Blast From The Past

[blue]

Sort of looking for attention,admittedly.


Many of us 60 plus guys reference the old days. This pic showed up on Facebook today and went viral amongst all my old mates.

To me the pic brings back great memories and how marvelous the last 55 years of playing ha been. Looks like I had sort of a Liverpool look thing going on, LOL

I'm the guy in the upper right corner.I had already been playing for several years. I was a High School freshman in this pic.

The pic paints a picture or explains why I'm somewhat stuck in the past.

When you look at the me, upper right, remember I have the same enthusiasm for playing now as I did back in 1969 (the date in the pic is wrong). Me and Doug, the guy playing the Fender Mustang talk to each other on a daily basis.

The Yellow MIJ Fender Tele Bass Bass pic is from 2016

Blue aka Daryl

Edited November 21, 2016 by blue

[Dad3353]

Ha..! The world is small. Say 'Hello' to Doug from me, the next time you see him, please..? We're homonymous, you see. Ha..!

[bazzbass]

awesome stage setup !

public liability insurance anyone?

we didn't worry about such things back then, and yes, they WERE the good ol days

[blue]

[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1479704949' post='3178545']
awesome stage setup !

public liability insurance anyone?

we didn't worry about such things back then, and yes, they WERE the good ol days
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You are right, there was nothing supporting that back drop behind the risers.

Blue

[blue]

You get to be a certain age and all your old band pics look like you made an appearance on Top Of The Pops.


Blue

Edited November 21, 2016 by blue

[bazzbass]

at least my stage fright would be gone, fear of heights would take over

[blue]

I remember Al Anderson ( The Wailers ) was at that show. Not sure why he isn't in the pic.

Blue

[Happy Jack]

That is a GREAT photo.

[FinnDave]

Given the number of times I've managed to step off the edge of a stage while playing, I'd be keeping very still if I was up there!

[blue]

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1479711628' post='3178562']
That is a GREAT photo.
[/quote]

Thanks,

Sort of looks like an ad for Fender. Lol

Blue

[Hobbayne]

I like the telecaster bass.

[blue]

[quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1479718847' post='3178606']
I like the telecaster bass.
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So do I, early 1990s MIJ.

Blue

[RockfordStone]

its always good to have stuff like that, it brings back memories and makes you remember why you do it. thanks for sharing

[mcnach]

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1479700522' post='3178541']
Sort of looking for attention,admittedly.


Many of us 60 plus guys reference the old days. This pic showed up on Facebook today and went viral amongst all my old mates.

To me the pic brings back great memories and how marvelous the last 55 years of playing ha been. Looks like I had sort of a Liverpool look thing going on, LOL

I'm the guy in the upper right corner.I had already been playing for several years. I was a High School freshman in this pic.

The pic paints a picture or explains why I'm somewhat stuck in the past.

When you look at the me, upper right, remember I have the same enthusiasm for playing now as I did back in 1969 (the date in the pic is wrong). Me and Doug, the guy playing the Fender Mustang talk to each other on a daily basis.

The Yellow MIJ Fender Tele Bass Bass pic is from 2016

Blue aka Daryl
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That's really cool!

[Cosmo Valdemar]

Cool pic. You wouldn't catch me up there though!

[skankdelvar]

That is [i]very [/i]cool. And - surprise, surprise - you're rocking a Hofner.

[blue]

[quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1479741130' post='3178871']
That is [i]very [/i]cool. And - surprise, surprise - you're rocking a Hofner.
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That's a cheap knock off my mom bought for me.

I own the real deal now. A limited edition Hofner Club bass made in Germany.

Blue

[skankdelvar]

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1479747780' post='3178942']
That's a cheap knock off my mom bought for me.
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Even so it looks good in combination with your smart vest and generally dandy-ish appearance.

Apropos of nothing, I just recently found a box containing the component parts of my first electric guitar from 1976. Jedson (Teisco?) Telecaster knock off. Played it on my first (and last) school gig. Must have stripped it down about 35 years ago and forgotten I had it it.

A project for the winter.

[Thunderbird]

I do like your posts blue

[Cato]

I don't know what you guys sounded like, but you certainly all looked the business.

[blue]

[quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1479749688' post='3178962']
I do like your posts blue
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Thanks,

And I'm fully aware I can be a bit of a "stick in the mud" on certain topics and issues

Blue

[Thunderbird]

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1479752100' post='3179001']
Thanks,

And I'm fully aware I can be a bit of a "stick in the mud" on certain topics and issues

Blue
[/quote] Maybe but you always have such a positive outlook and stuff and lots of fun storys to tell

[stingrayPete1977]

It's a great picture, it's only as I'm getting older I wish I had more pictures from things like early gigs.

Looking good blue

[Hobbayne]

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1479752100' post='3179001']
Thanks,

And I'm fully aware I can be a bit of a "stick in the mud" on certain topics and issues

Blue
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Get yourself a plane ticket to the UK. We'll soon sort you out!!!

[Mykesbass]

Brilliant picture, and some great looking kit on stage!