Hello from Alabama

[bigdawg]

Hi Everybody,
My name is Ted and I am from Huntsville,Alabama also known as the Rocket City.I have been a working musician most of my life and I just turned 57 years old this past November.I've played the guitar and sang in many bands over the years and they always broke up for one reason or other,so in 1997 I started to use midi backing tracks when I saw someone else doing it,It looked like fun and I didnt have to worry about someone quitting the band and having to start all over again.I have been doin' the midi thing ever since.Sometimes I play with another guitar player and sometimes a drummer or both,I also play solo.Midi is not for the faint of heart though.But if you like to work it is one way to go.
I love 60's & 70's rock mostly.When I saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan Show I knew what I wanted todo.
But recently my life was changed dramaticaly when I was diagnosed with Lung cancer this past August 2006.Now I can't play in the clubs any more and I really miss playing becuse it has been my life an now I'm just fighting for my life.I've been under going Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy.If anyone knows any one going through this let me know.Sincerly,Ted

[geraint]

Hi Ted and Welcome
Sorry to hear about your condition, hope the treatment goes well for you, I know it cant be easy.

I hope your membership to the forum will keep you in touch with the music that you obviously love, and I am sure you will make many friends here.

[Emerald Midi]

Hi Ted, welcome to the forum and thank you for taking the time to say hello and tell us a little about yourself.

Alabama is a cool place to be from. Never been there, but from friends who have been, I hear good things

[mark]

Hi Ted
Cancer is a tough cookie. I too hope you beat it!
We are a great bunch here and you should find all the music you need . When you feel up to it post us an mp3 on the members stage.It is always great to hear everyone.

Regards

mark

[Tiny]

hi,ted
and a warm welcome!!! from me also,as mark said
we wil look forward to hearing you on members stage
all the best from Tiny!!

[themd21]

Hi Ted
Read your post with interest and send warm regards.

Jimmy G

[Steptoe]

Hi Ted
Welcome aboard
I think it was The Beatles that got most of us baby boomers started in music! But not many have carried on. I remember recently bumping into a person I hadn't seen for 20 odd years and he asked sarcastically "are you still playing in a band?" as though it was time to quit that and act my age, but for many of us it is like a drug, stop playing and you get withdrawl symptoms!

Cancer is a terrible disease, I am currently caring for my father who has cancer of the lung, he has had the Radiation Treatment but unfortunately the Chemo knocked him around to much (the treatment was worse than the disease!) but like a typical Paddy (from Cavan) he's fighting on.

Hope things go well for you Ted.

John

[xing]

Hi Ted,

Greetings from a fellow BAMA musician. I am from LA (Lower Alabama). Your love of music and performing is obvious from your posting. I hope that you can keep playing for many years. Don't let the illness stop you from finding someway to share the songs inside you. I believe our creator loves music the same way we do. Medical science is doing great work, so keep the faith and we will pray with you.
A brother,
Xing ( PS... Roll Tide, unless you are an Auburn Fan)

[FoothillsSound]

Welcome to the forum Ted

I'm not too far from ya'; up near KnoxVegas, TN.

Hope your therapy is effective. My brother had to go through it a while back.

Alan