Power in the Darkness With Tom Robinson, 1978: From My Front Seat To The Stage

Picture it: Downtown Houston. Internationally-known EMI Records punk recording artist hops into my car. Only one of us knows our destination.

Imagine attending a Harry Styles show these days. Now imagine going backstage, and asking “his people” if you could drive him somewhere else…anywhere else…in the same city, and alone…sans entourage.

Now, imagine if Harry’s security detail or manager actually said, “Yes.”

Can’t do it, can you? It’s impossible to imagine even making such a preposterous ask…