Rick Hoover:  

Life I was stunned that anyone actually visited. Guess I should post something for the curious. I left Pgh in 1968 and except for visits to family, I haven't been back. I spent almost 3 years as GI Joe then took off to see what California was all about. I fully intended to come home, but met a girl who wasn't gonna be leaving her family behind. So, here we are, livin' the high life in Fresno, Ca a mere 34 years on down the road. We never had kids, so we've had an awful lot of freedom to play. Traveled quite a bit. Chased the Grateful Dead around to about 100 shows. We both love music so I would guess we've probably seen somewhere in the neighborhood of 300 - 400 concerts over the years. I've played in a couple of bands (guitar and vocals). Had a ton of fun doin' that. In a band right now called Four on the Floor. There are 6 of us. Go figure. Put about a million miles on various motorcycle...Expand for more