Eric's Birthday 2012

[Marianna Burdon]

As you all know, May 11th is Eric's birthday.Last year it was a challenge for me to put a celebration together for the birthday of an iconic man reaching the milestone age of seventy.  

There were lots of ideas and thoughts and plans. Eric was having none of it, stating during an impatient moment that "there is nothing to celebrate when you reach a certain age."  

Well, I challenged that statement by putting together a private celebration for his 70th birthday at Rim Rock Ranch -- at the very last minute. He was sincerely overwhelmed and humbled by the distance some travelled to participate, and by the many nice words he heard. He and everyone present had a blast! Check out the video!

This year, I heard a similar refrain about his 71st birthday. I respected his desire to mark the occasion quietly, but the momentum of those around him won him over. We stayed close to home and celebrated throughout the weekend with dear friends and family.  

Well, then, what about next year ? ? ? 

What do you think? Let's all get together and celebrate -- with him, and for him -- as he marks another year making great music on this earth! Stay tuned!     -- Peace, Marianna

P.S. I would like to share with you a few snapshots from this past weekend. Enjoy! Also, be on the look out for the video compilation of your birthday greetings to Eric -- coming soon. 

Thanks to Marilyn for the delicious gluten-free spice birthday cake

and to Elizabeth for the lovely bouquet!

Christianna decorated the birthday boy!

Greek goddesses came from afar to celebrate his birthday!

Eric surrounded by beautiful women at Pappy & Harriet's -- typical life of a rock star! 

[KELLY ANN HENDERSON]

There certainly is something to celebrate when reaching a certain age.. We should all celebrate that we are given another year on this earth. I recently turned 43, and I am thankful.

[Dennis James Straine-Francis]

Thank you Eric for 50 years of some of the greatest music ever recorded and may you continue to record even more great sounds.Hope everything goes well with your op and look forward to hearing your new record next year best regards from a lifelong fan

[Ron Mikelson]

My birthday is also May 11 th

[Sonja L Mullen]

Really looks like a fun time!! Hope you had a great one, Eric, and many many more to come!! It looks like you finally got enthusiastic about your birthday later in party when everyone was so happy to celebrate with you!!  Love barbecues at the ranch, as I trained race horses for so many years, and we had large parties at the farms like that.  Happy belated birthday, Eric and see you in Manson, Wa!

[Barbara]

WOW ...you guys look like you had so much fun....wish I had been there to taste that gluten free Spice cake looks yummy...also to wish Eric a very Happy Birthday & many more.....I made so many friends here on his fan page and we gals share the some thought on your birthday "DAY" many more we all love you...and your wonderful music you give us it makes us so happy Thank You.... Eric for the Music <3

[Ed Boucher]

Happy 70th Birthday Eric! Keep on rocking! I love your music.

Ed Boucher

[Dragon Lady]

GREAT pics, Marianna! happy birthday Eric, and Rock ON  

[Ida]

Keep at him Marianna.  There is plenty to celebrate, another year of life; another year to spend time with family, friends and enjoying the things you like best.  Don't stop celebrating!   Love the photos and it looks like everyone had a great time.  Can't wait to see the videos. 

 

[Karen Booth]

GREAT pics, Marianna!  Thanks so much for posting!  Looks like everyone had a wonderful time.

[Lori E]

I celebrated your birthday by going to a BB King concert....sorry...you were not in Vancouver!!!

I hope your day was filled with family, friends and fun. Many more.