You know me well. There is a story. Bare with me. Will share. For what it is worth, Ed is one hell of a person. It makes it even sweeter when you meet someone like him and they do not disappoint. You walk away feeling inspired and justified. It is an affirmation that everything felt is real.
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Any new realizations... would have to wait... Til he had more time,... more time... Time to dream,... to himself... he waves goodbye, To himself... I'll see you on the other side...
Priceless... In 2011 I rode my razor scooter all over Toronto after pj show with my ev book and sharpie. Never found ed but had fun looking. Got Danny Clinch to sign it a few years ago. A small treasure for me.
Here is the story of the book.
Went to see Ed in 2012 @ Bass Hall in Austin 11/9, 11/11/, and in San Antonio
11/13/2012. The dates were make up dates. My wife and I went to the first show
on Friday night awesome outstanding show. on the 11th I woke up with the
attitude of I have a mission, and it is going to happen.
My mission was to get my father's WW2 USMC issued typewriter
to Ed. The word machine was part of my dad. His thoughts and soul were pounded
into those keyboards since the 1940's. I lost my dad to cancer a bit before the
shows. I wanted to keep his spirit alive. Ed was the only
person I could think of in the world that would appreciate and possible use my
dad's machine. I imagined Ed typing on it just like my dad. What an honor that
would be.
Got to the venue super early and met up with someone from the
board. He was very kind. There were two entrances, so we split up, and traded
cell numbers. I felt and looked like the biggest loser walking around with an
enormous old typewriter. I kept thinking what in the hell and I am doing? It
was for dad. My bud called me, and Ed was coming in the other side. Ugh! I ran
across the venue with a 50 lb. machine. I looked like Homer running. It was too
much weight. I started getting weak, and I ate it on the pavement. I used my
fingers to cushion the machine, so my hands took the brunt of the cement. I get
to the other side, and Ed is just going in. His Bodyguard was still outside. I
walked up to him, and he said what is that? I said my dad's typewriter, and I
would like for Ed to have it. I wrote a note to Ed letting him know the
history. His bodyguard asked me if I had gotten in a fight? I said no, I fell
running with the typewriter. Got a bit red. I asked about signing my Into the
Wild Vinyl, and he said he would come back and get it. They let me in the
lobby, and we were talking when my wife asked if I heard that? It was the
typewriter somewhere in the building being typed on fast. The stage manager
told me it would be up on stage that night with Ed. He was gracious enough to
sign the vinyl. At the show that night when Ed came out for the 1st encore he
started talking about my dad and the typewriter. He called me up on stage. My
wife had to tell me to stand up, and then she is like go dude, go. I could not
move. Went up met Ed asked him to please use it, and he said he would. He said
some stuff to me, but I have no idea what he said. It was like Pink Floyd. I
did not know what the hell was going on, but it was one of the best moments in
life ever! Here is a YouTube clip that shows my dad's typewriter on stage
with Ed. He brought Jimmy Flemion of the Frogs on stage to sing. They gave
Jimmy's wife the OK to post the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Mx7x6GiME
If anyone knows of a video of that show, I would love a copy.
I just want the part where I go on stage with Ed. I have the audio. Please PM me.
The book. I went to San Antonio and after the show I thought
it would be awesome to have my book signed. It got to 2am, and most people had
left. This nice lady came out and she was putting stuff in the bus. I
introduced myself, and asked if she could please take my book to Ed. I told her
it was 2am, and I am older. Soo tired. I asked her to Tell Ed that I need to go
home and go to bed. 10 minutes later Ed walks out with her. Shakes my hand
looks me in the eye and said Dennis I will never forget you. That is the stuff
that makes life LIFE.
Here is a pic of the vinyl.
Be different & make a difference. Decency & kindness @ a grassroots level works.
Here is the story of the book.
Went to see Ed in 2012 @ Bass Hall in Austin 11/9, 11/11/, and in San Antonio
11/13/2012. The dates were make up dates. My wife and I went to the first show
on Friday night awesome outstanding show. on the 11th I woke up with the
attitude of I have a mission, and it is going to happen.
My mission was to get my father's WW2 USMC issued typewriter
to Ed. The word machine was part of my dad. His thoughts and soul were pounded
into those keyboards since the 1940's. I lost my dad to cancer a bit before the
shows. I wanted to keep his spirit alive. Ed was the only
person I could think of in the world that would appreciate and possible use my
dad's machine. I imagined Ed typing on it just like my dad. What an honor that
would be.
