new "Ask Lori" Q&A

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from DJ Carlen
Not a question but a big thank you to Ms. Nicks for her support of our troops. As a military instructor at Ft. Knox is just tears my insides out to know what these young people face each day and I do all I can to train them to survive this crazy situation we are in. Again thanks.

Lori's answer:

Dear DJ.... I know you weren't looking for a response to this email, but I wanted to tell you, and anyone else who reads this, that it was an honor to go with Stevie and meet the troops. Most of them were (to me) children... under 25 years old. Most of the ones I got to meet and speak with, had lost one or more limbs. And every one of them told me they were just doing their job... unbelievable!!! I will say... it does not matter what we think of this, or any war.... but we MUST support our troops!!!! What I went to do had nothing to do with the war itself... it had to do with these soldiers. As with you, DJ, my heart cried out for these young people.
I was so proud to have met them. It was one of the most life-altering experiences I've ever had.... I will never forget it as long as I live... and I hope to be able to go back to see them again before too long.
Thank you for your email.....

from Bianca & Justina in Gilbert ,Arizona
Hi Lori well this really isnt a question but we just wanted to say thanks for talking to our rock history class with Mr. Vacca. it was Great!! well keep in touch with us!

Lori's answer:

Oh my goodness!!! Thank you soooo much for telling me this.... I wondered if you guys were just sitting there thinking I was just an old woman ranting about her past!!! "-) I, personally, had a great time talking to your class. Mr. Vacca has asked me to speak again for this year's class as well.... I guess I will do it now. I hoped that you found something interesting in my experiences. Thank you again!

from Maria in Scottsdale
Hi Lori, I recently saw a video of a Stevie appearance on a talk show (Flip Wilson maybe??). She was singing Stand Back, and it looked like it was from the 80's.

Anyway, you and Sharon were there, plus a petite blond in between you two.

My questions are: who was the blond gal, and who was the guy who jumped in during the acoustic part of the song and started dancing with Stevie?

Also, I must make this comment. The 3 of you were rocking out, looked like you were having a blast. I like the freestyle dancing so much better than the synchronized moves you all do now. It looks like you are having so much fun when you are just rocking out!
Thanks for answering questions!

Lori's answer:

Hi Maria! The video you saw was from "Saturday Night Live" in December, 1983, and Flip Wilson was the host that night. The blonde girl singing with us was Marilyn (Minnie) Martin. Marilyn had been one of Joe Walsh's backup singer's The guy who danced with Stevie is Brad Jeffries. Brad was the lead dancer in the "Stand Back" video, and was in all of our videos from the eighties. We were having fun... thanks!