I left for Chicago on May 5th just a few weeks after having surgery for
prostate cancer. I was concerned that I might not
be able to make the trip to my home town. I was
still recovering and until I new things were 100%, I was a little
nervous.
I left Miami early and was in Chicago
in a few Hours. I thought there might be a car waiting to bring me
to the Hard Rock Hotel. When I didn't see my name on any signs
in baggage claim, I grabbed my bags and hailed a
cab.
I was at the Hard Rock 45 minutes
later. I told the cabbie to wait. As I opened the door he
moved the cab up and banged the door into a
pole.
I knew I was on a STYX
tour.
George, the tour
manager, was outside and as I grabbed my gear he paid the cab
fare.
An hour later I was being wisked to an
autograph signing. It was really fun shaking hands and signing
photos.
The best part was when a
twenty-something young guy handed me a photo from my participation in the
Gay Pride Parade in Chicago. He told me he was HIV+ and
thanked me for being his inspiration. It took a lot of courage and
pride for him to say that to me.
The photos sent represent various dates and a
single pic waiting for the tour bus.
It was an
emotional experience knowing my 1st gig with STYX was in 1972. There
I was in 2004 It was awesome.
I want to thank all the fans who inspire me every time I'm
onstage.
Till next
time...
Peace,
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