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Hey, saw you with G. Castle in Redmond. The back of my neck was surrounded by a pair of breasts as thier owner reached over me to get your autographs. Hehe. Your experience and positive down-to-earth attitude made the show enjoyable. You're an asset to any group of musicians, whereas many who have enjoyed your level of success are just asses! Thanks for the experience. |
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Great site Roger! Happy Holidays to you from: "The HEART Gallery" http://theheartgallery.net Cheers, Shirean |
| Congrats to you, Roger, for crafting some of the truly great guitar solos and riffs from the 70's. As a young guitarist myself in the mid-70's, your work on the first 4 Heart albums was a part of my inspiration and 'mentoring'. It really was the band's loss when you departed. They completely lost their "edge" and the energy/excitement vanished. I met you once in Bellingham (circa 1979). The group I was in at the time, Brittany, was playing the club circuit and we did quite a few Heart songs (as we had a female singer). Fun days and fun memories. |
| Roger, just want to say that I love the "Evolution" CD. Fantastic disc! I'm saddened to read about the demise of "Big Game", especially since I never got the chance to see or hear the band. Given how great the "Evolution" CD was, and how psyched you were about "Big Game" I'm sure we all missed out on some great music. Too bad you can't just erase and re-do the vocals ;-) I'd love to get a chance to hear some of the live stuff you've been doing lately, especially the instrumental "free-jazz style" guitar stuff. Any chance of releasing some of these sets on a CD or CD-R? I'd gladly purchase a bunch of them! Best wishes for the upcoming new year! Guess I've have to get out to the Pacific Northwest and check out some shows sooner or later. John Gaulke |
| Rodger...Rodger....Whats cookin'....Peace man |
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Hay Rog ! Checkin out the Let It Be Naked album in the hot tub and all the sudden barracuda is on the station in between ! Cool man !!! They play alot of your songs here in Colorado. 103.5 ..just checkin in to tell ya I started my new biz here in Rocktober. EVOLUTION ELECTRIC check it out at www.evoelectric.com Santa is coming !! see ya !!! SNOW !!! Gary |
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Hey Rog, Haven't heard from you in a while, wanted to check out your site to see what's new. When is Big Game coming out? How can I get a password to hear some of the music that's on the site? I would love to see some updated pictures on here soon. How is Michael D. doing? Do you have an email for him, would like to send a hello to him? Also please note I have a new email address if you would please change it in your human tribe mailing list. All is well in NE, hope the same for you all up there in the NW. Miss you guys. Send me a quick note letting me know how you are and what's new. Best to all......Rona |
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Roger, You're a gifted musician/artist and an inspriration to others! Thank you for giving us, your fans, so much of yourself with your music. To me, HEART was really HEART while you were rocking with Ann & Nancy. You're site is great! I predict soon, you will have a new fan base here in Mukilteo with the high school! |
| Thanks for all the great music! |
| hello just wanted to know what you have been up to lately. Just wanted to say hello bye vickie |
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Hello Roger I met u on the cruise to baja and then again at the Noike's fest. Tamela |
| While driving the Jordan Rd. we noticed your estate, WOW!!! Searched you out on Yahoo and am very impressed. We'd love to join you at your next festival in Granite Falls, whenever that may be. Let us know. Looks like a great time. How do you get an invite?? As we noticed we just missed it this last weekend. We'll stay in touch. Best to you and your family. |
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Hi Roger, I have really enjoyed this web site and others that discuss your past and recent musical projects. You are a most gifted individual. Bravo! By the way, I was the bass player whose name you didn't know. The drummer was Jimmy Thoman. We play in the band Inergroove with Evan Wickham and Zak C. We will be present at the festival in Granite Falls Sunday, September 29 2003. I am anxious to meet you again and hear more about your music and life. I am impressed with how it appears you have grown so much as both a person and musician since your time with the Wilson sisters. I hope we can share some thoughts on making music, meditation,love of life and nature and the impact they all have upon the world. I believe music is the common thread that weaves together the many wonderful ancient cultures throughout this beautiful planet; a tapestry of warm hearts, smiling faces, open embraces and thoughtful listening ears. I look forward to seeing you soon. God's blessings to you on your music and your beautiful family. Sincerely, Mark and Inergroove |
| roger call us sometime or when you are performing |
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Rog-New email address- Kathy Wren |
