Mike,

You have brought me years of pleasure listen to your music and seeing you perform in person. I enjoyed the story about you wanting a mohagany Martin parlor guitar as a teen and your mother saying that it was "too commercial". You later got one and took it around the world until you realized how special it was and kept it safe at home. You are special to your many fans. You have inspired us to cherish songs of the past and simplicity and authenticity in music.

We shared the love of the music of another songwriter, Roland Lakey, who also left a legacy of great songs. Thanks for your legacy to music.

Take care,