At 15 I played in a band with guys a bit older. Recently I wondered “What ever happened to Billy Troiani the great bass player?” I found him on the internet & reached out. We met up again FIFTY FOUR YEARS LATER in Gothenburg. What…
Hours of great talk, laughs and dinner with my friend Jimmy in London today. I love the times we spend together. He was blown away by photos of our full stage and thrilled for Download. I had to say “Jimmy, you’re at the foundation of…
I have more commissions than I have time to paint. If you do what makes you happy & pleases you, you will find others you make happy and please them too. Don’t be sabotaged by those who find ways to disguise their envy & jealousy.…
How very sad. “Big John” Harte was with us from the beginning and has ALWAYS been family. He fought valiantly and relentlessly against cancer and I was thankful to be able to cheer him on. He remains a legend in KISSWORLD. My condolences to MaryAnne…
My dear friend, buddy and guitar tech for 20 years, Fran Stueber died yesterday suddenly of Covid. Both on and offstage I depended on him for so much. My family loved him as did I. He was so proud of his wife and 3 boys…
Drove Sarah from school to dance class & back home, did an interview about the era of music billboards on Sunset Blvd., worked on a few paintings & made an awesome dinner. I think the things that ground us and allow us to find peace,…
I remember waking up and turning on the TV & being unable to comprehend what I was seeing. I watched all day thinking that somehow things would go back as they had been. Our minds try to protect us from horror. Today I honor all…
One of my closest friends Dell Furano has died after battling years of health struggles. He fought to the end because he loved his wife, family & friends. He valued life & lived it to the fullest. My love & support to Kym and his…
Doctor’s orders so we can hit the road running on Sept. 9th. Staying clear of people for a few more days. Do I think my “freedom” ever includes jeopardizing other people’s health?… No, I don’t.
My COVID symptoms were MILD compared to many others and let me tell you… It kicked my ass. It’s over now.