So, when we were done at the Village Inn, many times, we would head over to the Dennys in Miracle Mile for breakfast. That is where I met Wayne Foster, the coolest waiter ever to work at a Dennys, and someone who would turn out to be a really good friend. We talked about the 80s progressive music we played at the Village Inn and he introduced me to the cutting edge and progressive music of the 70s. He was about ten years older than me and in his very caring way would always offer me guidance and words of advice. This was back in the day, things were simpler, and pretty close to today, it did not bother me if anyone was offended by what I would play. One of the best experiences I had with Wayne was when I taught him how to use the equipment and asked him to bring a stack of his 70s progressive records that he was as into as I was into the stuff I played. Someone who truly loves music like I do and he did, can only enjoy it more if you can share it with others. One night, I gave him the invitation to play his stuff at the V.I. He was like a small child in a candy store. He was having such a great time freaking everyone out with the wild stuff he played. It was one of the best nights ever. I really miss him and am so sorry that he did not live enough to see me make something out of myself. He was a very cool guy. Wayne passed away back in 1990 and on several occasions, I have dedicated several events in his memory. He opened up my musical knowledge to a whole other side that I was not aware of and he did it all with a big smile on his face. Groups like King Crimson, Traffic, Captain Beefheart and especially Zappa, were just a few of the groups that he introduced me to. It was because of him that I was the only dj who would play Frank Zappa at a club. Wayne, this song is for you...youtu.be/2ukN2jovdpk
Posted on: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 19:30:36 +0000
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