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Hey, you guys rocked Chicago! I felt honored to open for you. I look forward to your next visit! I especially enjoyed Mojo Bone & the recited poetry section. & of course, your "psychedelic art film, Punk'N". Until next time AndR Q Nim * * * * * That freakin stalker Dopeland tryin ta delete ur profile? what a crazy fuck he is ! WOW! I would fucken beat his ass if I were you! What a dumb ass this guy is......find em and make em disappear..Wow! What an annoying, mentally dangerous, stupid piece of shit this Dopeland moron is.. * * * * * Gary Forney is a legend of the arts you may not know about!" ~The Orphanage in Chicago-
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Rock & blues song-poem superstars Gary & Josh Forney. Loved their tunes, loved their 'psychedelic art film,' Punk'n. * * * * * "Electric 70's Glam-rockin'-Blues-meets-Rockabilly by the legendary Song Poem King!" ~Puppy Website~ Featured songs = Mojo Bone, Amelia * * * * * Gary Forney: "I consider myself a poet first and the other stuff second." ~Russell Jaffee~ O Sweetest Roses poetry blog * * * * * Jumpin Beans & Willie / Gary & Josh Forney 7" (Ball) YES! New Jumpin Beans! "I Like To Feel Real Bad!" You will! Especially when you hear the b-side, a completely f--ked blues number about Chicago from Gary & Josh Forney... smooth keys, bass, and "ripping" distorto guitar! * * * * * Happy 4th! ~Hollie Stevens - Adult Film Star~ * * * * * To the HOTTEST man I know....GARY! :) Stay sweet! Your friend forever, Kim * * * * * The scorching riffs of Josh coupled with your vocals is a combination that cannot be replicated. Rarely these days do I hear music that draws me in enough to want to learn more about the artist. Long story short, The Iowa Mountain Tour has changed my life, as well as many others, for the better. * * * * * Cool site guys! I'll be listening to your music!! I'm still performing, plus I'm working as a DJ for KPOW/KDRO for four years now. Peace , Joy, and Love. ~Sheryl Clapton~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A few years ago Gary Forney had an idea to bring songwriters together from around the country to the corn fields of Iowa for a Summer Solstice Songwriter Concert. It was lightly attended but still a great time and many friendships were made. * * * * * Talk to you soon, * * * * * * * * "A direct line from Frank Zappa to Alice Cooper to Gary Forney!" ~Black Belt Brian~ "Triple B" * * * * * * * * I like people who shake other people up and make them feel uncomfortable. ~ JDM~ * * * * * * * * Meant to write you; your song was the best one in the Song- Poem musical. If we were filming on a day you were in town we would definitely try to have you on. As I said, the quality of your song stood out from the others in the play, a testament that you transcend song-poem cliches. Jacob Austen - Chica-Go-Go [ Chicago TV show ] * * * * * * * * Hey Gary: Wanted to let you know there was a Full house at the theater and great response!!! They loved your song, "Aliens Stole My Dog".. One of the highlight songs of the show. Your song has now been moved to the opening song in our show! Please spread the word about SONG-POEMS WANTED! The Musical and if you could make it that would be great! Art Kaufman aka David Fox * * * * * * * * We had heard about you over the past few years...and thanks to the miracle of social networking, we are able to check you out and enjoy your music. * * * * * * * * Dear Mr. Forney, * * * * * * * * Your stalker has been cruisin' for a bruisin' for a long time now! ~Astrid~ * * * * * * * * To my friend, Gary You're the top! ~Robbie Fulks~ 
Is this a kinder, gentler Gary Forney? The humble Iowan claims he is a poet first and "all the other stuff second." And what a tremendous amount of other stuff there is; he has self-published 7 books, written an autobiography, and been a cult icon as part of the song-poet subculture. His songs have been featured, like he mentioned, in "Off the Charts," a documentary on the song poem industry, as well as in "Song Poems Wanted!" a new musical about that very same industry.
Gary and his son Josh have a show coming up at the Orphanage on Sunday, April 20. I already shilled it under Andrew Heathwaite's profile.
Where do I begin finding the right poetry to characterize this man? I began by disecting portions of his books, which are usually epic poems broken into a few parts. I have chosen, with the blessing of the author, "Deja Vu," from his book "Here There Be Dragons" (1986) I think this represents the epic movement of voice Gary loves so very much.
Please enjoy. And if you see Gary this Sunday, for goodness sakes get him to autograph something. 
p.s. You should give me your address again. I'll hook you up with a few things...
Thanks for your support again!! 
