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Thunderbird Club

One of the bands I play with does La Grange. I have been trying to get the guitarist to do the ZZ Top dance with me while we do that song. He has kinda tried to do that. It's just not in his repertoire just yet.
Incredibly entertaining. I know I saw them once. I usually remember these crucial, very important things. But I can’t for the life of me recall where. The Civic? Long Beach Arena? Anaheim Convention Center? I don’t even recall if they opened or headlined. They may, but again I don’t really remember, have been with George Thoroughgood. Lots of fog from ‘76 to ‘83.
 
One of the bands I play with does La Grange. I have been trying to get the guitarist to do the ZZ Top dance with me while we do that song. He has kinda tried to do that. It's just not in his repertoire just yet.
I have been collecting charts for several years. I know I have a lot of ZZ’s stuff. But I’ve hardly looked at them except maybe a few times to check the rhythm when it has been a bit tricky. ZZ and Creedence are two bands anyone just starting to play should get to know.
 
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Blue things are his weakness!

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Okay, even this one surprised me, S.P.C.B.

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Stop. Just stop.
 
So, when you land that one does it mean you will be selling the Lull? Just checking.

It will be awhile before that II happens, but I think it will. I just don't want to be sucking food out of a tube at that point. I think you're younger than me, so at some point (hopefully not soon) when I can't play them anymore the Lull and all the rest except maybe the '89 will get sold.
 
You know it would be a fashion faux pas to have both a white and green bass in the same collection. I think you should sell me your Jackson Bird just to make sure you continue to stay in good fashion standing. :D

But I have dresses that go with the Jackson! :laugh:
I honestly don't know what it's worth either, did you play it? I can't recall.
 
It will be awhile before that II happens, but I think it will. I just don't want to be sucking food out of a tube at that point. I think you're younger than me, so at some point (hopefully not soon) when I can't play them anymore the Lull and all the rest except maybe the '89 will get sold.
So I think Frank and I are on good terms. Does that mean I have a shot at the blue BaCH?
 
Here's some really cool footage of that "Little band from Texas" doing their first prime TV performance on Johnny Carson back in 1986. But it's also a good showcase of the house band intruding on that said performance.

You can see it in Billy's body language, he was annoyed with the house band messing up the cues and being quite a bit louder in the mix. I'm pretty sure, that had he been a tad less professional, he would have shouted "Turn those darn HORNS down!" live on air.

Well that was great, but that trumpet bloke was a bit off putting.
 
Well that was great, but that trumpet bloke was a bit off putting.

Chances are reasonable that he was a bit tipsy. Not that it's a good excuse.
 
So I’m trying to retire. And be responsible. I need support from my good friends here. But I will not pass up a good opportunity when one arises. Life is too freaking short. And, in spite of all the drinking, my kidneys are fine. Any offers?

No harm, no foul.

Life is to short is right.
Gotta make the best of it.

I’m in pre-game mode.

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