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Michael's mother was always supportive of his path in music. She loved music, and her instrument was her voice, though she never
sought a career in singing. When important musical things came along, she made sure Michael knew about them. For instance, when
The Who's TOMMY was broadcast, Michael's mother fetched him. "This is good, you should watch it," she told him. Even
when he was a teenager, Michael's mother would endure the hours of learning and practicing with a smile of tolerance.
Her role wasn't always expressly active, but she never once discouraged him in his efforts. If Michael had the passion for something,
she wasn't going to interfere with it. It's a lesson all mothers, fathers, and mentors should take to heart. Let them grow, let them learn,
let them succeed, let them fail, let then be who they are.
"...behind every note..." is engraved on the truss rod cover, and is a representation of what Michael feels every time he makes music. His
mother's love is behind every note.
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