RECORD STORE TALESΒ Part 240:
Lemon Kurri Klopek – Living the Dream! Β (On the road with Steve Earle)
I immediately liked Lemon Kurri upon meeting him. Β I was introduced to LK (who also goes by the excellent real name of Mike) as our newest franchise owner and fellow Kiss fan. Β I spent a lot of hours training him, and he was one of the best people I met through the record store. Β He was easy to work with, and genuinely appreciated my help. Β One thing I will always remember, is that Lemon Kurri and his business partner Greg sent me notes of thanks for my help, and even cool records or CDs that I wanted. Β It was Lemon Kurri who gave to me a treasured copy of Bruce Dickinson’s 12″ single for “All the Young Dudes”. Β He also gave me Thin Lizzy’s “Gary Moore album”, Black Rose: A Rock Legend for my birthday one year.
When I eventually left the company, Lemon Kurri was supportive of my decision. Β We stayed in touch and remained friends. Β Two years later, LK himself moved on to new horizons. Β I’m pleased to report that he is now living the dream, working for one of my own idols, Mr. Steve Earle himself. Β Lemon Kurri is Steve’s “Merch Guy” and “unofficial drum tech” today. Β He travels the world, and gets to hear one of the true greats playing at night. Β Hard work but somebody has to do it.
Lemon Kurri has given me permission to share with you a selection of snaps of his life on the road with Steve Earle. Β Enjoy. Β Each picture tells a story! Β Click a pic to enlarge and read the description. Β Thanks letting me use these photos, Mike!
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