I was 16 when Larry Lynne asked if I could play a gig with his band called: THE FREE MEAL  the drummer (Teddy)  was sick. I was so excited but I had to ask Pa first. So I ran downstairs and Pa said what did Larry want? I told him and he said where is the gig, I said: THE PUSSYCAT LOUNGE on 13th and Lincoln, he said well I better go with ya!