Personal Statement
Influenced by The Shadows in the 60s, then had a 30 year rest from guitar playing as education, employment, marriage and family took over. Joined Shadows Circle of Friend Australia - SCOFA - followed shortly by membership of the UB Hank Club and ShadowMusic, my interest was now rekindled.
My Content
Married with three daughters (one married with two young daughters). Now live in the Thames Valley area, but grew up in Sheffield where I formed a group in the 60s emulating The Shadows and The Ventures.
With my interest rekindled in guitar playing and supported by a work colleague, I returned to playing the guitar for pleasure and charity functions during the mid 90s. I contend that I got paid to stop!
Since early retirement in 2005 have not played in public - much to the pleasure of the many long suffering listeners!!
Interests
Interested in PCs and have extensive CD collection, especially The Shadows and The Ventures, gained through many internet contacts, especially the late John Panteny.
Parted with my Burns Vibra Artist in favour of a Burns Legend (custom build for Nick Kellie). Currently have a collection of Fiesta Red Strats and an original Burns Marvin, which was extensively restored by Alan Brason. Fortunate to have a 90's Black AV Bison and Marvin AV. Have a 60s Vox AC30, restored by the late John Harris, which incorporates Roger Allcock's modified Vintage unit. Also have a Vox T60 bass built by John Harris for my Fender Bass VI.
Life's just too short to get angry and upset others!
Does the mechanism already exist here and have I missed it?
If not would this useful to get to know the members better?
Just a thought!