Missed this thread altogether until today... Stream of consciousness.
@Rimbo, Sammy claims that his Ferrari was in the shop and Ed saw it. The mechanic said that Ed should call Sammy to get him in the band. Templeton was probably right that time could heal the wounds, but Ed called Sammy and they hit it off. Of course, that's Sammy's version of things.
Moved to Austin in 1978 - 4th grade. Guy across the street from me was a little older and had a vast record collection. One would characterize him as a country-boy or "kicker" at the time, but he introduced me to VH1. I'd never heard anything like it before. Parents raised me on pop, Elvis, and BeeGees. Think back to the first time you ever heard "Running With the Devil". Oh my!
Missed the VH 1984 tour - I am sure I did something stupid and parents said, "Nah - no need for you to go." Saw VH supporting the 5150 tour at FEC in 1986. Was on 4th row floor - near stage left. It was a fantastic show. Ed's beer cup was near there. I have never seen anyone drink so much Schlitz Malt Liquor before in my life. Or since. Again, the show was fantastic. 5150 was far more "pop" than anything they had done before. My favorites: Summer Nights and 5150.
CSB
Roth played Stubbs quite a few years back. Before the show, I went to the restroom. While I was standing & peeing, a guy kept coming in and walking out. After the 3rd time, I said, "everything OK?" and he said, "Dave needs to use the restroom." I said, "Let Dave use the restroom, I will leave him alone." I leave and the same guy says, "Hey, can you watch the door until Dave comes out?" Sure. Dave comes out, says "Thanks man" and proceeds to return to his pregaming w/o inviting me. Show was awesome. Favorite part was his guitar and bass player hiding behind amp stacks as Dave started spinning/twirling a large metal staff.
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