bret Martine
bret24@hotmail.com
http://www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Boardwalk/1424/
I Live In: Delaware

If I'm not mistaken, I think I can hear a little Yngwie influence in the Real Audio files... You guys kick a§§... Will your new release be available in local music stores..(ie. Rainbow, Sam Goody)... Later all.. I'll be looking for the CD, even if I have to send away for it...

Get back with me if you can on any new info...
From: anthony
Garrykathy@aol.com
I Live In: california

Any news on the new album!!! I can't wait. you guys are one of the best rock bands out there & I hope you continue to be.
From: NEAL'S EVIL TWIN
anteyemm@aol.com
I Live In: Massachusetts

I am neal's evil twin so i should say something nasty about the guys........ but i just can't . You guys have to send me a copy of the cd because the sound bytes just aren't long enough...... . When i get out there, i hope you guys are playing somewhere even if it is in a garage or something lol Keep up the great work guys because no one can ever get enough of GREAT music. OH and neal...... grow back your hair!!!!!!!
hehehehe
From: jimmy carlsson
visioneye@hotmail.com
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/club/7171/
I Live In: Sweden (Sverige)

Cool band !
another cool act is VISION from Sweden and Finland. check out these great sites:
MY VISION PAGE :
http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/club/7171/
OFFICIAL VISION :
http://members.tripod.com/~theexciter/
From: Cool Guy
heissmart@aol.com
http://
I Live In: West Side iz da best side

hello
From: saulo
dam@cpunet.com.br
http://
I Live In: brazil

Sou fã de jeff scot soto desde a epoca de malmsteen e considero ele um grande cantor. A pagina esta demais
From: Murillo Sant'Iago
jmasi@unisys.com.br
http://
I Live In: Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

great songs, great rock, great band
From: Stefan
renegade26@pipeline.com
http://
I Live In: Norwalk, CT

Just want to say you guys are doing great!! Can't wait to hear the new material. Eternal Faith and Taste of Heaven are excellent albums. No doubt the new CD will be just as good if not better!! JSS, isn't your voice tired? All your hard work is greatly appreciated...your singing style is AWESOME!! I'm telling everyone I know about this band and also Jay Ess Ess' other projects (yes, I saw "Rich Girl"!!) Thanks again for the great music!!
From: christie davis
c1167@aol.com.
I Live In: Modesto, California

I just ordered Taste of Heaven, and I cannot wait
to get it. I am trying to build a "Jeff Scott Soto" collection. I would like to be E-Mailed if
Takara plans on touring in Northern Cal. or Las
Vegas.
From: christie davis
c1167@aol.com.
I Live In: Modesto, California

I just ordered Taste of Heaven, and I cannot wait
to get it. I am trying to build a "Jeff Scott Soto" collection. I would like to be E-Mailed if
Takara plans on touring in Northern Cal. or Las
Vegas.
From: mike burr
mmburr@netsync.net
I Live In: NY

hi guys,

i just want to say my fav songs are the acoustic ones at the end of eternal faith. there is a lot of hype and need for acoustic cd's from great rock bands. please keep that in mind. with the musical talent and jeff's voice, that is a perfect combo. see ya
From: bobby
bobbyd9463@aol.com
I Live In: San Antonio

Great page! I found this through the Shark Island page. Takara seems like a great band! I was wondering what Eric had been up to - been awhile! Wanted to download some sounds, but don't have Real Audio.

Keep Rocking!
From: Kris Voet
grondwerken.voet@ven051.be
I Live In: Tielt, Belgium
From: Darrell Sensing
dsensing@ma.ultranet.com
http://www.ultranet.com/~dsensing
I Live In: Nashua, New Hampshire USA

Thanks for checking out the old guestbook as well.
A special thanks goes out to Eric Ragno, Jeff and Neal Grusky. Not only are they great musicians, but more importantly, they are great people who are very personable and I appreciate all they've done for me!!! You guys are the greatest!!!
I've been a fan of Jeff Scott Soto since he was with Rising Force. Then he left and I always wanted to know were he went. Now I know, THANKS A MIL!
Zane Parker <zparker@earthklink.net>

I got here by Just Surfing On In!,
West Milton, OH USA - Thursday, May 22, 1997 at 15:07:39 (EDT)

I got here by Info Seek,
FAJARDO 00738, PR PUERTO RICO - Sunday, May 04, 1997 at 17:51:25 (EDT) I think it is great you have done a web page for Takara! They need as much exposure as possible. if it is at all possible, it would be great if you could put more information on the main home page to better direct traffic. Better access to to the other members of the band would be good as well! Keep up all the good work.
Steve Duda <sduda@pepperdine.edu>

I got here by Yahoo!,
malibu, ca USA - Friday, April 25, 1997 at 17:26:49 (EDT) I just picked up my first and not last Takara cd. A Taste of Heaven. It is awesome! I can't wait for the new cd to come out. Please let mw know when you play southern california area!
Tammy <FaireDust@aol.com>

