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Outlaw2112 View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 03:34 AM
Apr 15 2008, 03:34 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.881 Joined: 16-January 08 From: Washington DC	I was thinking whats too old to be playing in a band? I feel like i missed my calling.. I started playing guitar when i was 14, and played on and off for 12 years. I had alot of people tell me that i was good... Then i got caught up in putting straws in my nose and chasing around women, and quit playing.. then i settled down and got married... Now after 12 years off i have recently started playing again( in january), and im coming up with alot of nice sounding riffs.. I would like to be in a band, but i was thinking who would want to come watch some 40 year old playing speed metal riffs onstage... Just wondering whats everyones thoughts on this... And to the younger members, would you watch a band in their 40's playing metal? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Darfuria View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 03:36 AM
Apr 15 2008, 03:36 AM	GMC:er Posts: 322 Joined: 11-April 08 From: United Kingdom	I'm 19 and I'd happily play with you on stage, let alone watch you. I've never been bothered about jamming with or watching musicians of any age. Most decent metal band musicians are in their 20s/30s anyway, so what the hell? Look at bands like Sabbath, Maiden, etc. I don't see anyone with a problem there. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Want a website for you or your band? http://www.websiteformyband.com

Maximus View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 03:44 AM
Apr 15 2008, 03:44 AM	GMC:er Posts: 463 Joined: 23-August 07 From: Mississippi USA by way of NY	Have your wife check your bottom side for your expiration date. If it is later than 40 you are ok. If not you are required to take up shuffle board, move to Florida and form a Polka band! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard, Ibanez rg 750, Ibanez Mikro, Washburn Acoustic Amps: Crate GX 1600 1/2 Stack, Line 6 Spider 2, Vintage Kustom Tube Head Effects: Line 6 POD X3 Live, Line 6 PocketPod Misc: Line 6 FBV Express Foot Switch/Volume/Wah-Wah Pedal

somecrazyguy09 View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 03:49 AM
Apr 15 2008, 03:49 AM	GMC:er Posts: 83 Joined: 21-January 08 From: Dallas, texas U.S.A	well since the rolling stones are like 100 i think you should be ok lol. you're never too old to rock You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Stevie-Ray-Vaugh... Stevie-Ray-Vaughn View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 03:50 AM
Apr 15 2008, 03:50 AM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 1.119 Joined: 23-December 06 From: Canada!	QUOTE (somecrazyguy09 @ Apr 15 2008, 02:49 AM) well since the rolling stones are like 100 i think you should be ok lol. you're never too old to rock Except for the Rolling Stones You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- But still I want answers, what's the point, what does all this mean?

swingline View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 05:16 AM
Apr 15 2008, 05:16 AM	GMC:er Posts: 789 Joined: 2-August 07 From: Hemet, California	I'm 17 and I'd much rather step on stage with an older person who is competent than one who is my age and sucks. Besides real music lovers are not superficial, the listen to what they like. So the only prerequisite to rock out is to have the ability. P.S. One of my good friends is 55 and he plays it all, in many places. If he can do it I'm sure you can. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- -------------------- The Gear: Jackson Dinky 2M Snow White Line 6 Spider III 75 watt Line 6 FBV Express Foot Controller

Unleash-The-Shre... Unleash-The-Shred View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 05:49 AM
Apr 15 2008, 05:49 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.397 Joined: 12-August 07 From: Pittsfield, Massachusetts	There is no age limit man. Metallica is old, Slayer is old, Iron Maiden is old, Judas Priest is old...you get the point, and they all play music similar to speed metal so go for it man! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Trond Vold View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 06:41 AM
Apr 15 2008, 06:41 AM	Instructor Posts: 3.497 Joined: 16-February 08 From: Norge!	There's no such thing as an age-limit. Almost all the best live bands are bands with "older" members. 30/40+. I wouldnt even call it old at all. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Schecter Stiletto Classic, Jackson SLSMG, Ibanez RG-380 Japan, Gibson Les Paul Studio Amp: Marshall JMP-1 -> Rocktron Velocity 100 -> Marshall JCM-900 Lead 4x12 FX and stomps: T.C Electronics G-Sharp, Korg SDD-1200, Emma Transmorgrifier, BYOC Tribooster, GGG Green Ringer, Dinosaur Overdrive, Voodoo Lab SuperFuzz, Sovtek Bassballs, Line6 Tap Tremolo, EHX Screaming Bird. ___________________________________________________ My Lessons! My Instructor Board! My Myspace!

