Mental Illness Took My Dad. After His Death, I Discovered His Secret Past.
Briefly

Richard, known pre-illness as a workaholic father, was revealed posthumously to have organized Peace Concerts featuring famous rock bands. His daughter discovered well-preserved files containing memories of his dealings with bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and others after visiting her mother. These files recounted humorous incidents, such as a hotel directive banning further rock group reservations due to damages caused by rowdy behavior. Richard's perceptions of these artists showcased a different side of his life, contrasting sharply with the conservative, responsible image his family held.
Each file had a famous name written on it in my father's neat print: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lionel Richie, Allman Brothers, Santana.
The Birmingham Hyatt House will not be able to accept any further rock group reservations. This directive is a result of many bad situations with these groups.
Your father's rock files; he kept everything from his days running Peace Concerts.
Richard said they were the nicest boys when they weren't drunk.
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