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Here's another thread on the subject, maybe there's something there for you. But I'm struggling too and the only real answer is practice, practice.....

http://www.chordie.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=5637

Doc - I had to look up Dirty Mac - that was a dirty trick, just a get together covering a couple of tunes really - not a "real" band - but still, what an assembly of talent. Here's a link to Dirty Mac doing yer blues:

http://www.stage6.com/user/adama1/video … Hendrix-Ba

Just an amazing time back then - and these bands were so intertwined, aware of and appreciative of each other even substituting for one another if there was an illness or conflict. I remember reading somewhere that the Who in support of the Stones getting busted entering the country with some pot, did a few concerts only covering songs of the Stones. How cool is that?

Another anecdote I remember reading, when Clapton first saw Hendrix, actually after playing together on the same stage, Eric was near tears. After years and years of his legend growing, with the "Clapton is God" graffiti all over London - Clapton said something like "If I am God, who is he?" Truly in fear of his own skills / ability. We know now that was room for both of them.

Sounds good Pix - I searched for info on Monroestock, couldn't find anything. You got dates or a link?

All I know is this thread could lead to some great metal band names. A few off the top of my head:

Homicidal Rodents
Lost Inamaze
Neural Deafness
Spastic Hamsters
Wasted Grants

I could see a metal competition – what band could turn the mice homicidal the quickest? Winner gets a record contract.

Hey rob - "Action" is referred to as the distance between the frets and the strings. A high action is generally undesirable as it makes it much more difficult to play your guitar - you gotta push down on the strings really hard.

Here's a link that will 'splain in much more detail. Spend a bit of time cruising this site, it'll really help you understand guitar construction, set ups, etc.

About half way down the page on this link, you'll see him measuring the action at 8/64" at the 12 fret which he describes as "stout".

http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Musicia … ion01.html

Id take that guitar to a music shop. It can probably be adjusted (or "set up" as they say). A set od strings and a good tweaking and it'll be better than new. While there, strum around on their other guitars. You'll be amazed how they all have their own "personality" (sound and feel). There are real nice guitars available here in the $400 - $600 (USD) range. 1,500 Euro (= $2,250 roughly?), that'll get you a high end acoustic.

Here’s what wiki has to say about the “feud" . It seems like the Dixie Chicks drew first blood with their “ignorant"  comment. By the way, Toby has also stated he was against the war.

On March 24, 2001, Keith’s father, H.K. Covel, was killed in a car accident. That event and the September 11, 2001 attacks prompted Keith to write the song "Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue (The Angry American)", a song about his father’s patriotism and faith in the USA. At first, Keith refused to record the song and sang it only live at his concerts for military personnel. The reaction was so strong that the Commandant of the Marine Corps James L. Jones told Keith it was his duty as an American citizen to record the song.[2] As the lead single from the album Unleashed (2002), "Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue" peaked at number 1 over the weekend of July 4.

ABC invited Keith to sing "Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue" on a patriotic special it was producing. However, the host of the show, newsman Peter Jennings, requested that Keith soften the lyrics of the song or choose another song to sing.[citation needed] Keith refused both of the requests and did not appear on the special. The rift gave the song a considerable amount of publicity, which led to many national interviews and public performances of the song.

Feud with the Dixie Chicks

Keith had a public feud with the Dixie Chicks over the song "Courtesy of the Red, White, & Blue", as well as over comments they made about President George W. Bush on stage during a concert in London. The lead singer of the Dixie Chicks, Natalie Maines, publicly stated that Keith's song was "ignorant, and it makes country music sound ignorant."[3] Keith responded by belittling Maines' songwriting skills, and by displaying a backdrop at his concerts showing a doctored photo of Maines with Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. On May 21, 2003, Maines wore a T-shirt with the letters FUTK on the front at the Academy of Country Music Awards. [4] While a spokesperson for the Dixie Chicks said that the acronym stood for "Friends United in Truth and Kindness," many including host Vince Gill took it to be a shot at Keith ("Fu** You Toby Keith"). In August 2003, Keith publicly declared he was done feuding with Maines 'because he's realized there are far more important things to concentrate on'.[5] However, he continues to refuse to say Maines' name, and claims that the doctored photo was intended to express his feeling that Maines' criticism was tyrannical and a dictator-like attempt to squelch Keith's free speech.[6]

I’m not taking sides either way – I enjoy both the patriotic songs as well as the protest songs.

They are not "banned" by any government entity. Many stations have chosen not to play their music because the majority of their listeners patriotic, pro-military, whatever you want to call 'em were and possibly still are upset with the chicks' statements. I agree - I like their music, but they should have been smarter in knowing their audience before spouting out at the mouth. I read a quote from Michael Jordan once regarding politics - his response was something like he doesn't get involved because Republicans buy shoes too. Smart statement.

I do like the song Bonedaddy. The chicks would have been better served if they did "Shut up & sing, shut up & sing".

I just finished reading Eric Clapton's autobiography and the thing that stood out to me was the incredible music movement that took place in England in the 60's. Yea, we've all heard and know of the "British Invasion", but reading in his book about the concentration of truly remarkable talent - what a time to be alive in London! All of these fantastic "Supergroups" apparently springing up over night and all concentrated in a single location. I could just imagine seeing  The Yardbirds, The Stones, The Who, The Kinks, The Beatles and on and on - playing in CLUBS - sometimes together, on the same night! I don't think the world has ever seen such an assemblage of talent nor will it ever again. Absolutely incredible.

Now did the Rock movement start in America - I like to think so. Certainly Buddy Holley, Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, were pioneers. But for some reason the Brits picked up on this and moved it to a whole other level. I was born in 1964 so I missed much of this "movement", but even growing up, my Mom was a huge music fan, so I must have been influenced even as a child.

So many of these musicians / bands broke down doors, created their own sounds unique to them and had never been even attempted before. Would Metallica be here without Black Sabbath? SRV without Clapton & Hendrix?  In many ways artists after this period were copies. You can make a case for disco being new (throw up), and even punk / new wave / grunge / alternative - whatever you want to call 'em - but in many ways on many songs at least, you still hear a "new" band and say - that kinda sounds like (pick a '60s or '70's band). I guess the bottom line is ground can only be broken once, after that you're just turning loose dirt. Now I appreciate new artists that have their own sound, so don't get me wrong - It's just seems like back then they all had it.

I agree with the others also. I enjoy reading all of the songs here. And Doc - Your command of the English language is just fine. Once in while you just put a special twist on something, but that just makes it all that much more personal and actually adds to, never distracts from the lyrics. I assure you there are thousands of songs out there from American "artists" that destroy the language on a regular basis (like pretty much every Rapper). Keep 'em coming!

Ken - I just checked it out on Google Earth - You live in that castle? Nice pad!!

It looks like beautiful country.

I'm a few hundred miles south of Zurf. Lewisville, North Carolina

Here ya go M4J, give these a try

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/c/c … am_crd.htm