Frank Pellico started playing the worlds largest pipe organ for the Chicago Blackhawks back in 1991. The Stanley Show's Jay Janower caught up with him during this years Playoff run. The Stanley Show is produced by Global BC / Shaw Media.
Fun fact: When the hawks moved from the old Chicago Stadium to the United Center it took them nearly 2 years to tweak the organ sound to match the old one at the old barn.
Isn't the largest pipe organ the Atlantic City Convention Hall Organ? The Barton organ may have been the largest Theater organ, but I recall reading that the Sanflippo Wulitzer was the largest...
For a positive comment, I like Frank as a person. He has his Chicago accent (not neutral and dull, like many in his line of work), he doesn't dress up in a suit and tie (those are the worst), and he doesn't like baseball (I don't either, who knew). Baseball's too slow for me too. What's the purpose of the headset?
I sure hope not. I remember, it was used sporadically (on/off) in the 90s, when the Bulls were THE TEAM. I recall the beginning of DJs as well back then. I heard pop/rock tunes during breaks (quarters), pre, and post game. I have not watched any NBA stuff since then.
The organ they have now is just an Allen with custom decoration. You can go anywhere, and listen to an Allen, but you could only go to one place to hear the Barton from Chicago Stadium. The old Barton pipe organ in the "barn" was truly an experience to behold.
