098 BILL FOLEY - LOVE ALWAYS WINS - a podcast by Rik Roberts

Bill Foley is a walking miracle. I don't know how else to put
it.

Earlier this year on February 11, 6 p.m. 30-year-old
Mohamed Barry came into the Nazareth Restaurant in Columbus,
OH while Bill was preparing to perform. Barry started swinging
a machete and quickly had injured a couple seated near the door.
Bill Foley sacrificed his body as he barreled into the attacker in
hopes the others there could escape.

Bill was stabbed and suffered a punctured lung and liver. He
also sustained stab wounds in his hand. His guitar strumming,
finger-picking hand. Just the fact that I am able to interview Bill
and share his story with you is a blessing.

We talk about the attack, but also get some perspective on Bill
Foley's early days as a musician and the gigs he played leading up
to it.

Specifically, we talk about:

• Bill's aspirations as a drummer changing with one
  opportunity


• His love for early rock and roll


• How "_blank">Mark Cordes helped him with his catch phrase


• Meeting and hanging out with "http://paul%20reubens" target="_blank">Paul
  Reubens BEFORE  he was "http://peewee.com" target="_blank">Pee Wee Herman 


• His definition of real country music and playing at
  the Blue
  Bird Cafe


• His days at "_blank">Fort Hayes Career Center and how it shaped his
  life


• Looking in the Yellow Pages and calling a booking agent out of
  the blue


• His love and hobby as a Civil War Re-Enactor ("http://ForTheLoveOFHistory.com" target=
  "_blank">ForTheLoveOFHistory.com)


• Playing a 2-4 hour show with no set list


• Keeping his voice in good shape when you are not feeling
  well


• Tips on traveling with gear and with a full band


• Recounting the night of his attack at the "http://nazarethdeli.com" target="_blank">Nazareth Restaurant and
  Deli


• Bill Foley's love for target="_blank">James Taylor and how he's going to meet up
  with him again

and much, much more.

You can help Bill with some of his medical bills by donating
through his target="_blank">GoFundMe campaign

Check out his web site: "http://www.omgilts.com">http://www.omgilts.com

Facebook: "https://www.facebook.com/billfoleyband">https://www.facebook.com/billfoleyband

In this episode, I also answer a question from listener Robert
Talbott. Robert wants to know:

What is my favorite bit that I have ever written?

What is my favorite bit that someone else has written
or performed?

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