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Their beat goes on in perfect rhythm

by Anita Porterfield | June 7, 2007 at 09:09 am

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The Texas FlatLINErs, starring Eric Taylor, Steven Fromholz and Vince Bell, stole the show Monday night, June 4 at the Kerrville Folk Festival, Kerrville, Texas. All three musicians, at some time over the past few years, were declared dead, resusitated and diagnosed with acute brain injuries. All three recovered and resumed their musical careers. Vince Bell has written a book about his experience, "One Man's Music"; Steven Fromholz has been appointed the new Texas Poet Laureate by the Texas Legislature; and Eric Taylor continues to tour the United States and Europe. You can find Vince Bell at vincebell.com, Steven Fromholz at stevenfromholz.com and Eric Taylor at bluerubymusic.com. Here is a link to the San Antonio Express News for an article on the trio http://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/music/stories
/MYSA071106.1P.flatliners.22e53e.html

UPDATE: The Editor of The Dalles Chronicle in The Dalles, Oregon,
read about the FlatLINErs on NowPublic, contacted me for permission
to reprint the entire story just prior to FlatLINEr Eric Taylor's performance
in The Dalles. Here's the link
http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/news/2007
/06/news06-13-07-03.shtml

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Jordan Yerman

at 11:05 on June 7th, 2007

Brilliant! I was just about to ask if there were any photos...

Anita Porterfield

at 11:27 on June 7th, 2007

Thanks, Jordan. I am trying to upload a video clip. It's hysterical.

ricknight

flagged this story as Good Stuff

at 11:45 on June 7th, 2007

Anita, you can't keep good musicians down :) -> Good stuff.

wordlover

at 17:06 on June 7th, 2007

What a tribute to Taylor, Fromholz and Bell - all master entertainers. Thanks, Anita.

Anita Porterfield

at 17:15 on June 7th, 2007

Thank you all so much. These multi-talented guys have been through more than any of us ever deserve. If, by chance, we are faced with similar challenges, let's hope we remember their inspiration. If you ever get the opportunity to see the FlatLINErs on stage, don't hesitate. They are pros and definitely worth it!