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[TomAz]

Sean I had no idea you were so astute on the blues. This thread is very valuable. And I agree w/ you re John Lee Hooker. He was fabulous live even as a decrepit old man.

Please provide your take on

Albert King
Albert Collins
Robert Cray

edit: oh and Koko Taylor too.

thanks.

[downingthief]

Downingthief,
Please tell us about the musical phases in your life.

My Mom was very much into theatre when I was very young. So, my early stages were show tunes, standards, etc. Then, slowly graduated to more currrent radio in early elementary school. Disco, pop, etc. Started to get more into rock n' roll as I approached 6th grade. MTV was playing videos then, so I became familiar with an entire new crop of bands and songs. I gravitated more towards the "new wave" sounds, and that continued on through Middle School and early highschool.

My Sophmore year, I was introduced to some bands that weren't played a lot on the radio or MTV. REM, the Cure, the Clash, etc. That really shaped my musical landscape. These bands led me to discover other styles, such as jazz, and older influencial artists, such as the Beatles, Dylan, Doors, etc.

I never got over the love of finding a new band or song. Hence, why Coachella is so perfect.

[downingthief]

Sean I had no idea you were so astute on the blues. This thread is very valuable. And I agree w/ you re John Lee Hooker. He was fabulous live even as a decrepit old man.

Please provide your take on

Albert King
Albert Collins
Robert Cray

edit: oh and Koko Taylor too.

thanks.

I love the blues. My soloing style always gravitated towards that.

I can't speak too much about Albert King. What I have heard, I have liked.

Albert Collins was farily unique, in that his primary guitar was a telecaster. Up until him, the tele wasn't really used primarily for blues. Most players used Gibson hollows, or strats.
His style was more attacking, and I think you can hear some of his style in Stevie Ray's playing. I believe he also did some unusual tunings as well. Love "Frosty".

Robert Cray is severely underrated. Maybe because he was played on "popular radio", or MTV he was looked at differently. His pharasing is very uinque. Very controlled, clean. Doesn't waste a note, and uses a lot of spacing in his solos.

EDIT...Forgot about Koko. That voice. Amazing feel and power. Not familiar with all her work, but what I have heard is very solid.

[fatbastard]

downingthief.

Brady Bunch or Partridge Family?

Which character did you like the best (and why)?

[locachica73]

Downingthief:

When you were young what did you want to do when you grew up? Did you fulfill that dream?

[algunz]

Tell us about your most difficult/frustrating moment as a father.





(I'm assuming you're a father from your perfect day post. If I assumed incorrectly then tell us about your most difficult/frustrating moment as a son. Or both, if you're so inclined.)

[downingthief]

downingthief.

Brady Bunch or Partridge Family?

Which character did you like the best (and why)?

Partridge Family. I'll have to go with Laurie, because she was Hot!

[downingthief]

Downingthief:

When you were young what did you want to do when you grew up? Did you fulfill that dream?

I knew that I wanted to be a performer in some aspect, and I've given that a good run. I wouldn't say I fulfilled it, but I've come prettty close.

[downingthief]

Tell us about your most difficult/frustrating moment as a father.





(I'm assuming you're a father from your perfect day post. If I assumed incorrectly then tell us about your most difficult/frustrating moment as a son. Or both, if you're so inclined.)

Most difficult was the potty training. My Son is very smart, but for some reason, he had such difficulty with that. It really tried my patience.

[locachica73]

Most difficult was the potty training. My Son is very smart, but for some reason, he had such difficulty with that. It really tried my patience.

Did you try the cheerios trick?

Ginger or Maryanne?

[algunz]

My daughter peed on the floor 3 times this weekend after she's in all sense and purpose been potty trained for the past 6 months. Very frustrating.

[downingthief]

Did you try the cheerios trick?

Ginger or Maryanne?

What is the cheerios trick?

Without a doubt, it is Mary Anne.

[locachica73]

You put cheerios in the toilet, those things don't sink, then it becomes a game for boys to see if they can sink the cheerios. It worked great with my son, and it was the only way I could teach him to piss standing up since there wasn't a dad around to show him.

it works on adult men too, makes them miss a little less. lol

[downingthief]

You put cheerios in the toilet, those things don't sink, then it becomes a game for boys to see if they can sink the cheerios. It worked great with my son, and it was the only way I could teach him to piss standing up since there wasn't a dad around to show him.

it works on adult men too, makes them miss a little less. lol

Ahhh, ok. Nope didn't try that one! Just glad he is long past that stage now (he's almost 8).

[chairmenmeow47]

i might have to try the cheerio trick on one of my roommates...

and sean, from the days before your most awesome wife, tell us about the one that got away.

[downingthief]

i might have to try the cheerio trick on one of my roommates...

and sean, from the days before your most awesome wife, tell us about the one that got away.

