Mr. Griffin. Were there any of the members of the band who stayed on with Ruby?
Mr. Johnson. Well, the pianoplayer, Leonard Wood, stayed.
Mr. Griffin. How did that happen?
Mr. Johnson. Well, he felt that he could continue to stay there and keep the place going. I had a pretty good following there—but I understand it didn’t work out too well.
Mr. Griffin. What was Jack’s reaction to your leaving the Vegas Club?
Mr. Johnson. Well, actually, Jack hadn’t been at the Vegas Club. He was downtown here, you know, and, well, he was kind of hurt. He didn’t like it too well, but I had no contract at the club.
Mr. Griffin. Did he feel that your band had been stolen from him?
Mr. Johnson. Well, I don’t think so, because this was my decision.
Mr. Griffin. Did he ever talk to you about his attitude toward your leaving?
Mr. Johnson. Yes.