what's the deal with age around here? - Page 3

new player 714 · September 11th, 2006, 03:18 PM

I also remember seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show. Age 52, started learning to play this year. Yea I know I a slow starter.

Aen · September 11th, 2006, 04:28 PM

I was pretty cautious of giving away my age, especially here and at the FDP, for fear of the lack of respect that often comes with youth.

BUt now I'm 23, I raise 2 kids with my wife, work full time, and actually record professionally, so there. I rock a silverface twin, and a 69 Jaguar, and I'm in the middle of a refinish project. Call me a whipper snapper, i dare ya.

that said, TDPRI is the kindest forum i visit.

shoalbilly · September 11th, 2006, 09:17 PM

Age is not important, unless you are a cheese !
I don't remember if I put my age in my profile.
I do remember Chuck Berry and James Brown on the TAMI show and the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, but I was too young to get in the Vulcan Gas Co. to see Johnny Winter.
I did see Chuck Berry play at a frat house !
I must be the same age as the Gibson Les Paul.

telepicker52 · September 11th, 2006, 09:50 PM

Many times my mind tells me I'm still akid. but my body reminds me otherwise.Cannot believe I have been playing guitar for over 40 yrs. now. Time definitely flies!!

Mike

professor · September 12th, 2006, 12:00 AM

51 going on 9, according to folks who know me.

Tim Armstrong · September 12th, 2006, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1293

I guess you guys that posted answers like "45 going on 17" etc. didn't spend your weekend cutting firewood like I did.

40 going on 90.

That would have been me, and actually my darn right knee is causing me much age-related angst after playing three gigs this weekend (one Friday night, two on Saturday). Physically, I'm absolutely middle-aged feeling older right now.

I'm EMOTIONALLY 17 though....

Cheers, Tim

ps- Aen, you whippersnapper!

swooda · September 12th, 2006, 01:48 AM

OK I went back and listed mine. I'm 51 and don't feel a day over 50.....

I hear ya Tim. By the end of the Saturday night gig I'm usually hobbling around like Festus.....

jaybee001 · September 12th, 2006, 06:10 AM

should be there now...

about the influence thing, I never listened to top 40 music much, more often than not, if we had a school trip or event, everyone was supposed to bring records or cassette tapes EXCEPT me: "you only bring that stupid hideous stuff anyway" - the "hideous stupid stuff" being Zappa, "old" blues, Love Sculpture, Blue Cheer, Hendrix, Woodstock, Bonzo Dog Band...

J. Hayes · September 12th, 2006, 07:10 AM

as I'll be turning 67 on January 21st of '07. Now that's old! But what the hell, I'm still out there pickin' every weekend and a night or two during the week when called. I've always been lucky in the fact that I don't look my age but I do feel it at times. I've had a 5-way bypass (in Apr. of 2000) but a week later I was in Ocean City, Maryland playing a weekend oldies festival with an Elvis impersonator. I love all types of music but lately for the live gigs it's been mostly classic country. I'll keep on playing even if I have to be rolled into the gig on a wheelchair. I still love Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker, Hank Jr. and all those boys but my favorite of all time would have to be Buck Owens..............JH in Va.

Wild Rice Chris · September 26th, 2006, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zombywoof

Back in High School in the 60s they asked what your ambition in life was so they could put it in the yearbook. I put down to play rhythm guitar behind Chuck Berry. I never did buy a yearbook but at least one thing has not changed - still have the same ambition.

My former bass teacher played behind Chuck Berry. But not rhythm guitar. Chuck told him "This song has three notes."

I play in a few bands. One is me, a 57 year old man, and a 54 year old woman. Another has an age range of about 35 years between players, with me in the middle. Another is all within five years.

I play folk, rock, jazz, country, and the music I listened to as a teenager influenced me. However, that music had very little to do with what was popular at the time...

I discovered Chet Atkins at the ripe old age of 18, and became quickly enamored. Part of my goal as a music teacher is to expose kids to a wide range of styles and break down the age barriers for them. You'd be surprised how many teenagers are Elvis Presley fans.

john s · September 26th, 2006, 09:20 AM

18 in my head 57 in reality!..BUT!!!...got to see Cream,The Who ,Beatles ,Stones....all the Mersey Groups and so much more.for 12 shillings and sixpence!!..(work that out! )
Age has made me a better player and still working at it.

boogaloo · September 26th, 2006, 09:29 AM

on certain streets near certain corners people actually yell my age:

"FIVE-OH! FIVE-OH!"

(When the cops are comin'....heee heee!)

