rogerstodge

Don't forget the "honking" gibsons.

^^^ me neither, does Robert Smith from the Cure use one?

[quote name='HazBeen' timestamp='1434633974' post='2801384'] I will gladly fill the vacant position with my band....... We'd be as loud at least. No calls yet though for some reason. As for Kanye I really appreciate him using his status to give upcoming artists like Paul Macca a break (I kid you not, this was a comment on FB after the recent pairing). As for Florence, I quite like her but would agree if you are expecting the Foos it would be a little different...... They may still call me. [/quote]i doubt you'll get the call, you're a has-been.

[quote name='jonnythenotes' timestamp='1433265635' post='2789589'] Les...... I have had problems for years with hearing loss and seemingly random bouts of deafness.... particularly first thing in the morning. It got to the stage where I could not put my head underwater as water would get in, but not get out, become almost stagnant, and cause infection. I lost all of my high frequency hearing, could only hold the phone to my left ear, as the right one was so bad, and had to ask people to repeat almost everything they said, unless it was spoken loudly in the first place. The worst thing though was all the sounds I was hearing seemed to mix up into one jumbled drone with no definition. A busy pub, or playing in the band was awful, some times worse than others as my ability to focus in on, or filter things out vanished. I had them syringed a couple of times over the last 5 years, but each time I developed a severe infection as the force of the water actually damaged my ear drum, and only removed some of the wax, which very quickly clogged up again. Three months ago, it got so bad I became permanently deaf in my right ear, and went to my local GP. This doctor said instead of syringing again as it is so invasive, and carried out by a busy practice nurse, he made me an appointment at my local hospital for micro suction. Six weeks later I had this done under controlled conditions, by an audiologist, and registered nurse, and the difference,( which was instant,) was absolutely amazing. After 15 minutes of what I will call a minor and painless op, the problem was fixed. The amount of compacted wax that came out of both ears was incredible. The cure but was immediate, and has been a permanent fix. It is a system whereby the wax is removed by a tiny high pressure vacuum, like a drinking straw, and a small spoon to fetch bigger lumps out. When they had finished, I could hear so well, it became a bit confusing, as I got so dizzy, (which is normal,) I had to sit down while my ears, and balance system re adjusted to normality. I know I have gone on a bit, but unless you experience this wax compaction, and what it does to you, people have no conception of how it can ruin your life.... My advice Les....get back to the doctor, and get on the list for audio micro suction.... Hearing loss creeps up on you so slowly, you get used to it, it becomes normal, and you don't even realise you are dealing with it until it really becomes unbearable.... Hope this helps... And DON'T accept syringing as an option... [/quote]well said Johnny.

[quote name='cetera' timestamp='1432848640' post='2785674'] I'm a founder member and still play (25 years later) in the KISS tribute band "Dressed To Kill" ([url="http://www.facebook.com/kisstributeuk"]www.facebook.com/kisstributeuk[/url]) which involves prowling around in 7" monster stackheeled boots, breathing fire, spitting blood and letching at young ladies..... Not a bad job and it's taken me all over the UK, Scandinavia, mainland Europe and Japan.... I also play in "Rock Anthems presents....Live & Dangerous" which is an incredibly accurate aural recreation of Thin Lizzy's classic live album.......and also dep for the "Supersonic 70's Show"... [/quote]i do believe i was in Japan with you on the same tour ole chap.

And of course don't forget to listen to the drums as well as the bass

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1432767602' post='2784898'] Your right, I'm even starting to say pubs instead of bars.lol Blue [/quote] can you lend me a lady Godiva so i can get a pint of Nelson Mandella?

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1432517258' post='2782276'] +1 - Our drummer is very good indeed, but he will do a frigging fill at EVERY opportunity and is always working at making the drums more flowery and impressive, i.e. little triplets on the hats, that sort of thing - while the rest of the band are intent on stripping everything down as far as possible for more impact. He's not playing for the song - he's playing for any drummers in the audience. Twat. [/quote]do we have the same drummer?

[quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1431324680' post='2769883'] ^^^^ This!!!! [/quote]

[quote name='el borracho' timestamp='1432317453' post='2780478'] Once had 2 hours with a drummer that did no fills whatsoever. He hit a cymbal sometimes but didn't hit a tom once. By the second song we knew he wasn't right so just used it as a useful rehearsal. He said he liked to keep it simple! It was a shame as his timekeeping was spot on. [/quote]he'd a got the job if it was my band

I'd come along and do some beard twitching if i had a beard.

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1432197199' post='2779007'] I,m not too bad with laid back reggae but I struggle with Ska. I had to learn Too Much Too Young and Nite Klub and couldnt nail those quick runs smoothly. Also slap. I am with Bilbo on that, I have no interest with playing that type of music, so dont bother. [/quote]slap?? Never tried it prob never will, I'm not knocking it but it don't interest me at all

Being a lefty most times its only sunburst basses available, especially Fender, moan moan moan

Bugger Redband, i thought that i held the record for smallest audience of 4, in some dingy boozer in Essex.

[quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1431453355' post='2771560'] Sat in hotel with bass and Tascam trainer and I find I've forgotten me bleedin' 'eadphones... [/quote]oh well, never mind.. Puuuub !!

Midtfyns festival Ant, bout '96, we stayed for the whole weekend so i got to see zz top, Blur, and Maiden of course among others.

Supported Iron Maiden in Denmark in front of 25,000 'eadbangers, nuffin to it.. (Shudder)

Mine gets stacked up in our bedroom, i bring my basses in after a gig then back my van up against the house and leave everything in the van til the morning, the missus hates my stuff stacked up in the bedroom but if she'd get rid of some of her 200+ pairs of shoes and handbags to match my said gear would slip nicely in the bedroom cupboard .

[quote name='thebrig' timestamp='1430572935' post='2762747'] We once auditioned a vocalist who turned up with an acoustic guitar, we asked if he intended playing it, and he replied, "no, I can't play guitar, I just like to have it with me all the time", and just stood it in the corner of the room. Just before we started, he asked if he could go to the reception for some food and drink as he had come straight from work, he came back to the room with two rounds of sandwiches, crisps, chocolate bars, and two cans of drink. He couldn't sing either, so he didn't get the job, but when we went to pay for the room, we found out that he had put his food and drink on the tab, so we had to pay an extra £9.50 [/quote]ha ha, i like his style

[quote name='Clarebear68' timestamp='1430567101' post='2762674'] 😒 though we've just been picked up by an agency so we're hoping for some gigs nationwide. [/quote]shout me up if you come down to Kent

[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1430523667' post='2762395'] I was a mate of Bill Legend back then and he liked you too. [/quote]nice one Sam,we had every member of T.rex on stage with us at some point , even Bolans wife and son, we had Dino Dines the keys player full time until he died but i can't remember Bill drumming with us but met him at some conventions.

[quote name='scoobystig' timestamp='1430552674' post='2762468'] Here you go Rodge Happy days, really enjoyed the night ,you guys were top and we were really treated well with our own changing room with drinks and food in Brings back some great memories [/quote]cheers for that Scooby, and they even managed to spell our name wrong, i can't remember that actual gig, it was prob 20 yrs ago tho'.

[quote name='police squad' timestamp='1430557334' post='2762517'] Rogerstodge, I'll let you know if we're back there any time soon. We do play the Belvedere hotel in Belvedere (or Erith, can't quite remember) [/quote]ah yea we play that place quite often also, give me a shout when you're there also I'll pop along, cheers