- May 23, 2009 -
 The recent Hollywood Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp was simply amazing. Once again along with the campers that were lucky to sign up, I got to meet and jam with some of my heroes. Steven Tyler was a total trip, looking great, and sharing his thoughts with the campers on music and why it is so special to play an instrument. I was so amazed at his patience and grace with the campers. A true Icon in the biz, and I know the upcoming tour for Aerosmith will be huge.
 Todd Rundgren is another hero of mine, and it was an honor being asked to do the big interview with him for the campers. I just recently purchased his last CD "Arena" and TODD is in fine form. What a night at the last big Whisky blow out jam with him playing my Les Paul on stage! AWESOME. We had the opportunity to record our camper bands at the famous Capitol Records Studios in Hollywood. Eddie Kramer who worked with KISS and Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin just to name a few, engineered my bands recording so that was great catching up with him.
 There were many other highlights of course, and you should all read my blog which chronicles the days activities. Now my life is back to flying out for Grand Funk shows and getting the last two songs finished for my BK3 CD. If you haven't already ordered the Limited Edition EP, please do so soon as it is almost sold out. The reviews are in, and everyone is raving on the 3 songs on that CD. Of course I know everyone is curious about the Gene SImmons song and Nick Simmons etc, but they will have to wait for the official release. Check out the samples and the reviews on my site.
I will be doing a photo shoot soon for the BK 3 CD, and working on the packaging as well in June. This release is something I am very proud of and I know you will love the music I have done. Speaking of KISS, how about American Idol!! WOW! Adam Lambert and KISS, very cool. Eric Singer mentioned it to me about a week before but I was careful to tell NO ONE! No one knew about Queen, KISS etc, and that is what makes IDOL the huge show it is. Love it or hate it, this show has its place in the industry as a star making show. (I thought Adam should of won btw!)
I will have some more blogs on the last couple of recordings for BK3 so look for that, and of course since Grand Funk will be in its busy season in June and July check the schedule and come see the "American Band". You will love the music. I get a chance to really burn on these great songs from the band.
Have a great holiday weekend to kick off the summer season, and of course enjoy the summer months ahead with your family and friends.
All the best,
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