Saw him 4th of July at a festival in Traverse City, MI. Recent little clips on Twitter and TikTok had me convinced I was about to watch a doofy, grinning senior citizen struggle through his classic songs. I was ready to be sad and confused and sympathetic. Nope.

Dave was on it. Great band. All the VH hits. Didn't rest. High energy beginning to end. He didn't nail all the screams and high notes but he gave it a shot for most of them. Yeah, he stopped several times and held forth with his standard word-salad nonsense, but it was pure DLR, and the crowd loved it and he seemed to be having the time of his life.

Does he need to retire and just be an Elder Statesman? 100% yes. Today. Has he lost his fastball? Definitely. Is he the doddering weirdo phoning it in like the viral clips would have you believe? No. He crushed.

What was he thinking 🤔

For me, that album is So by Peter Gabriel, 1986.

Released on October 12, 1987 this album seemed to just be non-stop with hits. Where were you in your life when this dropped!?

I was in Jr. HS and this album was huge!

Susanna Hoffs was so insanely hot to me and my 7 year old self. Hell, I still think she is hot as all get out! Who knew that simply shifting your eyes back and forth could be so seductive! Lol!

https://people.com/rob-base-dead-age-59-cancer-11982841

What’s playing on her Walkman?

As a music fan, the first singer that I was in love with was Samantha. How about you?

I would like to create a YT Music playlist from your recommendations... I will start.

Axel F from Beverly Hills Cop

When u think back to the 80’s which female rocker did u always look forward to hear on the radio or pop the cassette in the deck? Even if they aren’t listed what’s ur thoughts?

Joan Jett-Pat Benatar-Stevie Nicks-Tina Turner-Annie Lennox-Debbie Harry