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Rosetta Stone   1985 - 1987

This band was going a few years prior to me joining. I left Teaser to join Rosetta after an audition at Rick and Rob's place in Key Largo, Florida. I thought this band had tremendous potential and even had an investor at one point. This band was clearly driven by lead vocalist Rick Peterson, a good singer but much better manager. This band almost exclusively played the Florida Keys. We played pretty much all the 80's rock and new wave hits. Sometimes playing the same songs a few times a night because of Ricks frequent sore throat.

From Key Largo's Gilberts to Islamorda's wild Holiday Isle to the US's southern most party town Key West where we were house band at Rick's on Duval street. Although we worked pretty steady I eventually left because of personal differences and was invited by Kirk Richards to join him and my old band mate Lyle Lloyd Lingle in the all original band Guest star.

Rick Peterson   Lead Vocals

Robin Peterson   Bass Guitar/vocals  You can visit Robin here: myspace.com/peterson1964

Steve Miller      Guitar/vocals

Michael J McGee   Drums

Kevin McKee   Guitar/keyboards/vocals

Al  Sheppard    Soundman

Rosetta Stone @ Durty Harry's Key West, Florida 1986. (L-R) MJM, Rick and Steve.

Rick, Steve and Kevin (king pig)

(L-R) Rob, MJM, Rick & Steve

My kit @ Ricks Key West, Florida 1987

Kevin on stage @ Durty Harrys

Kevin owned a pretty cool Castle like structure in southern Key Largo when we use to rehearse.

His Dad use to dive with Mel Fischer and Mel's son Kane was a frequent visitor to Ricks bar.

This building is now a tourist store (as of 2003). We had some really fun times here.

MJM 1986

Rick & Steve

Rick, Steve & Rob

Rob, MJM & Steve

Flyer for Holiday Isle

(l-R) Kevin, Rick, Steve, Robin, MJM