Have a great time in NY, Dave. We'll be here when you get back...& when you post from your destination. I hope all goes well with the signings. I wish I could have been there, but I'm happy for everyone else. Take care! -Karina

Awesome man!! I love the online jam idea!! Its so great!! How do i submit my stuff Dave??

Good luck on the signings!
Slub

Have a great trip Dave!

All of you going to the signing tomorrow...have a great time :)

Slubby---you can always email to dave@panicchannel.com or mail@panicchannel.com

Freak and White Pony both have links on right side of page where you can contact them directly for more info...you just have to be patient, as they don't always get back to you right away

Dave---while you are in New York--buy more HATS!! They look hot!

Where do you and Carmen like to go out for dinner or entertainment in New York? Have you ever checked out any of the 'alternative clubs', like Cake, or the goth one with the Drama Faces on the door, I can't remember what the name of it was, was there two years ago...

Have fun!!!! My cheesy suggestion is to take Carmen for a carriage ride through Central Park, or to stop in front of Dakota to pay respects...

your 'fantastic' fan,
jezebel

Welcome back to the EAST!

You are lucky that you have missed the storms that have been plaguing us. Wish the City was closer, would love to have come for the signing. And thank you for your note about it being for mature audiences. I can handle it, but I don't think my 8 year old would.

Stay real, and will catch you on the telly!

me

I am so happy for both you and Anthony! I really admire what you're doing.. and I'm behind ya 100%!
I'm going to your and Anthony's book signings.
Have a good trip!

Funny enough, Anthony is on Conan O'brien on Weds, and on Friday Dave is on Conan late at night and Anthony is on Regis and Kelly in the morning. Thursday Anthony is on Howard Stern, Dave's doing Howard tomorrow.
phew, a lot to keep up with!

Maria

Dave, glad to see 6767.com back in action! I've been a fan for a number of years and really wanted to take this time to say something very important and meaningful to me that I really hope you will read.

I started playing guitar for three reasons: I loved music, needed an outlet for my emotions, and you. After listening to One Hot Minute and watching you play live, I was incredibly inspired and for months begged my father to buy my first guitar (he did eventually, a Fender Strat for my 13th birthday). Around this time, my parents were going through a nasty divorce and my sole outlet and saviour was music and learning to play that damn guitar. Over the years, my father descended back into drugs and alcohol after staying clean for 16 years. He isolated, didn't clean his apartment for a year, had debt out the nose, and binged out on pills, coke, alcohol. Nothing in my personal life seemed to be going well between my parent's problems (dad's addictions, mom's lack of interest), my drug addled drop out friends, bad relationships with girlfriends, etc. I myself developed the family habit during these years. No one could see beneath my cool and calm "everything's fine" happy go lucky demeanor, I hid it well as things progressed worse. No matter what though, I could always pick up my guitar and pour my heart out into it.

Eventually I OD'd on a rare form of psychedelic meth and woke myself up to what I needed to change in my life. I started eating right, excercising, doing yoga (something I shunned as BS for years, now I'm enamored with it), got rid of some of my so called friends, and cleaned up my life. Sadly, my father couldn't do the same and he died of alcohol/drug induced heart failure last year. I had stopped speaking to him in his last months because, well, it's hard to keep a conversation with a drunk person telling his only son that he wants to die. Myself and my family had already done more than we could to save him, but it's impossible to save someone who doesn't have any desire to save themselves. But I kept sober even after something so devastating, and I kept on playing. My life managed to stay on the right track. I just turned 20 and couldn't be happier that I'm healthy and doing what I want to do in my life - going to art school and recording a solo album!

My point in this already too long message is that I'm not sure where I would be if I didn't have that guitar that I decided to start playing because of you. To be quite honest, after reading/watching a number of interviews with you and learning what happened in your family, why you started playing, why you kept on playing, and how you made it out of the darkest periods in your life...it really did help me to keep on going. I'm not the type of person who cares for celebrities at all (can't stand the whole celebrity obsessive culture), but aside from your enormous and inspirational talent...you've been able to open a lot of deep wounds for others to relate to and heal with.

I just wanted to say thank you for being so open all these years, because it really has helped a lot of people out. I'm not saying "I'm here because of you" or anything like that, I'm still alive because I wanted to change things for the better and did. But it really helps to have a great soundtrack along the way and some inspiration from people you admire. Until I can say this in person at your NYC book signing, I'll say it here: Thank you Dave.

- Sean

P.S. Sorry, didn't intend this to be so long and take up so much space here!

GEORGE CARLIN'S WISDOM

The paradox of our time in history is that we have
taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider
freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more,
but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have
bigger houses and smaller families, more
conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees
but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment,
more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but
less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too
recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get
too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read
too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our
values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate
too often.

We've learned how to make a living, but not a life.
We've added years to life not life to years. We've
been all the way to the moon and back, but have
trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor.
We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've
done larger things, but not better things.

We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul.
We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We
write more, but learn less. We plan more, but
accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to
wait. We build more computers to hold more
information, to produce more copies than ever, but
we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow
digestion, big men and small character, steep
profits and shallow relationships. These are the
days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier
houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick
trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one
night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do
everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a
time when there is much in the showroom window and
nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can
bring this letter to you, and a time when you can
choose either to share this insight, or to just hit
delete.

Remember, spend some time with your loved ones,
because they are not going to be around forever.

Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to
you in awe, because that little person soon will
grow up and leave your side.

Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you,
because that is the only treasure you can give with
your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.

Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and
your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and
an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep
inside of you.

Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for
someday that person will not be there again.

