Joey Costello's Stampede Journal Aug 1981-Nov 1981

Okay you want to have some fun? I kept a journal for a few months while I was in Stampede. It is the egotistical wanderings of a lost 19 year old American in Germany. [Now I'm just a egotistical lost wandering 47 year old in Kansas.] Usually it is boring, sometimes it is funny. Just to let you know I will do some editing, because sometimes it's kind of ugly, and I love all the band guys now, and I was a frustrated young kid. We also have a reunion concert coming up in Aug 2010 and I only want the best of feelings to exist between us.

Sometimes the journal reveals tiny little glimpses into gigs, practices, composing of songs that are probably long lost, and stuff like that. I will also make commentary or explanations if I can remember the events.

The Journal runs from Aug 6, 1981 till Nov, 26, 1981. It wasn't everyday but it was nearly daily. This was a time in which Lexel Hain came back to the band and Frajo Kromerich had left. My friend John Guadamuz also went back to the states, Ritchie Reichardt left and Gundy Keller became Stampede's guitarist.

I will only transcribe a few lines per entry. And you guys can make your comments.

Still want to have some fun?