Post by trisho on Jan 2, 2022 2:22:48 GMT
Back in the early 90s, I was working for Yorkshire Life Magazine. ELO PART II had just played in York and I went to the concert. (Id been a big ELO fan since the 70s) My Editor asked me to write a Profile Piece on Mik Kaminski (blue violin) so I managed to obtain his phone number from his Agent (I think he was living in Selby, North Yorkshire at the time). Mik and I totally forgot about my article and spent a wonderful 3 hours talking on the phone. We got on like a house on fire and he was going to ring me and we’d meet up in York when they finished the Tour. Unfortunately, (I was unhappily married at the time) we had to move house before Mik could ring me, and his number was lost in the move. I tried for weeks to get his number again, even his Agent wouldn’t give it to me again, but without success. So life went on.
Now, 30 years later, after 6 months of searching Id drawn a blank. I knew Mik was in England (Im now in Australia!) and did many searches, rang those ‘Kaminski’s’ whose numbers were listed. But nothing. Now, I dont want you to think I was in any way ‘STALKING’ him, i just wanted to say hello, see if he remembered me, see how he’s going in the pandemic. Finally i got a breakthrough: I came across a man who Mik was somewhat friendly with. I’d already sent Mik a Friend Request, which still hasnt been accepted, and sent Mik a message (unread) on Facebook. This man, Bob, sent Mik a message to accept my Friend Request and giving a bit of background info. Nothing. So Ive given up. Put it down to a lovely time in my life.
Recently came across one of ELO’s first ever Videos, performed iin what looks like a Village Hall. Jeff has a massive mane of curly hair, and has no shades on. Bev is looking as gorgeous as ever on the drums, Richard Tandy, young, long haired, Unrecognisable from the man he is today (Isn’t time horrible!!) and then, there is a young Mik. The Mik I knew for such a short time, but which held such promise. I have many ‘What if’s’ but that’s life hey.
So glad I came across and joined this Group. I will be Posting my ELO SONG AWARDS 2022 soon. Love to all. Trish
Now, 30 years later, after 6 months of searching Id drawn a blank. I knew Mik was in England (Im now in Australia!) and did many searches, rang those ‘Kaminski’s’ whose numbers were listed. But nothing. Now, I dont want you to think I was in any way ‘STALKING’ him, i just wanted to say hello, see if he remembered me, see how he’s going in the pandemic. Finally i got a breakthrough: I came across a man who Mik was somewhat friendly with. I’d already sent Mik a Friend Request, which still hasnt been accepted, and sent Mik a message (unread) on Facebook. This man, Bob, sent Mik a message to accept my Friend Request and giving a bit of background info. Nothing. So Ive given up. Put it down to a lovely time in my life.
Recently came across one of ELO’s first ever Videos, performed iin what looks like a Village Hall. Jeff has a massive mane of curly hair, and has no shades on. Bev is looking as gorgeous as ever on the drums, Richard Tandy, young, long haired, Unrecognisable from the man he is today (Isn’t time horrible!!) and then, there is a young Mik. The Mik I knew for such a short time, but which held such promise. I have many ‘What if’s’ but that’s life hey.
So glad I came across and joined this Group. I will be Posting my ELO SONG AWARDS 2022 soon. Love to all. Trish