4/8/1940 - 11/19/2004
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 Bill Aucoin passed away due to complications from cancer. Bill went in for an operation but unfortunately passedway during surgery. Bill was better known for being the manager for Kiss for most of the 70's and part of the 80's. Bill eventually became the manager for my band "Mannekin" in the mid 80's partnered with our existing manager Mark O'toole. Bill had some crazy ideas about how the band should be managed. I remember one time he had us do a set in front of a small crowd at SIR studio's in our underwear. At the time, I just didn't understand it and I thought he was whacked but believe it or not the band went to another level in our live performances because before we were not as flamboyant or outgoing until after we did that...crazy I know huh, but it worked. Of course in any band / manager relationships, there were disagreements but I did learn a lot from Bill and I appreciated it. Again, Bill is another example of how cancer has touched our lives and I wish we could come up with a positive cure!!! God Bless you Bill. |
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 I have just recently learned that my old friend Vinnie Chas has passed away. Many of you know him as Vinnie the bass player for Pretty Boy Floyd. I knew him as Vince and that is what I always called him. I met Vince in the mid 80's in Houston and we became good friends. I was touring with my band Mannekin and many times I would stay at where he was living at the time. I remember many nights Vince, Jerry Cantrell & I would be crashed on the floor dreaming of days of success. One of my fondest memories is... I would be on stage, in front of a large crowd, woman everywhere and Vince & Jerry would signal up to me that they were going to go home. I would lean down confused and ask "why are you leaving? the place is packed", This happened several times and I always got the same answer..."we are going home to practice". Well need I say more? Obviously we know what Jerry went on to do but Vince got to acheive some success that many musicians wished they could have had. I was proud of my friends and still am! Yes the years have passed, we changed as people and didn't talk like we did in the early days but I will always have those memories and will never forget them! Goodbye for now my old friend...God Bless You! |
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5/26/41 - 8/28/08
A few months ago, I lost one of my closest and dearest friends ever! Her name was Carolyn and she like many battled cancer and eventually lost. She was the mother of my old Mannekin soundman and close friend...Scott Tydings. I can't begin to put in words how much I will miss Carolyn! She was there for me in the good times and the bad. She was definitely a shoulder to cry on and to laugh with. I was able to get back to Maryland and see her before she passed and I thank God for that! She really was one of my best friends and I love her alot.  |
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 This is my best friend and Mannekin bandmate Tommy O'steen's mother. Let me start by saying she was an amazing woman. She loved Tommy unconditionally and Tommy adored her and so did I. She was a soft-spoken woman who made me feel like I was one of her son's everytime I was around her. Tommy had the same kind of relationship with his mom like I did with mine. He loved his mom so much and he never hid that from anybody. I know it was hard on my old friend but unfortunately we have to move on. We will never forget our hero's! I love you bro! At the funeral, Tommy read a poem and I would like to share it with all of you. My Hero, My Teacher, My Mom by jack1983 Mother, I am proud to be able to say I am your beloved son and you are my mom for you have been through a lot and stayed strong through it all you are my hero and my teacher You have shown me that no matter what twists and turns life throws at me to never give up, and believe in myself to always look at the brighter side and to forgive people for their faults You, my precious mother did so much for strangers and for those kids who showed you no respect yet the few who got out of that life with your help, those kids now realize how special you are You are like a guardian angle to many and when life seemed like it was going to end you found a way, you always found a way I truely believe God has blessed me when I think about you, my god-touched mom You are not only my mother but like my father as well You raised two sons to be proud men I hope someday I can be half of what you are I appericate everything you do You will never be forgotten as long as I live I love you with every single piece of me I am thankful and proud of the person you are and when life seems too terrible to go on I will close my eyes and think of you |
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 My old friend and roadie from my old band "Mannekin" fell to his death on June 8th 2008 doing what he loved to do. Even though it has been a long time since I have seen him, I haven't forgotten his personality. Anyone who has met him would understand what I mean by that. He was a character and a half, he made everyone laugh and I had alot of respect for him because he took alot of pride in his work! Mannekin always had a good light show but it got better after Angus came along. I would like to give my condolences to his family and want them to know that Angus will be missed !
God Bless
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Leslie Glass was once married to my old friend and bass player DJ Glass from Mannekin. I sang at the wedding which was in Houston, Texas and although DJ & Leslie divorced a few years later, we kept in touch from time to time. I would see her when she was touring or an occasional phone call here and there. It is amazing to me that God could take away a woman so young and beautiful. Leslie loved animals and would do anything for them. I do hope that wherever she is now...there are plenty of Cats & Dogs to tend to. Again, Cancer is a terrible thing and it touches all of us in some way or form. Leslie, we will miss you!!!
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