My First Five (Marcus): Russ Taff - Medals

I once sat in the front row at a Russ Taff concert. When he started playing the wonderful “Believe In Love” (from his excellent self-titled record), I raised my hands into the air. Taff came over, took my hand, and didn’t let go until the song was over. In later years he would go on to embarrass himself with country records, praise records and many televangelist show appearances, but the fucker did teach me about the importance of connecting with an audience, and the impact it can have when accomplished.