Give time to love, give time to speak, and give time
to share the precious thoughts in your mind.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we
take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Sean--what an inspiring story from one who got it together so young!! and you are quite the cutie as well

Skot--say Cheese!! I was just talking about you, your ears must have been burning up there 1000 miles from me
(seven spiritual gifts-- one is to be a proclaimer, that's what I have been told I am)

ok, my heart is breaking today because the man who I love who inspired me to check out his inspiration...DAVE...can't come out from Colorado like I hoped...grrr
byegones
jezebel

Hey Dave...have a great time in New York! We will miss you for sure, and peeps going to the book signing...full report, please! :D

Dave, I just finished "Scar Tissue" last night and was so surprised to learn that you were, at least in part, inspiration for the song "Scar Tissue"...very interesting...did you already know that???

Sean...thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us, your "story" (for lack of a better word) is very touching and, no worries...you certainly did not take up too much space with such inspiration.

Happy Sunday Family...I'm off to put up my wonderful, scary and fun Halloween decorations (I love Halloween!)

Peace!

PS...Hi Luiz!

Hey dave, Whats up? Have fun in New York! You're there fairly a lot. Hows life been to you? There was something I wanted to ask, But I forget. I guess thats good, one less question to answer. heh anyways gotta go. Have a nice dayy!

Oh my...I'm dying here waiting for the book!

Have fun in New York Dave

Hey Luiz, LTNS!

Will either Anthony or yourself be at the Ramones Tribute show in NYC? It is on Friday the 8th at Spirit.

morning all... well, technically, it's still morning.

so i say "sky captain and the world of tomorrow" last night. was all right. very visually pleasing... funny, i was thinking of the phrase "eye candy". i guess, so was Dave. anyway, best part of the movie was Angelina Jolie's character... she's so hot. and she wasn't even in it for very long. not really a fan of Gwyneth Paltrow... anyway, all in all, worth seeing it on the big screen. very retro.

SNL premiered last night. really blew. that show goes through stages. i miss the early 90's. saw Mean Girls friday night. Tina Faye's first non-SNL attempt. pretty cute.

hey, jezzi & Abby - did you happen to see my post about "groupies"? i was just wondering your opinions. are we "groupies"? thank you to those of you who commented. i feel a little better about it now. you know, and i thought about it... to have groupies (in the negative sense of the word), a musician has to be somewhat of a partier. but Dave's more domestic now... remember Almost Famous? "we are not groupies, we are bandaids!" the difference... "no sex, only blow jobs" HA! i love that movie.

still bummed i missed CFR and hoping (fingers crossed) Freak will have a recording of the show up soon...

<3 Sarah

Hey, Sean_IX

Thanks for sharing your story with us. I have been through some pretty dark stuff myself and many times I thougt I wouldn´t make it. But I - like yourself - did.

I´m always amazed by how strong the desire to LIVE and to LOVE can be in people... People like Dave and yourself, for instance. I love to hear their tales. It brings me hope to see that you can see it through and overcome all kinds of obstacles (both inside and outside of you) if you REALLY want to. Nothing can ever beat the human spirit once it decides on the correct path to follow. It´s indeed wonderful to see people rising from their ashes like that, truly inspiring.

As Nick Drake once wrote in a song: "darkness can give the brightest light". So I´d like to thank you for sharing your beautiful light with us, Sean. Know that your struggle was not in vain. It made you a better person. And I bet your father would be proud of you, man. God bless.

p e a c e
Luiz.

Sean, yours is another story of hope, just like Dave's. thanks for sharing. we need to hear more stories like yours.

Skot - i love that George Carlin thing. i got it in an email a few years ago and printed it out. it's so true. he's one of my favorite.

<3 Sarah

If you feel like leaving
you know you can go
all you have to do is say so

sarah.....smile
what the freak do words mean, anyway
something about the Dave experience has touched us and brought us together.

no sex, only blow jobs, that's Clinton's definition " I did not have sex with that woman, she gave ME a blow job...

Dave, i had the exact same idea about an online album lastnight after CFR. i was actually gonna bring it up today.
i think we should make about 8 songs, not necessary the same people that recorded shoot, new people, maybe the same people doing something different or the same as they did on shoot, and we get you to add something on each song Dave, and then we try marked it as an album. we actually try record an online album. i mean i think we made history lastnight for creating a song over the internet, but why stop there, why not make history by creating an online album?
is taht a good idea or a terrible idea?

Dave, are you gonna add some guitar to shoot?

if we should make a new online song, how about a slow song, how about a soppy sad song, slow tempo???

stay well family!

kyle

Hi All

Sean,Your post rang many bells with me,i'm also from a broken home,my parents also had a very bitter divorce,i won't go into details but things happened during and after that time that will stay in my mind forever,if only to serve as a warning to not make similar mistakes.

Neither of my parents we're into drugs but i did fall under its spell,again won't go into details,its in the past and thats where it'll stay.

I was under the illusion i was coping with the situation but subconciously i wasn't and it bit me in the ass years later and all hell broke loose.

And yep,my guitar was my anchor through my dark and low points,i know i'm in a really bad state if i can't channel it out through music.

I've a good life now though,not the one i thought i'd have but good all the same.

Anyways just to say i recognised elements of parts of my life in your post.

Hey is everyone good today?

Steve L

HEY
heres my siggy

email: shel@cinci.rr.com
nick: SAFETYBULLET
name: dana

everyone post yours!
thanks guys..
dave.. whut up.

LOVE the new song from panic channel.
more demos and videos man! i love it..damn..
im gettin that when it comes out mos def.
later
dana

I've just now dicovered that i can't IM anyone and my 'puter is automatically blocking anyone who is trying to IM me,so if you've tried i'm not ignoring you my 'Puter is.

Thats it now,blocked out of MSN and now IM is disabled,patience is wearing thin.one problem solved and another one rises.Will get this sorted.

Steve L

Did you know that Hoobastank performed REASON on Howard

Stern, and Howie played piano....Is it just me, or do any of my girls want to confess strange attraction to HOWARD..?

ugh! i can't stand Howard! but i have to say, i love watching the show. i guess that would count as an attraction to him........