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well, what can i say, if you never came outside after the concert at the capitol theater in passaic, new jersey i would have never met you and the band and it would have been a different story and life for me !! I'll never forget "rain dance" and my favorite. "when i was young". some of best memories were playing "love alive " next to you shaking and my guitar out of tune lol. and also having you out at the 2nd and 4th heart conventions. glad i have a new computer to enjoy all these things again. going to get the new cd asap . can't wait. it was also great having our sons sit together at the 4th convention while you rocked out on stage !!! then meeting up in nyc for the concert the next night. ! meeting you was great, jamming with you was fantastic now i just need to book you in the UK with (spotlight). like you said there are no chance meetings in life !! this is a great site !! very impressed !! the music is kool too. good luck with everything ! hope to be in touch soon. still hope my little dream (roghownan)comes true maybe at the r&r hall of fame . i wish i could make that happen .. hmmmm . well its been a long way since the army, huh (lol) and you are the "Magic Man " !!!!!!!! SEE YAAA !! vg PS: eww ahh eee ahh eww ahh .. lets all get on the "peace train" |
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Great site, I heard so much about you ! so so much . Hope you get the opportunity to perform here again ! Lynette |
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Hey Roger! Nancy is a way better guitar player than you are, but you're good too. |
| As a man in his early forties, I was just the right age to be a huge Heart fan in the mid-Seventies. I lost interest in the band after Roger's departure, as many did (though the various later versions of the band gained new audiences and fans). Even on Dog & Butterfly the band's musical and visionary tone had changed significantly, and become more self-conscious and cerebral--and Roger's contributions were fewer than they had been on the earlier records. Strangely enough, however, it's only been in the last five years that I've realized how enormous a contribution Roger made to Dreamboat Annie, Little Queen and Magazine, the only three Heart records I recognize as legitimate (the trouble with Magazine aside). In many ways, Roger was not only as equal a contributor to the band as Anne and Nancy, but the essence of the band itself. What would "Sing Child Sing," "White Lightning And Wine," "Crazy On You," "Magic Man," or "Devil Delight" have been without him? The first three Heart albums proved Roger was one of the greatest rock guitarists of the Seventies. Roger was, and is still, The Man. And even those who have had even the briefest meeting or electronic correspondence with him know what a fine human being he is. Long may he prosper and continue to contribute to world culture. |
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Hello Rog: Thought I'd sign in and check out your new band. Will talk to you soon. |
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Hey Roger. I just bought one of your cd's at the local shop. Great guitar!! I was a HUGE Heart fan (still am) since 75. Saw you guys 5 times here in the NW. My brother actually met you in Hawaii while he was playing a gig there. Keep up the great work! Anything new on the horizon? |
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Hey Roger. I just bought one of your cd's at the local shop. Great guitar!! I was a HUGE Heart fan (still am) since 75. Saw you guys 5 times here in the NW. My brother actually met you in Hawaii while he was playing a gig there. Keep up the great work! Anything new on the horizon? |
| Roger ("Fish")- As one who goes waaay back to Kenmore Elementary days (4th grade on), I remember you more for your uncanny ability to race across the log booms below Uplake. I guess your fearlessness (carelessness?) and quick feet later translated to some serious guitar licks. I also remember hiring your band, Army, for a Boy's Club-sponsored dance at Inglemoor High. I believe the rate for the evening was $40- money well spent! Anyway, ran across this site looking for reunion info (no luck). Has it really been 35 years!?! I'm teaching junior high kids, with a two boys of my own (12 & 14). Still active and feeling young! Hi to you, and say hi to Steve Fossen if you're still in touch with him. Geoff Klein '68 |
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Hey Rog, I hope everything is cool with you and your family? I've been a big fan of you guitar playing for many years and it's nice to see you are still playing and writing music, I have a few questions for you if you don't mind? On the first couple of Heart tours you played a Natural Topped Les Paul Standard, what year was it made? what happened to this Guitar and why did you stop playing it? You then went to a white Les Paul Custom and then Stats, why was this? Do still use Les Paul’s or just Strats? I know you must have been asked this a thousand times but do you think that you, Mike and Steve will ever rejoin Heart? After you guys left, the band lost all it's magic if you ask me, are you still in contact with Ann and Nancy? I would love to see a DVD of Classic Heart stuff released, how much concert footage of Heart is in the Volts? I have read that a second Alias album was recorded is this true? If so how come it never got released? I love the first album. And last of all do you have a postal address or e-mail for Mike Derosier? He is my all-time Favourite Drummer and I would love to write to him, If Zeppelin ever reformed Mike should get the gig he is the only one who could do it Justice! Anyway thanks for time Rog. Rock On Nick BTW I love the site, more Heart pics would be cool though. |
| BIG GAME cd should be out very soon right Rog? I can't wait to hear this project and the new band. Any updates on progress? |
