Big Ben


Name: “Big” Ben Blankenship

Interests: my four year old daughter, fishing, and golf

Favorite Food: Sushi… or anything with fish in it!

Beverage: Good Ole Southern Sweet Tea

Top 3 Classic Movies: Braveheart, Reservoir Dogs, Finding Nemo

Television: Classic In Concert on VH1 Classic or anything with live music

Heroes: My Dad for his conviction and his career, my Mom for being there, always

Would Like to Meet: Don Lafontaine (the movie voice guy)

Blown away when you met: My Wife, My Soul Mate

Favorite Groups or Artists: Rolling Stones, Ryan Adams, Lyle Lovette

Dream Eagle Concert: Police or the Clash with Joe Strummer alive.

Favorite web site: Eagle1005.com and Ebay. My wife restricts my access, though.


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