OK success,i've got back on MSN and have a hotmail address too:Steve_L67@hotmail.com screen name is the same as here Steve L.
Phew thats one thing sorted now its just aol IM to fix.

Steve L(won't forget my password this time!)

sean, a story of hope is never to long. there are more than a few of us here that can relate. and we are here for you if ever need. I know several people on this board have been there for me and I try to be there for others. and of course Dave is amazing.

there has been a lot of talk of history, and though I think that what we are doing is unique, I know other songs that have been put togeather over the internet by people in different countrys. however I don't know of an entire album being done like this by people who have never met! so let's get rollin. mabey we can take a drum loop and who ever creates it can just tell us what the tempo is.
I've got a couple of more things in my life I must take care of first, but then I'm hooking up my recording stuff to my computer. I'm so looking forward to this.

DAVE... ROCK NYC!!!

Sean,

Loved your post, thank you for sharing your story. Wish you all the best in art school and having a life of music making.

S

Hiya everyone; back from that wedding. I've just finished reading all the posts, and comments.

So happy CF went well on Saturday; and sorry I missed it and the airing of Shoot.
Did anyone tape the show? At least just the Shoot part? I would love to hear it.
I was thinking about that while I was at the wedding. I'm proud of you guys.
Great idea for an album, and for more people to get involved on that. Maybe we'd get a variety of music too that way. Anyway, I'm up for anything, and supportive of anything that fosters people's creativity, and working/playing together. I look at creativity as playing! :D

Dave suggested putting X's on you, like tape an X on. So go with that guys, or Wendybird, did you say you were getting buttons (X's?). I think I got slightly lost in the comments, there were so many. But hey, if Dave said tape an X on, go with it.
It doesn't go with my outfit isn't such a good excuse! :P I'd put X's all over myself if I were going!!! I thought it was funny, how everyone had their own ideas about identifying themselves as a 6767/TPC fan. (Lol, and for the record I suggested stamping 6767 on your forehead first! :P I did. I was joking a bit of course)

Enjoy NYC Dave!
Love to all
Lisa
xxxx

I hope you know Dave that you are a beautiful human being for completing and writing your book this way. Your message of choice has really set me and possibly others on the right path and has destroyed that "glamour" effect towards drug use (and I haven't even read it yet!). thank you and I REALLY hope I get to see you tomorrow. Would I be able to get a REALLY quick picture of you tomorrow while you sign my copy by any chance (wouldn't want to lag the lines finding out on the spot...)

Abby,
I'm finaly down here!! I got in at 4 Saturday morning.

Family,
So who's going to the book signings in the LA area and on what day? Any one in the San Diego area want to car pool up?

Who made the "will spread for unicorne" shirt. I would Love to get my hands on one. I posted that logo as a joke late one night after lack of sleep and am so excited to see someone ran with it!
Misty

Just want to remind some of our new family members to visit White Pony's site (see under links) and submit a bio so we can see your beautiful faces!!

And yes...you are all beautiful! :D

hey Dave and all
Maybe at the signings a way to identify people from 6767.com is to do the hand signs dave was doing on TNO, Rexall single and the interview disc? Or is that to corny?
peace
John S

Cori= so many lyrics running through my head today

you've got to get up every morning, with a smile on your face, and show the world all the love in your heart. And people are going to treat you better, you're going to find, yes you will, that you are as beautiful as you feel....

I don't photograph....vampira that I am...Doriana Gray
Lisa, Lisa--x marks the spot, you don't want to know where the x's will go...

SARAH!!!! they were giving away tix last night to girls that had pix on my space....roflmao......dammit!!, and I know what David Carradine's name was on Kung Fu...

It is currently 9:30 PM EST, Sunday October 3. The Punk'd Episode with Dave & Carmen is coming on MTV right now.

Hey Mike from NYC -- Do you know if we HAVE to get there at 11 am to attend the book signing? I'm going to be at work 60 miles away ... can't happen. Oh well... I'm going to try to go there at night anyway, and if it doesn't work out, at least I can say that I tried.

I really hope to see all of you - especially Dave -- tomorrow. Hopefully no emergencies are going to pop up. This is really very exciting.

And I'll have to try and remember to tune in to Howard tomorrow!

Be well, everyone, and I look forward to meeting you.

(Oh, and if anyone can grab an extra ticket or whatever for me tomorrow morning, I would be eternally grateful!)

:)
-Denise

"Maybe at the signings a way to identify people from 6767.com is to do the hand signs dave was doing on TNO, Rexall single and the interview disc? Or is that to corny?
peace
John S"

lmao. I was doing those at the wedding i went to. Just suddenly flet inspired! :D

Lisa
xxxx

:( we don't have that on here in UK yet. boo hoo.

I found out that you can order the DTTAH book from the NJ store, signed. :D
Got to phone them though. Hope I'll get through. They replied to me Saturday via email, and I only got my emails tonight so I may be too late.
What should I tell them when I phone so they know I am an "X" person?

Love
Lisa
xxxx

so psyched that dave is in ny and that i'm actually going to meet him tomorrow...i'm FREAKING out...i just hope i don't do anything stupid tomorrow like cry lol. i never cry but for dave i would

so freakin' excited...i just hope that i don't get there and realize there was something i was supposed to do and didn't do it lol...here's to hoping

much love and respect!
-Emily

hi dave
hi family

have a great time in ny dave
love u so much
take care

Maria~are you involved in PR for Anthony Kiedis? I am asking that honestly.

Hiya, me again. Apologies for so many posts. I have just read something which I consider irresponsible journalism, and I am considering replying to the article.
First I want to check if I have my information correct.
Dave's book was originally going to be released in 2001 correct?
Dave was writing his book, under another name, before Anthony Kiedis wrote his book at all?
If anyone else would like to help me compose this letter, maybe it will even turn into an article, I don't know really, see how it comes out, then let me know.
I'll give the link of the article to anyone who is genuinely interested and is a 6767/TPC er. :D

Love
Lisa
xxxx

"Maria~are you involved in PR for Anthony Kiedis?"

nope, I'm just a fan. but I definitely wouldn't mind doing that! I keep up religiously with with what the RHCP and Dave are up to, though.