| Just saw HEART front row center seats last night.. sounded pretty darn great.. But wouldn't it be just incredible if you were to drop by & toss a turn with them too?? Ever think about getting back together on a song or two with the ladies? Are you still even in contact with them?Drop me a line if you have the time.. Enjoy Your Day!! Donna |
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Great websight Roger! I really miss you and Nancy playing together. You both played off one another like magic and with such emotion. You don't find that anymore with these new bands. They just can't seem to make you feel what you are feeling while your playing. Without you by Nancys side on stage is like having Stevie Nicks without Lindsy Buckingham. I pray that one day, the past can be put behind and that the two of you can play together once again. Love and Peace, Margie |
| hello roger, its been a really long time since i have seen you, about maybe 20-25 yrs. last time i remember we were riding the bus out of downtown headed north. i am sure you probably don't remember me by name now, but we went to school together way back at mountlake terrace. my sister ruthie (whom i do believe you dated for awhile)and i used to listen to you practice playing in your parents family room. ray shafer was your drummer at that time. in high school it was army. did you ever play at the alderwood youth club? sue aylesworth and i used to hire the bands to play there. long long time ago, but i remember those times as happy time. glad to see you have done so well with your life. i wish i had taken you up on guitar lessons. i am still very much into music. best wishes for you and your family. a very old friend. may god bless |
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To an inspiration and a seemingly kindred spirit. I'm very happy for your accomplishments. Thank you for being yourself and in doing so you have inspired others. Enjoy. Tony |
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Excellent site. Very original. Informative. Creative. Whither goes the poet? (Keep plugging for bliss). paj when summer streams drift into winter dreams... |
| hi, rog! i just saw heart in nashville,a fwe weeks ago, ann and nancy still rock ! nancy hasen't lost one bit of her fantastic stage presence, she is incredible to watch!!!! gilby clark, long dark hair, beard, well-cut and muscular, hum--reminds me of another heart guitar player, maybe during dog and butterfly tour????? well, anyway, i hope that you and your human tribe are doing vwre well. my partner, debbie hudson and i are planning on visiting the seattle and surrounding areas some time within the year, debbie plays a little electric and acoustic guitar. she has a sweet little charvel and a dean evo les paul body style. she would like to know what we have to do to get a guitar lesson from you for debbie. please e-mail me and let me know what you require for guitar lessonsalso, my phone # is 859-371-2199 . you are still in the woodenville area, right? my partner and i have taken up a hobby of collecting all of hearts members guitar picks. we got one of yours and one of steve fossens but they look like fakes. if you have any ideas as how to obtain a real authentic roger fisher and steve fossen guitar pick please let me know. my mailing address is thresa ann brownfield 4221 birnam dr. independence ky 41051. since we are planning on coming up to youy area sometime in the future, we would like to know what trips and outings the human tribe have planned, when they are taking place and how much everything costs. even though we are coming up into ann and nances home territory we would really like to meet you(again) and spend some time with the one person from heart who really seems to have found a peacefull, meangingful existance, seems to hav found out who he really, really is,---you--roger fisher!!!! besides i would really love to hear you play guitar again live, i miss that. i hope you and your wife , children, and friends are doing great, im sure the weather up there is great and wet as usual, please let me know about the guitar lessons from you and all your human tribe activities. we would really love to see you jamming in a live band again!!!!!! everytime i see ann and nancy onstage, i cant help but feel that something is missing from the on-stage chemstry between nancy and what ever 'other' guitar player they may be using---there will be only one guitar player ever that had that chemestry with nance--you, roger!!! i miss you and cant wait to see you again soon! love, thresa ann brownfield |
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Hi Roger. You probably don't remember me, but you were pretty good friends with my brother Rick Robinson in school. You evidently got together in Great Falls MT when Heart played there; I'd already moved back to Washington at that time. We talk of those days often and you often pop up in our conversation. He'll be real pleased when I tell him about your web site. Am glad too, that you kept on going and progressing with your music after Heart. Take Care Georgia Robinson Olympia WA |
