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| Author: | Joe Z |
| E-mail: | not available |
| Date: | 2/15/2007 4:30:18 PM |
| Subject: | Re: In Response to Mick's autograph and Jonmark... |
| Message: | From C&S: QUOTE When depression from pulmonary fibrosis hit Mick, he reached out electronically, via the virtual dimension known as cyberspace. Initially envisioning the Internet as a sales outlet for his music, Newbury’s first website was located at www.songs.com, and the Front Porch chatroom was born. Songs.com was owned by Gaylord Entertainment, proprietors of the Grand Ole Opry, the Opryland Hotel and radio station WSM. In short order, Newbury’s Front Porch became a popular hangout, and aficionados throughout the world became pals. Not just pen pals, but best friends. Newbury’s buddy, Ernie Bunch wrote, “We begin to learn the power of the Internet for bringing like minded individuals together. I still marvel at the sheer number of people who think the same way about our friend as we do... voices in the wilderness brought together to this very special place by technology, and our love for a friend.” A few more Front Porch pioneers include Rick Brashear, Dave Franklin, Jim Gatti and Bobby Freemam. Mickey would regularly say, “The purpose of the Porch is to bring friends together,” and that his music was the vehicle... not the journey. END QUOTE |
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