And yes, I believe Dave's book was started and put on hold before Anthony's was written.
Hook me up with the article you consider irresponsible journalism and maybe we can figure something out.

Thanks to those who have shared their stories. Bless you all, I wish you nothing but the best.

Maria

WOAH WOAH WOAH lol whatsup with this?
"Hey Mike from NYC -- Do you know if we HAVE to get there at 11 am to attend the book signing?"
could someone please clarify when we do have to be there? thanks fam

oh and as far as being 'groupies' goes.. balderdash.
that word comes with stereotypes that we'll do things like flash our boobs to get backstage and go down on the band members without hesitation. I personally do not want to be associated with that. The only thing we do is go to the shows and events to show support for our favorite rockers and rock out to the music that we like and have a good time. That doesn't seem much like groupie behavior to me!
We may seem a little extreme in our following at times, but it's better to be passionate about something than nothing at all I always say. As long as it doesn't escalate to an unhealthy obsession of course. Because lord knows there are some troubled folks out there...

Maria

For those asking about Dave's book & when it was started:

Yes, Dave's book was originally going to be released around 2001, but he started it long before that.

I think the original title was actually SPREAD.

The original layout comps for the book design were also up at the BAU-DA Design Lab website, then taken down when the book was held up.

Dave also did many interviews in conjunction with the books original release date. The magazine articles also featured some photos of the book design & some excerpts.

i wish you all so much fun at the booksigning in NY!!*really jalous*
dave, i can't wait to read your book, i have ordered it, but it hasn't arrived yet..i also ordered anthonys book, so now i'm broke....
i'm at school now so i have to keep it short, i wish everyone a beautiful day
emma

Yo D, take your "sidekick" so you can communicate at all times! JK...anyway, good luck with everything. Pretty cool to hear how your relationship with Anthony has evolved. One thing i've noticed about you, is the pattern of, when one of your relationship's seem's to dissolve for whatever reason, it's rarely a permanent thing...i guess it's the love and forgiveness in your heart that enable's such a level of commitment to frienship...so how about adding a signing somewhere other than NY or LA....how about D.C.???? (since i know Baltimore is out of the question)....

What up peeps, now I have to agree with Adrock about coming to DC.....since Baltimore is outta the question!
How hot that would be to see u in DC again!! Peace

Hello, all the family in NYC! It's 11:00 EST, time for you all to get on down to the Barnes and Noble!!!! May I suggest you just move a comfortable chair in line, and grab a novel or two!!!

I am so excited for all the 6767 peeps, that get a chance to see Dave first!! Please, please, share the play by play action, and pics would be nice too!

To my local girls that are going to Musicland tomorrow to get a wristband, if you are still there at 7, I will take you to Gladstone's....
jezzi

Hey Dave I'll be there tonight. you'll probably read this after, but anyway i'll be in the NIN shirt. Can't wait!

Zotis

Anyone else find it funny that Dave uses the hotel lobby computer to post messages on the road? I can see that whole scene:

Mom, Dad, 4 kids, strollers, toys etc. on line to check in at the hotel saying, "Sorry, little Susie, you'll have to wait for that strange man to get off the computer before you can go to Barbie.com"

[You don't want to be carrying the laptop cross country, but I usually don't see guys like Dave in the lobby at the public computer. Beautiful.]

woah woah woah..wait a minute...we have to be there at 11?! i thought it was 7:30?! if i miss the opportunity to get a book signed...i'll be very sad...here's to hopin'

-Emily

Yeah Jez, you've confused me too! O.o

Lisa, are you heading over there from the UK? They grounded the Concordes!

Emily--I was just referring to Mike's earlier post that he had called and that they were handing out wristbands starting at 11. Was I the only one that saw that?

jeez, jez
Skot---One of my urchins just gave me a piece of cheese!!! It's called a CowPal. lol

Just heard your spot on Howard Stern

Funny stuff

Hey Dave -
I only heard the very beginning of Howard Stern this morning, but... wash your hands, dude! LOL

Hoping to see you tonight.

-D

If you're in new york, get your butts on over to the book store so you can get a band/ticket to get access to the signing later tonight.

Tomorrow those of us in LA will be buying the book and getting what we need for acess to the book signing. The book signing is next week the 12th.

heehee! give Anthony a big hug for me (: New York is awesome, I've only been there once and it was only for four days but I loved it there, I'd perhaps like to move out there one day although I doubt I ever will... it's just something I'd like to do, I can't see any way of it actually happening though. oh well.

have fun, Dave! (:

soph xx

In my dreams..just made me confused about when they were happening...also still going to get on at my dear family over in NJ and NY o go to the NJ signing, and now I am confused about when to tell them to show up there.

Okay, low down on the Howard Stern show please. What's Dave got on his hands?

Lisa
xoxo

Hey DN Family,
If you are going to the Astor Place Barnes & Noble book signing on Monday here is some info. I called the store and they said that they will be handing out bracelets at 11am for the 7:30pm signing. My suggestion is to get them early and start the line. We could watch each others spot in line when one of us has to go to the potty.
I hope to see a lot of you tomorrow. I don't remember who made the suggestion the other day, but it would be a good idea if we wear "my name is..." tags on our shirts and have "6767" written in black ink or marker on our hands (not palms) .
POSTED BY MIKE< QUOTED BY JEZEBEL (THE POT STIRRER)

Good morning family! hey Dave you were great on Howard Stern, love you.

Jezebel check you voice mail.

amor y paz,
blizardi

i mean *access*.. typo

I missed some of the beginning of Howard (I was in an introduction meeting, we have a new manager) but caught most of it. The time I said was way off, and I apologize for that. Little did I know this morning right before Dave was going to come on 97.1 cut off the live stream and started the whole show from the beginning so he ended up coming on around 9:15 or 9:30.
I have to give Carmen kudos, she was actually considering having Savannah come over!
that show's a trip!

