Thank You – Meltdown
Here it is, my last shift of another year at WRIF. Man, I didn’t think when I came here in 1995 I’d still be rockin’ RIFF 27 years later, but here we are….and I couldn’t be more grateful!
This year saw things really start to get back to normal. The first sign of that – to me – was the Jack White show on April 8th. Tigers opening day, then off to the Masonic to see Jack. What a show he put on! Of course the concerts returned in full force. I spent many nights at Pine Knob, especially the second half of the season. Oh, and I’m glad “Pine Knob” came back, too.
In the end, this is my final post of the year to just say THANK YOU. Every year you guys treat me so well. Whether it be out at shows or appearances, or on social media. I love the interaction that you guys show towards me. Thank You for all your requests for the daily FourPlay At 4. Yes, I do read them and pick the FourPlay every day off of your suggestions. I apprciate all the kind words on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
THANK YOU to all the artists I had the chance to meet and interview throughout the year. I don’t know if you know this, but I do between 100-125 interviews a year with artists from all over the rock genre. This year I got to interview Blackie Lawless from W.A.S.P. for the first time. Stone Gossard from Pearl Jam, Rachel Bolan and “Snake” Sabo from Skid Row, John Waite, just to name a few I’d never interviewed before. I interviewed Corey Taylor in front of a live audience at Twiztid’s Astronomicon, which was also so much fun!
THANK YOU to everyone I rode my Harley Davidson with, and everyone who came out to Full Throttle Thursdays at Stingers. Thank you to everyone I broke bread with, or shared a cocktail with.
Finally, I have to say THANK YOU to my coworkers. So many of them have helped me out big-time this year. Jade, Anne Erickson, Young Will, Morgan and many, many other….thanks!
To wrap this up, it’s been a fun, fast 27 years…..year 28 coming up!
-Meltdown-
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22 Pictures For 2022 - Meltdown
Stone Gossard Of Pearl Jam On Talkin' Rock
Stone Gossard joined me recently to talk about everything he has going on. Really cool to talk to him. I did a lot of interview via Zoom this year.
Blackie Lawless' Elvis Mic Stand
I was scheduled to meet Blackie from W.A.S.P. at the meet and greet here at Harpos in November, but it was too early and I couldn’t make it. I did get a picture with his famous mic stand though. LOL
Charity Events
I did some great charity events this past year. One was in the middle of summer with Darren McCarty.
Riding My Harley Davidson
I got a lot of miles on the Harley again this year. This picture was with a big group in the Irish Hills at Artesian Wells. Fun ride! Thanks to everyone who came out to Full Throttle Thursday’s at Stingers…so much fun!
Riff Fest Rocked!
Once again, Riff Fest was a highlight of the summer. Here’s a picture of myself and Dan Donagan from Disturbed. (ignore my cheat sheet below my foot)
Dirty Honey
Of course these guys rocked at Riff Fest, but I also played hockey a couple times with Marc from the band. Once with NHL legend, Milan Hejduk.
Shinedown Rocks Pine Knob
I love these guys….and, man, what a show!!! Here’s myself with Barry and Eric before the show.
Mike Wolfe From American Pickers In Pittsburgh
I never know who I’m going to run into when I go to concerts. I met Mike Wolfe from American Pickers at the Metallica show in Pittsburgh. It’s the second time I randomly bumped into him. Great guy!
I Prevail Drop True Power
The Michigan boys in I Prevail dropped a new album, and Eric and Brian were nice enough to swing by the studio to talk about it.
Frank Bello From Anthrax
Another fun Zoom interview this past year was with my friend, Frank Bello. The Anthrax legend talked about his solo EP and what the thrash giants have coming up.
PLUSH Rocks Riff Fest
The girls from PLUSH were outstanding and RIFF Fest. Lookout for this band for years to come.
Sometimes You Just Need To Go To Hell!
Kid Rock In Nashville
I saw Kid Rock in concert three times this summer. Plus, I went down to Nashville to hang with him for his charity comedy night at the legendary Ryman auditorium.
Zac Brown
Yeah, I’m a rocker through and through, but I’m also a music fan. I may have had a few cocktails before snapping this picture – which Zac helped me because my phone was in panoramic for some reason and I couldn’t figure it out.
Troy Van Leeuwen From Queens Of The Stone Age
This was one of few in person interviews I did this year. I’d never met Troy before this, but he was a very fun interview. I did it at Echopark Guitars in downtown Detroit.
Getting Back On Stage
Like I said, things got back to normal this year and I got to make some stage announcements . This was at the Fillmore.
More Riding
Yes, I did a lot of riding this year.
Jackyl At The Machine Shop
It’s always great seeing my friend Jesse James DuPree and the guys from Jackyl.
A Trip To Milwaukee
I took a road trip to Milwaukee, the birthplace of Harley Davidson.
Abby
It was the first full year with Abby. She’s grown, and learned and had a fun year. She’s still all puppy…..my good girl.
