Ya I like German Shepherds too, but it appears he just wrote stuff to goad people most of the time.
great eulogy to goose.I'd rather be a dive bar drummer than a diva bar drummer
I can't judge any drummer starting out today, I learned at a time when my one semester of beginning band and TONS of gigs was enough to work as a drummer. Gigs and opportunities to play are less now and that's where you learn your craft. I couldn't have imagined making cover videos, playing with a beat bug, hybrid kits or drumming in a church. I asked for a book on tuning drums in a Boston music store in 1967, and the place erupted in laughter. As I slunk out the door some kind soul said 'tune the bottom head a little tighter' so I did. No youtube instruction, no teachers into any rock at that time, you had to just play 'no rules', goose would have loved it.
That's horrible, poor guy. You should try again. Dogs are wonderful.I hope Goose72 returns. He may have been off-putting to some, but I enjoyed his posts overall. What a lot of people find offensive, I find humorous. Thick skin is an asset.
Per previous comments on German Shepherds:
Here's a photo of my former German Shepherd, a first-generation American (his parents were imported from Germany). He was 115 pounds of pure frame and muscle, a faithful protector of his home, and a beloved member of the family. We lost him in 2015, when he was eight-years-old. His stomach twisted, an all too common problem in the breed, and though we raced him in for emergency surgery, survival just wasn't in the cards. Easily the worst experience of my life. I haven't had another dog since.
That's horrible, poor guy. You should try again. Dogs are wonderful.
I hope Goose72 returns. He may have been off-putting to some, but I enjoyed his posts overall. What a lot of people find offensive, I find humorous. Thick skin is an asset.
Per previous comments on German Shepherds:
Here's a photo of my former German Shepherd, a first-generation American (his parents were imported from Germany). He was 115 pounds of pure frame and muscle, a faithful protector of his home, and a beloved member of the family. We lost him in 2015, when he was eight-years-old. His stomach twisted, an all too common problem in the breed, and though we raced him in for emergency surgery, survival just wasn't in the cards. Easily the worst experience of my life. I haven't had another dog since.
Aww, your doggie is so cute! What kind of dog is he?I only recently got my first dog and now I totally understand it...its just like a child - Sorry for your loss.
(You should give it another go - they are wonderful)
This is my little man - Ghost. Not quite a German Shepard - but equally brave haha.
Aww, your doggie is so cute! What kind of dog is he?
I'm in the rockabilly scene & before COVID, did a lot of car shows, pin up contests, burlesque shows, festivals & a few dive bars. I'm in a 3 piece and play standing up (ala Slim Jim Phantom from Stray Cats), so the stage look is great.
I'd clear about $50-$80 a gig & 90% of it went back into my drums. It's allowed me to have good, pro gear that's afforded me better sound at said gigs.
When all this is over, I'll get back on stage & hit the bars again as they were an easy gig to get. Some would pay a percentage of the door or bar sales, others a flat rate. Either way, I was happy as I'm not playing to eat. It's just for fun money or gear improvements.
I had a Club Jordan cocktail kit for a while. Awesome for smaller venues, but didn't give me the punch I needed for larger shows unless there was a front of house guy with mic's (which wasn't very often).it is all going towards a cocktail drum to use with the group...