Don't know how "great" one would call this guy, but I recently bumped, literally, into the Rev. Jesse Jackson. I was walking out of a restaurant, had just opened the door, and Jackson was right there in my face trying to get in. I thought it amazing that his security would be so lacking as to let that happen.

I met Suzie Quatro with her drummer on a
parking lot when I was ten.
I wore short trousers, white socks in brown
sandals and horrible glasses.
I was so ashamed, that I didn't say hello.
Another - less known - musician I met 1994
in London.
Keziah Jones was doing a promo-gig in a small
club and it was a nice concert.
I had a lot of beer and after the show I went
to the toilet.
The next person that entered was - you might
guess it - the artist himself.
As I didn't consider the situation as perfect
to start a conversation, I concentrated on my
first intentions instead.
Two more known persons I saw in the late 80s,
when I had a walk with my dog along the
Elbchausse in Hamburg.
Still suffering a very evil hangover I wondered
what all that police cars and motorbikes were
doing in the street.
Than a gigantic limousine passed by, and the two
persons on the back seat were waving to me.
Nice gesture.
They were Princess Diana and Prince Charles.
Pretty fair to great a halfdrunken punk...

I got my picture taken and got to kiss the Stanley Cup!

Gazza Wrote:
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> Charlie was blind drunk, could barely stand (when
> he turned round to return a pen to the guy who had
> loaned it to him to sign autographs he lost his
> balance and we had to stop him from falling over)
>


I thought Charlie gave up the drink years ago? When did he do that 60 Minutes interview where he said he doesn"t drink or do drugs?



I have met Charlie and Mick Taylor. I am not sure I can say I met Mick and Keith but have been close and gotten their autographs. I have met five Prime Ministers and a few actors.

During their larger than life period I saw all 4 members of Metallica hanging out in a hotel bar, they were very social (except for Lars), Kirk bought me a beer, posed for some photos, signed autographs if people wanted them. They were being decent to people.

Times have changed since then....

When I was 5, I got a picture and a hug from Henry "The Fonz" Winkler.

How about that, all you old people? Five years old in 1991 and I knew who The Fonz was!!!

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How about that, all you old people? Five years old in 1991 and I knew who The Fonz was!!!

Whatever Hater;-) My son is 5 and he can name all the Rolling Stones, including Mick T & Brian! And he knows what instrument they all play.

CindyC Wrote:
was!!!
>
> Whatever Hater;-) My son is 5 and he can name
> all the Rolling Stones, including Mick T & Brian!
> And he knows what instrument they all play.



sometimes thats more than the band members themselves know ...



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CindyC Wrote:
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> Jumpin'JackFrash Wrote:
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> -----
> How about that, all you old people? Five years
> old in 1991 and I knew who The Fonz was!!!
>
> Whatever Hater;-) My son is 5 and he can name
> all the Rolling Stones, including Mick T & Brian!
> And he knows what instrument they all play.

wow - he prolly knows more than your bf!

Henry Winkler will not sign the words "The Fonz"..grrrrrrr, he signed by black leather jacker "Enjoy your life, Henry Winkler", asked to write "Fonz" he declined..still nice guy.

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wow - he prolly knows more than your bf!



HAHAHAHAHAHA That's hilarious! I can't wait for him to see that, he is - at the moment, sans computer, so you will have to wait so patiently for his response.

my Dad (about 75 at the time) met Muhammed Ali at a wedding......he approached the great Ali shook his hand and said...."hi, i'm from the Joe Louis era"....and Ali, trembling from his ailment, looked down at pappy and delivered with clear wit: "you look like your from the Jack Johnson era"............gotta be a boxing fan to appreciate the references



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I recently met Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull and I wanted to mess with him just a bit and I said "I really like your album" he said which one and I responded "The one where you play the flute"

Leonard Keringer Wrote:
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> my Dad (about 75 at the time) met Muhammed Ali at
> a wedding......he approaced the great Ali shook
> his hand and said....hi, i'm from the Joe Louis
> era....and Ali, trembling from his ailment, looked
> down at pappy and delivered with clear wit: you
> look like your from the Jack Johnson
> era............gotta be a boxing fan to appreciate
> the references



LOL..thats brilliant. For those too young to appreciate the mock insult, Louis was champ from 1937-49 - Johnson lost his title in 1915!

Just a few more, musically speaking - Eddie Money, Chuck Leavell

Tons of athletes - Hank Aaron, Pistol Pete, Herschel Walker, etc.

Lots of politicians - Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, etc.

Elmo Lewis Wrote:
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> Just a few more, musically speaking - Eddie Money,
> Chuck Leavell
>
> Tons of athletes - Hank Aaron, Pistol Pete,
> Herschel Walker, etc.
>
> Lots of politicians - Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan,
> etc.


Hank Aaron always seemed like a cool, mellow dude.....what were your impressions Elmo........big "Hammerin' Hank" fan meself......many years ago had his '54 Topps rookie card in pristine condition.........too bad i didn't hang onto it...........and don't want Bonds to break Hank's hr record.....but looks like "juice-boy" will



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Leonard, what a fantastic story of Muhammed Ali!!! What a witty retort to your dad. That's hilarious.

Had a chance to meet Ali once in 1989. Very much the humble gentleman....

