ALL Magazine November 2016 | Page 50

Hence the name of my band is “ Density .” ********************* Has an event in your life given you a significant impact to write a song ? …………………………….. I wrote a song recently entitled “ Too Many Guns .” While watching the news , the reports were all about police shootings , domestic violence , terrorist masskillings , and illegal hand guns . It was a bit overwhelming to hear repeatedly . I found myself writing this helpless frustration to song . I consider it my protest song on gun violence . ……………… Yes Dennis ,,, horribly sad occurrences , families devastated , **********************************
Can you tell us of an event that you did write a song about ?? …………………. “ You Know Me ” is a song I wrote about a dear close friend of mine who suffered a severe stroke . He was hospitalized for three years until he passed away . I visited him regularly and it was very hard to witness his very slow loss of life . ************************* Please tell us two health tips you employ in your daily life . ………………… I try to have an apple a day or some other fruit , lots of water , and vigorous walking . I find the best exercise is dancing away to your favorite rock band . **************** Please name a social issue you would like to see solved . …………………………… Affordable healthcare has to be solved . Healthcare should not be in the business of huge profits . Healthcare is a human right and all are entitled to receive quality care . …………… Yes , Dennis , healthcare is important for everyone , Great healthcare determines the wealth of a nation . Great healthcare gives everyone confidence and a feeling of security , to be a productive citizen .
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