Jeffrey Kramer, best known for his role as Deputy Lenny Hendricks in the first two JAWS films, is just about the friendliest and nicest celebrity I have had the pleasure of meting in my entire collection. Mr. Kramer brings a smile and charm into any room and in any setting.

After meeting him at JAWSFEST '05 in Martha's Vineyard, and again in L.A. at the premiere of "The Shark is Still Working," I feel as if this man is a buddy that I have known for years. His kindness, generosity and willingness to simply want to chat is just amazing. Jeffrey really is that nice of a man and such a treat to have met. I just don't have enough words to describe how wonderful it is to have met him. I can only hope that if you, too, admire the work of this man like I do, that you can share a smile with Jeffrey by meeting him one day.

You'll cherish it.
 

You may hear many names in Hollywood that have become household names. Many have won Oscars and much acclaim.

However, if you added up the body of work, accomplishments and successful films that Mr. Joe Alves has been a part of, then his name ranks side by side with any of them. Mr. Alves was the production designer for the film "JAWS."

Special effects, especially back in those days, is his specialty. A tremendously gifted and brilliant mind, Joe is extremely generous to his fans and always willing to talk about his trade.

VERY SPECIAL NOTE: I have listened to Jim Ladd for over 30+ years, and though I'm sure he has had a thousand nights where his shows were worthy of any to be considered as his best, it is hard to argue, and to those like me that remember, Jim Ladd was indeed at his finest the nights following the death of John Lennon. Jim Ladd (and David Perry) found the right words, expressed the passion, the heartache, the sadness and the madness of that first week after John Lennon's assassination. To comfort us fans seeking comfort at KMET, Jim (and David) equally balanced the sadness with the joy that John Lennon's life celebrated.

As long as I live, I will never forget that week in December of 1980. Thank God for KMET and the healing that Jim Ladd, David Perry and the rest of that marvelous air staff delivered. Jim has had many nights where his words and shows were at their best. None, however, can compare to the soul he expressed at the saddest week in all of rock-n-roll.

Pete Rose was at StarLive 365 in the Forum shops of Caesar's Palace doing signings. Though a fee was of course charged, it was a great chance for me to obtain a signed photo, bat, ball and a personally signed jersey.

Both ladies wonder, sweet and kind as can be. Posing for photographs, signing autographs and telling stories of their adventures during the filming of this epic motion picture.

Mrs. Fierro had not seen some of the memorabilia that I had brought for signing. To my surprise that weekend, I too saw so much JAWS memorabilia that I never knew existed.

I am still so thrilled to this day to have met these lovely ladies, and had a chance to chat with both of them.
 

JAWSFEST 05

On a trip to visit a friend who lives north of Stockholm, Sweden, my wife and I went to see Roger Waters at The Globe arena on his 2nd leg portion of his "IN THE FLESH" solo tour. We had seen the show previously in L.A., but just couldn't pass up the chance to see him again.

Prior to the show, I waited for several hours in the rainy mist at "The Grand Hotel." Stopping before he entered his van, Roger posed for photographs and signed autographs for his fans.

The show was a mix of both solo songs and Pink Floyd classics. Finally, fans were able to hear live several cuts from his 3rd solo LP, "AMUSED TO DEATH," an LP that he never toured in support of.

Roger has always been both very kind and generous to me as a collector every time I have ever been luck enough to ask him for a signature.

What can I say about Sammy Hagar that hasn't already been said? Sammy is 100% of what is everything that is fun in Rock-n-Roll: Singer, songwriter, guitarist, dancer, prancer, front man, and always very generous to his fans.

Rock God, and former Led Zeppelin front man in Hollywood, California, in May of 1995.

Robert is seen standing next to my red 4 Runner as he actually pulled over his car to sign autographs and pose for personal photographs.

While waiting in line at Tower Records at an in store signing later on that night by Elton John, Gene Simmons pulled up.

Gene told the crowd to let him finish shopping, and as promised stopped and posed for photos and signed autographs.
 

Founding member of the rock band "EAGLES", Bernie Leadon, and session drummer Kenny Aronoff. Both of these very talented musicians were at the Universal Amphitheater, "RHYTHM, COUNTRY & BLUES" benefit concert. Bernie, better known, had a huge career in the 1970s as a member of the EAGLES and Kenny has played drums with John Cougar, John Fogerty and so many others. Together as part of the house band that night they rocked on stage - and later signed autographs and posed for photos.