I started playing guitar back in middle school, trying to teach myself. I played in a few bands growing up, mostly with brother Barry. Never anything significant. Spent my college years at Virginia Tech where one of my roommates was an extremely talented musician. I really learned a lot from just being around him. We never really played out that much, just for friends and at parties and things, but I really enjoyed playing.
After college, I kind of got away from playing music until about 6 years ago when Barry and I were talking. We asked ourselves what we might sound like if we tried it again today. So I went on Ebay and bought an old Telecaster and an amp and we gave it a try. Barry added, “My neighbor plays drums pretty well…why don’t we get with him and see what it’s like.” Started playing out a little bit with Kirby and a bass player from the neighborhood, and eventually got the opportunity to play with Nikki. I still remember that first rehearsal in the garage with her. We were blown away!!! What a voice!!!
That brings us to today. The classic rock stuff is still my first love, but I enjoy playing anything. It’s been a blast tohave the opportunity to form relationships with the others in the band and some of the things we’ve done and events that we’ve played are beyond what I ever thought I’d be doing. Thanks for the opportunity fellow rednecks!!!...I’m really enjoying the ride!!!
Look forward to seeing you guys out there…somehere…
AL