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davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 10101
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 5:15 am: |  |
Wolf; between then and the time I finally graduated, I went through a few changes in major. Thinking back to that particular time, it was an amazing experience, for which I am deeply grateful. |
811952
Senior Member
Username: 811952
Post Number: 1921
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 5:51 am: | |
Here's a dark scan from the mid-80's..
John |
rustyg61
Intermediate Member
Username: rustyg61
Post Number: 183
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Friday, May 06, 2011 - 12:41 pm: | |
Here's me with The Dennis Welch Band cira 1985. The promo shot was taken after I sold my Series 1. The live shot has the S1.
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rustyg61
Intermediate Member
Username: rustyg61
Post Number: 184
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Friday, May 06, 2011 - 12:58 pm: | |
Here's my 1st bass, a 1971 Fender Musicmaster. I made a new body in woodshop in high school & used the neck & electronics from the Musicmaster.
Here's the woodshop bass -
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pauldo
Senior Member
Username: pauldo
Post Number: 612
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, May 07, 2011 - 5:19 am: | |
Nice hippy sandwich Rusty!  |
rustyg61
Intermediate Member
Username: rustyg61
Post Number: 193
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, May 07, 2011 - 10:11 am: | |
Thanks Pauldo! This picture was at a pop show at our high school. I still have that shirt up in my attic! |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 2911
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 09, 2011 - 1:20 am: | |
Nice Mullet in your promo shot rusty. We could have guessed the date without being told ;-)
Graeme |
rustyg61
Advanced Member
Username: rustyg61
Post Number: 205
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Monday, May 09, 2011 - 3:23 am: | |
I had the mullet before they were called mullets! I survived the disco of the 70's only to succomb to the big hair of the 80's! Here's a better shot. My kids love to make fun of this one!
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jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 2914
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Monday, May 09, 2011 - 5:01 am: | |
That look's coming back into fashion Rusty. Now here's a look that never went out...
This was the night of Prince Charles' first wedding in 1981. I can't say as I've changed much ;-) The guitarist with the afro is now totally bald.
Graeme |
rustyg61
Advanced Member
Username: rustyg61
Post Number: 206
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Monday, May 09, 2011 - 5:30 am: | |
Unfortunately (or fortunately!!!), I will never have the mullet again, my next look will be bald too! As soon as my crop circle on top gets a little bigger, I'm shaving it! It works for Tony Levin! |
georgie_boy
Senior Member
Username: georgie_boy
Post Number: 1016
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 3:08 am: | |
And me!!!! LOL |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 2916
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 4:36 am: | |
I heard on the radio this morning (on the bbc so it must be true) that scientists had developed an anti balding serum from the lining of a pigs bladder. Apparently it's to be injected and forms a protective layer around the follicles while promoting new growth. I think I'd rather go bald ;-)
Graeme |
dadabass2001
Senior Member
Username: dadabass2001
Post Number: 1554
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 6:28 am: | |
I seem to remember that ram's bladders can be used to prevent earthquakes...
Sir Bedevere |
rustyg61
Advanced Member
Username: rustyg61
Post Number: 209
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 7:41 am: | |
Bald is beautiful! |
mario_farufyno
Senior Member
Username: mario_farufyno
Post Number: 665
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 8:04 am: | |
We can't regret being young someday, but regarding our outfits... |
rustyg61
Advanced Member
Username: rustyg61
Post Number: 210
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 9:15 am: | |
......& our hairstyles! |
smokin_dave
Advanced Member
Username: smokin_dave
Post Number: 327
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 9:44 am: | |
From 1980.Good Lord,was I really that young?I'm the long haired freak with the Stones shirt on,top row.I still play in bands with the guy next to me. |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 2938
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2011 - 5:15 am: | |
Sometime in the mid 80's. I can't believe I was ever this thin...
Still have the customised precision.
