Have you ever had a such a great time doing something that, when it was over, you were both exhilerated by the experience and sad it was behind you at the same time?
Such is the case with this post. A longtime and founding member of the Intercoastal Pirates, Stuart Herbst, is taking his leave of the ship to attend to more important matters on land, with his many friends, family, and business associates. Anyone who has sailed the waters of the weekdays working/weekends playing musician can attest to the fact of how difficult it can be to manage all of the things you love, and give them all their due attention. Stu has been a seaworthy companion and friend these many years, and we wish him nothing but success in whatever he puts his hand to in the coming months and years.
Proper respect dictates credit being given where it is due, and Stu has quite a bit of credit due to him. As mentioned earlier, Stu was here from the beginning, even taking significant credit for naming the band. And while some still say "What??" when they hear the name for the first time, they certainly remember it once they have it down! Stuart is one of the two remaining members from the group Backlash, the band that eventually became the Intercoastal Pirates, leaving Chris Faulk as the only member here from the dawn of time. :)
Stu has been in the music, and later the business, scene of Brazoria and surrounding counties since the 1970s, and has contributed to many area bands. He brought his expertise and hard-charging style to ICP, helping to forge a sound that became one of the most popular in the county. You can bet Stu will not disappear from the music scene, and already has some work going in the recording and film industries (we don't want to steal his thunder on that, so we will leave the rest of the story to him!). You'll be hearing from him again, maybe in some surprising ways!
The Intercoastal Pirates wish Stuart and his family the best and brightest of futures, and express heartfelt thanks for years of dedicated contribution. Play on, Thunder!
Of course, you don't replace a family member. We'll just add another seat at the pirate table for the person who will shoulder the drumming chores from here on out. As soon as it comes to pass, we'll be sure to introduce you to the newest Pirate!
Never fear, Powder Monkeys, we wouldn't bring home anyone you wouldn't be afraid of...
