Poison in 1986. Left to right: Bobby Dall, C.C. DeVille, Bret Michaels, and Rikki Rockett.
Our music journey began shortly after our third diagnosis of Cancer - Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. My personal experience with Chemotherapy was not favorable and I began to lose hope, until I heard the music stream called "DANCE WAVE™"
During this tenure, I went from Stage 4 Cancer to Stage 2 Cancer, and then began mapping out our documentary platform known as AMERICAN EPISODES, highlighting "The Human Touch of First Responders and Unsung Heroes."
"Unleash The Giant"
A Music Documentary Video
Music Track Used Under Non-Exclusive License
for Documentary Films
"Long Way Home" by Gareth Emery
Content Featuring Tony Robbins UPN Event
Filmed by AMERICAN EPISODES
Content Featuring the
MISS GEICO OFFSHORE RACETEAM
and Helicopter Scenes Used by Permission by
MISS GEICOO OFFSHORE RACETEAM
produced by UP DOWN PRODUCTIONS
& Safety Engineer for the MISS GEICO OFFSHORE RACE TEAM
Our journey in pursuit of a better life began shortly after our diagnoses of Stage 4 Cancer by attending a Tony Robbins Event in West Plam Beach, Florida called, "Unleash The Power Within" (UPN). I can remember packing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, having just enough gas money to travel to West Palm Beach and back, with no money to sleep in a hotel or let alone pay the entrance fee for the UPN Weekend Event.
The Tony Robbins UPN Event was to start at 8:00 AM on Saturday. I arrived hours earlier at 3:00 AM. I Took a nap in my truck and woke up and walked the UPN Event Grounds. Suddenly, a large group of distinguished UPN Staff Members approached me and asked if I needed any assistance. Thus, I shared my story conveyed I was unable to afford the UPN entrance fee and was sleeping in my truck.
The Tony Robbins UPN Eventthen gifted me a weekend scholarship to the event; and after graduating the event, over a period of time I noticed how my life began to gradually change. As a gratitude of "Thanks, Tony", I produced "Unleash The Giant" Music Video Documentary (reflected above) of what one can expect at a Tony Robbins UPN Event.
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I would highly recommend and encourage anyone with goals and dreams; regardless of age, status or life challenges, to attend a Tony Robbins UPN Event. Doing so may be the key ingredient needed for you to reach (or exceed) your goals and overcome the obstacles and challenges preventing you.
Muhammad Ali, Jr. and DJ Gary
Initial Spokesperson for
AMERICAN EPISODES
The Natural Born Son of Legendary
World Championship Boxer
Muhammad Ali
At the beginning of our quest to foster AMERICAN EPISODES, the ideology of "Capturing in Reeltime" "The Human Touch of First Responders and Unsung Heroes", I was blessed to have crossed paths with the Natural Born Son of the 20 Century's most notable sports figure, Muhammad Ali, and was introduced to his Son, Muhammad Ali, Jr.. a phenomenal and down-to earth individual. Muhammad Ali, Jr. then became the initial spokesperson and was the introduction of our film project. We hope, one-day, to reunite with him and to personally express my appreciation and to say, "Thank You."
A great deal of our progress is credited also to the inspiration and wisdom I discovered within the remarkable and powerful motivational videos we listen to on a daily basis, produced by Goalcast. Our favorites are the famous "Make Your Bed Speech" ("The Power of Hope") by Retired United States Navy Admiral William McRaven and "Don't Be Afraid to Fail Big, to Dream Big" by Hollywood Actor Denzel Washington.
And "Yes", We built. We failed. We built. We failed - and continue to get back when we fall - using music to inspire us to never give-up!
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As of December 2023, we are ecstatic to learn that our latest CAT Scan generated a "negative report"; whereas the masses of Lymphoma Cancer could no longer be detected! While we still have side-affects and other underlying medical issues, and personal traumas to deal with and overcome, we continue to push forward using music as the antidote and positive affirmations we get from the Goalcast vdieo library. .
Photo of Memorial Service of
The Same Day Lt. Graham Passed
Officer Yandy Chrino Was Killed In The Line of Duty Hollywood Police Department
My Story today would never have been possible without the love, support and kindness of my partner, "My Angels" and the First Responder Community (who opened their doors my camera lens to capture the last moments of the many memorial services we covered over the years). A great deal of appreciation is also extended to the South Florida Media Community at WSVN 7 NEWS, WPLG LOCAL 10, NBC 6 SOUTH FLORIDA, CBS 4 MIAMI, TELEMUNDO, HOTSPOTS MAGAZINE and others for treating me as one of their own A credit to our media journey is attributed to South Florida News Reporter Christian De La Rosa of WPLG LOCAL 10.
(Captured at Wilton Manors City Hall by AMERICAN EPISODES)
There are so many, many great people and entities to be thankful to, especially "My Angels", for helping foster our film and music journey. "My Story" would never have happened if it were not for the unselfish and kind heart of my friend and partner, Michael N. Pierce, M.D., F.A.C.P., an internationally renowned physician in the Wilton Manors/Oakland Park, Florida community. He has been (and continues to be) a guiding force in my life and blessed to have crossed paths with him.
Dr. Pierce has been featured internationally by Marquis Who's Who and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, recipient of Marquis Who's Who Humanitarian Award and Marquis Who's Who Lifetime Achievement Award. He has always inspired me to "Become the best version of myself."
Saving the best for last, a special appreciation is extended to my Late Surrogate Father (known to me as "My Godfather") - the Late Richard R. DeVasto (1932-2019), a Veteran of The United States Marine Core and United States Marshal. Richard's distinguished and remarkable military career included, but not limited to: The United States Marines, United States Army Intelligence and United States Marshal.
I was first introduced to Richard by Lorraine D. Powell, a very brilliant payroll and tax accountant, whom has also been a driving force in my life. I then later met Kevin McLoughlin, who is an Independent Associate, Regional Manager and Executive Director of LegalShield.
Lorraine Dolive-Powell
CEO of GTL MANAGEMENT, LLC.
and
Vice-President of CyberONIXS.com, Inc.
It was unfortunate that Lorraine, Kevin and I reunited at Richard's United States Marine Sanctioned Memorial, later learning that Kevin also was on his own music journey (as I was) by later forming what is now known as an uprising blues/rock band, "The Kevin McLaughlin Band" in which I later produced a music video (with some content provided by his talented band) entitled, "Ella" by The Kevin McLoughlin Band. Kevin and his talented band.
The Late Richard R. DeVasto
United States Marine/United States Marshal
LegalShield Independent Associate
Millionaire Club Member
Platinum Diamond Executive Director
Because of Richard's benevolent heart, the mission of SONIK VIBE and AMERICAN EPISODES is to carry that forward by designating Shriners Children's as the official charitable cause of our media projects, as it was his favorite charity. As such, as an Official Supporter of Shriners Children's, we encourage our listeners and visitors of SONIK VIBE to consider giving to Shriners Children's.
Richard, "Thank you for your service. May you continue to rest in peace. "
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida
A MUSIC VIDEO TRIBUTE
Honoring a Fallen American Hero
Seminole-Tribe Reservation
Fire Chief Don Petrellio
Captured In Reeltime on The Rooftop of The Guitar Hotel
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Florida
AMERICAN EPISODES
A Documentary Highlighting
The Human Touch of First Responders & Unsung Heroes
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- wings
- wilton wings
- delivery
- food
- fort lauderdale high school
