SPRING 2010

Although Style won’t admit it’s him, it’s clear to us that he is indeed “The Viterra Man” as seen in placemats/ mousepads, print ads, life-size and counter cut-outs, cards and farm advertizing.

It’s confirmed that Style’s baby sister “Gaybee” gave his hero Alice Cooper a copy of Style’s CD “Cutting Room Floor” in Palm Springs at this year’s Bob Hope Classic. It was reported Alice requested to keep the CD as soon as he saw it and said “I look forward to listening to this…” (that’s the first time anyone said those words about his CD, or so says Style).

Style was seen at a Dragon’s Den audition at the CBC pitching his “Com In Dot” and “Com On Dot” business concepts. Style told us he doubts if he’ll be on the show because they thought his name was ridiculous. He did announce that he will be unveiling the “Com In Dot” to the public later this year.

Style has been seen walking around with a cane lately, doing his best to bring them back in style. He proudly commented: “If people knew there was nothing wrong with me, they’d think there was something wrong with me but I don’t care, I love canes.”

It’s our contractual duty to wish Mr. E Style a Happy Birthday this time of year. He turns 39 on May 18th although it’s rumoured that his acting resume says his age range is from 44-52.
Style had this to say about his special day:
“I always get excited whenever it’s someone else’s birthday. Perhaps too excited, because often other people’s birthdays don’t live up to the hype I build up in my mind and it leaves me disappointed at the end of the day. For my birthday though, I spend it exercising the art of shame. I spend most of the day making lists of all the things I’ve set out to accomplish but have yet to do so. I spend a lot of time staring in the mirror in disgust on how poorly I’ve aged, how out of shape I am, how I’m the only one responsible for not being as successful as I could be… [long uncomfortable pause] …and I stare in horror at the bags under my eyes and lines on my face, they’re my music industry awards that I carry with me everywhere. Indeed, my birthdays aren’t happy. Although I do the best to make everyone else’s birthday a happy day for me, which is a good thing, because it’s somebody else’s birthday almost every day of the year. I think it makes me a happier person to be around because I do it this way.”

Style met up with Mel Tillis while he was in Winnipeg on tour. Mel told Style a few more Roger stories and teased him that he never told him the real good stories for the book, this isn’t the first time he was told that the best stories about Roger will go untold. As always, Mel put on a great show, be sure to check him out if you get the opportunity, he’s one of the few country music legends left.

Speaking of Roger Miller, Style wanted us to thank the fans of “Ain’t Got No Cigarettes – Memories of Music Legend Roger Miller” for their support and continued kind words. “Hearing from people around the world that don’t know me and take the time to write me and say ‘thanks for writing the book’ really makes all that work worthwhile”. Style also mentioned “I don’t know if you should post this online or not, but there’s a great Roger Miller concert people can download called ‘Roger Miller, live at the Birchmere’, it’s unreal. I wish the Roger estate would release concerts like this for us fans to purchase, it’s pure gold.”

For the first time, Style has publically acknowledged his addiction to gum. “I’ve been addicted to sugarless gum for over thirty years. I can’t sleep without gum in my mouth, I even wake up to change it through the night. It’s a habit I can’t break. It’s not my only addiction, I have an addiction to technology and gadgets which drives my wife crazy. I have to be honest, I’d be addicted to sex too if I knew how to get it anytime I wanted to. Unfortunately for me, there are no organizations to help me with any of my problems.”

Since we’ve been swamped with emails regarding the “Copper for Style Day”, here’s how it panned out: Style never kept one cent of any money donated. Yet again, he comments: “I felt Kitsalano’s [Style’s manager] idea was idiotic and although the concept was well received by the public and businesses, it wasn’t well received by me so I returned every single donation. Unfortunately, Kitsalano had nearly $8000 in lawyer retainer fees that I am responsible for. It’s not the first time that I’m stuck financially with the mistakes and stupid ideas Kitsalano has come up with. If I had anyone that was the slightest bit interested in managing my career, Kitsalano would be history.”

Style did get an opportunity to meet up with Alice Cooper in Winnipeg to discuss a potential venture together. Style wouldn’t comment on what it was about but said he’s hoping that things pan through because “Alice is one of the greatest singer/songwriters and entertainers ever”.

Style sent us some photos for our viewing pleasure of the Alice Cooper Concert, “Theatre of Death” in Winnipeg on April 26th, 2010. Without Style’s permission or anyone’s, we’re going ahead and posting some of those pictures he took himself for you to check out. Like Style has said many times publically and in private, “Alice is the coolest looking guy to ever walk the planet. Second coolest, Harry Dean Stanton.”

Enjoy...