How long ya been in "the biz"?

songsmith · Post by **songsmith** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 2:03 pm

I was the "Halleluiah Kid" in church as a toddler, if that counts for anything. (I went to a Pentecostal church, and according to my family, and I caught on to grown-ups saying "Halleluiah" and "Amen." I spoke at a pretty early age, and I'd chime right in. Apparently, I was quite the celebrity there.)
As for actual musical pursuit, my family sang at local churches since before I can remember.
My first paid rock show was a birthday party in July, 1984, but I had a garage band or two before that. I also played bass at that time, but was drummer in the first garage band, and NO VOCALS. Too shy.
I stayed on the music hard, worked a day-job occasionally, and switched from rock/metal to country in '93, until I just got too burnt out in '99. After 4 years of not having my own project (I still played out at least monthly, though, thanks to the Hurricanes and other great friends), I went to the first Rockpage Jam, got the bug again, and here I am.
Almost 25 years of cheers, jeers, and beers.--------->JMS

lonewolf · Post by **lonewolf** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 4:39 pm

Imgrimm01 wrote:Took the stage for the first time as a freshman in H.S. 1983 that makes 25 years for me... Geez where have all the years gone? Next Sat. I will be 40 !!! Even saying that makes me ill.

Correct me if I am wrong Bobby, but weren't you and John Saksa working on a resurrection of Forces in the late 80s?

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 4:55 pm

There sure are quite a few of us geezer rockers in the region still out there playing and doing what we love to do. That is fantastic. It's amazing how many Rockpagers have been in the business for 30 + years. Most of us figured out to move from the garage into the basement to practice since it's much warmer near the furnace in winter.

bassist_25 · Post by **bassist_25** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 6:07 pm

greaser wrote:the first band i was in that actually played in front of people was called bloody knuckles..we played (weaziled our way onto stage) at the holy name church festival in '89 or '90. we opened with our original smash hit "pigs suck" then busted into black flag's version of "louie louie", then they pulled the plug on us.......i've been hooked ever since.

RachelRocks · Post by **RachelRocks** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 6:37 pm

The Pennsylvania Musician Magazine has been promoting the local and regional music scene for over 25 years!! Thanks to everyone for all the support, especially JP!!! We love ya MAN!!

handful of blue · Post by **handful of blue** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 8:21 pm

Good topic!

All told, I've been in the 'biz' for 25+ years of vocal performance in some form or another. My current band, The NightOwls, have been together almost 5 years. Last year I was able to do some gigging with The Kee Kee Anderson Band of PA with some mighty fine musicians. My first paying gig was at 16 years old in a folk-rock group called The Sink-Hole Bottom Band and, yes, we played in clubs that served alcohol

Over the years I've had the opportunity to participate in several music projects. I've also met some exceptional musicians and performed as guest vocalist with many. I've learned alot, developed an appreciation for many genres (I especially love the blues!) and have met many good people. I rock harder now than I ever did and I still love every minute of it !!

bsaller · Post by **bsaller** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:03 pm

Imgrimm01 wrote:Took the stage for the first time as a freshman in H.S. 1983 that makes 25 years for me... Geez where have all the years gone? Next Sat. I will be 40 !!! Even saying that makes me ill.

Hey man! Don't let 40 make you ill. There'll be a lot more like 50's and 60's that can really get to ya!

Banned · Post by **Banned** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:14 pm

Huh Huh huh, we're all old...

Trucula · Post by **Trucula** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:44 am

1 year with "Class"
(long break)
7 years with "Sierra Blue"
(1 yr break)
2 yrs. with "Denim & Diamonds"
(5 yr break)
5 yrs with "Sound Of Silence"
and too many garage bands to count!

DMFJ03 · Post by **DMFJ03** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:58 pm

I played my first show in 98 - so 10 years.

I noodled around in my bedroom for almost four years before I got the courage enough to throw myself to the wolves.

Frank E · Post by **Frank E** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:40 pm

I started with the saxophone in the school band at 10. By 13, I was playing bass after an unsuccessful try at guitar. I started playing out about 2 months before my 16th birthday so my Dad had to drive me to my first couple of gigs.

This is the start of my 26th year of live performing and I can still party!

BDR · Post by **BDR** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:43 pm

DMFJ03 wrote:I noodled around in my bedroom for almost four years before I found a girl that would noodle around for me ...

That's what I heard the other day on the street ... lol

r:>)

DMFJ03 · Post by **DMFJ03** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:58 pm

You got it all wrong, Rob.

Not noodle around for me, it was get on my noodle for me.

BassFinger · Post by **BassFinger** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:48 pm

My first paying gigs were actually with my brother and sisters at wedding ceremonies. My brother and I played acoustic guitars. That was 1976. In 1978, I started doing the band thing playing bass. I've been playing bass and mixing in an acoustic gig now and then for 32 years. Wow..it doesn't seem that long!

DrumAndDestroy · Post by **DrumAndDestroy** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:29 pm

played bass in some punk/hardcore bands back in '04...still dick with it today

drums since '05

sunsetbass · Post by **sunsetbass** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 4:40 am

ok showing my age (thanx kent) with either being in a band or running sound scince 1985.

DrumAndDestroy · Post by **DrumAndDestroy** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 1:18 pm

sunsetbass wrote:ok showing my age (thanx kent) with either being in a band or running sound scince 1985.

my birthyear!

Plastered Bastards · Post by **Plastered Bastards** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 1:45 pm

20+ years

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