First gig was in '69-'70. We had 6pc band. Played a 'BATTLE OF THE BANDS' type at a 'BOYSCOUT JAMBOREE'. There was 4 bands including us. Each got to play 3 songs. It took longer for each to set up than perform. I think the shaking of my hands improved my guitar riff's immensely!!! I'm happy to say we took 1st place. Not that we were better than the others, but we were the only band with a keyboard, and we played 'Light My Fire' by the doors, which was one of the hottest tunes at that time. I still have the plaque on my wall, and my keyboard friend still takes the credit for it! Well deserved I guess?? Did I fail to mention we were all 14 yrs of age? I don't ever want to grow up. We don't stop playing because we're old, we get old from not playing!!!
2 2007-11-21 18:26:56
Re: Is it to late to start playing guitar, after 30? please serious answers:-) (78 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
No such thing as "TOO OLD" I'm currently giving lessons to a "FATHER & SON" team. Father is 54, and Son is 11. Both in sessions at same time, identical lessons, and QUITE competitive. Father has the advantage of longer attention span. Just enjoy yourself! Keep in mind that KEITH RICHARDS is still learning new tricks!! (I'm 53, been playing since 1967, and hoping to learn more every day)
3 2007-11-21 17:41:36
Re: WILL THERE BE ANYTHING BETTER THAN THE BEATLES (15 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I look at the short number of years they were actually together writing and recording, the number of songs they produced(many which topped the charts, multiple in top ten in the same week) and on thier 40th anniversary, they once again TOPPED record sales in that year. Anything better? Thats up to the individual. Will there ever be anything in comparison? NEVER!!
4 2007-11-21 06:32:09
Re: I NEED SERIOUS HELP!!!!!!! (61 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Hey Brother, you have to "GET BACK" to basics... THE BEATLES have over 600 songs listed on CHORDIE. Try "IF I FELL" or something else from thier earlier years. You can't miss with a little "HELP" from the boy's. I'll post a list for you tomorrow. Be patient Bro !