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Dear Roger, There's not enough space here to comment on the importance of your musical contributions during the last few decades. The accuracy, speed, and technique you display while coaxing 12 notes out of 6 strings is an inspiration to us all. While reading through an old copy of Rolling Stone magazine the other day, I was stunned to see a Howard Leese appraisal of your playing. "Roger? He was nontechnical, a 'feel' musician......." Oh........and I suppose that Clapton, Hendrix, and countless others must have attended the same school you did. Guitar playing is all about 'feel'.....otherwise you are running through a bunch of note-for-note riffs you've mastered years ago. Bebe Le Strange was the day the music died for me.......you might as well have rolled the group out on stretchers and wheelchairs to perform those well-practiced riffs. I can safely say that many thousands feel the same way and we're glad you emerged with your integrity and your 'feel' intact. Keep on "feeling" for many years to come. Your friend and fan, Anne |
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It's inspiring to visit this website of a guitar legend who seems to have such a modest perspective instead of the rockstar stereotype. Roger, you ROCK. |
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Big Fan. Met you in person a few years back in Redmonds'... Brewery where you played a wonderful set. Your music, past and present is an inspiration to the Dean brothers and you are a nice person to boot. |
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Hi! My friend and guitar teacher knows you and recently gave me a copy of Evolution. What a tremendous gift! The poetry of your lyrics moves me and the music is uniquely inspiring. Thank you for sharing your "Thoughts & Vision" and "Song Writing" considerations on the website; both very helpful and generous offerings of your gifts. Peace and Warmest Regards, Amy |
| Hi dad! Me and Sarah are at school and are not doing our class work. Again, dearest father, it is fun. |
| Hi Daddy! I am at school and me and Leah are fooling around and not doing our essays. it's fun! Tata!g |
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Hi Roger! I was snooping around to see what you've been up to! We met when you played for Ten Bulls in the Tri-cities. Wishing all the good things for you in life. Take care. Erin |
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Roger, I had often wondered what happended to you. Finally, I decided to search the web to see what I could find out about you and the music you are creating. I am glad to see that you are still involved and that life is going well for you. I first saw you with Heart in 1976 and from that point you were very instrumental to my musical influences. Though, today that has morphed significantly. I greatly appreciate your past musical contributions and look forward to hearing your current and future recordings. Tim |
| Been a while since I've been here...love what you've done with the place. |
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Hi Roger, Wanted to send my best wishes and hello's your way. Haven't been in touch for a while. Excited to hear Big Game!! I am well, Rachael is healthy and doing good, Whitney, is finishing her Jr. year in H.S., she's growing into such a beautiful young woman. As always, my best to you and yours, and to M. Derosier (of course). Hope to see Big Game out here soon! :-) Peace & Love, Rona |
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Hi Roger & Family, Hope all is well, just keeping in touch. I am at a friends house and thought I would send you a quick note. Checking out your website, very well done. I will take a autographed? Evolution CD. Hope Big Game is fairing well. Take care, say hello to Eve & Roger Jr. and I bet Jr. is crawling all over the place by now and keeping you both busy. Van Baja Cruise Stenberg.. |
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Hi. I have a unapproved test copy 12 inch 33. The center reads: Test pressing from Specialty records.Olyphant PA. It has 8 tracks Brother luck Celebrate Waiting for you Nothing you can do Super freak Nuclear funk Hot box Friends and lovers I hope one of your dedicated fans my be able to date it? Many thanks in advance Tony |
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I saw you with Heart during the Little Queen and Dog & Butterfly tours. Great memories!! The music you made with Heart taught me how to play guitar. Thanks so much! |
| roger I read the guest book this am the one that struck me was from 12mistrlgirl S.p .... ah success - Im back in town and would like to see a show if ya have something local coming up it could be cool to let me know sup .always always |
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Heyapi Kola! Rog! Well now,friend from many Moon's ago....Wakan Tanka tukahe ce wakeye. Fun Birth-Happy-to-Ya nite. Little Tanka liked you,Evie and the Salmon very much (slurp). Fly with Eagle Brother |
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Hi Roger nice web site. I will arrange to link to this as you have been kind enough to link to my web site. Pat is having a DVD made of my show on the Baja cruise. This was recorded by Tony the drummer with Adventure. send me an e-mail with your postal address and I will let you have a copy. Best Wishes Zoe |
| Hey daddy I love You!!!! :) |
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Hi Roger, Never knew this website existed until today. I dare say I was one of the fanatic Heart fans (I'm 39 now) in Holland. About your current work I know nothing...One thing is for sure : it went the wrong way with the sound of Heart when you left in 79...I still play the old albums (the 4 albums you were a part of)... They are still the best I have... Cheers, to the good old days and good luck with your current projects! |
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Checking out your website Roger! Hope you can help us at Music Works! We are glad you are here! Kathi |
