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In August '97 I saw Night Ranger for the 5th time in my life. I was fortunate enought to see them in a bar called Tink's in Scranton PA. It was an intimate setting. Lot's of people but a small bar. Let me assure everyone they haven't lost a thing. They still pound out tons of energy. I was standing front row center singing along word for word and playing air guitar note for not along with them. Brad and Jeff noticed I was the biggest fan in the place and they gave me a pick after almost every song. After the final song, Rock in America, Kelly came over to me and handed me a drumstick. Unfortunately a girl standing next to me swiped it from my hand. After the show one of the people I went with suggested we go around to the back of the building and wait for them to come out. I was up for it but I thought there is no way I will be lucky enough to meet them. I was wrong. About ten minutes after we got to the back, Jeff walked out and I called to him. He walked over to me and we talked a little. I was in awe. Shortly there after Brad came out and all of a sudden I was standing there with the two guitarists/musicians I have idolized since I was a kid. I got my Night Ranger shirts autographed by both of them and they signed my tickets and I got my picture taken with them. They were very thankful for my kind words and you could tell they were sincere. It was the greatest experience of my life and a dream fulfilled. I didn't get a chance to meet Jack, Kelly or Fitz they took off in a van while I was talking with Jeff and Brad. Thats ok though... SOME DAY I WILL! - John Reed |