Runner/Production Coordinator April 1978 – March 1983 Chicago & Midwest VenuesChicago & Midwest Venues Mid-west liaison working with promoter reps and the production personnel associated with major rock talent. Coordinate with the promoters, artists, technicians, and local crews to ensure that requested production needs are promptly managed. Working with great rock promoters and production crews like these guys was pure joy: Vicki Krone. Bruce Kapp, Jane Holman, Carl and Larry Rosenbaum from Flip Side Records, Patrick Stansfield, Doug Pope, Ray Cassatta, Floyd Dillman, Mike Krone, Jolly Roger, Tim Smith, Sal Dimicelli, David Asher,......

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In the sixth grade, his teacher asked the class to interview a person who was like what they wanted to be when they grew up. Chuck wanted to be a hockey player. So, Chuck dialed up Pat “Whitey” Stapleton. Number twelve. All-star defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks. Pat was gracious to the kid during the interview, even brushing off the network film cameras so that Chuck could get the early exclusive. After the session, Pat suggested Chuck help out around the rink and get free ice time. Starting as a rink-rat, gradually moving......

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