Maria

Hi when does the book come out in the uk?

Love always,
Georgina x
redhotchilifoo pa2588

Hey community, i call musicland and book soup for info, they told me that we don't have to go tomorrow to buy the book for the signing, we could buy it the same day oct-12 or oct-14. Musicland will give you a band/ticket and at Book Soup your receipt will be your pass for DN book signing. (call for info)

amor y paz,
blizardi

Good afternoon Dave!
I've been gone a few days and missed alot... So how much does it cost to book Camp Freddy for a private gig? I'm thinkin about throwing a birthday party for myself! j/k

peace, love
kara

Good Morning:

Hope all is well for everybody and the (Panic Channel Ladies-Jezzi, Cassandra, Abby, Sarah etc of course.) Just wanted to say "hi." Jezzi- I appreciate your offer about going to the book signing and to the Camp Freddy show. Unfortunely, I can't get up to LA to see Dave. I'm actually going to see my sister in Utah, get my tattoo finished (remember that conversation) and visit some friends I haven't seen in a long time. What is cool, is that besides doing Disability Law back in day-Utah, before I moved to SD. I also worked as a Detox Tech at VOA in SLC at nights. Actually, I worked two jobs, at 7 days a week, for 6 or 7 months, just to save up for the big move to surf in Cali. What I look forward to is that I will drop in say hello, drop off cloths, and cigs for the people detoxing and say hello to staff and some of the people who I remember that are back in the community doing well. It's crazy how everybody here has similiar pasts/issues/posts here, all of us in a strange way have alot in common. Anyway, Jezzi -let me know how it's going. I won't be able to make it to the Camp Freddy show either-I'm booked out this month representing people. Have a great and beautiful day people!

Brett

Germ-phobes, beware:

Lisa - At the very beginning of his spot on Stern today, Howard's crew noted that Dave didn't wash his hands after using the men's room. (!) Howard just shrugged it off like, "That's Dave. That's rock & roll. What do you expect?"

I didn't hear the rest of the interview, so I don't know if Dave had a valid explanation.

Just be careful when you shake his hands. LOL. Although some of you might like that kind of thing. ;)

hey gang-

to those who didn't know about the wristbands before now, i don't think it's going to be a problem. i called barnes about an hour ago & they said the majority of bands are still available since people are working/schooling...so don't worry. (aka i'm trying to convince myself not to worry!!)

ps emily, itanja, denise & i will be there so if other 6767-ers are around, look for us w/ the 'hello my name is' stickers ;)

"I didn't hear the rest of the interview, so I don't know if Dave had a valid explanation"

I heard the interview but didn't really hear Dave respond in any way....sometimes difficult with so many peeps talking at once.

At any rate...I thought the whole thing sounded a bit fishy....I've always heard that Dave is "Mr. Clean-Freak" and has OCD so, the story didn't ring true to me.

Weird...that is my post above...I don't know how Dave's name got there...???

Brett---*heavy sigh*---Will you please take a raincheck? I still owe you dinner, and Dave was saying that The Panic Channel was going to play another gig at "our" place ;)

Blanca--I have said this before, and I will say it again, thank you so much for the pleasure of your acquaintance, truly, you are the best thing about this site, ok, Dave is still my favorite, but, I don't know, it's pretty close. Te amo, mi hermana bonita...
jezzi

Hello everyone,

Maria-that RHCP Sydney gig from '96 is waiting for you in your yahoo in-box,enjoy

Bruce-great talkin' with you today,and you too Jezz :)

How is everyone today,Cori-my aol IM wiped out on me i'm hooked up with MSN now.

Hi Tiare:)

Startin' to get some MSN contacts,thanks to you who've gotten in touch

Steve L

Thanks Denise.
I suppose I would still shake his hand, I probably wont sniffl my hand afterwards.

Ah, Howard I'm sure was teasing Dave. Their joke about being obsessive I'm sure.

well, i'm still going tomorrow to buy the book. one of my classes is canceled so i will have the time during the day. plus, i want to get started on reading it. hope everyone in NY has a blast. can't wait till next week.

<3 Sarah

yeah, i'm getting the book tomorrow regardless. I'm anxious to read it! I won't be at citywalk until 7 though.. I'll be glad to hook up with anyone that'll be there then.

Steve- rock on man, thank you! As soon as I get some Panic Channel stuff to add to your package I'll send it out.
gotta go run out and get some videotapes for all the stuff on TV this week!

Maria

Hell yeah-I'm picking DTTAH tomorrow! I finally will have something interesting to read. Looking forward to it.

Brett

Jezzi-Raincheck no worries, I know we will see each other again! Have fun at the book signing!

Does anyone know if Carson Daily and Daily Download are the same show? Carson's website does not indicate that Dave will be there tomorrow (is he just taping tomorrow, perhaps?) but, Rock on TV says that Dave will be on "Daily Download".....insight anyone????

Oh yeaaaaaa, got my book today!!! Whoo hooo Oh it's good, u's are gonna love it!! Im off to bed to read the whole thing ") Be safe Dave n' "fam"...Peace n' luv

Daily Download is a show on a music channel in the US called Fuse. Dave will be there tomorrow and Anthony the next day. Hope that helps :)
Does anybody have today's Howard Stern show, streamed or for download anywhere?

I checked out the "Vote for Change" concert in Toledo. I saw Pearl Jam. I have seen them 5 times now and that was by far the best show I have ever seen. they played from 9:25pm-11:50pm. Neil Young came out after 1 1/2 hrs and played with them. what a great show. if anyone else gets to check them out int he other states. I highly recommend it. They are playing only 6 shows. Amazing.

back on Dave stuff-

I will be purchasing the book tomorrow. I am reading Anthony's book now. Very interesting shit. I can't wait to read about a day in the life of dave navarro

Hey hey! Hope you guys are having a blast at the NY signing! Don't forget to post all the details when you get a chance, so us NJ Agents know what to expect on Thursday!!!

