Is that a real poncho, or is that a Sears poncho? ;-)
If it wasn't for my large ego, I'd say I'm the Coolest Dude, that I ever met! Hahaha
"Freak Out"
Meeting Mr. Frank Zappa in that same venue, nearly on the exact same spot, well that was my Moment To Shine, and it made that acquaintanceship with Richie, pale in comparison. ;-)
Zappa gave me his autograph, and did I ever tell you, who drove me and my two friends to the show that night? Yeah, I guess it's been a pretty blessed life. Ian Underwood was driving the rented station wagon, in the passenger seat, was non other than "Eddie". You know the two lead singers from the Turtles, were touring with Zappa for a couple years...
L to R: Mark Volman ("Flo") & Howard Kaylan ("Eddie").
Waiting for a second friend to show up, we were going to head down to the venue together, while waiting, this rented wagon pulls up, and the window get's buzzed down, this guy with a large beard, asks me if I would please guide them to the nearest liquor vendors. So I hopped in, it was only a couple blocks away. As soon as I shut the door, I ask them, Are you guys going to the Zappa show tonight? Ian slams on the brakes and they both turn around and say in unison, We are Zappa!! Hahahaha, made my night, my day, my life. Then meeting Frank after the show,,, got his autograph, he's been my number one favorite artist ever since Vancouver anyway, this night just sealed the deal. I have something like 85-90 Zappa CDs, 6 DVD's and a whole stack of original Zappa on vinyl still. ;-) it's forever priceless to me.
Chas