Backstage at Jones Beach with Fogerty's Band

We got "Top Secret" backstage passes last night to meet John Fogerty's drummer, Kenny Aronoff, after the show.  Shhh . . . did I mention that they were "Top Secret."  We were the only guests as the roadies took apart the stage.  Sitting at a table with Kenny and the bass player, James LoMenzo, we relaxed and talked about the show and other people that Kenny had played with over the years, including the love of my life, Paul McCartney!!!  Kenny told me that as a boy of ten he became a huge fan of the Beatles and to have played with Paul and Ringo Starr at the Grammy Awards was like his life coming full circle.

First of all, let me tell you that John Fogerty is an absolutely amazing performer!  Without a break, this 70 year old rock star legend and lead singer of Creedence Clearwater Revival, played for two hours and never slowed down.  His voice was strong throughout the show as he entertained the crowd, dancing and jumping around the stage with the other musicians, including his son, Shane Fogerty, on guitar.  Jackson Browne, who had played earlier in the night, even came out on stage to join Fogerty for one song.  Together, they rocked the house, it was an incredible night!

Finishing off the night sitting with these guys and having our daughter with us was perfect.  Kenny was fascinated to hear that she had just returned from the Amazon and asked her about her research.   As the proud mama that I am, I sat there and listened to her explain to these famous musicians her interest in researching the effects of the environment on remote cultures and was so impressed with her poise and intellect that tears almost peeked out of the corner of my eyes.   Last night was one for the memory book, one not to be forgotten.  Thanks Kenny and James!