Graeme |
benson_murrensun
Senior Member
Username: benson_murrensun
Post Number: 464
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2011 - 9:35 am: | |
"Dark Star of Davidson" - not really from way back, though; just 2 years ago...
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davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 10210
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2011 - 4:35 pm: | |
For some of us, two years ago is way way back. |
edwin
Senior Member
Username: edwin
Post Number: 959
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2011 - 10:29 pm: | |
Well, it's not the whole band, but this is ca. 1993. Both basses are mine, a Ron Guliotta and a David King fretless.
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benson_murrensun
Senior Member
Username: benson_murrensun
Post Number: 465
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Friday, June 10, 2011 - 2:02 pm: | |
"For some of us, two years ago is way way back."
Yeah, David. On the other hand, "A year passes like nothing, with the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers." |
wideload
Intermediate Member
Username: wideload
Post Number: 172
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 10, 2011 - 4:46 pm: | |
Heard a line that probably fits us all- "I'm trying to figure out what happened to the 20 years between 1969 and 1975, and the six months between 1976 and 2011!" |
richbass939
Senior Member
Username: richbass939
Post Number: 1154
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 9:26 am: | |
Wideload,
That is PERFECT .... so true.
Rich |
hankster
Advanced Member
Username: hankster
Post Number: 258
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 6:38 pm: | |
OK, show of hands - how many of us have played in a band called the Rhythm Kings? Mine's up.
R. |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 10223
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 - 4:40 pm: | |
Never played with the Rhythm Kings; but I did sit in with the Radio Kings in the mid 90's when they played a gig in Charlotte and their bass player had to return to Boston. |
jimmyj
Advanced Member
Username: jimmyj
Post Number: 279
Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2011 - 12:07 pm: | |
Just came across this and remembered this thread. Maybe 1971? Guild Starfire, I think (with a coiled cord!). Would have been a few years before I learned about Alembic. And it looks like I'm reading music. Ha! I developed my commanding stage presence early on.
Jimmy J
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lembic76450
Advanced Member
Username: lembic76450
Post Number: 299
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2011 - 2:44 pm: | |
Wow, Soooo many questions.... |
herbbone
New
Username: herbbone
Post Number: 10
Registered: 5-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2011 - 5:48 pm: | |
1981 My first Ric.
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davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 10259
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2011 - 7:02 pm: | |
A horn band in 1971; covers of Chicago, Ides of March, and BS&T? |
jimmyj
Advanced Member
Username: jimmyj
Post Number: 280
Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2011 - 7:15 pm: | |
You are correct sir. Also some Spirit, Jethro Tull, Ars Nova, and a bunch of original music that sounded a lot like the above. Ha!
Mark, that is a most excellent picture!!
Jimmy J |
pauldo
Senior Member
Username: pauldo
Post Number: 631
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2011 - 7:40 pm: | |
Mark wins!
Bonus points if your band played My Sharona.
8-D
I'm guessing that was high school and you had a gaggle of groupies for sure. |
pierreyves
Senior Member
Username: pierreyves
Post Number: 886
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2011 - 7:48 pm: | |
in 1981....
http://www.batraciens-reptiles.com/amethyste.htm |
edwin
Senior Member
Username: edwin
Post Number: 983
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 05, 2011 - 8:34 pm: | |
Jimmy, I didn't know you were a Starfire player! |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 2961
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 1:05 am: | |
"Bonus points if your band played My Sharona."