Spreading the love,
Deena

Dave, loved you on howard this mornin. Carmen sure was GGG, that's so cool. can't belive you didn't get eurithmics. oh well keep rockin NYC.

for those who want there is a run down on www.howardstern.com

Site for Daily Download show is www.fuse.tv

It says if you are in NY and age 14-26 you can be in the audience.

I hadn’t had a chance to post yet, but shoot was excellent. You guys did a great job.
Hey Abby, I think I heard you too. It was pretty funny; it was you that told Matt no about the silky rug thing right? For a second I thought they were gonna hang up but Matt’s a sweetie. I realized it was you when the whole confusion about the picture girls occurred. Anyhow, just wanted to check in, Happy Monday everyone. Dave and 6767 Fam in New York I hope you are all having a great time.

Maria- I was just wondering if you have heard the RHCP cd "Live In Hyde Park"? It sucks that you can only get it here as an import.

Eric

Thanks Annie!

I was at the first of the 3 Hyde Park gigs,that was a great day.

Steve L

Hello all :) Seems like you all had good days :)

DAVE- I read the book in less than 4 hours and all I can say is Wow. The book is truly amazing and well worth the wait. I laughed about how Carmen leaves her pop cans all over....my fiance does the same. Of course you learn to live it with like you say. I am so very happy you decided on a happy ending the music world (and ours) is a much better place with you in it.
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us all. I truly appreciated it.

wow, i'm really excited to read the book. i just hope that i will find the time. taking four classes this semester, so i have four textbooks to read. ugh, and honestly, i really hate reading.

<3 Sarah

What the fuck is "GGG"?

There were piles of the RHCP Live in Hyde Park CD at the Gwasenathau when I stopped on my way back to Wales from the wedding.

That's "Services", like a Truck Stop over in the USA.

Cool Steve L. I was at the Cardiff show. Same show pretty much, different day, different place.
I still got to get the CD though. It's on my list of "to get."

Dave did you really pee on Carmen?

Hey everyone!

First and foremost, I really want to thank everyone for their extremely kinds words in response to my personal experiences posted way up there. It's a really cool positive reinforcement. I wish I'd found out 6767.com was back up weeks ago, it seems I've missed out on a lot! I'll definetly be contributing to the Loop Experiment and perhaps sending in some art! This is one of the most personable and creative communities going, you all rock!

ONTO THE BOOK SIGNING EXPERIENCE!

Got there at 12:30 AM on a lunch break to pick up the wristbands! Came back at 5:30 after class to get in line. Surprisingly, I was the third person there. I met Rob8008 and had a really awesome conversation with him while we waited in line for two hours. At 7pm, someone from B&N came downstairs and told us to follow her up the stairs. We get to the second floor and wait by the velvet ropes sealing off the area for Dave's table and a lot of press.

I kid you not, the table was right next to the "Addiction/Recovery" and "Sex" section of Barnes & Noble! If it wasn't intentional, it sure was an amusing coincidence! After waiting another half hour, 7:30 rolled around and Dave came out right on time! The press snapped photos and did quick one minute interviews with Dave for about 5 minutes. His pants were totally rocking, I wanted a pair myself! During the whole press thing, Dave looked over at myself and Rob (since we were the only ones visible, the rest of the line was behind a wall)...I held up the X I taped on my hand and Dave excitedly exclaimed "Hey, you did it! What's up man!" He did one more press interview then sat down at the table. Rob went up first and talked with Dave for about 30 seconds (what was said, Rob will have to tell you, I'm unsure), got his book signed and walked down. Now it's my turn.

I came over and Dave was extremely friendly and personable. I don't remember the exact words exchanged because I was rather nervous and excited, but this is basically how it went...

I shook his hand and began to tell Dave how I started playing guitar because of him; he smiled and thanked me. I mentioned how my parents were going through a divorce when I started playing and how it helped me get through that as it did for him, he suddenly looked up, listened closely, then said "Wow, it's good to have something like that, I'm glad you could get things out that way, it definetly helps." Then I started to talk about my families addictions, at this point he stopped writing and was like "Your Sean! I read your post on the site!" and HE held out HIS hand to shake mine. He said, very expressively and emotionally, "Dude, what you've been through is really rough, I'm glad you could get through all that." I thanked him and said that after my overdose and my father's death I managed to stay sober and healthy. As I'm saying all this, he's leaning in, looking right at me and REALLY listening...full emotional responses expressed on his face and everything. I then said something about how his music and words (not only lyrics, but, interviews/articles I've read over the years) really helped me through my rough times and how him being able to open up really deep experiences from his life has really helped myself and other get through things a lot easier. He said "That really means a lot to me, and it's terrible what you've been through. I'm glad you can come out of that as strong as you are. It's really inspiring, thank you." I thanked him again for his inspiration as he finished signing my copy of his book, he looked up at me and said "Sean, thank you again! It was really good talking to you. Stay strong!" Yet again, I thanked him and told him I'd talk to him on the website, he smiled and said "Definetley! Take care!"

Again, those may not have been the exact words, but that's pretty much how it happened. He's SO FUCKING DOWN TO EARTH! Extremely warm, friendly, personable, and responsive. It was definetley a very, very memorable experience. Shit, I got to meet one of my biggest inspirations! Not everyone gets the chance to do that and be able to tell something rather deep/personal to their inspirers (is that grammatically correct?). I am truly gratefull for this experience and will never forget it.

Again, if your reading this Dave, though I said it more than enough times, it deserves to be said once more: Thank you! Especially for being so personal and responsive, it means a lot to me. Keep rocking like you do!

