The exact year I don’t recall, but it was the mid-80’s for sure…and while I don’t recall that detail, I do very vividly recall the instance when I go kicked out of a very famous superstar’s dressing room…by the very man himself. I won’t go into much detail, but let’s just say there was a combination of alcohol, and at that time a very popular substance that would induce one to talk A LOT. It was a benefit concert in Seattle for Vietnam Vets, in a small theatre…I don’t recall the name, but again, I recall the incident quite vividly. Bonnie Raitt and the legendary Jackson Browne where the main performers that night. I was with a record rep and we were back stage, and I had the opportunity to meet Jackson Browne, under very abnormal circumstances…no security etc. I sat and chatted with the man in his dressing room (a very small room, the whole lighted mirror etc), and I told him about my oldest Brother who’d served in Vietnam and how I very much appreciated what he and Bonnie were doing that night etc. Yes…the “etc” is what got my in trouble…as I rambled on and on and on about various things, of which I don’t really recall…but I vividly remember what happened soon after. No need to call for security, but having told me “Ron I have to get ready now”…and I rambled another minute or so…Jackson Browne stated…RON, it’s been great talking, but you need to go now”. Kicked out by the man him self…lol, I totally deserved it…surprised he didn’t just get up and grab me by my then big head of hair, and toss me from the dressing room!! With his concert coming July 20th at the Idaho Botanical Garden, I thought about trying to arrange a “meet and greet”…but then I thought no…I doubt he’d be much amused if I brought up that embarrassing instance…not that he’d in anyway remember it, like I do. Here’s to a legendary artist in music history period…and I plan on making the show this summer. Enjoy a little “Doctor My Eyes” live… ~ Ron