JimD 3,345 #1 Posted July 19, 2017 that at the tender young age of 65 I would be singing in a rock and roll band? I will eventually be playing guitar also Lord willing and the creek don't rise. This band is comprised of seven members of my graduating class in 1970. They have been playing together for a couple years now and recently asked me to join in as a backup singer because our lead singer said he needed some help. This was very nice of all them but especially Curt, the lead singer. I know their real reason was to get me out of the house and using my voice to hopefully strengthen my breathing. So I am now getting out three times a week, once for our Wednesday breakfast and twice for band practice. I know this had nothing to do with my singing ability as I couldn't carry a tune in a dump truck. I suck and they don't care. It is a true testament to a great class, ( the largest in our school history with 93 students) and the best friends a guy could ever ask for. I am blessed. I just wanted to share this with all my great friends here. We don't play any gigs but will have a little show at the band leader's home with a picnic and his local family reunion on August 5th. I hope I have the nerve to do this. 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 10,256 #2 Posted July 19, 2017 Awesome Jim!! We want a video! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,504 #3 Posted July 19, 2017 Rock on Jim ... ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,940 #4 Posted July 19, 2017 What is the playlist Jim? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,031 #5 Posted July 19, 2017 Dude. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry77 1,218 #6 Posted July 19, 2017 1 hour ago, JimD said: I will eventually be playing guitar also Lord willing and the creek don't rise. You hang in there...started playing guitar at 66 and joined a garage band that met once a week - most fun I ever had.. enjoy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimD 3,345 #7 Posted July 19, 2017 11 minutes ago, Jerry77 said: You hang in there...started playing guitar at 66 and joined a garage band that met once a week - most fun I ever had.. enjoy As with your group, we are doing this primarily for our own entertainment and enjoyment. I'm having a great time just as you did. 1 hour ago, AMC RULES said: What is the playlist Jim? Gloria, Hang on Sloopy, Who'll stop the rain., Wild Thing, Mr. Tambourine Man, Not your Stepping Stone, Take it easy, Lodi, Turn the page, Have you ever seen the rain, House of the rising sun, Love is all around, Beg Borrow and Steal, Hanky Panky, Proud Mary, Just like Me, and a few songs written by The lead singer, set to music by the rest of the band. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,381 #8 Posted July 19, 2017 13 minutes ago, JimD said: primarily for our own entertainment and enjoyment I know you are starting out just for fun, but I can see a recording contract and a bunch of groupies hanging around in your future! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jay bee 817 #9 Posted July 20, 2017 Stage name suggestion---JimD Hendrix Jim 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #10 Posted July 20, 2017 @JimD Long Live Rock & Roll and everyone that loves R & R! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,633 #12 Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) I'll second Sylvan's DUDE Jimmy D... we will fully expect postings on the listening thread...... @tunahead72 you catching this? Edited July 20, 2017 by WHX11 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,332 #13 Posted July 23, 2017 On 7/19/2017 at 9:23 PM, WHX11 said: ... @tunahead72 you catching this? Sorry for the delay, but yep, can't wait to see the video! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,228 #14 Posted July 24, 2017 OMG...I just saw this!! WOW!!! Maybe you guys can play in the Big House during half time at the end of this season. How cool would that be. Excellent Jim...can't have more fun then that. go to the dime store and buy a Kazoo...there is always a place for a kazoo. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ztnoo 2,298 #15 Posted July 25, 2017 Get a cowbell. And a big hardwood drumstick....... You become a cowbell virtuoso. Every rock band needs more cowbell. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
