I posted a story at Adamtopia which I would like to bring over here in hopes it reaches Brian May, Roger Taylor and/or Adam. Not using Twitter, I am begging those who do to help get this to them. Sorry if I'm being redundant.
In mid-March, I attended a memorial service for a 27 year old young man, the beloved grandson of friends, who tragically left us too soon. Garrett had been a drummer until 2012 in a metal band called
Age of Evil with his younger brother, Jordan on lead guitar, and another set of brothers. Within this special community of musicians, friends and family gathered at the service, many wore “AOE” t- shirts as a tribute, including Grandpa. I was soon to learn that Garrett had been an
avid QUEEN fan as everyone attending sat in silence with tears while his favorite Queen song played - “
The Great Pretender.”
Fast forward to March 30th, 2016. Jordan Ziff, Garrett’s 24 year old brother, is invited to play guitar with the 80’s band, KING KOBRA at the
SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL two days after QAL performs.
Call it fate, karma, serendipity or the spirit of love between brothers and music.
I truly hope Jordan has the opportunity to meet Brian May, Roger Taylor and Adam Lambert and tell them how important Queen had been to his older brother and family and what an extreme honor it is to be performing at the same festival.
Check out Jordan playing guitar and you'll hear part of a familiar song: Be sure to watch the entire video and I guess it's a requirement for all great guitarists to have long hair?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hj0ExkA ... e=youtu.be
Photo: Getty Images @DrBrianMay @OIQFC
I didn't know they were still together.