Scott Gibson
Clarksville, IN
myspace.com/slitheringbeast
You have permission to reproduce any part of my statement, including my name, since you kick so much ass.
P.S. I notice that you have an interest in the extraterrestrial. I highly recommend you read Communion by Whitley Streiber if you have not already.
The following year, Gary thought it would be nice to take to the St Louis area and a guy from Belleville, a St Louis suburb, jumped in and slowly but surely wrestled the idea from Gary. The guy pushed Gary out of the picture totally and while the event was better attended than the first, it was not as organized. The next year the event was tied to a street party in Belleville, and fewer songwriters were involved. Each year the event has gotten smaller, until this year it is barely mentioned by anyone and is being held as an open mike in the back of a barroom.
What goes around comes around, and when the guy from Belleville stole the concept from Gary, he stepped on a lot of toes. Most serious songwriters will not have anything to do with the Belleville area at this time.
The world needs more Gary Forneys. Gary is good for the music world.
Robb 
The 45 will be going on the wall in myoffice where I put kick ass things that other people should be jealous of.
Luke Ryan
~Hollywood Film Executive with Paramount Films & MTV~ 
We'd love to play with you in April. Keep us up to date. And please stay in touch.
We hope you enjoy us as we have been you.
- The Oliver Twists - Chicago
You have an interesting sound, please keep us informed as to where you will be performing, and send us any promotional material or press as they develop.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Hoium
GARY FORNEY AND CYNTHIA PLASTER CASTER
"[ Gary Forney is ] One of only maybe one or two rock stars I know doing something different who's going to make it!" ~Cynthia Plaster Caster~
The Big Apple?
"I am reading your autobiography. It's very, very good and interesting. Gary,
you really should try to organize some sort of reading or event in NYC. I know
it may be expensive to travel, but try to save for it. I bet lots of song-poems
fans are out here, and they would come check out your show because they've seen
that movie. THEN they could be introduced to your art and stuff. Especially if
you have more copies of Bat-Rat.
Hope you are well!"
~Russell Jaffee~
"We gave your music a listen,
and liked what we heard.
Keep up the good work!"
Corey - Apelis Productions
The vast majority of folks who've seen Off the Charts
see it as a deeply human and affecting film, yes there those a-holes who see it as a chance to laugh at others, and don't take it seriously, but why focus on those jerks, you and I and anyone doing anything decent will never win them over anyway and why would we want to?
Jamie Meltzer - producer
March 27th 2009
Hey Gary
Wanted to share some good news. Our show was chosen to be produced this summer at the Stages Festival in Chicago weekend of August 21! It will be directed by the artistic director himself John Sparks. There will be a lot of publicity and probably an after theater song-poem show. There will be some royalties issued but not much since it's only 2 or 3 performances.
Hope all is well with you. Say hi to your family for me.
Art Kaufman [ David Fox ]
I saw you last night on a documentary called "Off the Charts" and saw your band ~ found you very attractive. I kept ranting through the film ~ on how good looking you were. Tall ~ and a sense of style.
- The Mannequinhead -
24 yr old female - Oklahoma
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.GARY!
This is DeWitt . We corresponded a few years ago. I went broke, lost internet for ages but I am finally in school (second year for film/video) and I made an awesome video I'd love to mail you. It's a 3D video I made with "The Future Ain't What It Used To Be" as the primary soundtrack. I think you'd love it. Anywho, how are you? You and Josh still performing?
-DeWitt-
Hey Gary, thanks for writing.
I love the movie and the music.
I'll check out your new tunes.
I think your stuff is great BTW!
"You should be RICH due to the knowledge, drive, people skills, singing
skills, caringness you present to the industry!!!!!!!! (Wine glass held high- to
you Mr. Gary Forney-what Brilliance you project my friend)....BRILLIANCE :)"
My name is Adam Kastin, I love your music. I am interested in being involved with your film in any way shape or form. The group I am in has been dedicated to the support and pursuit of truly great artists and independent music, and that is how I came upon you.
I can act, I can sing, sometimes I can even play saxaphone. Let me know of any news
a NEW BLUES LEGEND?
~an open statement to Gary's stalker~
Do you really think saying he can't sing is an insult? That's the whole point! His music is written for regular people, like himself, to perform, and enjoy, not opera singers or highly trained musicians. That being said, it's while listening to Gary Forney that I recall blues men who have been dead for decades. That is what makes Punk'N so great. If you don't like the songs themselves, that's another matter, but remember, this is a musical fusion of past legends and legends yet to be.
Phil S.