- Sean

P.S. I completely forgot to ask you in person admist the excitement/nervousness, so I'll do it here: is there a chance you'll be doing another solo record? Also, I'm in the middle of recording a cover of "Hungry" (among some of my own songs) that I would love to send to you when it's finished. Just letting you know! Peace!

Hey Dave,
Any chance that the book signing tour will come to ATL? Just wondering. I hope it's a best seller-great cause.

Dave,
I am an unbelievably huge fan of Stephen Perkins and I sense he is a genuinly unique person... any story to shed light on his personality?

AWESOME Sean! Thanks for sharing the story, how exciting! I'm getting even more inspired to get my butt down to the bookstore tomorrow to get my wristband for the LA signing...I'm almost 100% convinced to go now! :)

Sean, what an amazing story. your so lucky for this experiance. The fact that Dave knew who you were I know ment a lot to you. thanks for sharing. anyone else who went please give us your run down.

ylais, GGG is the key to any great sexual relationship
Good, Giving, Game, and that goes for boys and girls, Ok kids
!)

I just got back from Dave's book signing in NYC + it was awesome!!! We decided to drive down because we didn't have enough $ to take the train + buy the book. Driving in NYC is crazy! We almost got hit by the same minivan twice, not to mention a huge suv. We also drove around circles for like 1/2 hr to find a parking place, which we eventually found. We walked in + went upstairs, but a lady up there said we had to go back down stairs + buy the book first. As we were looking for the elevator, guess who walked right past us!!! Dave!!! It was so unexpected and cool. After we got books we went back up stairs and got in line, which wasn't that long of a wait. It was so awesome to finally meet him!!! He was so nice and personable and just all together cool. On the way home we got lost + had to ask a cop for directions, who told us to do a "u" turn in the middle of the street, which we did and ended up hitting a parked car in the process... but I don't think the cop saw that because he didn't do anything about it. All in all it was so worth it!! Dave thanks so much for talking with us + signing the books - YOU ROCK!! See you at Irving Plaza... btw, are we 67ers going to get together after the show?
~Twisted Angel a.k.a Sarah

just got back from the book signing...soooo amazing...i've never been so touched or inspired by anyone like dave and it was just amazing to meet him in person. (ps...dave you're 10X better looking in person than in photos...and that's saying a lot)

dave was just awesome, so nice and friendly and down to earth and just amazing. he made my life lol...and then after the book signing a few of us 6767-ers hung out (me, ellen, hector, itanja, and denise and another really cool girl) and talked and what not and got to know each other. what an amazing group of people on this site...i'm so lucky to have met you.

dave...i will cherish this night for the rest of my life...thank you so much for touching my life (and i'm sure others) and for being so nice. it was a night i won't forget. (it was also my birthday present to myself)

-Emily

i was wondering if you have play def jam fight for NY yet.. and if soo do you play as carmen .. and have you made your self in it .. so you guys can tag team flava flav and ice t?

Sean, that was an incredible story. I’m so glad that you’re life is back in shape and that you remain so positive and inspirational despite having lived through so much adversity. It’s post like yours that keeps me coming here day after day. I know this has been said numerous times but I’ll say it again this site is one of the most supportive communities that I’ve had the privilege to encounter. You all rock!

Oh yeah, forget to mention I briefly met Hector also! He came to the front of the line quickly and said hi to me and Rob! I tried looking for him and some 67'ers afterwards and couldn't find any. If I manage to get tix to the Camp Freddy Irving Plaza show, we should all meet up somewhere! Hell, even if I don't get tix to the Irving Plaza show, the NYC 6767 people should meet up (again, but, planned a bit more)! Food for thought.

Goodnight all,
- Sean

Dave,
I've started your book and it's really good, I can't put it down + I usually don't like to read books. Thus far, I really really like it, it's so interesting. Good luck with the rest of your signings + I hope the book it sucessful, I'm sure it will be.
~Twisted Angel

SEAN!!! Good for you, my man!! You know, you are a very good narrative writer. I am SO glad Dave remembered your post, as well he should, it was very touching and inspiring. I said it before, I will say it again. It's terrific that you got yourself together so young, so much more of life to enjoy sober...YOU inspire ME!!!
Thanks, Sean.

jezebel
Triple G ;)

but golden showers? eeewwwwwww

I am so happy for everyone that had such awesome experiecnes today! The happy vibes are rubbing off the board, so now I'm feeling pretty good too!

I'm going to the NJ signing...just so I know what time I need to get there, if you guys who went to the NY signing tonight had to estimate, how many people would you say were on the whole line?

Glad everyone had a great day, and hoping tomorrow is even better for all of you...

Spreading the love,
Deena

Emily... I think I might have seen you at the signing, but I didn't know it was you until noow. I saw someone that could have been you... were you wearing army colored pants? If so, then I went down in the elevator with you when you were talking about waiting inline... was that you, or am I wrong?
~TA

DAVE NAVARRO QUITS COKE
SO HE CAN ORGASM

Dave Navarro came in to promote his new book "Don't try this at home". Dave wrote this book while he was in the middle of the crazy period of his life where he was doing tons of coke and heroin almost every day. He said he agreed to do the book because he figured he'd die before it was published and then when he cleaned himself up he tried to stop Judith Reagan from publishing it. But now that he's happily married to Carmen Electra he figured there was no harm in putting the book out so it's being released. Dave talked a little about his tragic childhood. His mother was murdered by her boyfriend when he was only 15 years old. The murderer is still on death row and Dave doesn't know if he'll ever be executed. He hates how the guy still eats and plays checkers and makes friends. Dave said at his worst, he was doing 9 grams of coke a day. He said it got to point where he was shooting it into his arm. Artie said even he never did that! He also had trouble orgasming while he was high on coke, so hooking up with Carmen Electra gave him incentive to stop.