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Hi again Roger! Just wanted to wish you a happy birthday and a happy valentine's day! Can't wait for your book to come out. |
| Happy Birthday Rog ! Hope you have a great day today ! Have fun !!! Gary |
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Hey Roger, Happy Birthday & Happy Valentines Day! Good Luck to you. You have a Great Family! Take care, Sandy |
 WISHING YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROGER AND MANY MORE. LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEW RELEASE FROM BIG GAME Thanks, John |
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Hi, I'm wondering if you are interested in performing a benefit for Nova Alternative High School in Seattle. We've been hit extremely hard by the Seattle budget "mistakes" and we stand to lose 3 full time teachers if we don't come up with the money somewhere. Nova is a very unique school-see website novaproj.org-that serves high schoolers at risk-my son is a student there and Nova has saved his life. please help if you can.Janice Clark-a very concerned parent and seattle resident. |
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hey roger just thought i'd let you know i sent you a cd today 2/12/03 we've never met but i've spoken to you over the phone regarding jimi michael. if you have any idea where he might be just e mail. hope you enjoy the songs peace bruce |
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Hey Roger, Thanks for the great write up on the Cruise.I didn't expect such a large section of lit dedicated to our time we shared on stage together. I know you said you sent it to me on my e-mail,but I didn't receive it; so I just went to your site and read it. My e-mail is: blueshooze@msn.com The web site info I gave you,is still being finalized as far as having a web host.(I just got this info today;it was supposed to be done when I was away this past week,but there were some issues that were awaiting my personal input to get it started.Hopefully it will be "energised" by Wednesday or Thursday.) Well my friend, I must go for now. Thanks again for the kind words and "I'll see you backstage!!", Tracy |
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I just wanted to tell you ever since I saw you with Heart I've had a really big crush on you and I think your work is spectacular. If you read this are you giving out guitar lessons or is that over...email me!!! Love ya! |
| Really interesting approach to an artist's web page. |
| GOOD WORK ROG,KEEP IT UP WONDERFUL!!!!!!!! |
| Keep up the great music it's awesome Rog. |
| Remember seeing heart at the toledo sports arena in 77' or 78' and roger was playing a strat with led lights in the fret board. I wonder if he still has it.Rock on Roger!!!! |
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Dear rog: When oh when is your Big Game cd going to be released and available?????? Just wanted to let you know I am impatiently waiting....I want to hear more of your great music..........Luv, Jen |
| Hi, Rog! It's been a while since I had a chance to talk to you. I purchased a copy of 'Standing, Looking Up' - it is fantastic! I listen to it constantly, it helps me through alot of stress. I'm still looking forward to seeing you again somtime! I still can't get that mental picture of you and Nancy doing Mistral Wind during the Dog And Butterfly Tour at Cincinnati, Ohio. You and Nance played off each other so well, it was art in motion. Those were definitely the good old days! I hope you and your family are doing well, when my partner and I make it back up to Seattle, she would like to take some guitar lessons from you! If I can find a suitable place of employment, I plan to someday move to Seattle, I love it up there! Well, goodbye for now, and to one of the most down-to earth professional musicians I know of, please don't ever change, you seem to be truly a good person. Love, and miss you Roger, you were a key part in my favorite rock group, still one of my favorite musicians. All the best; Thresa A Brownfield. |
| Very good site Cynthia told me about the site and she was right a very good site. |
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It's been a long time...too long in my opinion to enjoy the sound that was the foundation of the sucess of Heart. Welcome Roger! |
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Hi Roger, Is it true anybody can just phone you to talk? About music, of course. I've been your fan since 1979. I just found out you have a website. Do you call your true fans? You can call me anytime. hint hint. |
| great webpage look forward to listening to your material |
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Just thought I'd drop a line. I love the Evolution album! Thought provoking, intelligent lyrics, and killer guitar. The Sitar work is very cool throughout. And I love the detail, even down to the Rooster crow in the beginning of Awaken!! Very Cool Rog!! I want to make sure I buy Standing, Looking up, which I'll ask for when I see you next. Peace, TOM |
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Mr. Roger, Have you ever heard the Eatonville, Washington Boys play??? You can contact them at the BIGFOOT TAVERN 1-360-832-4121 / They have music that is worth the trip from Anchorage,Alaska to Eatonville, Washington. Call the Tavern and ask to listen to them. Lorna Knaus Pacific Rim Board Of Trades State of Alaska Import/Export Authority |
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