Since i was a little lad I wanted to be a scientist. Then puberty hit and I wanted to be a rock demon. I've been stuck between these ever since, peddling my medical advice by day, amping up to 11 by night. For years I was in therapy to cure my powerchord addiction, transcribing mingus and parker, learning to love flat 9 sharp 13 minor chords with an augmented 5th. But like any addict, i've relapsed. True, the time in piano-trios and empty gigs has leant a certain musical ability, but deep down I wish I could just stand again in the packed school hall, feedback and make all the teachers cover their ears again. That rendition of "sunshine of your love" was somet'ing else.