Got to the venue super early and met up with someone from the
board. He was very kind. There were two entrances, so we split up, and traded
cell numbers. I felt and looked like the biggest loser walking around with an
enormous old typewriter. I kept thinking what in the hell and I am doing? It
was for dad. My bud called me, and Ed was coming in the other side. Ugh! I ran
across the venue with a 50 lb. machine. I looked like Homer running. It was too
much weight. I started getting weak, and I ate it on the pavement. I used my
fingers to cushion the machine, so my hands took the brunt of the cement. I get
to the other side, and Ed is just going in. His Bodyguard was still outside. I
walked up to him, and he said what is that? I said my dad's typewriter, and I
would like for Ed to have it. I wrote a note to Ed letting him know the
history. His bodyguard asked me if I had gotten in a fight? I said no, I fell
running with the typewriter. Got a bit red. I asked about signing my Into the
Wild Vinyl, and he said he would come back and get it. They let me in the
lobby, and we were talking when my wife asked if I heard that? It was the
typewriter somewhere in the building being typed on fast. The stage manager
told me it would be up on stage that night with Ed. He was gracious enough to
sign the vinyl. At the show that night when Ed came out for the 1st encore he
started talking about my dad and the typewriter. He called me up on stage. My
wife had to tell me to stand up, and then she is like go dude, go. I could not
move. Went up met Ed asked him to please use it, and he said he would. He said
some stuff to me, but I have no idea what he said. It was like Pink Floyd. I
did not know what the hell was going on, but it was one of the best moments in
life ever! Here is a YouTube clip that shows my dad's typewriter on stage
with Ed. He brought Jimmy Flemion of the Frogs on stage to sing. They gave
Jimmy's wife the OK to post the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Mx7x6GiME
If anyone knows of a video of that show, I would love a copy.
I just want the part where I go on stage with Ed. I have the audio. Please PM me.
The book. I went to San Antonio and after the show I thought
it would be awesome to have my book signed. It got to 2am, and most people had
left. This nice lady came out and she was putting stuff in the bus. I
introduced myself, and asked if she could please take my book to Ed. I told her
it was 2am, and I am older. Soo tired. I asked her to Tell Ed that I need to go
home and go to bed. 10 minutes later Ed walks out with her. Shakes my hand
looks me in the eye and said Dennis I will never forget you. That is the stuff
that makes life LIFE.
Here is a pic of the vinyl.
holy hell what an amazing story. i'm in awe. i guess i can see why you'd be ok with selling the book. the vinyl is the real treasure. but still, if you can, keep both.
"Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk" -EV 8/14/93
Here is the story of the book.
Went to see Ed in 2012 @ Bass Hall in Austin 11/9, 11/11/, and in San Antonio
11/13/2012. The dates were make up dates. My wife and I went to the first show
on Friday night awesome outstanding show. on the 11th I woke up with the
attitude of I have a mission, and it is going to happen.
My mission was to get my father's WW2 USMC issued typewriter
to Ed. The word machine was part of my dad. His thoughts and soul were pounded
into those keyboards since the 1940's. I lost my dad to cancer a bit before the
shows. I wanted to keep his spirit alive. Ed was the only
person I could think of in the world that would appreciate and possible use my
dad's machine. I imagined Ed typing on it just like my dad. What an honor that
would be.
Got to the venue super early and met up with someone from the
board. He was very kind. There were two entrances, so we split up, and traded
cell numbers. I felt and looked like the biggest loser walking around with an
enormous old typewriter. I kept thinking what in the hell and I am doing? It
was for dad. My bud called me, and Ed was coming in the other side. Ugh! I ran
across the venue with a 50 lb. machine. I looked like Homer running. It was too
much weight. I started getting weak, and I ate it on the pavement. I used my
fingers to cushion the machine, so my hands took the brunt of the cement. I get
to the other side, and Ed is just going in. His Bodyguard was still outside. I
walked up to him, and he said what is that? I said my dad's typewriter, and I
would like for Ed to have it. I wrote a note to Ed letting him know the
history. His bodyguard asked me if I had gotten in a fight? I said no, I fell
running with the typewriter. Got a bit red. I asked about signing my Into the
Wild Vinyl, and he said he would come back and get it. They let me in the
lobby, and we were talking when my wife asked if I heard that? It was the
typewriter somewhere in the building being typed on fast. The stage manager
told me it would be up on stage that night with Ed. He was gracious enough to
sign the vinyl. At the show that night when Ed came out for the 1st encore he
started talking about my dad and the typewriter. He called me up on stage. My
wife had to tell me to stand up, and then she is like go dude, go. I could not
move. Went up met Ed asked him to please use it, and he said he would. He said
some stuff to me, but I have no idea what he said. It was like Pink Floyd. I
did not know what the hell was going on, but it was one of the best moments in
life ever! Here is a YouTube clip that shows my dad's typewriter on stage
with Ed. He brought Jimmy Flemion of the Frogs on stage to sing. They gave
Jimmy's wife the OK to post the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Mx7x6GiME
If anyone knows of a video of that show, I would love a copy.
