I was tired of seeing this:
Hello AlembicBill,
Our records indicate that you have never posted to our site before! Why not make your first post today by saying hello to the TB Community in our Introductions Forum.
Don't be shy 
So, here goes...
I've been playing bass for three dozen years. I started, as many bassists do, because "the band" had a guitarist and a drummer, but needed a bass player. Jack Casady was my role model. I studied with a local guy for a couple of years, then moved on to his teacher, a big-time jazz cat, who introduced me to the string bass, and several phenomenal musicians. I attempted to play full-time, but I enjoyed eating on a daily basis, so I took a 9-5 job and played every chance I could. I've maintained that attitude every since: always gigging with multiple bands (covers, originals, all genres). The rest is (or will be) history.
Bill
P.S. Let the records show that I have now posted to your site.
OK, OK... 
