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He's Back!!!

 If you've been playing along with the home version, you already know what all's been going on. For everyone else, here's an update. On February 5, 2022, I performed my last ever show with my band MEMPHIS MIKE & THE LEGENDARY TREMBLERS. After 27 years, thousands of shows, a number of recordings, and achieving more than I ever thought possible, it was time to call it a day. Aside from the rock & roll fun and excitement, there was also a lot of headaches, heartache and drama. Life, in general. Over a quarter century of my life fronting the same band, doing mostly my own songs. Don't get me wrong...it was great! I wouldn't change a second of it, but it wasn't without its downsides.   In 2001 I was treated for cancer.  In 2002 I was declared dead for 7 minutes and spent a week or so in a coma. I got a good album title out of it though... In 2006 I had a nervous breakdown and was hospitalized.  In 2007 I suffered a massive heart attack, was essentially forced...