I just want the part where I go on stage with Ed. I have the audio. Please PM me.
The book. I went to San Antonio and after the show I thought
it would be awesome to have my book signed. It got to 2am, and most people had
left. This nice lady came out and she was putting stuff in the bus. I
introduced myself, and asked if she could please take my book to Ed. I told her
it was 2am, and I am older. Soo tired. I asked her to Tell Ed that I need to go
home and go to bed. 10 minutes later Ed walks out with her. Shakes my hand
looks me in the eye and said Dennis I will never forget you. That is the stuff
that makes life LIFE.
Here is a pic of the vinyl.
Wow. I almost cried reading this. What a special experience. You never know what cool things may have been written on that typewriter since you gave it to him. Amazing story. Thanks for sharing.
Dennis, that’s probably the best meeting Ed story I've ever read.
I have a pretty good meeting Ed story that involves both of us being at a small party in John Entwistle's hotel suite in NYC after the 1996 MSG Quadrophenia shows. The party ended at 7:00am with John Entwistle passed out under the table. I had several long conversations with Ed throughout the night. It's a really long story how I got invited to that party, and someday I will write it out. I also briefly met Pete Townshend that night. Still one of the best nights of my life. But not nearly as sentimental as Dennis' story.
Soooo cool. What a fantastic way to honor your Dad. Love the part where you fell...epic save!! Glad it had a supreme ending. Excellent. Thanks for sharing. Take care.
This was by far the best "meeting Ed" story I've read here. Absolutely priceless. Please don't sell anything from that night. What an experience. Thanks for sharing.
Hopefully you reconsider and decide to keep the book. It's an amazing piece of an amazing story.
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6/18/03 Chicago-United Center
5/17/06 Chicago-United Center
7/19/13 Chicago-Wrigley Field
10/11/13 Pittsburgh-Consol Energy Center
10/17/14 Moline-IWireless Center (No Code)
10/20/14 Milwaukee-Bradley center (Yield)
4/26/16 Lexington-Rupp Arena
8/20/16 Chicago-Wrigley Field
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Hey Dennis such an awesome story, thank you for sharing....I remember that show well. Please PM me if you don't have the show poster, I would love to gift that to you.
Dennis, that’s probably the best meeting Ed story I've ever read.
I have a pretty good meeting Ed story that involves both of us being at a small party in John Entwistle's hotel suite in NYC after the 1996 MSG Quadrophenia shows. The party ended at 7:00am with John Entwistle passed out under the table. I had several long conversations with Ed throughout the night. It's a really long story how I got invited to that party, and someday I will write it out. I also briefly met Pete Townshend that night. Still one of the best nights of my life. But not nearly as sentimental as Dennis' story.
Dennis, that’s probably the best meeting Ed story I've ever read.
I have a pretty good meeting Ed story that involves both of us being at a small party in John Entwistle's hotel suite in NYC after the 1996 MSG Quadrophenia shows. The party ended at 7:00am with John Entwistle passed out under the table. I had several long conversations with Ed throughout the night. It's a really long story how I got invited to that party, and someday I will write it out. I also briefly met Pete Townshend that night. Still one of the best nights of my life. But not nearly as sentimental as Dennis' story.
Wait, you partied with Ed and The Ox?
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Hey Dennis such an awesome story, thank you for sharing....I remember that show well. Please PM me if you don't have the show poster, I would love to gift that to you.
That is extremely kind. I have all 3 show posters. Thank you.
I was going to keep this part to myself because it is kind of emotional for me, but I now realize it is better to tell this final part because it shows what kind of person Ed is. The typing I heard was Ed typing the letter below. Ed used my dad's typewriter to type out "Man of the Hour" for me. Ed gave it to me when he called me on stage. I lost it that night after we got home. I was like a sprinkler. I love my dad, so I did it for him!
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Jeebus. If you don't really need the money I would reconsider selling. Hell, I'll give you some money toward keeping it if you really need the money badly. Everything about that story is great.
Hey Dennis such an awesome story, thank you for sharing....I remember that show well. Please PM me if you don't have the show poster, I would love to gift that to you.
That is extremely kind. I have all 3 show posters. Thank you.
I was going to keep this part to myself because it is kind of emotional for me, but I now realize it is better to tell this final part because it shows what kind of person Ed is. The typing I heard was Ed typing the letter below. Ed used my dad's typewriter to type out "Man of the Hour" for me. Ed gave it to me when he called me on stage. I lost it that night after we got home. I was like a sprinkler. I love my dad, so I did it for him!
