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It doesnt hurt. Just remember the good words of Bon Scott: "Its a long way to the top if ya wanna rock 'n' roll!" For us average folks who dont have famous fathers, the music industry is a ladder, in which you have to start at the bottom and slowly climb your way to the top. Just keep trying...

Say "Well then, Id like to see you pick up a bass and play." They're obviously ignorant little punks who know nothing about music, so forget about it. You know its not an easy instrument and most other true musicians understand this as well, so thats all that matters. They were probably just...

I dont know man, I hear a good bass player is hard to find. It seems like every other punk in school wants to learn guitar. And even now, I know LOTS of people who play guitar--theyre a dime a dozen, but rarely, very rarely do I run into someone who plays bass. But hey, look at the bright side...

Well, having a "leader" whos head is firmly planted up her rear is definitely a factor! Lets just say she had a bit, just a bit of an ego problem. She thought she was the hottest musician on the block, thought she knew everything, and that everyone else was beneath her and should be "honored" to...

I agree as well, that he meant ACTING professional. You can certainly be professional, without actually being professional. And I agree with what he said at the end that the music business lacks professionalism these days. For the most part, I agree with his "rules." Yes, as a general guideline...

I dont think age is an issue, for me at least. Ive been in many groups where there was a big age gap between myself and the others. Age was never a factor in the break up of the group or anything else for that matter. As long as your heads in the right place, you have a professional attitude...

LAUGHING. MY. F$#@&^%. A$$. OFF. Seriously almost fell out of my chair! I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall during your meeting w/ the company owner!

Damn, sold out! I would totally pay $60 to see Jack, and anyone that knows me personally knows how much Im obsessed with JB (not in a creepy stalker way). I hope JB does a summer tour soon and comes through Pittsburgh. Unfortunately I was born about 40 years too late to ever see Cream back in...

Jimi Hendrix Jimmy Page Ritchie Blackmore Tony Iommi Eric Clapton Roger McGuinn David Gilmour

There's a fine line between constructive criticism and being insulting. Its all about delivery. If the brutal honesty is stated positively, with encouragement than its constructive. But if the brutal honesty is stated in a rude, belittling fashion, than it comes across as insulting. I dont mind...

+1 Look at the bands that still play like The Stones, The Who, Aerosmith, Ted Nugent that still got it...well into their late 50s-60s. Thats over the hill for a rocker! But the way I see it, youre NEVER too old to play, even if they have to push you out in a wheelchair. Until youre laying in a...

+1!

Well you can NOT hang out w/ him, AND not hate him at the same time. As tZer put it, hating someone takes up energy and requires you to actively think negatively about them, and why would you do that for someone whos such a waste of time? Im in the same situation. I was really good friends w/ a...

Yep, its pretty much the same over here in the states. But me, being a girl, am NOT interested in either rappers or DJs. As far as actual rockstars we have Pete Wentz-eww, and Benji Madden-double eww! Now if I had a time machine to the late 60's.... Again, as a girl, I can say I didnt get into...

+1 You know, think of Simon Cowell when he rips into these idiots who try out for Idol. Some people think he's too harsh, others (like me) think its funny. I agree w/ him, because I've learned that some people need to be told frankly and sometimes with brutal honesty that they are NOT as good...

Hmmm...I think a big one for me would be to talk about problems as they come along. That way they can be discussed ASAP and hopefully resolved quickly. Dont let them go and assume things will get better or naturally work themselves out. If you let the problems pile up, theres no turning back and...

Wow! :rollno: Obviously a complete phony! Not only am I half this guys age, but I've heard every song, and KNOW them all very well! ...Excellent choice w/ Badge by the way ;)

I was in a band that did classic rock covers, and they were Nazis about playing the song EXACTLY like the original, same way as it is on the record. In my current project, they're more open to experimentation, adding our own flavor to it. Honestly, I think I prefer to add your own twist to...

+1 Haha! Yeah really. So shocking eh? :eek:

Good points, both of you! And very interesting information, Stumbo! I never considered personality issues to be a factor. I assumed as, IvanMike nicely puts it that some people are just jerks, and impossible to get along with. My first band dissolved due to the singer/guitarist having a bit...