MickeM View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 08:12 AM
Apr 15 2008, 08:12 AM	Born of NWOBHM, Moderation Team Leader Posts: 8.562 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden	There's no age limit for playing in a band. And if your band rock, who can argue about your age? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My bands homepage All time favourites: B. Streisand - Woman in Love, M. Hopkin - Those were the days, L. Richie - Hello

audiopaal View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 08:21 AM
Apr 15 2008, 08:21 AM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	I agrre with the posters above me! There is no such thing as an age limit.. If you wanna do it, do it! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

OrganisedConfusi... OrganisedConfusion View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 09:24 AM
Apr 15 2008, 09:24 AM	GMC:er Posts: 5.635 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Nottingham, UK	Age isn't a barrier to expressing yourself musically. I've seen loads of 50+ and 60+ guys still rocking out on stage. Some amazing blues musicians also. You might get a few looks if you do Fall Out Boy covers at 60+ though lol You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear Guitars:- Caparison Horus Snowcloud, Parker Nitefly M, Parker Nitefly SA, Gibson SG, Parker P10e, 40 Year Old Spanish Acoustic Amps:- Framus Ruby Riot 2x12" stack

Chris Evans View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 09:31 AM
Apr 15 2008, 09:31 AM	Learning Tone Guru - Community Coordinator & Moderator Posts: 6.319 Joined: 24-September 07 From: Sittingbourne, UK	Well I`m 38 this year, the other guitarist and bass player are 39 this year and our drummer is 43, we love it and crank it up the same a we did when we where 19`s & 20`s, probably the only difference is now we all feel it the next day but.. small price to pay for rockin with yer mates You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Show us what part of the world you live in and get yourself ON THE GMC:er Location MAP

g-forcelover View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 01:02 PM
Apr 15 2008, 01:02 PM	GMC:er Posts: 630 Joined: 24-September 07 From: Wilmington	QUOTE (Outlaw2112 @ Apr 14 2008, 10:34 PM) I would like to be in a band, but i was thinking who would want to come watch some 40 year old playing speed metal riffs onstage... Just wondering whats everyones thoughts on this... And to the younger members, would you watch a band in their 40's playing metal? for the first line, go tell that to Jimmy Page and Slash. (there not really speed metal, but you get the point) for the second line, as a 12 year old kid, if they are good, Yes! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by g-forcelover: Apr 15 2008, 01:04 PM -------------------- i tripped and broke my guitar's neck. :(

Robin View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 01:07 PM
Apr 15 2008, 01:07 PM	GMC:er Posts: 2.483 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Alta, Norway	My dad is 50, he sometimes play with his old band(guys around 45-55). Even i played with them one time live. Next year they(and me! ) might start a Status Quo tribute band for this festival for tribute bands.. never too late imo. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Robin Myspace - Creep Colony Myspace - Creep Colony - Paralyzed

rokchik View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 01:29 PM
Apr 15 2008, 01:29 PM	The Dark Canuck Posts: 2.729 Joined: 22-March 07 From: The Great White North	Age ain't nothing but a number man. Music is timeless and ageless. If you want to be in a band man be in a band. Do what will make you happy, that's all that's important. Like many others have said there are guys still rocking into their 70's+. And the Stones by the way still put on an amazing show.... rok You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by rokchik: Apr 15 2008, 02:54 PM

Fran View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 02:47 PM
Apr 15 2008, 02:47 PM	Learning Rock Star - Wiki Coordinator Posts: 8.451 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Spain	I couldn't care less about the age of the band as long as I like what they do. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Ibanez RG2570MZ, Epiphone SG G-400 Amp: Vox AC4TVH head + V112TV cab Effects: Vox Satchurator, Vox Time Machine, Dunlop CryBaby, Boss MT-2, Boss CE-5, Boss TU-2, Boss ME-70 Recording: Line-6 POD X3 + FBV-Express, Pandora PX5D GMC wants YOU to take part in our Guitar-Wikipedia! Have a good time reading great articles and writing your own with us in our GUITAR WIKI! Share your playing and get Pro-advice from our Instructors: Join REC

Nemanja Filipovi... Nemanja Filipovic View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 03:57 PM
Apr 15 2008, 03:57 PM	Singing Instructor Posts: 3.391 Joined: 23-January 08	I agree,all it matters is how you feel abut it....If you want to play in a band, 40 year old is nothing man... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my video lessons and instructor board! Participate im my new Crazy Blues Collaboration

mattacuk View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 07:45 PM
Apr 15 2008, 07:45 PM	Lets go fishing! Posts: 5.526 Joined: 21-December 06 From: illinois	If you have something offer the listener musically, then it really dosent matter how old you are - go for it You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- *mysql> SELECT FROM master_name WHERE ((firstname = 'Paul') AND (lastname = 'Gilbert')); "The Fundimental Difference between Paul Gilbert and Buckethead is that Paul Explores the Good side of the force, while Buckethead Explores the Dark Side of the Force" :)**

Kizaze44 View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 09:24 PM
Apr 15 2008, 09:24 PM	GMC:er Posts: 279 Joined: 7-July 07 From: New York City	Outlaw, I am the editor of a Neil Young concert movie (in progress) directed by Jonathan Demme. He's 62 and rocks out like a 20 yr old. With JD & Neil's permission I will post an excerpt of what I think is the greatest live performance in history. You're in for a treat. Similar story here. I'm turning 40 soon and have secret plans to form a band. (Don't tell my wife). I'll jam with you old dudes who rock anytime. -Kizaze You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Pablo Vazquez View Member Profile	Apr 15 2008, 09:28 PM
Apr 15 2008, 09:28 PM	Instructor Posts: 1.873 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Argentina	QUOTE (somecrazyguy09 @ Apr 14 2008, 11:49 PM) well since the rolling stones are like 100 i think you should be ok lol. you're never too old to rock I completely agree!!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my video lessons!

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