Obviously I didn't know you when you wrote this back in October. But after my stint as your "Merch Gent" on Glens tour, selling your books that sold and sold out like hot cakes. Spending 2 weeks in your company, most of it being in our van/shop....and laughing more often than not. I consider you a dear friend and I hope you feel the same. Roll on the next tour, be it with Glen and the boys....or whoever...OR your solo stuff. I'll be by you side as your Tattooed Merch Gent... x 😃
Hey KV. I'm sorry I'm a little behind. I love in Palm Beach. I work in Miami or Miami Beach. I take care of my elderly parents. But I need to work. I'm presently at the Miami Beach Convention Center in day 10 of 14 on the Latin Grammys that broadcasts this Thursday. Dad's bedridden and Mom cares for my boxer. I drive 82 miles everyday, each way. Making sure your place and my baby are cared for. Life on the road is tuff. Going country to country is a big thang! I left the road some yrs back. It broke up 2 marriages. Now I work locally, unless someone wants to take and old dude on the road AGAIN! The only way I do concerts these days, are behind a camera or LED tech. Adding is a pain in the ass! I don't rmbr how long you had Mom for, but mine is 81. Pop is 84 and they're STILL married! I keep telling Mom that after the old man kicks it, I'll take her on the holiday her hubby never did!
I love reading your escapades with you, your baby girl and the band! If you go out with them, I hope you could make a stop in South FLORIDUHHHH! If ya need a cam op or video guy... I'd love to audition... AGAIN, dog the reads. Be well and stay healthy and inspired.
I was genuinely excited to see some “Apology” lyrics in this piece. It’s been my favorite GGs song for some years now, and I literally laughed out loud when I learned it was a KV song. I mean, of course, right?
I do hope you continue to make peace with your Mom’s memory, and make friends in England. Those two things are related, eh?
And thank you so much for taking us along on the journey of your life, and for telling it so well. I hope you feel all of us rooting for you.
I literally thought that the first Bluebonnets show I went to, way back in the 90s in Santa Barbara on New Years Eve, that y'all were going to have blue bonnets on your heads. LOL. I was young and very naive at the time. So I didn't quite understand where that name came from. I really liked The Delphines as a band name and still have my Delphines CDs which to this day I totally love. I suck at creating band names though. When I was in High School and had a little fun "band" I wanted to call us "Broomhilda and the Sweepers". But my friend who was singing didn't want to be known as Broomhilda, lol. We settled on "The Perfect Image" which made me laugh because I thought we were nothing of the sort. Feel free to use those names, lol. They're real peachy keen. I really enjoyed this post and getting a peak into your world. It is a wonderful thrill for all us fans.
In the 1640s a group of women boldly petitioned Parliament about current political events, quite overstepping women's usual "sphere." A paper reporting on this derided them as "the very scum of the suburbs." Always thought "Scum of the Suburbs" would be a good band name, but may well not fit y'all.
No suggestions for a name, but a few suggestions that may help in your process to create one:
1. Avoid names that start with “the” or contain punctuation. At one point, my iTunes library had songs from Go-Go’s, Go Go’s, GoGo’s, and GoGos, with and without “the” in front of the name. The spelling depended on which label owned the masters at the time the recording became available for download or streaming, which would differ between remastered editions. IRS, A&M, Beyond Music, Universal, and so on.
If the internet existed when you signed with IRS, I’m pretty sure Miles would have pushed hard for a name change. :)
2. Consider a spelling that makes it jump off the screen. Examples: Chvrches and Alvvays (both great bands fronted by women).
3. Avoid names that are long enough to have their rightmost characters truncated, or require the user to scroll right to see the entire name. Example: The Pains of Being Pure At Heart. A bad name chosen by a great indie band.
On another note, Apology has become my favorite Go Gos song. “When I found you, I thought my life was charmed and we’d be safe from what has happened now” is a lyric that sent chills down my back the first time I heard it. As much as I like it, I wish I could stop relating to it.
Having been in a fan/celebrity relationship with you for 43 years, I am surprised that you were the pursuer and not the other way around. That goes to show you what I know about relationships! I always thought you and Clem would end up together!
I just read this on a break from practicing for my own one-woman show. Yeah… it’s terrifying being up there alone without a net, but so rewarding, too! I could also relate to that terrible VHS tape that plays over and over after one has seen their mother die. That’s the soul processing. I’m enjoying your stories!
