Michael Monroe: Class Act

Today's post is from our friend HIM.

Beyond being one of the best unheralded vocalists—at least in the wider world of what counts as ‘popular’ culture—of his era. Beyond still cranking out good music for his fans at sixty young—though paradoxically hard-lived—years of age. Beyond all that, Monroe always struck me as a down-to-earth fellow, one who knows his place in the pecking order and still strives to deliver the goods.

Then he did this.

There is enough rancor and petty hatred in the world. There are more than enough old grudges that won’t die even if they should and some that, depending on your perspective, deserve to linger on.

Monroe’s simple, and moving, post suggests that we can make peace with almost anything if we are willing to want peace in our life.

Folks, life is short. Tragically so, in some cases. What sort of life do you want to lead, especially when your life is full of both happiness and sorrow?

Hanoi Rocks rocked. So, too, does Monroe. Lucky that we have him around, still making music and still leading by example.