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Subject: Almost Famous (not just a movie)


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nona (nostalgic)
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Date Posted: 13:24:07 02/03/09 Tue

I'm watching the movie "Almost Famous"... Boy! Does this ring true for my rock star days! I was inspired to raise this topic not only because of the movie, but because I keep seeing postings on here from someone called "Penny Lane".

I don't know about any of you, but I think Cameron Crowe did a great job of recreating what the rock 'n' roll lifestyle was like back then.

So going a step beyond the movie, I'd like to know...how many of you almost became famous because of your interactions with rock stars?

Personally, I was very close. Not only was I modeling and featuring in local commercials, but I must've been filmed by over a dozen rock star camera crews.

I went to several concerts where bands were filming for upcoming live videos. I got on camera so many times...not to mention a few personal video logs where bands were just having fun in private (nothing X-rated). During the peak of rock star HEAVEN, my friends and I were frequently asked for autographs, photos...and at times, our clothes were ripped from our bodies as we emerged from tour buses into the screaming crowds...even though we weren't "famous".

Various events emerged that could have catapulted us into stardome...but none of us grasped the brass ring. I don't know about them (haven't spoken in years), but I turned away because fame is GROSS! I wound up having stalkers and people who only liked me because of my associations & popularity. But it's still fun to hide behind my faceless internet curtain and to hear the stories of others whom have wild stories. So, please...DO TELL!

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