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Does anyone else now hear Chuck Berry singing "My Ding-a-ling" when viewing that image? "2 balls on the end of a string..." Old No7

You learned some new-to-you Moon or Sun songs, right?! How was the gig? Old No7

Some great ideas above; the few ideas I had were already listed. But maybe you can be BOLD and also mix in some songs about all the CrAzY PeOpLe and/or things that get affected by the moon -- Iron Man and Godzilla (the songs) come to mind, just to mix it up. That leads to: Crazy (Patsy Cline) Crazy Train (Ozzie) Crazy On You (Heart) ...and there's more for sure. Old No7

The very real problem is... If you or I or someone else started such a non "large corporation geared towards web monopoly and homogenization" video streaming service that became hugely successful to compete with "You-Tube, Facebook, Tik-Tok, or Instagram, and the like" -- we'd probably end up selling it to them and retire, and there'd be another one on your list. But then again, would the mass social media market really want what we'd offer as an alternative? Old No7

Having just returned from an island vacation where the sand fleas made a feast of me.... (and ignored others in the group) --> Did you ever perform an outdoor gig and had applied Bug Spray or Lotion that had DEET in it??? --> Or could another band mate had put some on and your keys got all the over-spray? Deet will EAT plastic! On the island they recommended using "Picaridian" for bugs, as it is "Non-harmful to plastics or fishing line". That's my guess... Deet. Old No7

Looking at that list PLUS the list in your footer, well OK then -- as you asked for it: You're totally mad!!! 😉 Got GAS much?!?! Old No7

Cool. Makes me want to say -- "Strawberry Fields Forever!" Old No7

For some FREE and excellent "quick hits" for licks and tips on a Hammond, also check out the videos on youtube posted by: * Mike Little -- "Universe of Keys" * Nick Foley UK -- "Hammond For Hire" Others may offer better courses, yes; but the price is right on those, and the quality is typically very, very good. Old No7

My bandmates and I are all over 50 and waiting to "save what we have" as others have mentioned. We've been really pleased with the Eargasm line of high-fidelity earplugs sold on Amazon. They've very comfortable and do let the highs and full spectrum of sound come through -- without the volume, of course. Old No7

Ooh, good call! Old No7

Man, I had a blast for those hours I spent over 2 days at their NYC store last summer checking out their various keyboards; many that I've only heard or read about or seen pictures of online. I had posted many images of their extensive keyboards department on this forum too, as it was awesome (but expensive to support, I'm sure). It's a sad sign-of-the-times, yes, but understandable... Old No7

Sigh... The only one performing Foreplay on my organ -- is me.................... Old No7

No cleavage. Can't be Lola Astanova. Old No7

I've seen a few who looked like Cousin Itt ! ! ! Old No7

Call me old school -- and you'd be correct -- but for all those reasons above, I don't ever see myself playing virtual instruments from a computer as I really enjoy having a purpose-built keyboard in front of me. To me, I find there's a very strong mental connection to the board as well (tradition, history, reliving past gigs, old songs or sounds to emulate, pride of ownership, etc.), besides all the physical aspects of the keys, knobs, and sliders, etc. Plus, after 9 to 11 hours spent on a work computer every day, the very LAST thing I want to do is to start up yet another computer................... Ugh... Old No7

I think one of the jazz greats said if you do it that way, then it sounds deliberate (and I probably read that comment on this forum too). I was thinking this post was going the way of "outside" -- in the sun, in the c-c-c-cold, the threat of rain, etc. Old No7

58+ year love affair with the Hammond Organ -- the KING of instruments! Old No7

Oh, that's a great quote! 😉 I will use it on some other forums I frequent where they're overrun with vitriolic diatribe. In a public setting, as you started to say something stupid, off putting or offensive, you'd see folks rolling their eyes or squirming in their seats and your "self edit" capability might get kicked up a notch or two. THAT'S what missing on the web... Folks type 3 to 4 sentences, or paragraphs, of such stuff with "no editing done" -- and possibly, very little critical thought beforehand too. Old No7

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True. Their behavior says more about THEM, than it says about WHO they're bashing... Old No7

Very well said! As Mark Twain also said: "Don't let college get in the way of your education!" It's not an "either, or" situation; I think Rick's videos and analysis could actually encourage students to seek more music education. Having options, and creating excitement in and an interest in music and music education is a GREAT thing! And if he makes a few bucks doing it -- well, good for him! Old No7

I do enjoy his videos -- and Mike Rowe is correct, his enthusiasm is contagious; coupled with his musical knowledge and industry insights, he's interesting to watch. Thanks for sharing. Old No7

Really well done! ~ Ambitious undertaking too ~ (I'd suspect the original was done by 2 or 3 band members...) I'm thinking if you add any more boards to your studio, you might need two more left feet! Old No7

Excellent -- thanks for making this available to others! Old No7

Um... WHY??? Old No7