Comment of the Moment: A Longtime Fan's Thoughts

From Thrasher's Wheat's Guestbook by Tuned4life:

I am 9 years younger than Neil. I have been a fan since the Buffalo Springfield era. I went to Woodstock at age 15 to see him up close. With the rain, Lack of food or shelter, broken glass, the electric Koolaid, I am lucky I survived.

Ever since hearing the 4way street version of "Southern Man" I have been one of the faithful. I have bought every one of his albums the first day they were released since 1969. To date I have attended 26 of his concerts. I was fortune to be able to attend 3 of the Greendale shows and 3 of the Freedom of Speech shows. I don't drive new cars, or play golf so I have been able to pay the price for front row seats. I paid 999.99 for Massey Hall second row seats. Say what you want about scalpers but if not for them I would have missed out on some of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. I enjoy every concert like it might be the last time. 20 years sober, and a sentimental old fool, I feel like Neil and I are old friends. Because I have had a lot of front row seats and bear an uncanny resemblance to David Crosby Neil recognizes me as someone he has seen before. I am going to attend 3 of the Chrome Dreams concerts and enjoy every minute.

I am grateful for my life and I salute Neil for his.

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