Welcome again my friends to the latest edition of the fan spotlight! Without further ado, let me introduce you to Scott McCarroll!
For Scott, 311 came into his life thanks to his three kids. “We just really let the music speak to us and here we are 5 years later.”
So far Scott has attended 19 shows. Most recent show was Bristow, Virginia. His favorite show so far was 311 Day 2014. “I had my family there with me and when they played Sunset in July and the lyrics, ‘Watching you dancing and having the time of your life, and it’s getting me high, time is flying by.’ it really was a special moment.” Favorite venue he said is the Tabernacle in Atlanta. “I won’t miss another show there.”
The song “Beyond the Grey Sky” is one that really resonates Scott’s soul. “I was ready to throw in the towel a few years ago and the 311 community came to my rescue and this song played over and over.” Favorite lyrics for Scott were mentioned above and come from “Sunset in July.”
Scott was born in California but moved around because he was an Navy brat. He graduated high school in Mississippi and spent 10 years in the Navy himself. When he got out he moved Ohio and then Hawaii. For work he’s a truck driver and has been for about 22 years now. When not driving a truck, he loves to do charity work for veterans and the children’s miracle network. “It is my dream and passion to create a foundation that benefits veterans suffering from depression and anxiety as I have suffered most of my adult life from both.”
Even though Scott will tell you he’s not a people person, he really is and likes to make people laugh as often as possible. “I’m the guy that will make sure everyone around me is happy and taken care of before I take care of myself. My family and my friends are my world.” Scott also just officiated his first wedding in early August for his niece and her girlfriend. “I’m willing to get certified in any state if someone needs their wedding officiated.”
Going back to the charity work Scott does, he has put on 4 golf outings and 3 comedy hows to the Toledo children’s hospital. A cool fact about him is that he has been to over 15 countries and 49 of the 50 U.S. states. He’s only missing Alaska. Guilty pleasure for Scott are the movies “Top Gun” and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.” He also said his favorite hobby is spoiling his grandchildren. When not listening to 311, he can be found jamming some Dirty Heads, classic rock, or 80’s music.
To 311, Scott would like to say, “Thank you for the music. It means so much to so many and please don’t stop.”
Fellow fans, your message from Scott is this:
“I’ve met and made so many friends because of the band and our community. I look forward to making more friends from those I’ve yet to have the pleasure of meeting.”
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That’s the story of Scott McCarroll my friends! By the way, he just turned 50 on August 24th so be sure to wish him a Happy Birthday if you haven’t already! Thank you all for the support and reading these stories. Go be amazing and spread that positivity!
Much love – The Runt