April 9, 2004
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I must say I’m annoyed that Friday Five seems to have stopped producing new sets of 5′s, so I’m using old ones for now.
1. What was the first band you saw in concert?
The first I recall was during Haight-Ashbury days. It was Ike & Tina Turner. I was on acid and got right up near the stage, then drifted back to lean on a big pillar which I later realized wasn’t there when I turned around to check. I got to see B.B. King, Cream, the Jefferson Airplane in the park, Santana, Frank Zappa, Van Morrison, and so many more. Wish I could do it over again without chemicals.
2. Who is your favorite artist/band now?
No particular one – latest favorites are Lucinda Williams, Eric Clapton, Alison Moorer, Jonny Lang, Kasey Chambers.
3. What’s your favorite song?
The Captain by Kasey Chambers.
4. If you could play any instrument, what would it be?
I do play the piano and I wish I had one and I’m going to get one before another 5 years goes by. But I also wish I could play electric bass or rhythm guitar.
5. If you could meet any musical icon (past or present), who would it be and why?
George Harrison comes to mind. I didn’t think his music was particularly grabbing, but he seemed to be such a spiritual seeker. I’d like to see what he came up with in the end when he was meeting so many challenges.
Deep Thought: In my next life, I hope I come back as a parrot, because I already know quite a few words.
Today I am grateful for: Clairol Natural Instincts Hair Color
Comments (5)
I wish I could play the piano. One of these days I may take lessons, though I’d have to go to my parents’ house to practice; it might not be a bad thing to see more of my folks, anyway.
I like the list & the old fashioned picture. It’s always enjoyable hearing about your hippy days, unfortunatley I was a bit too young to be a part of that movement. How cool that you can play piano, musical skill is beyond me, so I commend anyone who has it.
I wonder…what would you say to a teenager now about drugs?
I could never list a favorite song. I have so damn many…and depending on my mood…
Actually, I didn’t get started down that path until almost 20, but today most begin much earlier. After almost 20 years in Recovery from addiction, I would say stay away and if you’ve begun, get help. It’s a very complex disease that involves the whole family. But it begins with you and a decision to seek help.
I tried some stuff but never liked it. I never wanted to let go of ME. Scared myself one night walking on a dangerous road at night in St. Pete. That was it.
Nothing is worth it. Nothing is worth the loss of true self.
Good for you getting away from it! GOOD AS HELL!