I like most all types of music. I play trumpet, valve trombone, tenor sax, Fender & Gretch bass, Lowrey organ, Casio & Yamaha keyboards ... whew. I like the 50's, late 60's and early 70's music ... but, when it gets to 5 screetching guitars with distortion and singers swallowing the mike and screaming lyrics that were not understandable I lost interest in modern music.
I played at the old Peppermint Lounge in Detroit in the 50's, played with Tommy Dorsey band in the 60's, do background trumpet playing for upcoming singers doing demo records and with various local groups on occasion. I'm 73 now so am slowing down a little. Was on the road in the U. S. and Europe for 10-15 years and loved it then ... but age is creeping up on me.
Do some stand up comedy now as 'Crazy Ernie' and do pretty well with that. Do a lot of freebies at rest homes, etc. Have both a tame and a downright naughty 'Crazy Ernie' routine. Both have their place in todays market.
Hum a nice song today while you work.
