EXTRACT FROM MICKEY HART’S ROAD JOURNAL, MAY 2000
On to the Vice President's residence for a get-together with Tipper Gore. She has acquired a new set of congas which now occupy a place of honor next to her drum set. She is enjoying her rare public appearances as Tipper Gore, superstar drummer. She recently performed at a gay rights event at RFK stadium and loved playing in front of 50 people. She had only played publicly with me twice before at small fundraising events in Silicon Valley when Bob and I sat in with the Flying Other Brothers.
We talked about the campaign and how we can help the Vice President in his campaign. More to come on this later. The DNC is coming up and I will be there to rally the troops. Bobby and I will probably play this event. It is so important to help get this man elected. If Bush wins the arts and the environment are doomed. Stand by...