He helped place the stepping stones to get me where I am today.
He taught me how to laugh at myself and how to get a crowd going.
Humiliation could be your friend....to just keep going on, with a smile....
He was 45, a singer/songwriter/producer/dive instructor/photographer and Announcer.
He had throat cancer....the worst fear of a Radio Announcer or performer.
He was scared & he struggled with it...but, he fought. And, he fought hard!
I was introduced to many Country Artists because of him, and am living my life as an Emerging Artist Coordinator because of him.
I could not have come this far without him.
He was opinionated, and cranky and a pain in the ASS....(You know you were)...but, I always knew he cared....a LOT!
He cared for the musicians & songwriters & the industry.
He was passionate in all he did!
He was my friend through it all, and I miss him already!
RIP Steve Barlow! Rest in Peace!
They say you only truly die when forgotten...I won't let that happen!
Enjoy life....there are no re-runs!!! ~ Donna Henry
so sorry about your loss. There are so very few people that we can truly look up to and losing someone of that caliber is a true lost to you and the industry.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences to you and all who loved, worked with and interacted with Steve.
Very nice tribute Donna.
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Nicely said, Donna. Heartfelt and honest. Steve was an excellent radio host and MC, and a very good man. He leaves a wide wake behind him. Keep those memory fires burning.
ReplyDeleteNicely said, Donna. Heartfelt and honest. Steve was an excellent radio host and MC, and a very good man. He leaves a wide wake behind him. Keep those memory fires burning.
ReplyDeleteIt's a sign of what a good heart he had that so many people will always keep him in theirs, and be grateful for his friendship - and I am one of them too.
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