Originally Posted by hellmanfrommars

Mouse,

You must understand that Mike's hatred stems from the years of persecution that he has suffred at the hands of other musicians (mostly guitarists). It's not his fault though - you see his Mum wanted him to learn how to play the keyboards because she loved Elton John (Mike wanted to be Jimmy Page but his Mum had the last word). Sadly as years went by Elton John became a little dated, but when Mike plays the intro to Crocodile Rock on his Hammond it's 1975 again - god love him! Please don't be too hard on little Elton - he's keeping the dream alive.......... We love ya Mike!