Wow. That is incredible. So special. What a great gift to honor your dad. I agree with everyone here - don’t sell if you don’t have to.
Jeebus. If you don't really need the money I would reconsider selling. Hell, I'll give you some money toward keeping it if you really need the money badly. Everything about that story is great.
Jeebus. If you don't really need the money I would reconsider selling. Hell, I'll give you some money toward keeping it if you really need the money badly. Everything about that story is great.
Brought my wife in to see this. I am keeping it. F Me in the Brain, if you ever need anything I am your go to. You are awesome as well the others here. Thanks guys
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Til he had more time,... more time...
Time to dream,... to himself... he waves goodbye,
To himself... I'll see you on the other side...
-EV 8/14/93
Sorry for the long post. Won't happen again.
Here is the story of the book. Went to see Ed in 2012 @ Bass Hall in Austin 11/9, 11/11/, and in San Antonio 11/13/2012. The dates were make up dates. My wife and I went to the first show on Friday night awesome outstanding show. on the 11th I woke up with the attitude of I have a mission, and it is going to happen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Mx7x6GiME
My mission was to get my father's WW2 USMC issued typewriter to Ed. The word machine was part of my dad. His thoughts and soul were pounded into those keyboards since the 1940's. I lost my dad to cancer a bit before the shows. I wanted to keep his spirit alive. Ed was the only person I could think of in the world that would appreciate and possible use my dad's machine. I imagined Ed typing on it just like my dad. What an honor that would be.
Got to the venue super early and met up with someone from the board. He was very kind. There were two entrances, so we split up, and traded cell numbers. I felt and looked like the biggest loser walking around with an enormous old typewriter. I kept thinking what in the hell and I am doing? It was for dad. My bud called me, and Ed was coming in the other side. Ugh! I ran across the venue with a 50 lb. machine. I looked like Homer running. It was too much weight. I started getting weak, and I ate it on the pavement. I used my fingers to cushion the machine, so my hands took the brunt of the cement. I get to the other side, and Ed is just going in. His Bodyguard was still outside. I walked up to him, and he said what is that? I said my dad's typewriter, and I would like for Ed to have it. I wrote a note to Ed letting him know the history. His bodyguard asked me if I had gotten in a fight? I said no, I fell running with the typewriter. Got a bit red. I asked about signing my Into the Wild Vinyl, and he said he would come back and get it. They let me in the lobby, and we were talking when my wife asked if I heard that? It was the typewriter somewhere in the building being typed on fast. The stage manager told me it would be up on stage that night with Ed. He was gracious enough to sign the vinyl. At the show that night when Ed came out for the 1st encore he started talking about my dad and the typewriter. He called me up on stage. My wife had to tell me to stand up, and then she is like go dude, go. I could not move. Went up met Ed asked him to please use it, and he said he would. He said some stuff to me, but I have no idea what he said. It was like Pink Floyd. I did not know what the hell was going on, but it was one of the best moments in life ever! Here is a YouTube clip that shows my dad's typewriter on stage with Ed. He brought Jimmy Flemion of the Frogs on stage to sing. They gave Jimmy's wife the OK to post the video.
If anyone knows of a video of that show, I would love a copy. I just want the part where I go on stage with Ed. I have the audio. Please PM me.
The book. I went to San Antonio and after the show I thought it would be awesome to have my book signed. It got to 2am, and most people had left. This nice lady came out and she was putting stuff in the bus. I introduced myself, and asked if she could please take my book to Ed. I told her it was 2am, and I am older. Soo tired. I asked her to Tell Ed that I need to go home and go to bed. 10 minutes later Ed walks out with her. Shakes my hand looks me in the eye and said Dennis I will never forget you. That is the stuff that makes life LIFE.
Here is a pic of the vinyl.
-EV 8/14/93
Take care.
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10/20/14 Milwaukee-Bradley center (Yield)
4/26/16 Lexington-Rupp Arena
8/20/16 Chicago-Wrigley Field
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reading 06
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paris 06
wembley 07
dusseldorf 07
nijmegen 07
this song is meant to be called i got shit,itshould be called i got shit tickets-hartford 06 -
I was going to keep this part to myself because it is kind of emotional for me, but I now realize it is better to tell this final part because it shows what kind of person Ed is.
The typing I heard was Ed typing the letter below. Ed used my dad's typewriter to type out "Man of the Hour" for me. Ed gave it to me when he called me on stage. I lost it that night after we got home. I was like a sprinkler. I love my dad, so I did it for him!
Everything about that story is great.