Pedal's STILL to the meddle...."Drivin' Sideways in Detroit!"by Johnny and the Hurricane's "Hurricane" Duane Thomas Another year has passed....
I thought 32 weeks of articles wasnt bad for a 1st year. What with co-authoring Johnny Paris's biography all year long, I suppose it was an achievement I should be proud of. At least, most of the reviews were favorable. Still, I thank you all. And with the passing of my father-in-law, and a pastor friend, another drummer and also a postal worker friend...I also lost a childhood friend to alcoholism. With all the rollin' and tossin', it's not been a piece of cake by any means, especially for LA Grizzy, my wife. A great videographer, she has her own promotions of mostly Christian and Motown artists and groups going well for her. She and I can thank my old friend Mr. Entertainment, Spyder Turner, from the Jazz Festival in 2006 for motivating her (and me). Thanks Spyder. I am very proud of her and her work.
Now. My brother and his cancer. Months back I asked for prayers for him, and obviously they worked for the time, because he is still here, and fiestier than ever. He has 3 forms of cancer and is beginning new chemo therapy next week. We've been in the studio, and his only real complaint is that he's tired most of the time. He's been buggin' me so much lately (its the Morphine), that Ive said..."If the Cancer don't kill ya...I'm gonna kill ya myself!" Thank you all so much for your prayers for him. Taking care of him has been a strain and is about to get harder, but that's ok. All is as it should be.
"SAX MAN", Johnnys book on his career and the Hurricanes is finally coming in 2008, with additionally worldwide downloads available in all formats, possible release of one-of-a-kind never-before-heard songs, and a tribute album, including merchandising. All this co-incides when Sonja Paris returns from Cannes, France and a January Music Conference. LIfe is about to change big time for Sonja and myself upon the books release. Theres is a brand new Johnny and The Hurricanes MySpace page up. Come and stop by.And Lucky the Wonder-Dog? Still as full of it as can be. He's a small "Schnoodle". But, I havent the heart to tell him he's not a pit-bull! Lucky turns 4 on New Years day, and is my shadow.
I'd like to express my thanks and best wishes for you and yours this Holiday. We really, really never do know how much time we have here. Make the most of it, eh? Join me next year for more surprises as we'll be....."Drivin' Sideways in Detroit!" Happy New Year! God Bless us All,
"Hurricane Duane", Johnny and the Hurricanes, Inc.
duanethomas@johnnyandthehurricanes.com
duanethomas@johnnyandthehurricanes.com
Johnny and the Hurricanes, Inc.
owner: Sonja Paris@yahoo.com
owner: Sonja Paris@yahoo.com
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