***OPEN LETTER FROM "HURRICANE" DUANE ***
"Thanks everyone: On behalf of my late bandleader Johnny Paris® and my friend and co-author Sonja his widow, I'd like to thank all of you for all the kind words from around the world. The last 24 months have been difficult wading through Johnny's quagmire of Estates, copyrights, diaries, trademarks and International Music laws.
We couldnt have done it without the support of all of the former band members, friends and fans of Johnny Paris® and his Hurricanes worldwide. Keep the fan mail coming, and we really do appreciate your thoughts, comments and questions.
Always keep the faith...and the Music Alive!" "HURRICANE" DUANE THOMAS
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*(MC5's Wayne Kramer) "Duane, I am completely knocked out ... I mean knocked out. I am such a huge fan. Your work was so important to me as a young musician in Detroit. Your band was the model for what a great band should look and sound like. Your hard-driving sound was the basis for all my work to come. You set the bar high, my dear brother. I am so happy to see you have been productive and are having a good life. You continue to inspire. Very best regards, Wayne kramer, The MC5"
"JOHNNY & The HURRICANES® " Lead Guitarist-Vocals 1974 Website Admin/Group Archivist 2006-2008
READ WORLDWIDE.....(Present) Member of SOULFUL DETROIT MUSIC FORUMS (MOTOWN) Duane Thomas, Doyen
CO-AUTHOR of "SAX MAN" The Real life story of Johnny Paris
*Authored an article on Ghosts at SHADOWLANDS.COM Authored Fairy Tale "PANGIA: FALCOR AND THE LOST CRYSTAL"*
"HURRICANE-DUANE" THOMAS is included in the books:
"THE ROAD THROUGH MOTOWN" by Ralph Terrana "GHOSTS OF ANN ARBOR" by Michelle Uptergrove
DETAILS ABOUT ME:
Since 1965, Ive performed with many International and National Recording stars, traveled , recorded and toured extensively. I am also a songwriter, guitarist, keyboardist and Lead Vocalist as well. I was the Associate Television Producer of the "RON DENER SHOW" Channel 51 Ft. Lauderdale Fla; Video Producer and Booking Agent for RAINBOW PRODUCTIONS-Wisconsin; a Motown-Westside/Miami Florida-Westside Music Scene Alumni; and a Music Video Producer of over 25 videos; and producer and co-writer of the album "DREAMCATCHER" with Leah Winslett. I've also filmed and produced 5 shows at Detroit's Auto-Rama, and a Pepsi Commercial for the Detroit market.
At present, Im preparing for the release of "SAX MAN" and some newer Johnny and The Hurricanes material for C.D. release. Also finishing up my next book "SPIRITS IVE KNOWN...AND A FEW I DIDNT!" As well...Im preparing for the release of my new single "ROCKIN' ALONG!" with "DOUBTING THOMAS".
In addition to being an Author and a Medical Assistant, I retired early from the University of Michigan Hospitals in Ann Arbor, Mi. Im currently a 1st Responding Officer for the Ford Family Properties.
Currently we maintain JOHNNY and The HURRICANES® in the HURRICANE SHELTER offices, both here and abroad in Hamburg Germany, and I reside in the Northeastern USA with LA GRIZZY and LUCKY the WONDER DOG.
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*Mentioned in the song "ROCKERS" by New Foundland Band "FITZ"*SONG FOR SONJA, JOHNNY, DUANE AND ALL THE HURRICANES! "ROCKERS" "THANK YOU DAVE and GREG FITZPATRICK!" DT
*Message from Dave Fitz(in part): "Speaking with Hurricane Duane Thomas was a pleasure! Just want to say thank you to the legendary Hurricane Duane Thomas for taking time to chat with me on the phone today! Duane, as all of you know, is a true musician/writer/everything else and more importantly, a real great guy to speak with. Thank you so very much for your support Duane. You have been here for FITZ since we started this myspace stuff and were one of the first people to take notice. We appreciate your sincerity in wanting to help us." Dave Fitz "FITZ"
Apr 15, 2008 2:42 PM FitZ Organization Thanks~Hurricane Duane Thomas "Duane is a great rock & roller that has a new book coming out on Johhny and The Hurricanes. While putting his book together Duane actually has taken time out to not only post for us and write the nicest thing ever said about FitZ but also took time to chat on the phone for a hour. People like you Duane will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN! God Bless You and YOURS! DAVE, GREG & LARRY ..
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