Carl once said to me: "Dude, why the hell aren't you in a band? Your voice is too good to waste and not be out there for people to hear."
I thought that was one of the coolest thing anyone could say, more so since he was a fellow singer.

I didn't know Carl as well as most of these other guys. I had the disadvantage since we could never be in a band together!
I never the less had a lot of admiration for him as an incredible singer as well as a great guy. When I heard him in the Ruffians singing songs I had sung, the first thing I thought was he was the perfect singer for that style of metal.
I was really glad for him and for the Ruffians and subsequently VR. It inspired me to develop my voice and give it more 'personality'.

I will always miss him and think about him when I'm singing.


Thanks,

Rob
Shock Theatre

Note: This is a picture of Rob Bonstin
with his old band 'Dangelo' taken in 1988.
Does the guy 2nd from the right look familiar?
It's former VR guitarist: Terry Montana!!
Thanx Rob for your contributions!

Dave Starr 4/2000