More coming
I'd like to meet:
Paul McCartney, and basically all of the people in my friends listing, (if I have not met them before).
Music:
Music Resume
O B J E C T I V E
To enjoy playing music. Dedicated musician, I support bandmates creativity and excitement with playing music. I also have a serious side as to the promotion of the band to the public.
BACKGROUND
Mother played accordion, father played guitar, that is where they met in the 40’s playing professionally, Mom retired from playing, Dad was president of a local musicians union.
Jammed to old standards, blues and jazz with my dad and other musicians that he played out with.W O R K H I S T O R YFirst Rock group 8th grade “ Sounds of 69â€, It was winter of 1968 we formed that band. We also had a girl lead singer.15 to 18 years old I performed in and jammed in different groups.The best group I was in at that time was a band that played at the “WILD GOOSEâ€, hosted by Chicago, WLS Radio, DJ DEX CARD. We were the best rock group in the region . The members were from Munster and Highland (me). That was “The State of Mind Bandâ€.1969 Joined musicians local union1974 to 1976 on the road with a rock group from Chicago playing rock bars, lounges, colleges, and clubs in all the Midwest states. The beginning of “Disco†killed that group.1976 to 1981 Wedding band all types of music, The Frank DeRosa Combo, instruments were: accordion, drums, trumpet, guitar/bass; me, some times we used a sax/clarinet player.1989 to 1992 Business Agent for local musicians union.1991 to 1996 Started Backstage Productions, a public access television program that promotes live music. Live performances, interviews, and a variety of guests relating to the music industry. My wife and I were both volunteers at the public access television station.I have performed at numerous charity functions and always available to play any charity function.1984 to 1987 My wife and I owned a music store, sold all instruments and sheet music. I gave lessons and electronic repair.
Music store, sales, guitar and bass guitar lessons reopen for business.E D U C A T I O N
Bass guitar with formal lessons at 12 years old.
Guitar lessons/jazz theory: 1976-80.
Violin 1982 one year of lessons.
Movies:
Marx Brothers, 3 Stooges, Star Wars (all), Jurasic Park (all), Action, Horror (Underworld, Vampires), Steven Seagal movies, James Bond, Wizard of Oz.
Television:
3 Stooges, Late night shows, Lettermen, Leno, Conan.
Books:
Anne Rice, Michel Crieghton,
Heroes:
Our troops at home and overseas!!!!
