Michael Stanley - The Solo Years 1995-2014 (2014)

When I walked off the stage after The Michael Stanley Band's last show in January of '87 I was relatively resigned to the fact that a musical journey that had started twenty-two years before was probably coming to an end... and for six months it did. But making music is a powerful drug; one that, despite the travails of the profession, can help keep you sane or maybe just a little bit less insane But anyway you look at it, it's still a hell of a lot cheaper than therapy! And so, with a moveable musical line-up that was called Michael Stanley & Friends (which would soon morph into The Resonators), I started doing a few shows each year...and that fed the other addiction...writing songs... and it was a second act that I had never envisioned but one that I am eternally grateful for because it led to the twelve albums from which these songs were pulled. I have been blessed to be able to continue to make music with people I love and respect and they always, always make the tunes better. And to rekindle a working relationship with my dear friend and mentor Bill Szymczyk was just the perfect icing on the cake. And once again I would just like to thank all of you who have been on this musical journey with us and for allowing me to venture down some new musical roads; your support is truly appreciated and it certainly wouldn't have been the same without you! - Peace. Michael Stanley