My current band still does :-)
Graeme |
mike1762
Senior Member
Username: mike1762
Post Number: 937
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 4:33 am: | |
"The Knack" was a great band!!! The songs were well crafted and always a little dirty: ("...And she makes you want to scream, Wishing you could get inside her pants...). HA!!! That guitar solo in "My Sharona" is insane!!! |
herbbone
Junior
Username: herbbone
Post Number: 11
Registered: 5-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 6:48 am: | |
Yea we did My Sharona. I'm thinking I was playing Let's Go by the cars here. We also had a great female singer so we managed to do some Pat Benatar,Joan Jett, and The Go Go's. Fun Times! |
rustyg61
Advanced Member
Username: rustyg61
Post Number: 274
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 7:11 am: | |
Our singer just emailed today that she wants to learn My Sharona! |
dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso
Post Number: 1376
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 7:52 am: | |
Not that old but 88-89.  |
mario_farufyno
Senior Member
Username: mario_farufyno
Post Number: 709
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 9:49 am: | |
Oh, the eighties and the mullets we had...
ps.: your guitarrist needs a haircut (at his chest) |
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee
Post Number: 2490
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 10:05 am: | |
Wow that bass has very narrow string spacing. Did you use fingers or a pick on it?
Jazzyvee |
dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso
Post Number: 1378
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 10:44 am: | |
Used a pic. The drummer is Lou Gramms nephew and the son of drummer Ben Gramm. Guitarist is very talented and very wealthy. This was before metro sexual body waxing. |
herbbone
Junior
Username: herbbone
Post Number: 13
Registered: 5-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 2:54 pm: | |
My First Band. 1977 We called ourselves Pain. Couldn't really play a whole song. But we thought we sounded good. Pre-bass days, I'm In the back with the Ibanez V, age13. Bill is the other guitar player 12 or 13. Brent his brother (drummer) age10 or 11.
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mike1762
Senior Member
Username: mike1762
Post Number: 939
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 4:53 pm: | |
Hit the Dek
Roxx: The most dysfunctional band ever
Hit the Dek (Version 2): We did a few major label showcases, but no takers |
bigredbass
Senior Member
Username: bigredbass
Post Number: 1718
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 10:13 pm: | |
Coiled cords . . . . KUSTOM PA cabs . . . . I remember you would rule the world if you had a Shure VocalMaster head and a pair of Altec Voice of the Theaters. Moving the B3 from place to place (groan . . . . ). The band descending on Denny's or IHOP or Waffle House after the gig with tonight's catch . . . . I miss the fun I had in those way simpler times, would give anything if it were still that way.
J o e y |
mike1762
Senior Member
Username: mike1762
Post Number: 943
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, July 07, 2011 - 3:08 am: | |
I hear ya Joey. My current band was preparing to play an outdoor festival here in Knoxville. The money wasn't going to be great, but we have been giving all the money to the members who have lower paying jobs anyway. Then we found out that the "PAY" was actually the "COST" of participating in the festival. Let's see... haul all our shit downtown (where there is little to no parking), hang around in the heat of the day waiting for our turn to play, no sound check, hang around the rest of the evening (once you're there you're trapped), get treated like a nuisance by the promoter... and PAY for the privilege??? Nah, I'll stay home and have a beer. |
cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member
Username: cozmik_cowboy
Post Number: 1008
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, July 07, 2011 - 6:45 am: | |
OK, I gotta guess, Mike - the guy in the tiger-print tights was the drummer, right?
Peter |
mike1762
Senior Member
Username: mike1762
Post Number: 945
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, July 07, 2011 - 7:42 am: | |
Guitard player actually |
palmann
Member
Username: palmann
Post Number: 68
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 11:24 am: | |
I'm happy that in the 80's I was too young for band pictures. :-D
Well, I have too look if I find the picure of my band when we were standing on a heap of grit which looked pretty awkward. At least I have a print of it somewhere...
Gruesse, Pablo |
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee
Post Number: 2506
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 3:13 pm: | |
Today I found a video on youtube from my first USA tour in 1992 with the reggae artiste Pato Banton. The gig is Skippers Smoke house in Tampa Florida
On that tour I was playing a white casio Midi guitar that I replaced for a Fender Strat Ultra on the second leg of the tour which was the west coast of the USA.
I'm on the left hand side of the video and the music starts about 2 mins in which is after the interview with Pato.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t4t1zL-TFo&feature=share
Jazzyvee
(Message edited by jazzyvee on July 12, 2011) |
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