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Jul 28th, 2003 at 10:15am

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 I was just thinking about some of the famous musicians I have had encounters with and thought it would make a cool topic.
 
Here's my stories:
Marilyn Manson- Before he started playing arenas I saw him play at a small venue, after the show I waited outside with a bunch of other people.
When Marilyn and the band came out to get on their bus, he stopped and signed a few autographs, I didn't get an autograph but he did say "Hey,What's up" to me. He was very polite and totally the opposite of what you would expect.

Dimebag Darrell (Pantera)- We went to the hard rock cafe' in Chicago one night and this little dude with long hair bumped into me, He turned to look at me and it was Dimebag, he hung out in front of the cafe' throwing those little snap-pop things at people and joking around, there was only a few people who knew who he was so he was really cool, talking to us and having fun and then he got in a limo and was gone.
 
 Jim Dandy (Black oak arkansas)- Most people don't know who Jim Dandy is, but I always knew, BOA played a small club near my hometown, and I went there a night or two before the show and Jim was hanging out in the bar, I went over and started talking to him and he autographed a photo for me, he also told me to never give up on music and some other words of advice.
We drank a beer together and then I left him alone, didn't want to wear out my welcome.

 Lizzy Borden- I saw Lizzy Borden play at the Mason Jar in Phoenix, during the show he high-fived me, and when they were done with their set I ran into him on his way to the dressing room, I told him I had been into his music as long as I could remember, he thanked me and went on his way.

 Pure Prairie league- Remember the song "Amie"? Yeah, those guys. To me it was a big deal because I always listened to PPL.
They played a resort around here a long time ago, after the concert I went into the bar and the PPL guys were just hanging out like they were nobody, I was always a fan of their music so I went and complimented them and such, it was weird to see them just sitting there at the bar, because to me, they were huge stars.

 That's all I can think of, I don't recall ever meeting any Movie stars, but I did meet ZAP from the American Gladiators at a car show once.

 Anyone else had any brushes with fame? It doesn't have to be just musicians, could be Movie stars, Political figures, etc.
 

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Reply #1 - Jul 28th, 2003 at 10:38am
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July 4 1960

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Lunch with the President!!
Dwight D. Eisenhower

Later that day I met James Arness
Marshal Dillon, Gun Smoke!!

I have also met
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Oilwell fire putter outer guy!!!

Most all race car drivers
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Cart
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And the MOST famous!!!!!!!!!
EllyMae Clampet
Donna Douglas
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Reply #2 - Jul 28th, 2003 at 10:42am

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no real brushes with fame musician wise.

but i have met, prince charles, and shawn michaels(wwe wrestler)
and i had john sleighthome(ex england rugby player) as my gym teacher for a year, he was actually a good teacher, more laid back than the full time teachers.
 
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Reply #3 - Jul 28th, 2003 at 10:50am

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Worked briefly as part of George Michaels security detail during a British tour, and even drove him around a couple of times. Embarrassing but true Embarrassed
Placido Domingo, I worked with him at the Royal Opera House when I was a child (singer, I would like to add that since my voice broke I haven't been able to hit a note!), he is possibly the most unpleasant, self-centered, mean spirited, imbecile I've ever had the misfortune to meet!
Will Carling the former England Rugby captain, this was at the time of the Diana affair, and he asked if I'd be prepared to swear in court that I was having a drink with him, and he wasn't involved in any secret trysts GrinFunny guy, really nice bloke.
A number of British TV personalities.
Here in Hungary a lot of famous TV personalities, and a couple of pop stars.
And my favourite Sir Ranulph Fiennes, the worlds greatest living explorer and one of my heros. Had a couple of G 'n Ts with him once in a hotel bar, what a man!

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Reply #4 - Jul 28th, 2003 at 6:00pm

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David Jason (Del' boy in "Only fools and horses" and "Inspector "Frost") at at Leuchars airshow Grin.
Richad Wilson  "One foot in the Grave" in Greenock .
and the Duke of Edinburgh, what a prat Roll Eyes
 

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Reply #5 - Jul 29th, 2003 at 7:04am

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Nobody musically, but I've shaken hands with Prince Charles. Been asked 'how the weather is outside' buy Colin McRay.
Most of you (Unless your a fan of 3rd division UK football) wont know this, but i nearly got into a pub brawl with Shrewsbury Towns Goalkeeper 4 days after the 2-1 win over Everton. Grin
 

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Reply #6 - Aug 3rd, 2003 at 1:47am

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i was in the second row of Avril Lavigne in concert.  What a great experience!
 
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Reply #7 - Aug 3rd, 2003 at 2:07am

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Somewhere in the 70's they used to allow concerts in the Orange Bowl (Miami).  I was just out of high school working as a security guard (what a joke) for one of them.  I was posted at an obscure back gate - primarily to make sure no one snuck in - when Gregg Allman drove up in a limo.

He was stoned, intoxicated, something, but I recognized him and let him in.

I doubt he remembers me.

I've also attended several PGA (Golf) tournaments where you can get within about 10 feet of any famous golfer in the world (including Tiger Woods, but he usually draws a pretty big crowd).  The only good autograph I have is from Jack Nicklaus but I've been within 10 feet of just about everyone.

And I met Larry Czonka (Miami Dolphins undefeated world champions American football - 1972) in the Jacksonville airport bar.  He bought me a Miller Lite and gave me an autograph.
 
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Reply #8 - Aug 3rd, 2003 at 11:34am

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I'm sure like many people here - I have no particular regard for 'celebrity'  Grin  .. In fact the notion of commercialism & celebrity is ruining music IMHO .... (take boy/girl bands as an example - then the real artists get overlooked...) There are undoubtably plenty of really talented people out there who don't fit the commercial package & don't get published .... Most will give up eventually & get a job ... happens all the time - meanwheil we have to put up with garbage packaged music  Lips Sealed

But :

Diana Ross - was a customer of mine off & on for about 6 months (she once asked me fo the 'dirtiest video in the shop' - which I obliged.. Smiley )
Ray Davies (Kinks) - as above - though for 3 years
Leo Sayer - as above
Di Spencer (lady di - now dead) - as above
(+ several other's in the above job I can't bring to mind right now... oh yes - Phil Linnot (Thin Lizzy) ..about 2 months before he died .. )

Steven Spielberg - contacted me near the start of SimV about using some FS Aircraft in a film project he was working on Smiley - only heard from him once Smiley




 

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