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Lulu, I'm a big fan. What an incredible voice. I fell in love with her when I saw her in the 60s classic movie "To Sir With Love" Blue

Great point. Blue

C'mon guys. If your a local bar band guy like me, it's merely about being competent and having a good time. My sound is really about being focused and my fingers. Yeah I have a full boat pedal board and all, but I no longer give it a lot of attention. Don't take things too seriously. Those of us that have been doing this for 50 years (and I'm not the only one on BC) know what we're talking about. Blue

Saturday Night at Pillars Pub. A 5 minute commute, 8:30-12:30. People poured in at 8:30 and we had a respectable crowd through the duration. The place use to be a Church. So the high ceilings and a ton of stained glass made getting our sound right a challenge. We we're probably way to loud. Blue

They were all that good and they were all that influential. But only to some of us. Blue

Had anyone mentioned besides me how important the whole notion "good people" is whether it be a drummer, singer, keys or guitar. I read so many threads about bands imploding on BC. Most of the time it's due to Petty drama. "Good people" guys " good people". I couldn't be more serious. Blue

Jazz and stuff is cool, I take the high road in terms of comments and opinions. That should be clear in my posts and threads. I got to a certain age, 64 and realized I'm a rock & roll guy. I'm a B list working local bar band guy. It's simple, I like having fun. Blue

Another tid bit. Paul McCartney has had 2 post Beatle careers, Wings & Solo. Neither have been mentioned. And for good reason. Blue

Cool, our age is probably the most significant factor in terms of what might define "your band". I'm 64, no way could for example RHCP be "my band". Blue

I haven't stepped boldly anywhere except for the front of the line at my local Chinese Buffet. Blue

I wish you would have shared your age. For this thread I wish everyone would share their age. I'm going to guess your over 60. Blue

I don't listen to them either. Who listens to terrestrial radio stations? Anyone with a device can access as much Greatful Dead, Beatles or the ephenera as they want and anytime they want. If I wanted to listen to Revolver right this second I could. Mr. You Had To Be There aka Blue

The thing is, The Beatles are bigger than their fan base. Again, we're talking about The Beatles. They are not going anywhere. Blue

Yup. Mr. You had to be there aka Blue

I've never listened to John Coltrane, but I watched the Documentary on Netflix. I'm sold that he was brilliant and a very special man. Blue

Nice one JBP. Agreed Blue

Great thread, I like all these comments. Funny, there's no bigger Beatles than me and I've never given much thought to Ringo's drumming. I'm a Beatles fan. Blue

Not everyone but a few are. Blue

Big difference between not liking and not understanding historical or musical value. I'm not a Jaco fan. I don't even listen to him. But I sure as hell understand and love what he did for the electric bass.. It's a big picture thing for me, it's never about what I like or don't like. Blue

Wow, age has so much to do with influences. There are bands mentioned from the 60s through the early 2000s. Blue

Well Yeastie said it was Rush that got him playing bass. And it was Paul McCartney that got me started on playing bass.There's not too much of a impact higher than the decision to start playing an instrument.. Blue

In terms of my playing I've been influenced by a lot of bass players. But it all started with Paul McCartney for me. Them too for that matter. Blue

On point, I think this is a good example of what the OP is getting at. Blue

First Gig, 1966, grade school talent show. Bass, guitar, ouano and drums. We played 2 songs, Cleo's Back & Function At The Junction I remember having a blast. Blue

Massive effect and impact may or may not be the same. However you make a good point to a degree. I remember being under the age if 4 sitting in my high chair in our kitchen below the age of 4. My Mom would always have the local Black Music radio station on. I clearly remember enjoying hearing Ray Charles singing "Hit The Road Jack". I'm still awarding The Beatles as my band. Blue