The British Steelies Society

Yes I 'll second that. Have a nice Jimmy and remember keep playing that guitar you ain't to old regardless of what you said.

Thank you chaps for you kind wishes, and to reply to Uncle Roy it`s not so much getting old it`s what comes with it, from my waist up I'm in very good nick but It's the parts I use for humping gear that is worn out , so if I do decide to keep gigging I need to get something lighter.



Thanks Jimmy..

Happy birthday Mr Gibson. Maybe scale it down if you need to or change to lapsteel nice and light,or get a roadie. or take a leaf out of Mr Byrds book, see below.

"taking a great delight in giving lap steel lessons to the young musicians who showed interest in insuring that the lap steel remained an important instrument in Hawaiian music. While living in Hawaii, Byrd had a regular weekly gig with his trio at the Royal Hawiian Hotel that lasted until his death."

I had a really good friend, who was a great piano player, and worked in Abbey road studios, and as a professional arranger (Geoff Love being one orchestra he md'd with) He still gigged till his health failed at 92 and used to lug his Korg 88note piano and amp to gigs, jazz orchestras he had a dolly, and people would help him. He also taught me and my young sons for a time, more in a few years than I learned in 11 years as a kid.

We have had no contact, but as I see it age will catch up with you faster if you stop.
Have a lovely day

John

Is this you Jim, Happy Birthday mate.

Happy birthday Jimmy,hope you have a real good day.
Dave.

Jimmy, enjoy the day and have a happy birthday.

Regards, H.