We went to Hawaii in 1992. By my estimate, Benny must be 80+ and I have not seen him in @ 20 years. In fact, for all the years that I frequented his store (as a customer, not a personal friend), I'm not sure he ever knew (or cared) what my full name was. If you truly know Benny, you know that this is true. Every musician (of my era, anyway) in the Philly area remembers Benny; that doesn't mean that Benny remembers them. What exactly are you trying to say, Donnie? That I never existed? that I was never a part of the Philly music scene? I think the more likely thing is that we travelled in (very) different circles.

What exactly is it you want to know, Donny (and by extention, Fran)? Obviously, for my family's privacy, I don't want my personal information (like the location of my home) scattered across the internet, but if you have any questions about my professional life, past or present, I'll be happy to answer any reasonable questions.

The statements I made represent my opinions about posting tunes on this board. If you choose to do it, then be prepared to be critiqued. If your stuff is good, lots of people will tell you. If it sucks, don't be suprised or angry if someone tells you that. I didn't mention anyone specifically, but if you or one of your friends feels as though they "resemble that remark", what can I say.

chas