Heimo on Blackie The Fixx Jamie West-Oram's Guitar 86-91

Fixx fan Heimo says a few words about Jamie West Oram's guitar Blackie. Jamie played Blackie as his primary guitar between 1986 - 1991.
Includes excerpts from Red Skies, Secret Separation, Built For the Future, Stand or Fall, Tina Turner - Better Be Good to Me

[staceycarmody]

I'm just seeing this now. Wow how interesting! I'm a diehard Fixx fan, love all the info. Need to see Private Dancer Live again, it's been years!

[sixgunrj]

How awesome to own Jamie West Oram's guitar Blackie! Congrats! Hope you take care of it and enjoy playing it like Jamie would want it to be played. You're a very lucky guy.

[reversefulfillment]

What a treat Heimo, I read you're note that it's now with Diamond Dave. Hopefully he'll let Blackie sing once again.

[Bodyknowledge]

Quite cool! Remarkable and interesting being that Jamie/The Fixx still perform and that he no longer possess/wanted to part with this guitar. Was fortunate to see a decade ago The Fixx and Psychedelic Furs together in Chicago. One of the best concerts I've attended.

[tonepoet]

I was at that Fixx concert in Daytona (born and raised there). Saw Survivor and Heart at that band hall as well.

[prestoman]

I agree about the Fixx MTV concert- love that one! Great guitar, sir!

[jaimeacosta]

Wow! All the joy that guitar brought out, seems a shame almost, to have it silent! Nice find to own! Take care thanks for the post! Peace always!

[DMAIII]

Thats a pretty neat history and narration... Bravo on showing us all the visual history of one of the coolest gtr players around's black strat. :). Black strats matter!!!!

[JohnJohnson-jhre]

I can tell from your accent you're from Texas.

[jeffbateman]

Wait! WHO owns this guitar? Yeah, I'd be interested in how/why it was acquired from Jamie!... Any info on that? Thanks for sharing!