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Post by nickstmoritz on Sept 28, 2007 21:10:16 GMT
nice to see so many members over the age of 30. I am now 40 and have been gigging pro since I was 25. I totally agree with some of the comments here about how it gets into your blood. I put far more effort into my music career than I do into my full time career (project manager). It's just a shame that there aren't enough gigs around to make this music thang a full time career.
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Post by gspro on Oct 1, 2007 22:56:10 GMT
I'll be 39 in January
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Post by arman on Oct 2, 2007 11:11:52 GMT
I'm 64 in 5 weeks time and started learning piano when I was 7. Always had a piano in the house until I was about 35 then changed to home organ and then to keyboard - which is much easier to transport than an organ! Was a boy soprano singing at our local church but gave up singing when my voice broke. Just recently started having singing lessons to see if I can regain some of the ability I once had - but it's hard going!!
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Post by rogerb on Oct 2, 2007 13:45:44 GMT
Can't help thinking how similar our musical careers appear to be Arman, (see my post earlier in this thread) are you sure you're not my long lost twin brother, LOL
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Post by arman on Oct 5, 2007 14:01:06 GMT
Rogerb ......Hi bruv, I think it's about time I came out to Cyprus to visit you LOL !!!!!!
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Post by rsteel105 on Oct 5, 2007 14:03:46 GMT
I just turned 46 today, and I've been gigging in night clubs and
stadiums since I was 16.
I've been the opening act for quite a few big names in the business, and I'm still looking for that good break.
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Post by shezza on Oct 5, 2007 14:12:14 GMT
What an amazing age range we have on the forum,
Just think of all that experience, and of course all those stories we could tell.
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alwo
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Post by alwo on Oct 7, 2007 11:48:16 GMT
Hi Guys
I'm 56. Started learning guitar at the age of 10 and still learning.
Played trumpet in Youth Orchestras in my teens but you don't make any dosh that way
so I've played guitar in bands ever since.Been playing Bass for 30 years. Love it.
Alan...
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Post by Steptoe on Oct 10, 2007 0:01:52 GMT
I'm 53, got my first guitar for Xmas after I'd seen the Tommy Steele story, must have been around 1963, yes I know, sad isn't it, everyone else wanted to be a Beatle and I wanted to be Tommy Steele  |
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Post by weegeo on Oct 10, 2007 13:41:25 GMT
Just turned 58 i`m having a little enforced break but i`ll be back again soon and btw if Alan is 56 i`ll eat my hat lol lol lol lol
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Post by mickyb on Oct 17, 2007 14:31:01 GMT
43 next week been playing since I was 14 took three years out for hands to get bigger ,i COULD'NT DO BARRE CHORDS LOL.Cubb will say I still cant.
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Post by 860tombarry on Oct 23, 2007 15:49:15 GMT
I,m 57. I Started in 1964 at 14. I still play songs today that were top 40 then. Starting to have trouble with remembering lyrics which bothers me. Fortunately though the songs are so old no one else knows if I ad lib.
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Post by Steptoe on Oct 24, 2007 0:33:11 GMT
Starting to have trouble with remembering lyrics which bothers me. Fortunately though the songs are so old no one else knows if I ad lib. I can definitely relate to that Tom!  All the best John |
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Post by cptkay0s on Oct 24, 2007 10:58:03 GMT
Geeez - I'm flat out remembering them at 38!!!!!! By 57 I'll be forgettin' where I was booked to play Warren |
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Post by peter40 on Oct 24, 2007 22:00:39 GMT
What a lot of youngsters - I'm 67 1/2 and am still gigging on a very regular basis. I sure don't feel that age and I keep getting told that I'm singing better than ever. I took early retirement when I was only 56 and decided to get full time singing & gigging work, having been a part-time muso for 35 years. Like Shyam I still have enough hair to colour and it doesn't hurt -- the legs hurt a bit though, but I use a high stool off and on -- probably next year more on than off!!
I've always been music daft and still am, and just recently had to make the change from floppy discs to the Okyweb Compact Flash system, and am now spending a lot of time converting all my tracks, and getting used to the new player, so come on guys -- just keep going. I now play Bowling Club dances, Anniversaries, Birthday parties(50 and upwards), sheltered housing complexes, care homes etc., and have no plans to retire.
When in Australia last year, my muso brother and I recorded a CD album of 50's and 60's stuff, and really enjoyed the experience.
Must stop now and go and get my Horlicks!!
G'night
Peter
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Post by danboy on Nov 14, 2007 14:13:31 GMT
57 years young...a kid at heart!
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JazzCat
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Post by JazzCat on Nov 28, 2007 7:24:40 GMT
I'm 51 and am very often told I look a lot younger.... whatta buncha liars. LOL
Too bad my body feels a lot older, thanks to fibromyalgia.
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Post by Rocky on Jan 4, 2008 0:57:41 GMT
Hee Hee Hee!!! I see The Jazz Cat has not found this thread. LOL
Sooooo, let me tell you her secret. She is really 75 years old, sings like a frog and her pictures are from the fourties......
Just kidding..want to see if she picks up on my Bullnuts...
Rocky
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JazzCat
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Post by JazzCat on Jan 4, 2008 5:27:28 GMT
Geeeeeeeeeee THANKS for spillin' th' beans, Rocky!!! That calls for a 'most recent picture' . LOL  |
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Post by a.j. on Jan 4, 2008 10:53:35 GMT
44 next month - still 25 in my head. Please, please let me NEVER grow up.
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