Ok, I realize I forgot a fundamental "epiphany", which came chronologically
before all the phases I listed, and the only reason I feel compelled to post
it is because my old college buddy and Audities member (and recently former
lurker) Keith Radich is involved.  It was the 1977 school year at Syracuse
University.  Keith and I, along with our buddies Jack Yellen, Joe Cahir, and
Chris Dahl, used to hang out together and turn each other on to "obscure"
groups.  In fact, it was Mr. Yellen who had introduced us to the joys of Big
Star (and in early 1977 it was *extremely cool* that he know who they were),
Chilliwack, Rare Bird, and so many others.

Jack Yellen, wherever you are, I have you to largely thank for becoming the
sick person I am!  :-)
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Pop Rules!!!!!
Take Care,
David