In a Rolling Stone interview Joe said being involved in ham radio "saved
his life". BTW, I will NEVER understand how RS left him off their list
of top 100 Guitarists of All Time.
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Paul Braun wrote:
> On 1/6/10 07:21 : , John Hermanson wrote:
>> I am amazed Baker is still breathing. I hope Joe Walsh can hang on.
>> Stevie Nicks said they used to do so much blow together that she knew it
>> would eventually kill both of them.
>>
>> I came to the conclusion that Walsh had become my favorite rock
>> guitarist. Though not producing like he used to, and not touring on his
>> own due to "Eagle-ization", his past catalog (going back 40 years) and
>> live performances really make my day.
>>
>
> From what I know of Joe, he's dedicated to staying clean. He's also a
> very active ham radio operator. You wouldn't think it when you listen
> to him talk, but he collects and works on vintage radio gear as a hobby.
> I agree with you - Walsh is one of my favorite guitarists as well.
>
> I saw Nicks on tv this past year, and she talked about her coke habit.
> It almost destroyed her sinuses and her nose and was 95% of the way
> towards killing her. She finally went into rehab and has also stayed
> clean since. She put on a little weight due to the medication she was
> on, but she's still beautiful. And she has her voice back. Always makes
> me happy to see people like that, people who have given me so much
> enjoyment over the years, realize what they're losing and straighten
> themselves out.
>
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