Linda "Peanut" Martin's Page

Hi, it's me again, your friendly neighborhood Peanut! I didn't think I could come up with another blog, but here we go: I've really been enjoying people talking about their Platinum experiences and other meetings with Barry, so here is mine. Our club, Hoosier Friends Of Manilow, knew we would all get to see each other at the Champaign, Illinois show in October of 1982. More than that, we (as in all fan club members) had been invited to be at the airport when Barry got in. Well, most of us wer… Continue

Hi there! Some of you know me, some don't, so I will introduce myself. I am Linda "Peanut" Martin...I live in Southern Illinois (yes, I really felt the recent earthquake!)...and I work overnights at a local radio station. I get to play Barry on AM 1460...our FM station is country. I've been a Barry fan for...let's see..too many years to count! I've been to several shows, and did get to meet him backstage once (everyone should have the opportunity!). I have wonderful memories of the early conve… Continue