6 degrees of David Usher

Remember 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon? Well if you’re a Montrealer, chances are you probably wouldn’t be able to reach him in only 6 degrees maybe 666. But I know of a new version, MTL style: 6 degrees of David Usher!

6 degrees of Kevin Bacon

6 degrees of Kevin Bacon

How did this get started, you ask? I was at a family dinner party recently and happened to mention this David Usher blog of mine to a family friend. Imagine my surprise when she related that she knew David Usher’s wife, as their children go to school together and have become friends.

Me –> My aunt –> Her friend–> her kids –>David Usher’s kids–>David Usher’s wife –> David Usher

It’s official: I have 6 degrees of David Usher! I’m no longer only a slightly stir crazy blogger staring down from her balcony and scanning the streets for the former Moist front man. Dare I hope that this connection, albeit tenuous, will one day enable me to meet the man in the flesh? A girl can dream…  In the meantime just think: if I can reach DU, most of you can too!

6 degrees of David Usher

6 degrees of David Usher

Daily Dose of David (Usher that is)
David Usher in the Moist days

David Usher in the Moist days

How excited was I when I moved last summer and found out that one of my new neighbours was none other than David Usher! As a teen I was a big fan of Moist (loved that “Push” video!), but after their first album I must confess I lost track of them.

Then one sunny day, as I sat on my new balcony, I saw a familiar shape gently ambling down the street, pushing a baby stroller. At first I wasn’t sure- did I see what I thought I saw? Was that really David Usher? I asked my sources and found out he was indeed living in the hood. I thought seeing him might be a one off, but then I kept spotting the man, taking his kids for a walk, going to the corner pharmacy, having a drink at the local bar, etc.

I became obsessed with getting my Daily Dose of David. From a distance that is- I wouldn’t want you to think I am some sort of madly obsessed stalker! I guess I just get a kick out of having David Usher for a neighbour… So stay tuned to get your Daily Dose of David… New sightings will be posted every week!

Usher my neighbour

Usher my neighbour