From: "Dwight N Odelius" <dnodelius@earthlink.net>
To: <beinfang@wt.net>
Subject: Your site
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 11:05:23 -0500


Hello,

My name is Dwight Odelius, and I was "fortunate enough to be in on the
joke".  Prior to Jerry Chrisman's departure from the band, I served as
their band manager, so in fact sometimes I was the joke.  I also played
bit parts as a pantsless waiter and the Zsu-Zsu's Petals fairy at
various moments.  After Jerry left, I took over on keyboards.

I have quite a bit of ZZP stuff, in particular some press materials that
not many outside the band have seen.  I'm happy to send copies along to
you, if you send me an address.  I have a few recordings, but most of
them are utter crap.  I think I have a decent recording of "Alice for a
Moment", one of those 14-minute epics to which you refer.  I also have a
studio version of the title track from Hot Cup o' Joe, as well as some
things that never made it to the stage.

I suspect you've already heard from Brendan and others; there's nothing
like a tiny bit of celebrity to bring out the worst in that bunch.  :)

I must remember to say "thanks", now, even though the memories are often
more bitter than sweet.  So, thanks for taking the time to do this.


Regards,

Dwight N Odelius


P.S. If you're someone I met in the course of managing or playing in the
band, and I've forgotten you, please forgive me.  My rapidly advancing
age has rendered me idiotic.