My love of music goes back as far as I can remember. My first memories of music take me to a small kitchen in Mexico where my Grandmother would play her favorite group Trio Los Panchos.
Then there were the Platters that my aunt would love to listen to.
Yes Mexican groups to American music in a blink of an eye.
I was lucky to have a family who loved music. My Aunt was a famous dancer in Mexico who performed in ballets. My Uncles had a band and performed songs from The Doors and Beatles. They would call one of them Ruby Morrison. (His name is Ruben)
After making the move to Chicago we would go to family events. Back in those days bands played all the events and I just loved it. I would stand near the stage and watch closely wishing I could be up there playing with them. Feeling the bass just moved me; but when the guitar solo came, now that was just the best to watch. The guys playing keyboards and horns often stole the show.
Years later I took up guitar and the organ. I loved playing both instruments. Learning to read music and play at the same time was a bit hard for me. I would hit every note but yet I felt I was off. I decided to start memorizing the sheet music and play by ear. My teacher took notice and was not pleased. Needless to say my music career ended soon after that…
Hey anway you cut it it’s still house referring to your youtube vid, lol! Hey don’t know if you remember me, DJ Aftershock here. Lookin to get back in da game. Have fond memories of you, Frankie V. my cousin, Nu-Mo Dan, Julius Oliver, DJ Caveman mixing at Lawndale Hall and other venues. Man, those were the days!!! Drop me a line dawg, don’t be a stranger email:im.n.engineer@gmail.com. Maybe we can collaborate and reconnect. Miss your friendship and keep representin’. Peace!
Hey there!
It has been sometime! How have you been?
Yeah good. Like I said, I’ve been looking to get back in to the game. Frankie V.’s still doing his party thing. Haven’t heard much about the others. We should consider doing some kind of Mix Reunion with all the old DJ’s playing sets. Email me at the address above or the gmail account. Peace! Drop me ur digits too when you can.