I had tickets to see him in Syracuse (I think it was August 19th or 20th) so when I heard about his death it really hit hard. Of course, I got a refund for the $12 the tickets cost - after all, there was beer to be bought.
Do you still have the stubs, DM?
They're not worth as much as people think. But they're a nice keepsake

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Please excuse the intrusion, but here is something that may be of interest. I was there:
Feb. 19, 1977 @ Freedom Hall Civic Center, Johnson City, Tenn.
PB - always enjoy your posts on OC.