I worked as a stage hand for a German concert promoter in the 70s. Got to see some wild shows - Lynyrd Skynyrd and Marshall Tucker Band, the loudest concert I ever witnessed; ran a follower spotlight for Donovan; asked Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull what kind of acoustic guitar he played and was told "it's a Malcolm".

But the best show ever was a Warner Brothers package tour featuring Graham Central Station, Little Feat and the Doobie Brothers. Gawd, what a night... what I can remember, I'll never forget.

Was Lowell really only 24 when he died? I came to the US (L.A.) two weeks before the tribute concert at the Hollywood Bowl (August 79), but my stick-in-the-mud buddy didn't want to hang around for it.. oh well.

Cheers,
Michael