sonic1974 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 I had been playing saxophone for about 6 years, pretty seriously, private lessons etc... I was a teenage snob about guitar. Figured everyone had one. But then in grade ten, I saw the Tragically Hip for the first time, threw my world around. The next weekend, I emptied my bank account from part time job, and bought a black strat copy and a shitty solid state amp. I was in heaven. 😎😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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crunchee Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Because using a pick sounded better than strumming. But seriously, in my youth I was glued to both the radio and TV in the '70's and '80's, absorbing music like a sponge. I didn't need any better reason than the music I was hearing and seeing at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonge Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Rick looked as nerdy as me back then and was having a good time. I was halfway there (minus the talent etc) the next biggest influence was a tv show featuring the Black & Blue tour (Sabbath with Dio on the Heaven and Hell tour and Blue Oyster Cult). Heaven and Hell is still my favorite song, and that album still gets played damn near every week lol. My first rock record was Thin Lizzy's Jailbreak that my childhood best friend gave me, and also still in heavy rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoogieMKIIA Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 The Beatles on Ed Sullivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gino Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 I guess these two fellows got me started: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Shark Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 A broken and dislocated shoulder. Ended my pitching career in high school. One of my buddies was already taking lessons and he convinced me to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantig Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 This guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic1974 Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 13 minutes ago, The Shark said: A broken and dislocated shoulder. Ended my pitching career in high school. One of my buddies was already taking lessons and he convinced me to try it. Fuck, that sucks! Well, you made the best of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Dave Scepter said: Exactly. Never any doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murkat Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 10 minutes ago, diablo175 said: Exactly. Never any doubt. yeah. Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hamerhead Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 I was 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tomteriffic Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Started out on piano and by age 10 or so I was noodling on my sister's guitar and a baritone uke my folks got for me. Then... my 12th birthday. Ed Sullivan. Beatles. That started a tectonic shift toward guitar as I realized I was never going to attract the chicks by dragging a piano down the street behind me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stedge Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 Women A puppy mighta been easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 My first song was Freight Train! My Dad had the 8 Track, I wore it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VECTOR Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 19 minutes ago, stedge said: Women A puppy mighta been easier. Hahahaha, I am on your opinion. The guitar spoke of despair and melancholy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamerDave Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 There are several threads on these boards dedicated to the beauty of the female form. And THAT was what started me down the guita road. Chicks dig guitar players, and this guitar player digs chicks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 4 hours ago, murkat said: yeah. Me too. I KNEW there was a reason I liked you, Jay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 On 4/2/2021 at 5:29 PM, HamerDave said: There are several threads on these boards dedicated to the beauty of the female form. And THAT was what started me down the guita road. Chicks dig guitar players, and this guitar player digs chicks... Yeah... no. Not in my experience. I had maybe one or two situations where I could say my being a guitarist had any influence on a woman's decision to hook up with me. And I'm damn sure it's not because of HOW I played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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