I got here by Just Surfing On In!,
Redondo Beach, Ca USA - Thursday, April 17, 1997 at 12:41:01 (EDT) Takara kicks ASS!! You guys are doing a great job. Neal, Robert,
and, of course, JSS....keep up the awesome music. So much talent
and no major distribution channels to back you up. What a crime!!
Thanks for the excellent CD's...keep 'em coming!!
Stefan C. Murrah <Renegade26@pipeline.com>

I got here by Yahoo!,
Norwalk, CT USA - Sunday, April 13, 1997 at 03:23:31 (EDT) I love jeff's voice and will go to great lengths to get a hold of some of your material!
Great job on "Inspiration" Jeff , you are fuckin' awesome!
ROCKIN ROB MERKEL <rob@inav.net>

I got here by Yahoo!,
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA USA - Thursday, April 10, 1997 at 20:43:39 (EDT) please lend to my e.mail more information about this group beacuse i know who is JEFF because i like YNGWIE MALMSTEEN very much
oscar ribbeck <a970185n@pucp.edu.pe>

I got here by NewsGroups,
LIMA.PERU, PERU - Wednesday, April 09, 1997 at 19:48:39 (EDT) hakkeryou
Jock strap

I got here by InternetWantAds.com,
Anytown, As USA - Wednesday, April 02, 1997 at 14:42:53 (EST) Seek me at
277 Whitman st.
Bridgewater,Ma02324
Jason Guaraldi

I got here by Info Seek,
Bridgewater, Ma USA - Wednesday, April 02, 1997 at 14:36:22 (EST) I Play the electric bass, find me a band

Jason Guaraldi <(none)>

I got here by Info Seek,
Bridgewater, Ma USA - Wednesday, April 02, 1997 at 14:29:39 (EST) Jag vill ha en bit godis
i min mun, jag sväljer jättehjärna!
jag är bara lite sned i skallen.
Hej då från Malme 14 år (bög)
Malme Thorlufsen <malme.thorlufsen@mailbox.swipnet.se>

I got here by NewsGroups,
Bryne, Sverige - Sunday, March 30, 1997 at 23:45:05 (EST) This page ROCKS! SOTO AND TAKARA RULE!!!!
Josh <PSTANLEY@AOL.COM>

I got here by Just Surfing On In!,
Columbia Heights, MN USA - Saturday, March 29, 1997 at 08:21:15 (EST) Darrell, Man.....AWESOME flaming wallpaper...Yikes...thought the monitor was burnin up!
Hi from a Heepster !

Dave
Dave White <dw@en.com>

I got here by Just Surfing On In!,
Beachwood, ohio USA - Thursday, March 27, 1997 at 03:58:02 (EST) Wonderful an great site, I like it.
All the best to you
Michael Keil <M.Keil@t-online.de>

I got here by Alta Vista,
Halver, NRW Germany - Sunday, March 23, 1997 at 11:41:05 (EST) I was just browsing Shark Island page and came accross yours. It's great to see rock bands out there I haven't heard your music yet, but with the influences you listed I can't wait. Good luck to you.
Tammy <FaireDust@aol.com>

I got here by Just Surfing On In!,
Redondo Beach, Ca. USA - Tuesday, March 18, 1997 at 11:21:29 (EST) Yo Neal, Bob, and Carl.....How's it going! Bitchin' web site.
I am impressed!
I look forward to hearing the new stuff (and the release party of course!)
I hope you know, we're all waiting to hear a LIVE SHOW!!
How about it? I believe Neal hasn't done the full on live-gig thing
in quite a while (I probably was there!)...years ago.
I'll be calling Neal soon (got to hang out one of these days bra)

Anyway, just wanted to say YO, and keep KICKIN' ASS!!

P.S. GRAVEN IMAGE RULES!! ALRIGHTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NO DOUBTA!!!!!
and don't forget that.....YOU KNOW THAT'S RIGHT!!!!!
peace out bros,
RICH
rich hansen <richhansen@earthlink.net>

I got here by InternetWantAds.com,
I live in Neal's hood, USA - Thursday, March 06, 1997 at 01:08:39 (EST) Wonderfull homepage.
I've bought the cd "Taste of Heaven" because I stumbled into your
homepage, coming from Yngwie Malmsteen's Militia Homepage. I think
it's great music and I'm gonna buy "Eternal Faith" too.
I'll keep visiting your homepage, so keep the good work up!
Thanks, Tommy
Tom Toebes <Thomas.Toebes@96.student.wau.nl>

I got here by Yahoo!,
Wageningen, - Netherlands - Monday, March 03, 1997 at 05:19:46 (EST) Please, I want to know your sound. Can you send me an tape or CD to divulgation here in Sao Paulo/Brasil?

Please, ask for my home address by my e-mail (rctlopes@uol.com.br)

Thank you.
Roberto C. T. Lopes <rctlopes@uol.com.br>

I got here by Alta Vista,
Sao Paulo, SP Brasil - Monday, February 10, 1997 at 21:41:03 (EST) I just would like to tell you all in the band, that i really love your work and i hope that you´ll carry on forever....Never ever give it up !!

