This is David Keith. I was in the Wilma scene for many years. I know many of her secrets. Ed Sharp was my mentor and friend. He left me most of his estate (not as much as you think). There are tons of stories. Most of the ones that relate to Ed, Edna, Billy Simmons, Bob Sias, Rat, and many others are pretty correct, some details are out of wack, but the gist is right in most. It was the best and craziest time of my life. Suicides, knifings, shootings, Carol Oconner, Many names big and small. The Wilma and crew saw it all. I saw much, and heard many stories straight (so to speak) from the horses mouths. They were an interesting group and I am a better man for knowing all of them. The Grand Wilma is truly the Showplace and Storyplace of Missoula, and lots of Montana as well.
This is David Keith. I was in the Wilma scene for many years. I know many of her secrets. Ed Sharp was my mentor and friend. He left me most of his estate (not as much as you think). There are tons of stories. Most of the ones that relate to Ed, Edna, Billy Simmons, Bob Sias, Rat, and many others are pretty correct, some details are out of wack, but the gist is right in most. It was the best and craziest time of my life. Suicides, knifings, shootings, Carol Oconner, Many names big and small. The Wilma and crew saw it all. I saw much, and heard many stories straight (so to speak) from the horses mouths. They were an interesting group and I am a better man for knowing all of them. The Grand Wilma is truly the Showplace and Storyplace of Missoula, and lots of Montana as well.