Sources in the local music scene have reported that the owners of the four major professional sports teams in Philadelphia have started a band. Jeffrey Lurie of the Eagles, David Montgomery of the Phillies, and Ed Snider of both the Flyers and Sixers have, over the past several months, formed a musical group and have performed publicly at least once. Public relations for each of the teams would neither confirm nor deny the allegations.
One patron of Higgin's Bar, at 20th St. and Harrisburg Ave, witnessed the three men playing rock music on the bar's main stage. "I have to admit, they rocked the house. I wouldn't normally admit that, but I'm admitting it now."
Lurie played a two-in-one electric/acoustic guitar, Snider beat the drums and Montgomery played the electric sitar and harmonica according to the witness.
What sparked this endeavor you may ask? Most believe that the arrival and huge popularity of Jon Bon Jovi as the owner of the Philadelphia Soul, the Arena Football League team, and mega-rock star caused major jealousy among the other owners in the city.
"Some can argue that Bon Jovi is bigger than the entire Arena League, the other owners can't say that about their respective leagues. He is hounded daily for autographs and speaks 23 different languages," explained Don McGeehan, lead music professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
The patron from the night of the performance also recalled,though he was not sure, one of the band members mumbled,"take that Bon Jovi," at the end of the set. And the name of the band...Bon Voyage.
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