Have a good time.....yours sincearly

Mattias von mail

Mattias Hellqvist <mattias.hellqvist@mail.nassjo.telia.com>

I got here by InternetWantAds.com,
Nässjö, Sweden - Saturday, February 01, 1997 at 13:18:29 (EST) that 1.5 wave file takes too long to download.
Looks & Sound's good otherwise.
I kept wanting to click on the guest book anim but it's not a link.
Hi Eric! No you did not scare me away...
Evelyn Rosa <bakti@pipeline.com>

I got here by Word of Mouth,
Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, January 12, 1997 at 08:20:39 (EST) To The Takara,
You guys are great. Thanks for putting out music that, not only moves but also grooves. Keep up the great work. More power to you in '97!!
- THE ATOMIC CHASER
Tony Sison <atomicchaser@hotmail.com>

I got here by Word of Mouth,
Simi Valley, CA USA - Saturday, January 11, 1997 at 21:02:27 (EST) Awesome Web page!
karen dulye <rdulye@aol.com>

I got here by America On-Line,
rocklin, ca USA - Sunday, December 29, 1996 at 13:34:34 (EST) Hello there, I am Kris and I am from Belgium. That little country with the rock club 'Biebob' where you've been with TALISMAN. I am a big fan of you all. I hope we will see you soon in Belgium or the Netherlands.
Keep on rockin' !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kris Voet <grondwerken.voet@venbelgium.com>

I got here by Alta Vista,
Tietl, Belgium - Friday, December 13, 1996 at 07:32:16 (EST) IM loking for info on where to buy the ULI JON ROTH SKYE GTR
JOHN S LYSON

I got here by InternetWantAds.com,
MT LK terrace, WA USA - Thursday, December 12, 1996 at 17:17:13 (EST) Your web page looks very GOOD. Whoever designed it did a good job.
Robt Underwood

I got here by America On-Line,
Austin, TX USA - Friday, November 29, 1996 at 09:37:53 (EST) Hi There. I amd probably your youngest fan at 15. You guys are one of the very very few new bands that deserves to be heard. You guys are great. I love your songs. You have brought back pride in the term Rock. Hopefully, people will hear your real music and get back in the groove of what real Rock is. Good luck.
Ted Siraki, youngest fan
Ted Siraki <scorpboy@geocities.com>

I got here by Word of Mouth,
Toronto, ONT Canada - Monday, November 18, 1996 at 13:11:58 (EST) Please come to England.
There is a lot of fans over here,so please dont ignore us
We are in desperate need of help....Melodic rock is the only way out
Andy Smith <Watts@netcomuk.co.uk>

I got here by Alta Vista,
Hemel Hempstead, England - Saturday, November 09, 1996 at 12:05:46 (EST)

< dsensing@ma.ultranet.com>
- Wednesday, November 06, 1996 at 20:25:30 (EST)

Name : DiRocker Website : Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore... Referred by : Word of Mouth From : Modesto CA Time : 1996-10-30 00:11:00 Comments : Great stuff, Darrell ! :-]

Name : Dennis Tobin Website : Referred by : Just Surfed On In! From : California Time : 1996-10-01 10:04:00 Comments : You are the Man!

Name : Antonio Cheng Website : Antonio Cheng's New & Improved Home Page Referred by : Word of Mouth From : San Jose, Costa Rica Time : 1996-10-01 07:57:00 Comments : Hey Darrell Your pages are really cool. Keep on rocking!.

Name : Hani So Website : Uriah Heep Home Page Referred by : Just Surfed On In! From : Rep. Of Singapore Time : 1996-10-01 04:17:00 Comments : Darrell, great home page ! I'm in the process of listening to TAKARA and Jeff Scott Soto's tapes. Based on what I've heard so far, the music is excellent ! So thanks to Darrell for giving me the opportunity and to the band: Keep up the good work ! Hani So

Name : Rodrigo Portella Werneck Website : The Unofficial Ken Hensley Home Page Referred by : Word of Mouth From : Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil Time : 1996-09-30 18:42:00 Comments : I didn't know until now what have happened to this great rock'n'roll singer, called Jeff Scott Soto, since he has left Malmsteen's group. Thanks Darrell for keeping this site great ! I hope to listen soon to fresh material from Jeff, and his current group... Best wishes, Rodrigo Werneck Heepsters On The Web

Name : Rodrigo Portella Werneck Website : Hard Rock Table Referred by : Word of Mouth From : Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil Time : 1996-09-30 18:30:00 Comments : Hi Darrell ! Excellent work, buddy ! I'm a long time fan of Jeff's vocals, since his times with Malmsteen, and I will check Takara's records, it seems to be real great rockin' music ! :) Rodrigo Werneck, Heepsters On The Web

Name : Gilbert G. Morton Website : My Home Page Referred by : Word of Mouth From : Cookeville, TN USA Time : 1996-09-30 18:27:00 Comments : Keep up the good work Darrell. Don't worry, I accidently deleted my guestbook as well. :)

Name : Dave White Website : England's own Uriah Heep Referred by : Just Surfed On In! From : Cleveland, Ohio Time : 1996-09-30 17:48:00 Comments : Darrell, this site is GREAT ! Keep up the great work !! From all the Where can I find an Album ? Dave

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