Luann De Groot is a famous young lady. She became a star on March 17, 1985 when she made her first appearance in the newspaper. Luann was an 8th grader back in 1985.
Luann is a comic strip character made famous by Greg Evans and in the world of comics, anything can happen. The strip is set in the suburbs and is about Luann dealing with school, her family, friends and love interests.
Greg has included four “real-life” characters in his strip. Jay Leno, Hugh Hefner, Barack Obama, and Clay Aiken have all impacted the “life” of Luann.
Clay Drives By
In October, 2003, Evans was in Los Angeles for business. He attended the release party for Clay Aiken‘s debut album, Measure of a Man at the Burbank Hilton on October 13th. Along with Billboard reporter Fred Bronson, he was introduced to Clay Aiken fans and was amazed at their excitement and support. It was this encounter that inspired Evans to come up with a storyline that included Clay Aiken.
Let’s go back a few years and enjoy a visit with Luann as she meets Clay Aiken.
December 29, 2003
December 30, 2003
December 31, 2003
January 1, 2004
Jan 2
Jan 3
Jan. 5
Jan. 6
Remember, if you can’t read these, click on the comic strip and it will be easier to read.
Do you remember these comics?
Tomorrow, I will be posting the most popular love songs that you wanted to hear Clay sing.
If you forgot to post your favorites, you can sneak some in first thing today. I won’t get to the numbers until late afternoon.
Just post them in the comments!
Oh yes I remember those comics….so exciting wasn't it?! Thanks for bringing them back for all of us to see again. Some have never seen them so it's totally awesome you are sharing them!!!
I've never seen these comics, so adorable, Musicfan, you always find something interesting for us about Clay, I thought i'd seen it all. Looking forward to his songs tomorrow. Thanks again xox.
Hi Musicfan, I just want to post one of my favorite love songs that I want Clay to record it or hear it again is I CAN'T MAKE YOU LOVE ME.. It's just such a beautiful song that I first heard it when I went to see his Jukebox concert. Everytime I hear Bonnie Rait sing it, it reminds me of Clay. Once again, thank you.
I love to hear Clay sing Fields of Gold, When a Man Loves a Woman and Unchained Melody
It was nice reading those again!!! I remember how excited we were!!!! lol
ok..my pick for Love Songs:
1. "Where Do I Begin" (Love Story) a proper recording.
2. "Weekend In New England"
3. "Chances Are"
4. "To Make You Feel My Love" – (written by Bob Dylan)
There are many others, but there are a few. Good Luck Musicfan
I always liked the Luann comic, even more so since they gave a shout out to Clay.
I would love to hear Clay sing Forever by Kenny Loggins. I think it would suit his voice beautifully.
i remember the Luann comic strip honoring Clay's fans and our hero-worship of him. I thought it was adorable, and still do. Musicfan, your archives must be humungus. Thanks for bringing back so many fond memories.
I'd like to add "When a Man Loves a Woman" to my list.
Ha Ha…photobucket is my friend!!
i remember the luann comic strip honering clays fans and my hero wership of him and i thought it was amazing thanks music fan for bringthis back wuth so many fond memories id like to ad on the list of songs out laws of love from adam lambert ,
We don't get the luann comic strip in our local paper, but I did see it posted on a blog back in 2003.
How exciting it was to see Clay mentioned in the strip at that time.
Oh my goodness! I've never seen that comic strip before. I love it. I'd likely be at a loss for words if he ever happened by my house but hey, you never know….I might just invite him in for tea and a cookie 🙂