DaveG Wrote:
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> Leonard, what a fantastic story of Muhammed Ali!!!
> What a witty retort to your dad. That's hilarious.


yeah DaveG......it's sad to see the great Ali tremble......but knowing he still has his wit/humour is a saving grace

Nothing of significance, unless we include the following:

a) Jumped on stage at the end of a Who concert in Manchester 1981 and gave
Townshend a hug!
b) Shook Bruce Springsteen's hand at the end of a gig in Manchester 1981.
c) Got Elton John's autograph, December 2003.
d) Met Lisa (kissed her on the hand!), Blondie and Daryl, Manchester, 2003.
e) Shook Ray Davies' hand, Liverpool 2004.

British football players, I try very much to avoid!

Almost forgot, I've met Mick Taylor on three seperate occasions...a true gentleman.

trainarollin Wrote:
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> I recently met Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull and I
> wanted to mess with him just a bit and I said "I
> really like your album" he said which one and I
> responded "The one where you play the flute"


LMAO

I live in Los Angeles and am a big autograph collector, so I've been able to meet hundreds of musicians and celebrities over the years. I've really stepped up my collecting in the past 4-5 years because many musicians I like are getting older and dying off. For instance last night, I went to an event where John Densmore of The Doors was participating and I got a photo with him and some albums signed. After this I went over to an awards show where I got Robin Williams to sign a couple things for me and had Forrest Whitaker sign my platoon laserdisc that I had had Oliver Stone sign the night before when he did a Q & A for his movie World Trade Center.

Over the past few years some of the musicians I've been fortunate enough to meet and get autographs and in some cases photos are 3 Stones (Jagger, Richards and Wood) and a few from the toruing band, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Roger Daltrey, 6 Beach Boys (B Wilson, Love, Jardine, Johnston, Rikkia Fatarr and Blondie Chaplin), the 4 members of Pink Floyd (never met Syd), Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, all 3 of the Police, all 4 of U2, Bruce Springsteen and all of the current E Street Band except Federici, Simon and Garfunkel, Willie Nelson, Ray Manzarek, 5 of the 7 members of the Eagles, Slash, Duff, Sorum and Gilby from GNR, Brian May and Roger Taylor of Queen, Joe Strummer, Eddie Vedder and Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam, Billy Preston, Lou Reed, John Cale, Elton John, the Corrs, the Bangles, INXS, Midnight Oil, Mick Fleetwood, Lindsey Buckingham, Van Morrison, Jack Bruce, Bob Geldof, Daniel Lanois, the 3 current members of REM, 6 members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Moody Blues, Yes, Sheryl Crow, No Doubt, the Pretenders, Franz Ferdinand, The Cure, Johnny Marr, Elvis Costello, Gene Simmons, Bunny Wailer, Jimmy Cliff, Toots and bunch more. I walked down the street with Bob Dylan as he left a show while a friend of mine pleaded with him to sign, but was completely ignored, so he's one of the few I've had no success with. Jerry Lee Lewis has been tough as well, as I've had no success with him on the 4-5 times I tried.

It gets a bit maddening and time consuming doing all this, but it can still be real exciting when you meet a legend who you really like.



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Had beers with Barry Freed (aka Abbie Hoffman) at his hideout in the 1000 Islands. A friend had a place right next to his so was friendly wth him, hence the encounter.

Hell of a list, Halup!

LK, Hank was a nice guy to a young fan in the late 60's. He seems much more distant and bitter now following his home run chase of the Babe. He had a number of fools send him death threats, etc. I hope keeps the record as he did the right way. He still works in the Braves front office and owns a car dealership near Atlanta.

Oh, yeah, I got an e-mail from Leonard K., does that count as a brush with greatness? I think so.



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I've met a bunch due to either circumstance, luck, or work.

Most legendary: Keith, Dylan, Bowie, Bo Diddley

Exceptionally Nice: Michael Nesmith, Jerry Garcia, Molly Shannon (Saturday Night Live), Nomar Garciaparra (baseball player), Joan Jett, Dave Grohl, all of R.E.M. except Stipe

Funniest: Liam Gallagher, Peter Tork, Glen Matlock, Rick Nielsen

Biggest A-hole: Stipe

Most intoxicated: Damon Albarn, Jimmy Fallon, Greg Allman (in a Salem bar, Cindy!)

Weirdest: Bootsy Collins (also the nicest - just happily living on Planet Bootsy, population 1)

Shortest: Jack Bauer

Best looking: Liv Tyler

Took a leak next to: Thom Yorke

Met Carl Yaztremski in 1970 or so

Cooked for Mick Jagger in 1981

Cooked for Senator Ted Kennedy in 1988

boston2006 Wrote:
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> Met Carl Yaztremski in 1970 or so
>
> Cooked for Mick Jagger in 1981
>
> Cooked for Senator Ted Kennedy in 1988


Yaz...........last triple-crown winner in '67

trainarollin Wrote:
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> I recently met Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull and I
> wanted to mess with him just a bit and I said "I
> really like your album" he said which one and I
> responded "The one where you play the flute"


THat's really F*CKIN' FUNNY

keefstheman Wrote:
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> Had beers with Barry Freed (aka Abbie Hoffman) at
> his hideout in the 1000 Islands. A friend had a
> place right next to his so was friendly wth him,
> hence the encounter.


Abbie was from my hometown , Worcester , Massachusetts . A Stones throw ( no pun intended from my parents home ) .