I've played guitar since I was 8yrs old (1962) I was taught by my father who let me play his Gibson ES-125TD. Later I had a fender Bassman Cabinet with a Bandmaster Head  which was given to me by Eddie Jo Downs (of the Phil Baugh Trio in Montclair, CA (60's-70's). My biggest musical influences have been Phil Baugh, Chet Atkins, Les Paul, Vince Gill, Steve Wariner, and George Benson. I'd love to be able to play like these fine musicians but I'll have to wait a hundred years or so before that's possible! 

I've played in a few bands over the years (obscure to most everyone, I'm sure) but the most significant band for my musical training (and the most enjoyable) was The Blackwell Express Band out of Kingsburg, California. That lasted (for me) about 10yrs. We all sang harmonies and were busy all the time! Someday I hope to put those recordings on line.

Well, I don't play "professionally" any longer but my son (Cody) and I play together often and are learning the Art of digital multi-track recording. 

Check out his songs on SoundCloud at http://soundcloud.com/selfdestroyer

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