Too old to start gigging again?

Slasher · Wed 18/05/2016 17:22:17

Hi

after 8 years absence from playing in bands (after 35 straight years) i have dusted down my Fender Squire and begun practicing.

Over the past two weeks i am just managing to get my rhythm going and my fret hand moving to the right places

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I have even managed to write 5 original songs this afternoon that have potential if not a little passe.

I would like to gig again only not so stressful as it once was and without all the in-fighting

I have no illusions and know i can't leap about half naked as i used to but that's ok.

my left ear has diminished about 30% apart from everything else.

At nearly 61... should i even think about it? My heart says yes..

In my heyday:

My next to last gig (very ill at this point)
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Cassiebsg · Wed 18/05/2016 17:30:00

I've always heard "follow your heart", so yeah, why not? You do only live once, and what better way to live than doing what you love most?

AnasAbdin · Wed 18/05/2016 17:30:52

Do it.
....also upload videos

Slasher · Wed 18/05/2016 17:43:54

Added.. i'm just sentimental old fool

Gribbler · Wed 18/05/2016 18:05:09

Wow! You wrote 5 songs in one afternoon? Remind me to ask you for original soundtrack if I ever make another game.

AnasAbdin · Wed 18/05/2016 18:10:54

oh man what a lovely band!

Quote from: Gribbler on Wed 18/05/2016 18:05:09
Wow! You wrote 5 songs in one afternoon?

Haven't you seen slasher AGSing before?

Slasher · Wed 18/05/2016 18:16:06

QuoteAnasAbdin: Haven't you seen slasher AGSing before?

Things never change

I still have very fond, and some not so fond memories and stories that would make your hair curl.

The dry ice, the bare breasted women, the flashy lights, the whores and the ladies.. Them were the days..

There must be something left?

Danvzare · Wed 18/05/2016 18:17:19

DO IT!!!

If you want to do something, then usually the only thing holding you back is yourself.
So have fun.

Haggis · Wed 18/05/2016 21:56:12

NEVER TOO OLD TO GIG!!! Never let anyone tell you that you are either!
If it's your health you're worried about just take it slow - but you can still do it, it's like riding a bike!

When I lived in Glasgow I used to go see these guys on a Tuesday night at the State Bar - I believe they're still playing there!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1NkpoQah3g

As long as I have functioning arms and fingers I will play the guitar... and if not, I'll try with my teeth

Mandle · Wed 18/05/2016 23:38:11

Quote from: AnasAbdin on Wed 18/05/2016 17:30:52
also upload videos

Nooooooooo!!! That leads to Justin Biebers!!!

Joking aside...Do it, Les! Hell, if you can't find a venue, you can always busk!

CaptainD · Thu 19/05/2016 20:18:58

Go Les, do it!

I wonder if the Alzheimer's Society etc do anything like this for Reminiscence Therapy / "Singing for the Brain"? Just a thought, as dementia care is an interest I have, and I suspect you know a lot of the old classics!

cat · Fri 20/05/2016 08:51:19

I've been to the AC/DC concert yesterday. Those guys are over 60 and they still ROCK! It's not about age, it's about attitude.
I'd say go for it!

Retro Wolf · Fri 20/05/2016 08:59:50

The Rolling Stones are still going! Go for it!

Slasher · Fri 20/05/2016 10:07:02

I wish to thank all you guys so very much....

maybe my body's diminished a bit but my mind is as sharp as ever

my song writing just seems to be flowing out like a waterfall, maybe the length of absence from the music scene has given me a surge of something?

I feel an album coming on....

Cheers guys