Originally posted by Bill Lewis:
DNJ
I agree. I just retired from teaching Middle School and used to tell the kids I do wish I was young again but I'm glad I grew up when I did. Live music everywhere, being played by real musicians, the music scene was so much more exciting and innovative. I get sick today every time I see a bar or restaurant advertise "Live DJ' What other kind could they have?? When it says dead one I'm going in !!!
Only us poor keyborad players had to be stuck with heavy ill designed for touring instruments. Hammond organs and leslies, Fender Rhoades, Heavy amps and PA's. But damn we had fun.
A guitar player back then could get his Strat or Les Paul with his Fender Twin and still have the best possible rig today. And it would have tripled in value. We, or at least I know I have, have gone thru how many of the newest and greatest keyboards at big expense just to keep up .
Wish I could just gig with my Hammond w/bass pedals, a piano, and a real kick a** drummer.
Bill in NJ
Bill great post ...you brought a tear to my eye
...but we're not dead yet....keep the flame alive, record lots of your songs so that maybe one day your grandkids and their kids will have something to remember!
When you said "Wish I could just gig with my Hammond w/bass pedals, a piano, and a real kick a** drummer." right away I thought of Lee Michaels, Hammond & Frosty, Drums...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INgR2Q-MD-Q&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NvZEXZTqLg [This message has been edited by Dnj (edited 04-21-2010).]
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