Monday, November 7, 2011

Bill Kurtis Day

Today is Bill Kurtis Day in Chicago, by official proclamation.

You've got to love Bill Kurtis. I met him several times over the years and he was always gracious and polite, but there's a side to him that not many people see. One morning we had him on the John Landecker show. He showed up around 6:30 in the morning wearing a yellow suit, and proceeded to tell some incredible stories about hanging out backstage with the Rolling Stones. Try to imagine him dressed like Huggy Bear talking in perfect journalistic cadence about the rock and roll decadence of Keith Richard. Truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Enjoy your day, Bill. You deserve it.