Just say Emaxx!

We've spoken, previously, of the band member's pasts. Damage's history with Sarah Palin, Likki's various flings with girls of questionable legality, Gunns' flings with many long-dead flappers. But another, lesser-known, brush with history came to mind this last week. One that goes back to the free-wheeling, hard-partying days of the 80's. Another brush with the top of the United States' power structure. Yes, you remember her as fondly as I do. I'm talking about Nancy Reagan.

I know, you're likely not aware of any connection between her and the band, but when I heard that she'd fallen (and can't get up?) last week and broken her hip, the memories came rushing back. The Reagan's had long lived in Cali, the boys longtime stomping grounds, what with Ronnie having been the state's governor and all (and there are rumours he had been an actor at one point!). Anyhow, our beloved enforcer Johnny Emaxx was working part-time as a security guard at some of Ronnie's re-election rallies and had numerous contacts with the power couple. Seems campaigning is a lot like going on tour. You have long day after long day and you need a way to unwind sometimes. Well, without getting into too many details (there are reputations to protect, not Emaxx's, however) it seems that Emaxx and dear ol' Nancy shared some quality time together, unwinding with some 'herbal' assistance, if you catch my drift. One thing led to another, Nancy couldn't hold her smoke like Emaxx, and the next thing you know, Nancy is going all-out with her new program to save the youth of America. A brilliant plan - Just Say NO!

So there you have it. Another touchstone in US history, and culture, affected, or effected, by another tangential incident involving a member of your 80's metal heroes, Broken Toyz. If it weren't for Johnny Emaxx, the war on drugs may have slowly faded into oblivion. Damn you, Emaxx.

Until we meet again...

Eli Finkelstein (Cy's kid)