Hey Big Jim,

I once was waiting for a table in a resturaunt next to Tony Brown, head of MCA records and very famous producer for Reba McEntire and others. Tony got his big break as Elvis Presley's piano player. I asked him "How did you get from Elvis' piano player to the head of a record label?" he said, "Well the guy died, so I needed a job!"

That is one of the reasons for this "last person standing" version of some of the bands. They simply keep dying off. Music is a Bitch. The road. Drugs, self indulgence, etc. It is really amazing when they make it through to anything.

But again, one of the funny parts of this summers touring season are the "Dinosaurs of rock" bands that are taking up all the big arenas. Bob Dylan, Aerosmith, KISS, Elton John, Billy Joel, The Eagles, are all doing HUGE touring business. The current stars are having problems competing and selling tickets. Even some of the bands like Counting Crowes, are having to cancel due to low ticket sales while the old guys are out there cleaning it up to standing room only crowds.
So go go go OLD ASSED PEOPLE!!! Maybe me and Big Jim will gather up our walkers and do a Scottish Pub crawl around Edinburgh!!!
Hey Jim, are you aware of a local writer/artist in Edinburgh who goes by the name of NOD? I am in contact with him on another forum. Very nice guy. Maybe have to hook you two up.

See you guys. Enjoying your conversations.

MAB