have you ever wondered or does it bother you when you think the audience is saying to themselves.....especially a younger one,
"Hey, Look at that OLD GUY playing on stage" !!

Sometimes no matter how good you think you are you might have these grandpa thoughts in your head. Or you might have thought the same thing watching someone else too,....
so when is it time to pass the torch?

Naw, they look at me with reverence and awe. Awe, not again.

Upon graduation from High School.

chas

As long as the "Old Guy" is playing pleasing music who cares what the others think. It's an honor to live past youth. Lloyd

Years back that did trouble me; but no longer.
Now people look and say – amazing at his age; I wish I get that far in life.

OK, get ready for a couple of rah rah. This September I will be on this earth for 85 years; I remember Trolley Cars and no TVs. Life has been good to me.

I put my first band together 63 years ago and I am still playing. I've got three keyboards and seven guitars; Life is good.

It’s good having a place to share your thoughts and feelings.

-----THANK YOU NIGEL-----

John C.

getting old I can deal with, but when I see a guy in his 80's with dyed jet black hair it's just so wrong,...lol

Yeah, he should have used Garnier Nutrise #60, Acorn color - worked for me for the better part of 40 years. My hair turned snow white at age 30. White hair does not make you look distinguished, it makes you look extinguished! since I retired, I no longer use hair coloring, and what little hair I have remaining is snow white.

Gary (The old guy!)

Congratulations John. I'm sure the presence of music in your life has helped contribute to your longevity. One thing the (music) technology of today does is stimulate the mind and keeps those brain cells (what few we've got left ) clicking along happily. Hope I'm able to maintain my interest, enthusiasm, and spirit for as long as you have. Hope there are many more Septembers to come for you.

chas

Donny how did you know what color my hair was???

Chas, It all comes from inside. In my worst times there was music. And when I am playing music everything is just fine.

Thanks, John C.