I would have to say it would be Suzanne.

Now, I never even went on a date with her, but I know we would have hit it off. We met at bar, watching a band (I'm sensing a trend...). My friend's band was set to play next, and I was chatting with a friend at the bar. The lead singer's girlfriend (Danielle) comes over to me, interputs my conversation, and says "I Need to talk to you!".
I say ok, and we go over to a more isolated spot. Danielle is all excited as she tells me that she just asked her best friend Suzanne, "If you could pick any guy to meet here in the bar, who would it be?" She apparantly pointed over to me, and said "That cute guy with the pony-tail (yes, I had a pony-tail)." Danielle tells her that she knows me really well. Suzanne gets embarrased. Danielle then tells me she is a great girl, really cute (which she definitely was), and that I should come over in a few minutes nonchalantly and pretend that I was coming over to talk to Danielle and her boyfriend. So, I did.

Ended up talking with Suzanne through most of the band's set, and the rest of the night at the bar. She was funny, smart, and very, very cute. I even got up on stage to sing one of the songs, so I could seal the deal with my "mad skills".
It worked! We exchanged phone numbers, and planned to go out soon.

The problem with all of this is that I was currently broken up with the girl that would later become my ex-wife. She was still calling me, and wanting to get back together, etc. I wanted to see other people, especially Suzanne. I never got the chance, because all we did is play phone tag for literally two weeks straight. Then, she went out of town for a month, then I went out of town for a few weeks. During that time, I got back together with the soon to be Ex.

A few weeks later, I was at another show of the same band. The singer was asking me if I ever went out with Suzanne. I told him no, and that I got back together with my old GF. He told me that is too bad, because apparantly she was very interested in me. I never saw her again.

[fatbastard]

Damm it.

[chairmenmeow47]

well sean, at least it worked out for the best

tell us sean, what is the one argument that sticks in your head forever where you wish you would have come back with a wittier rertort than you did at the time and it eats you alive to think you can't make that witty retort now that you've thought of it?

[locachica73]

What was your best Christmas and why?

[mountmccabe]

Please discuss modern (I'm thinking last 20 years or so) covers of old blues songs. I am thinking of songs such as (these are not required and you are not limited to them) "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" by Nirvana, "Death Letter" by the White Stripes, "Hellhound on My Trail" by the Mountain Goats and so on.

Also what is your favorite John Coltrane album.

[downingthief]

well sean, at least it worked out for the best

tell us sean, what is the one argument that sticks in your head forever where you wish you would have come back with a wittier rertort than you did at the time and it eats you alive to think you can't make that witty retort now that you've thought of it?

That it did!

Hmmmm...that is a good question. I guess I would have to say when an old GF broke up with me, and had the last word. I was so shocked by it at the time, I didn't have a good response. I remember playing the scene over and over in my head, and all the great responses I could/should have had.

[downingthief]

What was your best Christmas and why?

The year I got my first guitar. I think I was around 12. I didn't take it too seriously at the time, but looking back, it had a huge impact.

[downingthief]

Please discuss modern (I'm thinking last 20 years or so) covers of old blues songs. I am thinking of songs such as (these are not required and you are not limited to them) "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" by Nirvana, "Death Letter" by the White Stripes, "Hellhound on My Trail" by the Mountain Goats and so on.

Also what is your favorite John Coltrane album.

Oooo...good stuff.

Coltrane. Wow. His work with Miles was pure genius (as noted previously, Kind of Blue is one of my fave albums of all time), as it was with Monk. As far as solo work, I would have to say Giant Steps, or My Favorite Things. He broke the mold with the inclusion of the soprano sax.

Blues covers.

I know this isn't a "classic" blues tune, but Concrete Blonde's version of "Man's Man's World" is fantastic.
Black Keys' version of "Do the Rump" is excellent, as is White Stripes' "Stop Breaking Down".

[amyzzz]

List a song that makes you melt with desire.

[Pixiessp]

Downingthief, it is very apparent that you prefer blues style guitar.
What would be another style you enjoy and which guitarists,within this category,do you or would you listen to.

[downingthief]

List a song that makes you melt with desire.

Glory Box by Portishead is pure sensuality.

[downingthief]

Downingthief, it is very apparent that you prefer blues style guitar.
What would be another style you enjoy and which guitarists,within this category,do you or would you listen to.

When it comes to songwriting, my style/preference definitely changes. Some players that I have long admired are Johnny Marr, Marty Wilson-Piper (the Church), Johnny Greenwood, Peter Buck, among plenty others.

[Pixiessp]

you have impeccable taste Downingthief.

[fiyahhh!]

Downingthief,
if you were trapped in a tv show, which show would you want to be a part of? Mind you, it's not for one hour each week, it's 24/7.

[downingthief]

you have impeccable taste Downingthief.

Thanks!