MORE ON DAVE AND CARMEN:

Howard asked if Carmen did all the things a good girl needs to do to pleasure a man. Howard gave Dave three examples and Dave answered each one:

#1 - Does Carmen ever wake Dave up with oral? (No)

#2 - Does she offer up the back door? (No - never)

#3 - Is she into water sports, like Golden Showers? (Yes, he has done that to her)

no twisted angel that wasn't me...i was wearing a purple turtleneck, black blazer, and i have red kind of short (chin length)hair...it was possible for me to have seen you...but maybe not...oh well...at camp freddy we shall meet

seriously still high from that book signing...one of the best moments of MY LIFE lol

-emily

just got home from the book signing. it was one of the coolest experiences of my life. dave was really down to earth and seemed to care about what i was saying. he recognized me as a 6767'er b/c i had a HUGE X on my shirt. He asked my online name "rob8008" so he could put a face to the name. What other rock star would do something like that?? dave and this online communty has really brought people together. i met sean on line and spoke to him, a total stranger, for over 2 hours. its was crazy all of the life and musical stories we shared..and it was all cuz of 6767.com. Unfortuantly i only got to talk to dave for a short period of time b/c i was first in line and didnt want to take too long. Im gonna go to the ridgewood nj signing to talk more and ill be at the irving plaza show. anybody who'd like to talk look for the guy with all the tattoos and the huge duct tape X!!
ps: i cant stress enough how much i enjoyed talking to sean and hector..WE ARE FAMILY!

ok, must go to bed, but had to make this observation, cause i am weird that way...
It's nice to see so many posts, with no negativity, or insanity, just full of love for Dave, Sean, and the rest of 6767...

bombadeda...Happy Trails...sweet dreams...
bonsoir mon amies, hasta manana

whatever is good, whatever is right, whatever is true, keep your eyes on this...

HECTOR-well, the entire experience was ABSOLUTELY wonderful. The 67 "Fam" was not only looking foward towards meeting Dave but finding other members of the board. Dave just because you, you've created friendships between people who NEVER EVEN MEET, you've actually made people COME TOGETHER. I may be young, but in my two decades of exsistence, I've found that the hardest thing to do, especially in today's world, is to make people open up and come together, because they may be afraid of having their heart broken or having to love (to a certain degree like what you brought up in your book)....Thats such a beautiful thing, I can't even comprehend how one person can bring so much joy to others and in turn I hope it feeds you and will always remind you that people REALLY do love you. DUDE I'm SO sorry for taking those pictures while you were signing other people's books! when you looked at me I was like "oh shit" I thought you were gonna give me the finger lol, fuck yea, ur a true rockstar giving me the horns for the perfect shot! I'm up to October in your book and I'm stopping right there because if I go on, I'll finish the whole book in one shot and I want to enjoy it over a period of time. Already, there are many things I can relate too but I won't comment on the book until I finish it....hope to see you and the Panic Channel show me some real rock at Irving Plaza, peace PS much love to the 67 TRIBE, blondimofo,Sean_IX,itanja,mikefromny,ellen, denise, rob, and all the others who went, every single one of you rock lol

Just wanted to thank Dave & Larissa for being so kind to us at the book signing. I'm sure we 6767-ers thought we were dreaming!!

We were all there (me, Denise, Emily, Ellen, Hector & some sweet girl whose name I didn't catch) & Mike from NYC...but we lost him! Where did you go Mike??

Nice to finally meet you guys!

Dave gave us some extra attention, it was pretty awesome! Larissa was super cool, what can I say!! Thanks again, Riss!! Neil S was pretty funny too.

I don't remember what I told Dave, but I'm sure I said something stupid. Oh yes, I do remember part of our conversation: Dave & I discussed how the Internet brought us all together, the rest of the conversation was a blur, but a good blur~~!!

I'm still coming down from a great evening. Thanks again Dave for your warmth & kindness. And thanks again to Larissa & all the cool 6767 people I met at the signing. I'm usually more verbose, but right now I'm speechless.

take care,
itanja

Wow! Just reading everyones posts about the signing made me happy :) It was like I shared it with you all, even though I am on the opposite coast.

Sean I am so very happy for you.... Thank you not only for feeling safe enough to share your personal story with us, but for sharing about the signing and making it feel like we are expiriencing your joy with you. You deserved tonight.

Good morning all

Wow,alot of you got to meet the man,excellent,and Sean,great experience for you,your post touched all of us and Dave too,respect to you.

Heads up for all of us in the UK
DTTAH is released here on 1st November 04(any signings planned for these shores Dave?)

Also AK's Scar Tissue on 29th October 04

Steve L

Hey everyone, just checking in...

Steve L thanks for the info on the UK release.

Hope all is well with all of you

RP
x

I've just seen the photos of Perry performing Oceansize and My Time with Flea and John Frusciante.
Kinda funny isn't it?
Do you feel any sort of emotion when you think of other musicians playing your music with Perry, i mean like how John once said something like you playing with Chillis felt kinda like seeing a girlfriend cheat on you, or something like that, I may have made that up, I'm not too sure.But does it have any effect on you,
or are you in fact dead inside? I think it's the dead thing or some gay lies about how your happy to see people make music, peace and love, God forbid that there be any 'negativity' in the world because people just can't deal with something thats not their own arse licking opinion. Huh? There are other opinions? So they have to spout some wannabe pacafist shit about pity, but their opinion is expressed only as empty words. But,once again, I'd go for the dead thing.

Hugs to Molly people! :D

Blah, blah, blahdeblah blah blah...

If you can't say anything nice.....

....don't say anything at all

RP
x

Wow Guys & Gals sounds like you all had a great experience! Thank you all for sharing your moments with us.
Can't wait for my copy of the book to arrive, its coming by post, so its anybodys guess as to when it will be here!?

This must be a cool experience for you too Dave to get to meet and greet some of your online family.

Reminds me of a saying I heard (not sure where) it might have even been on here, goes something like "There are no strangers, only friends we have not met yet"

Waiting by my letterbox :)

Kirsty x