Turned 50 a couple weeks ago. (Mentally somewhere between 17 and 50...)

Brian

fancychords · September 26th, 2006, 09:41 AM

i'm 59 and one half

September 11th, 2006, 04:28 PM	#82 (permalink)
Aen Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 942	I was pretty cautious of giving away my age, especially here and at the FDP, for fear of the lack of respect that often comes with youth. BUt now I'm 23, I raise 2 kids with my wife, work full time, and actually record professionally, so there. I rock a silverface twin, and a 69 Jaguar, and I'm in the middle of a refinish project. Call me a whipper snapper, i dare ya. that said, TDPRI is the kindest forum i visit. __________________ Alt-country and psych-rock-tronica! Hey, be happy you can choose one genre for yourself! http://www.myspace.com/aenpage

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September 12th, 2006, 01:48 AM	#87 (permalink)
swooda Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New Orleans, LA Age: 53 Posts: 692	OK I went back and listed mine. I'm 51 and don't feel a day over 50..... I hear ya Tim. By the end of the Saturday night gig I'm usually hobbling around like Festus..... __________________ Lettin’ the cat outta the bag is a whole lot easier than puttin’ it back.

September 12th, 2006, 07:10 AM	#89 (permalink)
J. Hayes Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 968	I'm probably one of the oldest here............. as I'll be turning 67 on January 21st of '07. Now that's old! But what the hell, I'm still out there pickin' every weekend and a night or two during the week when called. I've always been lucky in the fact that I don't look my age but I do feel it at times. I've had a 5-way bypass (in Apr. of 2000) but a week later I was in Ocean City, Maryland playing a weekend oldies festival with an Elvis impersonator. I love all types of music but lately for the live gigs it's been mostly classic country. I'll keep on playing even if I have to be rolled into the gig on a wheelchair. I still love Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker, Hank Jr. and all those boys but my favorite of all time would have to be Buck Owens..............JH in Va. __________________ Ralph Mooney rules!!

September 26th, 2006, 09:20 AM	#91 (permalink)
john s Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Perth Western Australia Age: 59 Posts: 353	18 in my head 57 in reality!..BUT!!!...got to see Cream,The Who ,Beatles ,Stones....all the Mersey Groups and so much more.for 12 shillings and sixpence!!..(work that out! ) Age has made me a better player and still working at it. __________________

September 11th, 2006, 03:18 PM	#81 (permalink)
new player 714 Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Location: Charleston W.Va. Posts: 147	I also remember seeing the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show. Age 52, started learning to play this year. Yea I know I a slow starter.

September 11th, 2006, 09:17 PM	#83 (permalink)
shoalbilly TDPRI Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Granite Shoals TX Age: 55 Posts: 31 4 Photos	Age is not important, unless you are a cheese ! I don't remember if I put my age in my profile. I do remember Chuck Berry and James Brown on the TAMI show and the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, but I was too young to get in the Vulcan Gas Co. to see Johnny Winter. I did see Chuck Berry play at a frat house ! I must be the same age as the Gibson Les Paul.

September 11th, 2006, 09:50 PM	#84 (permalink)
telepicker52 Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lima, OH Age: 56 Posts: 188	Many times my mind tells me I'm still akid. but my body reminds me otherwise.Cannot believe I have been playing guitar for over 40 yrs. now. Time definitely flies!! Mike

September 12th, 2006, 06:10 AM	#88 (permalink)
jaybee001 Banned Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: here, until I leave again, that is... Age: 50 Posts: 531	should be there now... about the influence thing, I never listened to top 40 music much, more often than not, if we had a school trip or event, everyone was supposed to bring records or cassette tapes EXCEPT me: "you only bring that stupid hideous stuff anyway" - the "hideous stupid stuff" being Zappa, "old" blues, Love Sculpture, Blue Cheer, Hendrix, Woodstock, Bonzo Dog Band...

September 26th, 2006, 09:29 AM	#92 (permalink)
boogaloo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: S/E Pa. Age: 52 Posts: 1,129	In Certain Parts of Philly on certain streets near certain corners people actually yell my age: "FIVE-OH! FIVE-OH!" (When the cops are comin'....heee heee!) Turned 50 a couple weeks ago. (Mentally somewhere between 17 and 50...) Brian __________________ "..and I've got some tricks up my sleeve...oh yes indeed! It might come back to haunt 'cha..don't you throw that Mojo on me!"

September 26th, 2006, 09:41 AM	#93 (permalink)
fancychords Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: staten island ny Age: 61 Posts: 287	i'm 59 and one half __________________ "There are no bad notes,only bad resolution.."