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Hello all, Just joined MGA. I've been playing for a long time and I should be much better than I am but I'm always trying trying to improve. My first guitar was a Silvertone (Strat copy) from Sears that I begged my mother to buy after I saw the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964, I was 11 years old. Guitar and amp probably cost around $50 which I'm sure we could barely afford at the time but Mom couldn't resist my persistent shameless begging, plus she may have had hopes that I might become a famous star someday, sorry Mom. Anyway I was strongly influenced by the rock-n-roll music of the 60s but growing up in Texas also exposed me to the country-western of that time and later folk and blues. Yep I was a hippie, then the US Army owned me for a time. My father was a disc jockey after WW2 in the 50s, 60s & 70s. Though my folks were divorced when I was young and I didn't see much of my father I was introduced to a wide array of music through his occupation. Over the years I have dabbled in all sorts of music genre and found interesting aspects in each but always keep coming back to my rock and blues roots. That's me in a nut shell, still tryin to break out and become a famous star 😆 .
Posted : September 16, 2020 15:57
Clayton reacted
Hey, Papmrt!! Now finally when Robert holds his fun live streams and greets 'Texas' (meaning me!) he'll need to be more specific!! Jim C.
Posted : September 16, 2020 20:29
that story sounds a lot like me the silvertone Sears with the little amplifier for around 50 bucks yeah I was 12 years old I believe.
I've known Robert for many years and Robert is a fine gentleman he's also an excellent musician and if you ever need a helping hand Robert is there to help I'm serious the man is really a true gentleman
Posted : September 17, 2020 05:34
Welcome Papmrt!
Wow, blues music has been your companion for such a long time. As a beginner I would very much appreciate if you could present us a few samples of your blues playing.
Many thanks Birgit
Posted : September 17, 2020 08:08
Clayton reacted
Welcome! My buddy scored a silvertone from an auction and man that amp has some nice tone. $2.00!!
That's a lot of music diversity through time.
Posted : September 17, 2020 14:50
Bluesiline reacted
Hey, welcome! Glad to you joined. I think we can all be famous stars in our own right! I'm famous to by dog! She is my biggest fan.
Hope to hear you play. Great story - thanks for sharing!
Posted : September 18, 2020 14:19
Bluesiline reacted
Welcome aboard!
I too recall the old Silvertone guitars and amps. A friend had one. I was hoping to one day be able to upgrade to a Silvertone. LOL There's been a lot of good music flow through since those days and it sounds like you have heard and likely played a bunch of it.
Lots of cool lessons here. I'm sure you will enjoy yourself. Have fun!
Posted : September 18, 2020 15:49
Bluesiline reacted