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It's 3am and I'm slaving away in the studios again!

I might have tomorrow off, during which time I will move all of my earthly possessions (about a car full) into my wonder new apartment in downtown Hollywood. I'm right behind the Kodak theater on Hollywood Blvd and Highland. I'm actually feeling like a responsible adult again...steady job, health insurance, my own place. It's been...
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RIP Billy Preston

I had the honor of working on several sessions with Billy about 5 years ago. He and I used to hang on the front porch of the studio, smoking and bullshitting. He redifined the Hammond B3 organ, and was always smiling when he played. You could tell he absolutely loved and felt what he did. I will always have his stories and...
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I met one of my engineering heroes today, Eddie Kramer.
If you don't know what he's done, then click here.

I found out a few hours ago that I have an apartment. I'm moving in on Wednesday. This is the first time I've had my own place in over a year. I cannot thank dominic_f and Shawndaddy enough for the kindness, generosity, and love...
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I set up a session tonight singing this song...

You got me doin' it got me doin it!
You got me doin' it got me doin it!
You got me . . .
Oh Baby
sweet babe what am I gonna do?
Baby
sweet babe come on
babe.
What am I gonna do with you?
Been makin' love for hours
And
baby
we're still goin'...
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My grandmother called me this morning and left a message saying that they heard from my lawyer yesterday and apparently I've been officially divorced since April 10th! I had been waiting to hear from him for months. Dick!

I've been feeling lonely as hell and my confidence has gone to shit lately. I really need to get my own place, sleep in a bed, exercise,...
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Last night I tore down Studio A with the theme to Lavern and Shirley blasting on the live room speakers.

The weird part is that no one walking by thought it was odd.

End scene.

Last night I was a chapperone at a sweet sixteen party @ Capitol. It was for the VP's daughter.
I was dreading it at first, but it turned out to be a good night.
I received catered food and alcohol, met some really cool people, saw some people I wanted to see, and had a good time in general.
The best part of the night...
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I just watched Tony Bennett and Stevie Wonder sing a Christmas song at Nat King Cole's piano...2 feet away from me.

Then I talked to Tony about his paintings, Jimmy Durante, Louie Prima, and Judy Garland, while Stevie played harmonica in the background.

I am just a 'tard from a small town in Maryland...how did this happen???