I awoke to very sad news this morning as I learned that Fred "Mr." Rogers died yesterday of stomach cancer at the age of 74.

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CNN: 'Mister Rogers' dies at age 74

MR. ROGERS 1928-2003

People, knowing that I do lights for the band Perfect in Plastic, have asked me if I ever considered a pyrotechnical display while on stage. I did consider getting a replica light box (I'm on stage while doing the lights), dousing it in lighter fluid, and setting it on fire at the end of a show. After the Great White fiasco, if I'm at a club and see someone do so much as light a cigarette, I'm fuckin' outta there.

PERFECT IN PLASTIC WITH ME ON THE BONGO. WE BURNED ANOTHER SET OF BONGOS THAT EVENING. NO ONE WAS HURT.

I'd like to give a shout out to Jenn Baker who said I never mentioned her in a blog. Here it is, baby. See you on the 1st. - GOOCH