Tribute Struck a Personal Chord
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In his tribute to Ted Hawkins (“Ted Hawkins: Forgotten, Now Gone,” Jan. 11), Jim Washburn writes with heart and humanity about a man, and his beloved music, who has left this life far too soon.
I have a remote connection to Ted Hawkins that makes Washburn’s piece even more poignant to me. As it happens, I book and produce concerts. Early last fall, one of the agencies I work with offered me a show with its new client, Ted Hawkins.
After some research, the agent and I agreed to wait for a short time, to allow for more radio exposure to his music. We were planning to do a show sometime after the new year.
Sadly, it will never happen.
Sadder still for Ted Hawkins and his family. It was apparent that his career was on the brink of being fully realized. He had carried a strong record label, a powerful booking agency, and solid radio support on the outstanding L.A. station KSCA-FM (101.9).
Everything pointed to an artist finally experiencing long-overdue success.
As Washburn so eloquently wrote, the ultimate tragedy is that it took so long for his talent to be recognized.
KEN PHEBUS
Trabuco Canyon
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