This was the Vern Jackson & Changes reunion
at the Sheraton Anaheim this week (6/10/2008).
L-R Skip Hahn - Musician extraordinaire (keyboards,
keyboard bass, guitar, drums, pedal steel, vocals)
Sam Stephenson - Guitar, vocals. Vern Jackson - vocals.
John Higgins - keyboards, keyboard bass, vocals.
Mark Cianfrani - guitar, vocals. None of the drummers
were able to make it. John was the keyboardist when I
joined Vern and Skip was taking care of those duties at
the time when I left the group. That is also the time Mark
took my place. Everyone is still playing and/or recording
with the exception of me and well, you know my story.
We met for lunch and just had a great time. It was great
seeing everyone after 32 years of losing touch. It's amazing
how long friendships with musicians last and how every-
one can pretty much pick up where we left off 32 years
ago. The icing on the cake would have been if we could
have gotten together and played a few tunes. One thing
I did witness though, Skip agreeing to assist Mark with
laying down some drum tracks so Mark can complete
a recording project. That was so cool!!
" Thanks, Sam - not only is this neat to see the guys
and to see your enthusiasm, but to have this happen
on my wedding anniversary with my wife Sharon - 36" R.K.
Submitted by Sam Stephenson
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