It was the final show of the tour. The group was back in Los
Angeles, and many of the beneficiaries of the shows proceeds were
in attendance. The first two rows were a who’s who of rock stars
from the fifties and sixties, who had themselves taken advantage of
what the LAHARM had to offer. The forum was sold out again, as
every venue on the tour had been.
William Graham III was a bit wistful that the tour was at the end.
He knew that he would never experience anything such as this again,
no matter how long he remained a promoter. He took a peek from
backstage and saw the immense crowd, the din from their pre-show
conversation rising to almost deafening levels. The anticipation of
the band members was rising as well. There were no further plans to
continue beyond this night. This was going to be it.
William took a deep breath and ran out on the stage as the house
lights dimmed. The crowds cheer when up and his announcement was
barely heard.
“Ladies and gentlemen, here they are in their final concert
appearance, Golden Fingers!!!!”
The crowd went crazy, and immediately as one, they rushed the
stage. I urged them to silence and failing that, began the strains
of their classic “Golden Fingers Theme” and continued with staples
like “A Most Amazing Man” and “When The Kid Gets Heavy”. They also
covered I’s solo material. “Only Golden Fingers Could Play So
Heavy” was especially appreciated, and it sounded better than any
previous performance. Their closing number, the new song “Reunion
Chorus,” encouraged full audience participation. As was their
custom, this new song told their personal story.