Then Hillel, speaking of Anthym bassist Todd Strassman, said, “Mike, you know I don’t get along with Todd so great. I just don’t think he’s that into it, he doesn’t take the jams seriously. He’s not willing to give his life over to the music.” He went silent for a long moment while Jim Morrison crooned, “Into this house we’re born / Into this world we’re thrown.……” Then Hillel said, “What do you think about learning to play bass and taking his place?” Yes. In that moment I felt completely loved, maybe more than any time ever before. Excitedly, I ran out and got a hold of an inexpensive
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