Archive for the ‘The early Years’

Toto - the early stuff I mean09.08.07

As you are more then well aware I am a huge lover of Prog Rock or you could even say challenging music to play! Prog Rock is better known as Progressive Rock. Examples of this is YES (the four-part “Close to the Edge” or “The Gates of Delirium” from the Relayer Album), RUSH six-part “Hemispheres”, [...]



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The early St. Pius X Elementary School03.24.07

If memory serves me correctly I started off playing in grade 5 at St. Pius X elementary school in Brantford.
My teacher was believe it or not, Mrs. Lord, yes that is correct! What a name for a Catholic school teacher. She was a guitar player who, played it for us in our music class. She [...]



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A Realization that I can play guitar02.09.07

I was just surfing while listening to one of my favorite Canadian musicians of all time, Bruce Cockburn(B.C.). I came to the realization that I am finally playing like a great guitar player of the 80’s, Mark Knopfler.
In grade 8, a song came onto the music scene that was really new and refreshing. [...]



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Stevie Barber you dog!01.19.07

So, get in touch with Elek and find out if he wants to show up ok dude? This Saturday is fine with us.
Love ya LIVE BUDDY!
Stick



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My first Rock Bands Concert … a KISS tribute one at that!10.01.06

I mercifully skipped grade 7 for you all and went right to the good stuff.
Well I just have to let the cat out of the bag and swallow my pride on this one! Yes I was playing in a KISS tribute band and was Ace Frehley. Well in all honesty, the majority of the tunes [...]



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