Mike Stewart

"I met Mike Stewart in the mid-80s when we (Blue Sky) shared a gig with Flux at the White Eagle Hall. Mike was drumming with them - Tim MacMorland - guitar, Norm Piercy - bass and Brent Hutchinson - sax. They sounded great! I think I also met my close friend Gary Thompson that day. Gary knew Mike well and had this to say, "I met Mike Stewart in the early 80s, he was a great drummer and was in great bands. They put on great dances, that were always sold out. I got a hold of another drum kit and he gave me lessons, we also traveled to Drums Only (in Vancouver) and he helped me pick out my Gretsch kit and cymbals. If you hung out with Mike your belly would hurt from laughing so much, I miss him!!" Dave Harris "I knew Mike well and he was a big part of my growth musically. I didn't play gigs with him, but we jammed for a few years at his place on Stelly's and W. Saanich in the late 70s. He got me into the Stones and blues when I was more into prog rock, so it really gave my playing a good mix of both. He loved the Stones and was a big fan of Charlie Watts. I'm very fond of those years. I was about 14 when we met and I played with him until I joined a band here called Tyrro and wen... more...