Famous people you met?
- Thread starter Shane
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Hey just found this so thought I would add a couple.
Went to High School in Southern Illinois in the early '70s with Bruce Brown, current lead guitarist with the Charlie Daniels Band. All he did through his HS years was play his guitar all the time. Said he wanted to be in a famous band one day--he got his wish!
In 1975 my (then) wife and I lived with and rented out a share of a townhouse we had in Houston Texas with Julian Schnabel and his girlfriend for about 4 or 5 months-- do a Wiki search Julian Schnabel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia if you've never heard of him.
Back then he was just starting to paint on really big canvas. One time in about 1975 I came back from an offshore diving job and he asked me what I thought of a huge impressionistic painting of Christ he had recently done which was hanging on canvas covering the whole wall of our dining room.
He asked me what I thought of it and I told him to get it off my wall or I'd do it for him. Wish I would have taken his rent money in paintings instead of cash!
He would have been happy to do so but hey-- how did I know he was going to be a renowned artist someday!
When riding with a small group in Singapore from 2000-2006 we did security gigs and after party in about 2004 for:
Deep Purple
Yangwe Malmsteen
Vanessa Mei
The security gigs were a lot of fun-- HD escort from the hotel to the gig, gig to party, party back to hotel. They were really nice and made us feel welcome at the after concert party but we stayed on the fringe.
Went to High School in Southern Illinois in the early '70s with Bruce Brown, current lead guitarist with the Charlie Daniels Band. All he did through his HS years was play his guitar all the time. Said he wanted to be in a famous band one day--he got his wish!
In 1975 my (then) wife and I lived with and rented out a share of a townhouse we had in Houston Texas with Julian Schnabel and his girlfriend for about 4 or 5 months-- do a Wiki search Julian Schnabel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia if you've never heard of him.
Back then he was just starting to paint on really big canvas. One time in about 1975 I came back from an offshore diving job and he asked me what I thought of a huge impressionistic painting of Christ he had recently done which was hanging on canvas covering the whole wall of our dining room.
He asked me what I thought of it and I told him to get it off my wall or I'd do it for him. Wish I would have taken his rent money in paintings instead of cash!
He would have been happy to do so but hey-- how did I know he was going to be a renowned artist someday!
When riding with a small group in Singapore from 2000-2006 we did security gigs and after party in about 2004 for:
Deep Purple
Yangwe Malmsteen
Vanessa Mei
The security gigs were a lot of fun-- HD escort from the hotel to the gig, gig to party, party back to hotel. They were really nice and made us feel welcome at the after concert party but we stayed on the fringe.
Mick Foley (Mankind) is a really cool guy! I worked a military service/USO care-packaging event with him and Lee Greenwood. The event was televised and I thought for sure they'd leave after the cameras turned off (we all know how that works)...simply not true. These patriots stayed an hour after the last camera left and wrote words of encouragement and signed the boxes being shipped to our troops...great guys!
abselite
Member
Country artists Neil McCoy and Tanya Tucker.
In 2004 I established a Guinness World Record for 'most sit-ups'. That earned me a trip to NBC studios and I did a TV show with Dick Clark, (American Bandstand), Danny Bonaducie (spelling?) and Mario Lopez.
I've also met several NFL football players.
In 2004 I established a Guinness World Record for 'most sit-ups'. That earned me a trip to NBC studios and I did a TV show with Dick Clark, (American Bandstand), Danny Bonaducie (spelling?) and Mario Lopez.
I've also met several NFL football players.
VACharvel
Member
I've personally never understood the whole fame concept that a person can achieve...to me, the merit of a person is from their actions and deeds vice what they accomplished...maybe my military background has altered my perception.
On that note, every day for over 14 years I put on my uniform proudly, sometimes got to wear my ribbons and medals at official functions, or got into my combat gear and did what Marine's do and have done for well over 200 years....
Now, I have met some incredible and exceptional Marines in my time, here are but a few that stand out:
GySgt Carlos Hathcock - Most likely the best Sniper the USMC produced. I shot competitively as a young Marine, and met GySgt Hathcock on numerous occasions and shot with the man several times. With 93 confirmed kills, the man was a quiet, soft spoken Southern gentleman who was easily embarassed. The last time I saw him was in 97 at the All Services Intramurals at Quantico VA. He died at 57 in 1999. I also know his son who was a GySgt the last time I seen him at Cherry Point, NC.
