What MUSIC are you listening to?

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Whoa!!! what a walk down memory lane on this thread!
Being in even a half assed descent band does bring with it some perks.

Chris Montez - met him, actually had breakfast with him... lol (my friend Robb and Dad, not sure which year of - Winter Fest - formerly Buddy Holly Fest - Clear Lake IA in Feb - though there's a Ton, like hundreds, more early rockers I've met either by playing or working with Robb)

Red Hot Chili Peppers - met them sometime in the late 80's or early 90's at a battle of the bands prior to their concert at 1st Ave in Mpls. (prince fame bar) - And actually for quite a few years, I don't honestly remember the dates, or for that matter anything. LOL

Joy Division - listened to them a bit, bought an album or two. But then there's the Cure, Love and Rockets etc... I Love Elvis Costello.

Had the Stack's of 45's but my 1st Album was - OK shoot me cause you'll be singing it all damn day "Afternoon Delight" Starland Vocal Band I think was the band.
1st 8 track was "Best of the Guess Who"
1st cassette - believe it or not "William Tell's 1812 Overture" because Mom said it was On Sale.
1st C/D I actually bought? (I had hundreds given to me) I can't honestly remember.

Green Rooms (for those that haven't played anywhere) are extremely SMALL!!!
If the room was 15x25 - that was BIG. So you get to - No you Have To - meet everyone else in that room.
Best Green Room for Pictures would be the Clear Lake Ballroom, Clear Lake IA. If you want a who's who of Early Rock and Roll, their signatures are on the walls. Buddy Holly and the Crickets, to Jonny Cash, Chris Christopherson, Bobby Vee (duh), Richie Valens.
(as of when we played there a long time ago, you have to be Better than those listed to actually sign the green room as there is only maybe a few places to sign the wall)

Worst Green Room - some small ass bar in KC we played once (the bathroom - and not just Any bathroom - cause that's not so abnormal - but 6x 6 foot one!)