This guy was quite the baller in addition to being a hard worker. He lasted longer at Osheas and Las Vegas than I did.

Me and Rico still talk about Brain. He replaced Wayne and Elvis in his day. His bar antics are legendary. He made more money than we can ever imagine, maybe its time for something more sane.

Like Lucky, I also battled the many flus that hit the strip. Im glad to not be out there today, of course.

I remember “meeting” you in 2009. In the middle of a not so great part of my life (darn you, women) a few buddies told me to suck it up, pack a bag, and head to Vegas for the first time in my life.

One night, late (who knows exactly when), I’m at O’Sheas. Doing shots with members of Huey Lewis’s band, a drunk girl is dancing and removing items of clothing on the knee wall between the table games and the food court, much to the chagrin of security (that’s a story unto itself) , I’m up a several hundred bucks, and you’re running around pouring *more* shots. Because, Vegas.

Suddenly life is a helluva lot better.

Sadly, even pre-pandemic, the accountants began to ruin even that level of fun. But, I’ve visited 18 times since. And never had a bad time (also, because Vegas), even when I’m donating my kid’s shoe fund to CET or MGM (kidding, of course.)

You’ll be missed sir. You’re an icon of older-Vegas. I wish you well, and realize you’ve made thousands of people smile just a bit more when they needed it in life.

Thanks, brother!

LOL you’re right !! No wonder I kept thinking he looked so familiar but couldn’t figure why.

Looks like Rick Harrison from Pawn Stars!

He was great hosting the booty shake contests at the Flamingo.