Colonel Wesley Fox: Medal of Honor Recipient from the famed and doomed 1st Bn / 9th Marine's with the nickname "The Walking Dead". I met him several years ago during a book signing at Camp Lejeune and follow on PME with the man....an intelligent, eloquent, and humble hero.
Iwo Jima Veteran's: In 1995, I got to go to Iwo Jima as part of the 50th Anniversary to help with the set up, seating, whatever as a young LCpl. I got to meet warriors from both sides of that epic struggle...Men I can't even comprehend their courage and felt awed in their presence. Hero's one and all. I still have some sand from Iwo Jima which is one of my prized possessions...when I die eventually and am cremated, I want it added to my ashes....it's a part of what I am and our legacy as Marine's...it can never be forgotten.
Lastly: Every Marine I ever met, served with, or have talked to along with my sister-services...you are my friends, my hero's, my inspiration. I'm still humbled daily by them...still can't see morning colors without getting misty eyed, and cry often when I hear of a KIA from Iraq and Afghanistan for another parents child.
These people to me epitomize "fame" and greatness....by the people they are and the actions and deeds they were responsible for...that is their legacy for all to aspire to...
On that note, every day for over 14 years I put on my uniform proudly, sometimes got to wear my ribbons and medals at official functions, or got into my combat gear and did what Marine's do and have done for well over 200 years....
Now, I have met some incredible and exceptional Marines in my time, here are but a few that stand out:
GySgt Carlos Hathcock - Most likely the best Sniper the USMC produced. I shot competitively as a young Marine, and met GySgt Hathcock on numerous occasions and shot with the man several times. With 93 confirmed kills, the man was a quiet, soft spoken Southern gentleman who was easily embarassed. The last time I saw him was in 97 at the All Services Intramurals at Quantico VA. He died at 57 in 1999. I also know his son who was a GySgt the last time I seen him at Cherry Point, NC.
Colonel Wesley Fox: Medal of Honor Recipient from the famed and doomed 1st Bn / 9th Marine's with the nickname "The Walking Dead". I met him several years ago during a book signing at Camp Lejeune and follow on PME with the man....an intelligent, eloquent, and humble hero.
Iwo Jima Veteran's: In 1995, I got to go to Iwo Jima as part of the 50th Anniversary to help with the set up, seating, whatever as a young LCpl. I got to meet warriors from both sides of that epic struggle...Men I can't even comprehend their courage and felt awed in their presence. Hero's one and all. I still have some sand from Iwo Jima which is one of my prized possessions...when I die eventually and am cremated, I want it added to my ashes....it's a part of what I am and our legacy as Marine's...it can never be forgotten.
Lastly: Every Marine I ever met, served with, or have talked to along with my sister-services...you are my friends, my hero's, my inspiration. I'm still humbled daily by them...still can't see morning colors without getting misty eyed, and cry often when I hear of a KIA from Iraq and Afghanistan for another parents child.
These people to me epitomize "fame" and greatness....by the people they are and the actions and deeds they were responsible for...that is their legacy for all to aspire to...
Smokintoad
Member
I once assisted in the arrest of Ramone Estevez aka Martin Sheen (long story). :lolrolling
Recently hung out with Lucky Chucky Fanslau and Dirty Ray Scheuring from Bret Michaels Band at Street Vibrations. Real approachable average guys.
Met many actors from Little House on the Prairie (wife is huge fan).
My wife once gave driving directions to Slim Pickens.
Hang out with VFW HERO's daily:cheers.
Recently hung out with Lucky Chucky Fanslau and Dirty Ray Scheuring from Bret Michaels Band at Street Vibrations. Real approachable average guys.
Met many actors from Little House on the Prairie (wife is huge fan).
My wife once gave driving directions to Slim Pickens.
Hang out with VFW HERO's daily:cheers.
Jean-Pierre
Member
No really meet him, but in 1977 in Munchen spent sometime with Lou Reed, drank some beers and spoke at the same table during 3 hours.
In fact I didn't reconized him, some other people asked me ;-))))
I worked on Concorde for Air France and saw many actors, politics people or business men.
Also in charge of official flights, so....have some exchanges with 3 Présidents of our Republic during the boarding.
In fact I didn't reconized him, some other people asked me ;-))))
I worked on Concorde for Air France and saw many actors, politics people or business men.
Also in charge of official flights, so....have some exchanges with 3 Présidents of our Republic during the boarding.
Fourdogs
Junior Member
Hey if your in the area Aug of 2010 the 1/9 reunion will be held in D.C....I btw never had the pleasure of meeting Colonel Wesley Fox....i was a lonely F.T leader in the 3 rd platoon. and a hero he was!
