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Lee

Golly! Do I Ever Have A Lot Of Soul!

About Me

I'd love to write a small thesis about myself but I'm too modest to do so. Plus, I like an air of mystery. If I've learnt one thing in life it's that people react differently if you give them something to guess about. And anyway, why should I tell you everything about me without getting something in return, eh? Nosy bugger!I'm currently playing guitar in a band called True Adventures. My partner, Sally, deserves credit for encouraging me to play music in a band again. Without her, I'm pretty directionless in life.

My Interests

Music takes up all of my time. (Amongst other things, of course) I'm a guitarist and music collector. I also used to be a drummer but I'm not very good these days. I also teach guitar to anyone who's got the passion to be creative. I collect rare and unusual vinyl from the late 60s and 70s covering all genres. There's some astouding music out there that never got heard. All I want to hear is something I've never heard before. It's an endless search but that's the whole point.

I'd like to meet:

I'm only too happy to talk to anyone about music or stuff. I like a good laugh as well. Some musicians are totally up themselves and have forgotten the meaning of fun. I am not one of those.

Music:

Jeez, how long have you got? I could list thousands but I'll list a few for your enjoyment and to make you feel you're getting the full 'MySpace' experience even though listing bands seems a bit pointless to me in a "Ooooo! Look, he likes wot I like" kind of way. I like a shit-load of music but I'll toss you a bone....Pink Floyd, Frank Zappa, Opeth, Tool, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Can, Kraftwerk, The Doors, Brian Eno, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Roxy Music, Jimi Hendrix, Roy Harper, Gustav Mahler, The 'Northern Soul' movement, Prog-Rock from the early 70s, Jazz when Miles Davis made it electric, Punk up to about 1980, after that it's just repetition, 70s Electronic music, 60s beat/pop Classical music that breaks the form, ...and generally, anything that involved a bit of thought during its composition although I have my limits. The only music I can't stand is music that is 'style over substance'. I reserve the right to pick any artist I choose to go in this particular bin. Fuck cool. It's a boil on the arse of music.

Movies:

I'm not a movie expert but I like a good film. I usually like something I can get into, normally involving Tarantino, Coppola or Kubrick.

Television:

Comedy is the key to the soul. Make me laugh then we'll get along just fine.

Books:

I just don't have time for books unless they're about musicians and music. I should make more time but something's got to give.

Heroes:

My Grandfather. It's his fault I'm this damn addicted to the musical note. I only wish he could've heard me play.

My Blog

Musical Influences Part Three

As there's nothing much happening at the moment, I thought I'd post the next part of my Musical  Influences article.  Part two of this exciting, rollercoaster of a novel packed with hot beer...
Posted by Lee on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 03:22:00 PST

Holidays In Caravans

Absolute f*ck all has happened this week. But y'know, people read this stuff and they need to keep a tab on what you're up to and all that. I'd love to say I've been hang-gliding over Angel Falls or ...
Posted by Lee on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 12:34:00 PST

Blatant Advertising Obviously Works

First off.... THANK YOU! ...to everybody who came to the Arts Centre on Friday night. I can't begin to tell you how great it was for the band to have your support. You were all terrific and, adde...
Posted by Lee on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:52:00 PST

It's Only Blatant Advertising But You Love It

Well, bugger me with a pole vault! We have a set! It's been a tough couple of months putting together a set for our debut gig. Well, I say tough, it's merely tough in comparison to wrestling a stoat...
Posted by Lee on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:05:00 PST

Idle Banter

Right, let's get this bit out of the way& Happy New Year! I hope this year brings you everything you wanted&&waffle&waffle&.yawn&&mumble&.yup, bored now. What is it with January that makes the human...
Posted by Lee on Tue, 02 Jan 2007 03:08:00 PST

Well Prepared?

So, what's new then? Not a great deal really. True Adventures are currently in rehearsals, preparing for our debut gig at Norwich Arts Centre in January. (Don't worry, I'm sure I'll remind you of th...
Posted by Lee on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 05:40:00 PST

An Evening With Tool

Friday December 1st 2006 A massive day for me as, at long last, I finally got to see one of my all-time favourite bands live. I think saying 'band' is not going far enough. These guys are my heroes....
Posted by Lee on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 03:51:00 PST

Are We Rockstars Yet?

Well? Didya listen to the show last night? No? Correct this glaring error on your behalf and make your way to the Radio 1 website and listen to Huw Stephens show right now to hear the rather luvverly...
Posted by Lee on Thu, 30 Nov 2006 02:28:00 PST

The Maida Vale Experience

I'd given up thinking I would ever play in a band again. The problem is that I'm a picky little person when it comes to playing with other musicians. I'm also racked with a distinct lack of confidenc...
Posted by Lee on Tue, 21 Nov 2006 05:33:00 PST

Musical Influences Part Two

Being the stubborn type, I've decided to continue with the little project. I'm blogging these excerpts for your general amusement because I like having something to write about. OK, the subject matt...
Posted by Lee on Thu, 09 Nov 2006 04:55:00 PST