We worked very hard to make our careers successful by promoting our music on the college campus circuit, playing to audiences of two to two thousand. In 1978 I recorded an album, Reaching Out, with Riva Records and the Rod Stewart Group. And in 1980 recorded a second album with Nik Venet, titled In an Unfamiliar Way. While on tour in 1983 promoting my music, I developed vocal chord problems that resulted in a failed surgery. Unable to sing, I went in search of where my passion led me.
Fame is a difficult thing, especially in a time when so many people believe that fame is important.
In my case, with Jim s celebrity, there were many obstacles and takers that were in our way. But there were also opportunities that we were privileged to. The trick is to make it as happy a life for you and your family as you can. Of course there is. There is always light when there is hope.