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JP: You were all British expats who formed a band
in Germany, where you became very popular. Why
did you adopt Seeheim as your second home, and
why do you think your music resonated so much
with the Germans?
Mo: We actually formed the band in Hamburg and
traveled out from there. In Darmstadt we met Martin
Schiemer, who ran the underground club in Darmstadt
and had a big house in Seeheim. He invited us to stay

with him and we immediately fell in love with Seeheim.
We made it our permanent home. The German people
were very receptive to new music and had no interest
in Pop music at all. They were great to play for and
helped nurture our music to what it is today.

Mick: Seeheim is a quiet village slap bang in the
middle of (Western) Germany ... which is also central
within Europe ... so touring was much easier from that
central base. People who DIDN’T speak English could
relate to the music visually and understand our
messages in any language, in any country.

JP: When you relocated to the States in the 1970s,
US fans were also very receptive to your music.
Same question as above: Why do you think that
was?

Mo: I think the U.S. fans were ready for something
new. They listened intently to the music; in quiet
places in the music you could hear a pin drop. US and
German fans are among the best in the world.

Mick: We first located in New Jersey due to New York
City proximity and Eastern USA, again for ease of
touring. Nektar music became popular once it was
played on the radio stations in the seventies. Fans told
friends, who told others ... they all “got their money’s
worth” at our shows.

JP: Recently, a recording from Swiss TV in 1973
was unearthed, and will be released this autumn
in a DVD/CD package. Three of you (Mo, Mick, and
Ron) are original members and were in the band
at that time. Watching it after all these years, what
was your reaction?