When I was high school (a few years ago, 88-89ish) a friend of mine had a personal connection to Metallica via their tour manager. During the Justice for all tour, my friend was able to supply me with a great deal of Metallica swag (drumsticks, pics, shirts, autographs) and he even scored for me a ticket and backstage pass for their show in Indianapolis Indiana. He embarked to the concert a day early in order to spend some personal time with the band, and my only task was to find my own ride to the show. I was 16 year old with no car, no resources, and a single parent who had become convinced that Metallica was "devil worshiping music".
That was a really low time for me, and I've never completely forgiven her for not allowing me to go. (Love you mom!)
Anyway, as I recall it being told to me, my friends Aunt had been pen-pals with the tour manager as a youth, and I believe he was from England. Any chance this person is you, and do you recall knowing my friend?
I still have a few souvenirs from the band members, but I've always regretted not getting to meet them when I had the opportunity.
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When I was high school (a few years ago, 88-89ish) a friend of mine had a personal connection to Metallica via their tour manager. During the Justice for all tour, my friend was able to supply me with a great deal of Metallica swag (drumsticks, pics, shirts, autographs) and he even scored for me a ticket and backstage pass for their show in Indianapolis Indiana. He embarked to the concert a day early in order to spend some personal time with the band, and my only task was to find my own ride to the show. I was 16 year old with no car, no resources, and a single parent who had become convinced that Metallica was "devil worshiping music". That was a really low time for me, and I've never completely forgiven her for not allowing me to go. (Love you mom!) Anyway, as I recall it being told to me, my friends Aunt had been pen-pals with the tour manager as a youth, and I believe he was from England. Any chance this person is you, and do you recall knowing my friend? I still have a few souvenirs from the band members, but I've always regretted not getting to meet them when I had the opportunity.
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