The thing is that Derrick has the talent/looks/personality to become very famous if he gets just a little break. I've been around musicians all of my life. I've met so many people like Derrick who had incredible talent but no real support at home. Almost all of them finally gave up and "got a real job" when playing for $100 a night in clubs trying to get "discovered" wouldn't pay the bills. That's a tragedy not only for the person with such talent but for the rest of us who are deprived of ever experiencing that talent.

That is why I'm proud to promote this fundraiser and donate what I can to give Derrick the break that so many other deserving musicians never got. I've also got a feeling that if/when he becomes famous and rich he won't forget where he came from.


God Bless The Reef!