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Topic: Old guys still have the fire and getting after it |
Larry Behm
From:
Mt Angel, Or 97362
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Posted 3 Aug 2014 10:50 am |
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In my band 3 of us are over 65 one is about 73, still out there playing 2 nights sometimes 3 nights a week.
Almost all of my "old" friends still have the fire and jump at the opportunity to get out and pick.
As I look around Portland they are still playing rock, blues, jazz, country, still writing and teaching and recording etc.
Like George Jones said "I'll be over you (it) when the grass grows over me"
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Bo Legg
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Posted 3 Aug 2014 11:22 am
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| You’re right I’m old and have the fire. When I was young I would wash my shorts now I have to burn them! |
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Alan Brookes
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Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 3 Aug 2014 3:51 pm
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I have a theory that there are a lot of baby-boomer would-be rock and rollers out there who ended up bank managers and clerks, but always wanted to perform, and I'm one of them. Now they're all retiring and no longer have to make a living. What's more they now have more time on their hands than ever before. As the old Rockabilly stars die off they will be replaced by a new generation of retired stockbrokers, farmers, etc., coming out of the woodpile with their guitars, ready to rock.  |
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Don R Brown
From:
Rochester, New York, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2014 6:55 pm
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You got it Alan - money for nothing, chicks for free!
(I want my, I want my, I want my AARP) |
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Bill L. Wilson
From:
Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2014 11:19 pm Gettin' After It.
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| Be 68 in a few wks., and pickin' every weekend. And who washes their drawers? Wear'em till they dissolve, then put on new ones.....And Don, I think, I missed the boat on the chicks for free deal.....Ended up with, No Money For Nothing, and No Chicks For Me. |
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Sandy Inglis
From:
Christchurch New Zealand
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Posted 4 Aug 2014 1:03 am
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In our Rockabilly Band, I'm the 'baby' at nearly 63. The other 3 are between 66 and 70 odd. We dress up, get drunk and have a lot of fun. I've been told I'm too reserved, so I am expected to perform!!!!! I's hard to 'perform' when playing Pedal Steel, but as I do a lot of the vocals (as well) I need to 'show-off' a lot more.
My wife doesn't appreciate our music so seldom come to the gigs (luckily)so I can be silly.
I never thought I'd be wearing snakeskin boots,and western hats and shirts at this age, but I feel like a teenager again. As I'm semi-retired I can devote more time to my music now than I could when I was working full-time (and secondary jobs as well).
My only problem was having to carry an old Shobud D10 around, but I now have a Zum D10 and a lighter amp so I don't have to show my age!
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Don R Brown
From:
Rochester, New York, USA
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Posted 4 Aug 2014 8:04 am Re: Gettin' After It.
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| Bill L. Wilson wrote: |
| ...No Money For Nothing, and No Chicks For Me. |
I love it - fits perfectly! (the only chick I have is not free but she's put up with me almost 33 years so far, so I'll quit while I'm ahead)
You guys don't know how good you've got it. Having only taken up the steel after I retired 3 years ago, I missed out on all the wild "old days". Instead of wondering if I "still got it", I'm wondering if I'll ever "have it". I'm trying to learn as fast as I can before my forgettin' outpaces my learnin'. |
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Alan Brookes
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Brummy living in Southern California
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Posted 4 Aug 2014 10:30 am
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| Don R Brown wrote: |
| ...money for nothing, chicks for free!... |
Unfortunately that comes about 40 years late. My physical impetus disappeared many years ago. 
I'm reminded of the old guy who kept himself fit by exercise and running, and boasted that he could still run as fast as he did when he was a teenager. He could still chase women but he didn't remember what to do with them once he'd caught them.  |
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Bob Carlucci
From:
Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 4 Aug 2014 12:04 pm
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Fire??. I dunno. I still like to play, but its not like it was.. Years ago I would play all night and was happy to get $ 30-40... Now, I would rather not play at all unless I get paid what its worth. I still enjoy playing, but the "fire" has been replaced with common sense, and a decidedly more mercenary outlook... bob
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I'm over the hill and hittin'rocks on the way down!
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Ray Jenkins
From:
Gold Canyon Az. U.S.A.
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Posted 4 Aug 2014 12:08 pm
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My new favorite song..........Vi Va Vi Va VIAGRA !!!!.
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Dave Harmonson
From:
Seattle, Wa
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Posted 4 Aug 2014 1:20 pm
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At a mere 63 I still love playing. Just played at Pickathon this past weekend about 200 miles from home in 95 degree heat. They do treat the musicians quite well there, though. Just about won't let you carry anything. At one video taping steel picker extraordinaire Paul Brainerd was doing crew duty and insisted on carrying my steel and pack-a-seat. Got to hang with some great players from all over the country and made it home last night in time to see Robbie Fulks near my home last night.
Music is my favorite medicine.
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Nigel Mullen
From:
Cassilis, New Brunswick, Canada
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Posted 4 Aug 2014 3:01 pm
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| I'm 74 and am currently playing with the best band I have ever worked with. We still play the clubs and the younger folks love our music. I have a single 12 Emmons and the other guys mostly give me a hand hauling the gear in and out. I have a hand cart that saves my old back a lot. We have a 5 piece group of which I am the oldest however all the other members are approaching their 70's. Hope I never have to quit cause I'm loving it. |
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Jack Ritter
From:
Enid, Oklahoma, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2014 9:14 am
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I will be 80 this November and am still playing and enjoying it. Started on Hawaiian guitar back in about 1943 or 44. Just got me a new Sarno Rev rack system and another Furlong Split 12 and this sure helps a bunch in lightening the loading and unloading besides enjoying the super sound for me. I plan to play as long as possible and keep active by exercising regularly to promote it. Jack
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John De Maille
From:
On a Mountain in Upstate Halcottsville, N.Y.
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Posted 6 Aug 2014 7:51 pm
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| Im 65 and I've been playing music for the public to hear since I was 15. It kindled a fire, that, has never gone out. It may have been smothered a few times, but, the embers still glowed no matter what. I actually thought my playing career was over 3 years ago, but, I've been lucky enough to get hooked up with a local group, that, plays very often. Sometimes I think it's too much playing, but, it's probably my last venture at it, so I'm making the best of it right now. I can't see stopping yet but, I'll know when it's time. And, when it's time, I'll bow out gracefully probably with remorse, but, i don't want to be seen trying to play the steel as a has been. I've been witness to that scene and I don't care for it at all. So, as I've stated, my fire isn't out yet and I'm going to play until I can't anymore. Steel playing is a real disease and there's no cure for it. I'm glad I got bitten by the bug and I hold that bug no Ill will. In fact, I thank it for the opportunity to play this wonderful instrument. |
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