This kid doesnt sound like hes playing with a full deck! Try to kindly tell him you're not interested...you're in another band, you're trying to focus on school, whatever. See what happens. If he still persists then tell him sternly to F off. Only after that, if he keeps on bugging you, should...

+1 Great advice man! I too was in my first band at age 16, and I wish somebody had told me this then. Im dissapointed in myself for putting my life on hold because I thought this band was IT. Other members were a lot older and I trusted they knew what they were doing. I believed I would never...

What I expect people to use it? Of course I would. Its what people do. Unless you wrap an electric fence around your gear, you can bet people will use it. If you don't want people to use it, tell your buddies to set it off to the side, maybe cover it w/ a sheet and let them know that NOBODY can...

That's BS man! Completely discourteous and inconsiderate! Not even a thanks for coming? Dont bother with that club again, and if you know any other musicians, pass the word on.

Hey, theres some younger folkson here, or just folks in general new to the music thing. They want advice from seasoned musicians...nothing wrong with that. Its good to see what others think about the situation and take their opinions into consideration. I personally dont mind giving my advice...

As you know in today's music industry especially,that good looks dont = talent. Hows the rest of the band? I was in a really great band once, but the singer was pretty mediocre. So for me the talent of the instrumentalists outweighed the bad singing. If the band is good,you can always try to...

Remember that theres no "I" in band. Discuss and decide everything as a group and take everyone's input into consideration. Keep this in mind just in case someone else in the band has that "I'm the star" ego trip and tries to take over the band.

If that was the name before you joined, theres probably little chance that they will agree to change it. I think you're right that it needs to change in that (1) somebody already has that name & (2) theres so many problems w/ the spelling and pronounciation. But if youre the only one I dont...

You know if I had a dollar for everytime I got the "Oh yeah, great! Im interested" speech then suddenly that person joined the Witness Protection Program, I could tell Donald Trump he's fired! I almost expect people to blow me off, and brace myself for it because it happens so often. That way...

Nope, you're not being unrealistic at all. Its completely reasonable to expect a response in a timely fashion, especially if its material for an audition. Its only professional. Its a shame, but people are just flakes. Theres a lot out there, wish I knew how to fix it. This is definitely an...

Ignore them, tell 'em to F off! Dont let some little punks on Myspace get under your skin. Sure, when I consider band names I do a Google search to see if anything comes up. Its very easy to come up w/ a name someone else has, and who knows how many other garage bands are out there floating...

Yeah, "pay to play" gigs suck for obvious reasons. I had to do one of those once for a half hour set. Once. The club makes out like bandits and at the end of the night you're lucky if you can afford a drink at their bar. The venue wasn't all it was cracked up to be either. Crap sound, and the...

Yeah, this guy needs to go...NOW!!! And her over-reacting? I dont think so!Making inappropriate comments is one thing, but coming to her house and showing up at work is completely crossing the line. Thats what you (or at least I) call stalking. Believe me, some of you guys cant take hints, and...

Man, it's tough to pick JUST one! I guess I can go with my favorite song from my favorite band, and that would be Cream's "Politician." Probaly one of the greatest riffs in rock, and Jack's vocals are amazing!

I assume you're talking about the band Sublime. Then I suggest "Pawn Shop." Great bass groove and fairly simple to master!

Hmm... Cant go wrong with Classic heavy rock. 1. Smoke on the Water 2. Sunshine of Your Love 3. Iron Man (or any Black Sabbath for that matter) 4. Any Zeppelin, notably Whole Lotta Love, Communication Breakdown

Looks like you guys need to work on your dynamics at next band practice. Sucks, but is it really worth all the trouble of taking them to court and all the legal fees? You have the proof in the emails, but if there was no legal contract signing, the courts probably cant do anything anyway. Its a...

I dont think you should disband over ONE song. Yeah maybe she should have at least tried it to see if it would grow on her, but move on. Dont sweat this one song. And who's to say "Im just not feeling it" isnt a valid reason? As some have noted, maybe there's a deeper reason, but sometimes if...

I have to admit to more time on TB. Unfortunately I havent really had time to play lately because of other top priorities in my life.

Great story! Thanks for sharing!