I have tickets and flights booked! I got floor seats. I also got tickets in case my sister or mom or nieces want to Go-Go. Excited to see you in Vegas
Hi Kathy,
Obviously I didn't know you when you wrote this back in October. But after my stint as your "Merch Gent" on Glens tour, selling your books that sold and sold out like hot cakes. Spending 2 weeks in your company, most of it being in our van/shop....and laughing more often than not. I consider you a dear friend and I hope you feel the same. Roll on the next tour, be it with Glen and the boys....or whoever...OR your solo stuff. I'll be by you side as your Tattooed Merch Gent... x 😃
Hey KV. I'm sorry I'm a little behind. I love in Palm Beach. I work in Miami or Miami Beach. I take care of my elderly parents. But I need to work. I'm presently at the Miami Beach Convention Center in day 10 of 14 on the Latin Grammys that broadcasts this Thursday. Dad's bedridden and Mom cares for my boxer. I drive 82 miles everyday, each way. Making sure your place and my baby are cared for. Life on the road is tuff. Going country to country is a big thang! I left the road some yrs back. It broke up 2 marriages. Now I work locally, unless someone wants to take and old dude on the road AGAIN! The only way I do concerts these days, are behind a camera or LED tech. Adding is a pain in the ass! I don't rmbr how long you had Mom for, but mine is 81. Pop is 84 and they're STILL married! I keep telling Mom that after the old man kicks it, I'll take her on the holiday her hubby never did!
I love reading your escapades with you, your baby girl and the band! If you go out with them, I hope you could make a stop in South FLORIDUHHHH! If ya need a cam op or video guy... I'd love to audition... AGAIN, dog the reads. Be well and stay healthy and inspired.
Peace and love.
EC 😎✌🏼
Happy anniversary! First time I ever saw you live was October 19, 1982!! Madison Square Garden, NYC!! I was 12.
XX
Günther
ah! you just solved a mystery for me! I love naming things, too. I’ll think about some band names 🖤
we have one! to be revealed soon!
Possible band name: Soccer Mom
there is already a Soccer Mommy
Yea I know, and I love that name for a band but thought Soccer Mom or Soccer Moms sounded better
Kathy-
I was genuinely excited to see some “Apology” lyrics in this piece. It’s been my favorite GGs song for some years now, and I literally laughed out loud when I learned it was a KV song. I mean, of course, right?
I do hope you continue to make peace with your Mom’s memory, and make friends in England. Those two things are related, eh?
And thank you so much for taking us along on the journey of your life, and for telling it so well. I hope you feel all of us rooting for you.
"Go for the yikes" is my new mantra. Thank you! xo
it's healthy!
I literally thought that the first Bluebonnets show I went to, way back in the 90s in Santa Barbara on New Years Eve, that y'all were going to have blue bonnets on your heads. LOL. I was young and very naive at the time. So I didn't quite understand where that name came from. I really liked The Delphines as a band name and still have my Delphines CDs which to this day I totally love. I suck at creating band names though. When I was in High School and had a little fun "band" I wanted to call us "Broomhilda and the Sweepers". But my friend who was singing didn't want to be known as Broomhilda, lol. We settled on "The Perfect Image" which made me laugh because I thought we were nothing of the sort. Feel free to use those names, lol. They're real peachy keen. I really enjoyed this post and getting a peak into your world. It is a wonderful thrill for all us fans.
In the 1640s a group of women boldly petitioned Parliament about current political events, quite overstepping women's usual "sphere." A paper reporting on this derided them as "the very scum of the suburbs." Always thought "Scum of the Suburbs" would be a good band name, but may well not fit y'all.
thanks for reading and commenting Sharon!! xk
No suggestions for a name, but a few suggestions that may help in your process to create one:
1. Avoid names that start with “the” or contain punctuation. At one point, my iTunes library had songs from Go-Go’s, Go Go’s, GoGo’s, and GoGos, with and without “the” in front of the name. The spelling depended on which label owned the masters at the time the recording became available for download or streaming, which would differ between remastered editions. IRS, A&M, Beyond Music, Universal, and so on.
If the internet existed when you signed with IRS, I’m pretty sure Miles would have pushed hard for a name change. :)
2. Consider a spelling that makes it jump off the screen. Examples: Chvrches and Alvvays (both great bands fronted by women).
3. Avoid names that are long enough to have their rightmost characters truncated, or require the user to scroll right to see the entire name. Example: The Pains of Being Pure At Heart. A bad name chosen by a great indie band.
On another note, Apology has become my favorite Go Gos song. “When I found you, I thought my life was charmed and we’d be safe from what has happened now” is a lyric that sent chills down my back the first time I heard it. As much as I like it, I wish I could stop relating to it.
thanks Scott!!
You had a band name contender with “Ladyband Johnson.” Or maybe “Alkalize or Die!”
Ladyband Johnson is the single best name I've ever thought up!
Great read. Thanks. How about Texting Frenzy for your band name? Cheers.
ha! we've decided, to be revealed soon
I'm so glad to hear that your good memories of your Mom are returning. Also, I wish I could be in England for your shows! Maybe some day...
Having been in a fan/celebrity relationship with you for 43 years, I am surprised that you were the pursuer and not the other way around. That goes to show you what I know about relationships! I always thought you and Clem would end up together!
I just read this on a break from practicing for my own one-woman show. Yeah… it’s terrifying being up there alone without a net, but so rewarding, too! I could also relate to that terrible VHS tape that plays over and over after one has seen their mother die. That’s the soul processing. I’m enjoying your stories!
thank you Suzanne!