I was just looking over some of the old archived posts ... it's been that long since I've been here ... and found this under "Nice Keelor Story" , as a reply. 

           {  Yeah Hez, I had noticed that. I've also heard worse. A few years back, I read an article on BR in Toronto Life (I think), which stated that Greg is probably the only person that the New York Times has ever referred to as "a shitkicker". I think it's because he just has a little more gruff, cynical, been-around-the-block presentation, whereas Jim is always upbeat and smiling like he's your best friend, so you naturally want to call him by his first name. ~ Katie}

             I've often wondered, has anyone got any stories that might support this idea? Whether from the viewpoint of those who feel Keelor is indeed a "shitkicker" or those who know the softer, "spaying or neutering" soul that he is?

 

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"It's a far cry from the world we thought we'd inherit~
It's a far cry from the way we thought we'd share it~"

..yup! here I go, answering my own question, again!!! lol! (What's that old saying? The comedian who laughs at himself has an audience of one? or something like that? lol!)

          But I just remembered something a young friend of mine once observed about the difference between Jim and Keelor. Keep in mind she was very young, very sheltered, and very sweet!

         She said that she firmly believed that Jim would never smoke pot! Her boyfriend said to me, after bringing this up one night, "Now ask her why!!!" (laughing) So I asked my young, and completely coincidentally, blonde (  )friend why she believed that?

         "Why, just look at him!" she said. "Jim's so clean cut! You just know he doesn't!" Trying not to laugh too much! I asked her,"And Greg?"

             "Oh, well..... look at Greg... he's so, you know...Greg...."and she just left it at that!

           And now we know how the police know who to bust, right? lol lol!!!

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"It's a far cry from the world we thought we'd inherit~
It's a far cry from the way we thought we'd share it~"

I forget what tour it was (does anyone remeber) but Greg had a black eye...that said it all. 

But then again...on the special they showed of the band band recording their record in New Orleans (was it Days Inbetween?) ...it was Greg who was the peacekeepr when Jim blew up over that song ending.

I remember Greg with a black eye and not too long ago.  It might have been Are You Ready tour.

And yeah, it was Greg that was the peace keeper in New Orleans and I do think it was the Days In Between tour.

I don't have any evidence to prove the point in question. I think they're all angels  Am I wrong

Oh and how does the saying go "Never judge a book by it's cover"  

 Lol. I like that storey

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Summer Girls they sure are fun, get so Golden in the sun that they could block out any other thought.

Greg can be a real prick when he wants to. Only child syndrome I think. He has his soft moments but not many, from personal experience.

Well I'm sure WE ALL have our moments but I have to say that I've NEVER had a bad experience while talking with Greg. Anyone can get short with people if they're always in THEIR face or not giving them the space they need, so I know privacy is important to Greg and to all the boys.

NorthStar not sure what your personal experience is with him but I'm sure there must be an explanation why he was the way he was.  You have to remember he's always hounded by people and sometimes, they just want to be left alone. As for the only child syndrome, not sure about that as I'm pretty sure that many people are just like Greg and they have siblings, but then, really, I'm not sure, it's just my opinion. 

Interesting first post NorthStar.  I'm sorry to hear you've had such unfortunate experiences with Greg.  I certainly don't know the man but I have had the chance to talk to him on many occasions and he has always been friendly, charming and funny. 

If you're here to enjoy the board, welcome.  If you're here to stir things up you'll be gone before you read any of our replies.  I hope the next time you see Greg you have a pleasant experience.

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Greg Keelor met Jim Cuddy and then I met you people. Serendipity is a marvellous thing.


"I guess I don't know if I believe in God but
I know a song can make you feel good once
in a while." ~Greg Keelor~

LOL You know I've had the chance to talk to Greg a couple times and once was just to yell "hi Greg" like I knew him (don't ask I was relishing in the BR moment and can't be held accountable for my silly love crazed actions)LOL  Anyways, he yelled "hi" back and smiled...I was over the moon happy.

The second time I was trying to get his autograph for my little guy who watched the In Stereovision dvd and loved Greg the most. Greg was on his way out to a birthday party at the Massey show a couple years ago and was ready to oblige the autograph thing, but no pen!So he took the time to apoligize and pointed me towards Jim of course.Yes, Jim signed my stage pass for my little man.

So my point is, if most people are approached in a friendly manner,they normally will respond in the same way.I just really think the guys get apprehensive and who can blame them.

NorthStar:

Greg can be a real prick when he wants to.

Can't we all. 

 (don't tell my hubby I admitted to that )

 

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"How the best things are won with sacrifice"

dar:

NorthStar:

Greg can be a real prick when he wants to.

Can't we all.  (don't tell my hubby I admitted to that )

Yes, Dar!   You are so right!  We all have our moments that we wish we could take back later on!   Unfortunately, being in the public eye, I guess it's harder for Greg to live down those peevish moments!

I always feel kind of amused when I hear 'Greg was a prick' stories.  After all, he is the 'John Lennon' of this band, as opposed to Jim's more sociable 'Paul McCartney'!  John could be pretty caustic at times, to say the least!

Greg is who he is, so let's just take the veils from our eyes and accept that sometimes he is going to be poopy!    

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I carry with me the memory of a field I once knew, of a night so full of stars that I was left humbled by it's endless beauty. I know that whatever the cost, life is worth living. So bring it on...I can take it.