People

Meeting and getting to know people that inspire.

17th Annual Playboy Jazz Festival - Meeting Quincy Jones at the Playboy Mansion

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It was June 1995. I was living in Ventura California and playing in a few bands. My day job was working as a grocery clerk at Von’s Grocery Store in Westlake. One of the cool things about working there was meeting all the famous actors and musicians who actually shopped for groceries. I was always amazed when I saw famous actors like Sean Connery [...] Full article

Meeting Chuck Norris: A Personal Story of Chance, Character, and Inner Strength

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Where do I start? In the 1990's, airports were a little quieter, a little more relaxed. I was traveling through Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport, walking between terminals. That’s when I noticed someone familiar walking toward me, Chuck Norris. Yes, that Chuck Norris, the martial artist, action star, and cultural icon. As he approached, I [...] Full article

Playing With American Hardcore Punk Band “Ill Repute” in Ventura, California

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This experience was very cool, with a lot of memories on several levels. First, Ill Repute is a great punk band, and the band members are genuine. Their love for music is what drives them, and playing a show with them was very inspiring, aka awesome. A little background on Ill Repute in case you weren’t alive in the '90s or weren’t into the punk [...] Full article
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