In Reply to: Jonathan Valin's obituary for Harry Pearson posted by Mike K on November 6, 2014 at 09:36:28:
MF's reminiscence of Pearson is less of a hagiography than Valin's, and is more honest about HP's personality. Pearson seems to have been a more complex character than most men, and Fremer captures the contradictions well I think. He praises Pearson's importance to the high end audio world without ignoring his sometimes negative impact as well.
I only met Pearson once, when I attended a party at his Sea Cliff house after it was restored following the fire. In the span of a few hours I experienced Harry Pearson at his best, as a charming, affable, and gregarious host, and at his worst, as an asshole with a mean streak.
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- Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think - Rob Doorack 05:25:52 11/07/14 (6)
- RE: Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think - fantja 09:09:44 11/08/14 (1)
- RE: Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think - ahendler 13:37:03 11/08/14 (0)
- RE: Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think - stehno 00:00:38 11/08/14 (2)
- RE: Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think - Rob Doorack 08:45:39 11/08/14 (1)
- RE: Michael Fremer's HP obituary is superior, I think - stehno 14:24:58 11/08/14 (0)
- Agreed... - mkuller 13:23:05 11/07/14 (0)