On that day in 1976 - 27 July

I was taking various classes at the Dick Grove School of Music in Studio City; tonight I had Jazz Improvisation. Although we had some instruction - had to learn all the modes in all the keys - it was really more of a jam session; I switched between the acoustic piano and the electric Fender Rhodes.

Rod Stewart used to play soccer in Beverly Hills with some of our South Bay Scottish friends. I cannot for the life of me remember who the "Organic Tomato" was but I think Dan and I gave him (or her) that name. I was still depressed about not properly getting to meet Todd... If only I could tell my teenage self what adventures lay in store on that front!

Robert Williams and his band Radio were playing that night and we went to the show after my class; I think it was at Gazarri's though it might have been the Whisky. I have absolutely no idea why I gave him a chopstick. And he's still alive and well, Dan!

27 July 1976

This afternoon I was so tired I couldn't do anything. Listened to Faithful four times and talked to Audrey. Later I talked to Jade; she wants to go see Rod Stewart play soccer and to the beach tomorrow, and Dan; he said he was gonna take a Dick Grove course and wants to go tonight. Hope he does! Then Bill called and came over and I practiced my modes a bit. Then Ava called; got over her madness quickly. That was funny; she described the Organic Tomato perfectly. Cheryl went to Frisco yesterday. And I also talked to Mary today and I was crying cause I've met all these big stars, like Roger Daltrey, and I can't even meet Todd! And he's supposed to hang out with his fans. Wonder what he thought of my presents.

My improv teacher

The image on my new T shirts

Later: Got my Nazz T shirts finally. And Dan wanted to go. So we did. His hair has gone all curly. He "hung out", said I bombed on the first one but did great on the second. I think it is easier to improvise on chord changes. Dumb Robert didn't even put my name on the guest list but Dan goes, "Is mine on it?" and they let us in! Radio were hot; the singer is a spazz. Whizz Kidz were OK too, typical rock stars though. Hardly talked to Robert; told him they were OK, that I had sort of but not really, met Todd; handed him the chopstick... He goes, "What's this for?"

Oh, I'm supposed to ask Robert if Dan can have his leather jacket if he dies in a car accident. (If he's not wearing it, that is!)