The Most Trouble I Ever Got Into Backstage Was With Toby Keith

The most trouble I ever got into backstage was with Toby Keith.

I was there for a quick interview, we chatted about music, politics, and life.  He had played a rousing show at The Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden. Mrs. Razz even got to join Toby on stage to sing “Red Solo Cup”.

Toby knew how to celebrate after every concert. After the show, Toby met with John Kruk, Phillies broadcaster, David Wells formally of the Yankees, Freddie Mitchell former wide receiver for the Eagles, and various guests who had the privilege of a private meet and greet. From there he separated a few people and we all went on the bus.

We spent the next two hours rocking and dancing to hit after hit playing from Toby’s I-pod. Later in the evening, I noticed my truck keys were missing, someone had confiscated them. We had too much whiskey.

At the time, I lived in Atlantic County NJ about 30 miles from the Pavilion. We were dropped off sometime around 2 am. In the morning, I had to travel back to Camden and claim my truck from the managers and security of the pavilion. My truck was parked near the front doors as I arrived and made my way to the desk. “YOU! I never expected it. You, being sent home in a cab” the security guard shook her head. Monday morning the station manager asked me if I had a good time. She had gotten the word that I had to be sent home in a cab. Toby was fun.

Toby had friends in every walk of life. Presidents, baseball and football stars, actors, and everyday people….He was one of us at times and always a major star and truth-teller.

For me, I connected with Toby immediately. He was warm, friendly, and honest. He demanded that in return. Toby had your back if you had his. In a recent conversation with a friend, she said, “Toby gathered with people he liked and brought them together like a band of misfit toys”.

He had friends all over the world. Around these people, he let himself go. I’m glad he trusted me enough to be himself.

I’ll miss his voice, his heart, and his whiskey. -Razz On The Radio

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It was announced on the morning of February 6th of the passing of the legendary Toby Keith. We found out from the family on his Instagram account. It reads "Toby Keith passed peacefully last night on February 5th, surrounded by his family. He fought his fight with grace and courage. Please respect the privacy of his family at this time."

See the post below, the comments on the post are ones of shock and sadness from his many, many fans.

It was reported that he was battling stomach cancer. We learned of the diagnosis in June of 2022. Toby even went on The Today Show to update fans as to how he was doing back in November of 2023.

The country singer performed in Las Vegas during the National Finals Rodeo, those dates were December 10, 11 and 14th. All three nights were sold out. According to his website, he did not have any planned performances after those dates.

Here he was in September of 2023 at the People's Choice Award. Despite going through this wicked battle, he is crushing it looking great at the end of last year.

Before the announcement that his family made on social media, he made one last post the day before his passing. That of him on stage. Fans flooded the comments with "so glad he's back" wishes, very much deserved.

This is how we will remember this legend.

Thanks to our friends at 6ABC for thinking of us and having Andie Summers on the broadcast to talk about our friend, Toby Keith.

This was a really hard list to make because of all of the amazing songs he has created for us. So I wanted to make it very clear, these are not in order of importance or love just because I couldn't rank them. They are all too good to make one better than another. Rest In Peace, Toby!

We kicked off the show after his death with this song. He did so much work for military and veterans across our great country. Thank you Toby!

Talk about amazing songs about this country, American Soldier. We love this song so much. Another one honoring military and those men and women who keep us safe.

What an amazing and fun song. Love this HIT song from Toby and one that will live on forever. We will miss his music so much.

He does it all, folks. What an incredible hit from Toby that is all about a great time. Thank you for great songs like this.

This is one of the most iconic country songs of all time. Will go down in history as one of the best. The man knows how to party.

What a great song!! Man going through these, I am so glad that I am not ranking them. So many great ones!

Right? I think we should've been a cowboy. Well maybe not me, but Toby for sure.

The hits continue and continue. We can't stop now. Have to listen to his music to honor his time as a huge country star in our hearts.

Pairs up with Willie Nelson for this smash hit. Love this song so much. Two legends together for one song!

Another song about America! He loved this country so much. What a legend. Thank you for your love of our military!

HA! Another song that just makes you smile and laugh. His spirit will live on through his music.