The Mason Jar was one of the Phoenix local hot spots for Metal. I saw Tool, Hanoi Rocks, and Sepultura there and scores more! I cant recall all the bands that flew through Franco's club! I also had the good luck to catch Death on the little stage! Some bands go on into the history books and some disappear. Death is here to stay!
It was a sad day when Chuck announced he was living with cancer. we all know that cancer research wasn't as advanced as it is now. I mean, it still is a flip-a-coin diagnosis! One day, as I was working, the phone rang and it was Chuck. He said he was trying an experimental treatment and was just calling to say hi. Yeah, I was surprised because I didn't really know him that well. If I recall correctly, he was in Tucson or headed there. He sounded strong and hopeful.
Recently, I was helping our son, Igor, pack some of his treasures and I came across a scrapbook I had made him in 2001. Full of fliers and laminates, passes and magazines, it also held a promo pack and letter from the label rep promoting Death! I thought I would share it with my Students here and they could all Scream Bloody Gore!!
Class dismissed......
