Back when Monsieur Obscure first created his Twitter account almost a year ago, one of the first people he started following was progressive-funk-rock pioneer Living Colour’s phenomenal guitarist, Vernon Reid. Within 24 hours, Vernon had reciprocated the follow and direct messaged the good Monsieur the following:

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Vernon Reid  ( @vurnt22 )

Best. Twitter. Name. EVER.

12:39 AM Jun 6th, 2009

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Then about a week ago, after Monsieur Obscure had made a general Twitter inquiry as to whether guitarist David Torn was anywhere to be found on Twitter, a user representing a music publication querried: ‘@MonsieurObscure ????’  The exact motives behind this post are still unclear, but almost randomly and nearly instantly, Vernon Reid chimed in to reassert his initial message:

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Vernon Reid  ( @vurnt22 )

  

@MonsieurObscure ? Best Tweeter name EVER!.!.!

6:27 AM Apr 11th via web in reply to MonsieurObscure

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When all is said and done, these are the simple pleasures in life. The little things that just make you smile...

Thanks again, Vernon. You Rock!!!...

* NOTE: Now to give credit where credit is due: The name was in fact bestowed upon the young guitarist years ago by drummer and fellow purveyer of Hamsquint, David Roda. Once he had discerned the obscure essence of the young man through prolonged exposure, he christened him Monsieur Obscure...