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If only we could just win the war to end all war.

Back in July of ’87 my wife Myra and I went to see Gil Scott at a club in Honolulu called Trapper’s. Gil’s wife at the time was the actress Brenda Sykes and she was there as well. It was a unique night. Between sets we got to talk with the both of them about Hawaii, about being from the East coast and what we were in to.
I became well aware of Gil’s words and music when he first became known in the early ‘70’s. I admired how he could speak about social political issues or about life from the person on the street view point. His ability to rhythmically articulate what was going on during those times was so poignant.
Back in ’87 I always carried a sketch book with me and that night I pulled it out and got Gil to give an autograph. Then Myra asked Brenda for hers then I asked Brenda for one then Myra asked Gil for his… then Brenda signed on behalf of their children Kimberly and Jordan… Anyway some where between the music sets, the chit chat, the autographs, the Mai Tai’s I was able to do a live sketch of Gil to go with his words and music.

Happy Mother’s Day Mom love ya for being here.

Three brutal, supernatural and mysterious days.

Three brutal, supernatural and mysterious days.