Dear Satch,
Did you know, in French, if i translate in an exact way the title of your song "If i could fly" its give "si je pouvais voler".
But in French the verb "voler" has two senses:
1- voler = fly (like a bird) but also
2- voler = stole (like a thief) !!!
Imagine, now , a musician, listen to your gorgeous song "IF I could fly" and finally in his mind it turns to "If i could stole"!
they did it. :-0
You say, they plagiated my song. sure. I've heard them song, but they shouldn't do it; what they have done with your fantastic riff. they waste it . ho damn Joe , they waste it.
You know , till i know your music (1985) , i 'm very fond of your music , your spirit, and the things that happen into my body when i listen to your strange beautiful music.
My children (a girl 8 & a boy 5) also listen to your music (it's a beautiful music for child too) . They both love the famous "Crowd chant " and my son favorite Satch's song is " if i coulfd fly" (i take my son in my arms, and we turn and spin, up & down , on and on during the song). At each time we dance together, it's a good moment in time for us; i sure he will never forget it.
You must know, all across the world , lot of fans loves u, and specially a French couple with two kids. We've see you in Besançon (concert first scheduled in Dijon but finally you play in Besançon in 1996 ) and recently the 28th May in Royal Circus in Belgium. My Wife has also offert me The JS100 Red guitar. and you know what Joe? I'm a broken guitar player but better than someone else ...
Long life, take care.
Warm regards
Lecokase.
we also love you all 'The Band' Jeff, Stu and Galen. and your staff and stunt...