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They were talking about skiing. It was the weirdest thing. They were both really slackery and kind of out of it. I would love to say that they were getting down in dirty about the state of rock and roll. But instead it was more like the type of conversation you have when your just chit chatting with and old friend. Like I said before it was a bittersweet encounter. The whole time I had the feeling I did not belong there and I should leave. But it was a memorable experience anyway. I thought I would be able to engage them in a small conversation like Wayne and Garth did with Alice Cooper. But it was more like a blowoff. It was probably my fault for being backstage when I didn’t belong there. I hope I did not make a fool out of myself. [img]images/smiles/icon_redface.gif[/img]
My experiences meeting celebrities are all very bittersweet. I met J. last night at the Wetlands in New York City after the show. Perhaps I did not know the correct protocol but I went up to him and said great show and shook his hand and made a few comments. His response was lukewarm then and the other times I said something quick throughout the next twenty minutes when I passed him. It then occurred to me that this may "just be J." as he is always described as being more reserved and slackerish. Regardless I feel lucky to have met two of my heroes from high school (Evan Dando was there as well) and was lucky to overhear a J Mascis/Evan Dando conversation. I just can’t help feeling that maybe I should not have had such a "I not worthy attitude" and more like the jaded record exec who doesn’t even listen to J. Mascis and is just there for the free beer and girls. [img]images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
