I also heard that because he pleaded guilty, he would be incarcerated for 18 months. I’ll start digging around…

Brian – Thanks. Means more than you know that you took a moment to comment. Gotta story I need your help with. Gonna be huge…. I’ll be in touch through the group…

fikshun – You and I understand each other probably perfectly on this subject. Thanks, brother….Wanna hear that the new album is moving along….

Phil – Thanks for your thoughtful words. As another brother in music, I know your frustration and you have my sympathy and support. And as for Jena, I hope you know that I and all of us at S&R know that Mychael is a pawn in a system – and that it’s the system we seek to correct. Update us when you have the chance….

Jeff – You’re much on my mind these days. I’m trying to convert some wma files to mp3’s for you. Shoot me some tuneage when you can and I’ll get this stuff converted so you can hear what we sounded like “all those years ago.” Great to hear from you….

Sam – Not all the way back, but on the way back. Steve and I are progressing nicely – plan to start gigging in May. Mike’s been sniffing around, and we’re also working with another old friend who does percussion – and plays the violin/fiddle/viola. I’ll keep you posted. Oh, and send your quasi-nephew Trev an email and tell him that Denver is the only choice for his move – some of his pals are pushing for LA. We need to work on him. I know Marlene is working on him, too, so let’s give that a push….

Elaine – Let me say this in my own faux British way: “Bless you, Luv….”

Rho – Thanks for commenting – I think the Mychael referred to is Mychael Bell from the Jena 6, however. But, you mentioned Space Team Electra, so all is forgiven.

Phil,
Pardon my ignorance but last I heard Mychael was stil performing out in California. By the tone of your comment I feel I may be behind the times and wonder if you could bring us all current. I can say I really enjoyed Space Team and it was one of the first bands Dr. Slammy ever succeeded in dragging me out to see.

katana1 misses your posts. Be well.

Sorry about Tony, but gratified that at least his death has spurred you to thinking, acting, playing and writing again.

S&R has plenty of political snarking. It’s good to have our soul back.

I didn’t know the Kinks ever broke up, that was news to me.

Take care, amigo.

Jeff

I also was into music, R&B and recorded a couple of tracks. One went high on the charts in 2006 and made a lot of money-although I saw none of it.

One day I called one of my music agents up, and he asked me what my stage name was. I said “Crisis” as in “Mid-life”. Being a few years beneath me, he didn’t seem to get it.

To end on a positive note though, I know there is no perfect country, or president, or situation. We all do our best. And I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to you and Dr. Slammy and all the other people here at Scholars and Rogues who championed Mychael’s cause. You make sure that people are aware of the part of America that’s REAL…

My condolences…