Thursday, Sept 20, 2018 - John's Brush with Fame and the Seattle Sights

So many famous musicians and bands have called Seattle home - Heart, Kurt Cobain, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Pearl Jam, Judy Colins, and Queensryche just to name a few.  Greenwood Memorial Park is the final resting place for another one of those famous musicians - James "Jimi" M. Hendrix.  After vandalism to his original resting place in the memorial park, Jimi's father created this incredible memorial for his talented and beloved son. Four other members of Jimi's family, including his parents, are now interned at the memorial as well.

A beautiful tribute to an incredibly talented man.

We made our way through the congested streets of Seattle - THANK YOU MICHAEL FOR DRIVING!  

CenturyLink Field where the Seattle Seahawks played (GO PACK GO)!!

Steep hills in this city can make for an interesting commute.  Not a city for driving a stick-shift vehicle.

After finding a place to park, we made our way around the city on foot.  Grabbed a quick bite to eat at one of the cafes and we were on our way.  One of our first stops was a place Michael and Lauri visit annually on Michael's birthday - Emerald City Guitars.  Michael is a musician who was inspired by his Gramma Arlene.  She played the guitar and could incredibly do so well into her 90s.  I was blessed to meet her during my visit in 2012, but she passed away a couple of years ago.  Michael definitely inherited her talent!

http://www.emeraldcityguitars.com/

TAKE A LOOK AT THESE BEAUTIES!

Emerald City Guitars is visited by famous musicians visiting/touring the area.  The above picture was drawn by Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top.  

While we were visiting the shop, a video was being recorded.  Liz Herrin, one of the shop's sales associates and guitar techs, told us an interview was being recorded for their upcoming YouTube video.  The interviewee was Tom Petersson, bass guitar player of Cheap Trick!    On our way out, our group walked passed the open doorway to where the interview was taking place.  Tom Petersson asked out loud - "Who are those people?"  My husband raised his hand and gave Tom a hearty Midwestern wave. Tom Petersson waved back with a big smile.  How cool is that!  John's brush with fame.  :)

Tom Petersson (an Internet image).

Here is the link to the YouTube interview with Tom Petersson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2E74CtpufA