OPEN MESSAGE TO TODD SNIDER - WE NEED YOU

I have been fortunate enough to meet...speak with...and enjoy many of my favorite artists over the years. None has meant more to me personally than Todd Snider. Todd is unique, he has the keen ability to speak to others with his music by using his talents in a variety of ways. He may be best known for his sense of humor, but there is so much more to him and his music. If you listen closely, you can feel the anguish of loss in his captivating "Play A Train Song". Todd is able to tell a story with his music unlike any other...happy, sad, or somewhere in between.
I recently was lucky enough to catch Todd's show in Bloomington, Indiana. From my front row seat I was able to enjoy a great show...but I left with something much more. Worry. You see, it is well known that many talents, including Todd, have had issues with drug abuse. Now I am not here to preach...I have no right to do so....but I can stand and say I am worried for a friend. At the show in Bloomington, Todd's eyes had this withdrawn hollow look. This was just over a month ago. Yesterday I heard Todd had to cancel a show last minute due to a back injury.
Now, as I stated before...I am no judge...so I am not here to place blame or fault...I only want Todd to know this. You are needed...not only by me but many others who enjoy not just your music but also the man. Sometimes this pressure gets enormous, and I have no idea how some cope, but I feel it is important at this time to stand up...and simply speak from my heart...Todd, I hope you are OK....if not find the help you need to get better. Life is precious....you are unique....and I for one enjoy the world much better with you in it.