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Deep Purple Nooo, the title of this post is not in reference to some odd sexual act. Geez y’all do you think this is some sort of sex site or something?  The title is actually about the only time I have ever played a musical instrument.So, what we're gonna do right here is go back, way back, back into time . . . to Los Angeles in the mid 1980s. I have a friend (we shall call him D) who is my roommate and race co-driver. He is a professional photographer and former professional musician. He is great at playing “Classical Gas”, a very good co-driver for endurance races and had Yamaha (musical instruments) as a photo . Occasionally I would assist on his photo shoots.  "The Unknown Race Drivers" D and me clowning around on a race weekend. During the years we were roommates he attempted to teach me to play guitar several times – this usually proved to be futile. The only musical instrument I play, very well mind you, is the radio. Also part of this saga is my gf (we shall call her Mo). Suffice it to say she was a very good girlfriend and also played several instruments (some musical).  One day D called and asked for an assist with a shipment of Yamaha instruments he had in and was going to shoot for a catalog. Mo was at my place so we both went over to the studio. All the instruments were new a fancy and shiny and Mo wanted to play some and eventually D and Mo did. D, being D, wanted to see if he could get me to play something. There was a bass guitar sitting close by and with only 4 strings I figured it might be easier. After plugging it in and plucking some strings we go to the “lesson”. Mo suggested we number the strings top to bottom so I would know what string to pluck. I don’t recall how we dealt with the neck. Anyway, I was able to play some notes with D calling out the numbers. Then came the big decision . . . what song to play. Something with a good bass line As D and I often did we both thought of the same thing at the same time. In this case it was “Smoke on the Water” – can’t get much more bass than that opening. So with D on a guitar and Mo on a keyboard we did a couple “rehearsals” and it sounded pretty good. So just like when a hole opened up during a race and we would take a shot we went for it with a full rendition of “Smoke on the Water” and it was nearly perfect. My bass play shook the rafters and I only missed a few notes. What prompted this post was the announcement of the last tour for the group Deep Purple. There is a link below. They will be in Phoenix on 8/15 – I might try to go there but it is a work night and it probably won’t be cheap. When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. |
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Hi Kinks, miss ya. Maybe they will un-retire.  When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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I do play guitar ( a little ), but I've never even tried a bass guitar. . It's GOT to be easier. I wonder if that's where I should have started out...  When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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I do play guitar ( a little ), but I've never even tried a bass guitar. . It's GOT to be easier. I wonder if that's where I should have started out...
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I got the musical reference immediately, and Classical Gas can only be played by a very accomplished guitarist. ThE only musical instrument I play is also a radio. When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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Thanks LJ When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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I got the musical reference immediately, and Classical Gas can only be played by a very accomplished guitarist. ThE only musical instrument I play is also a radio. Check out my profile or and become a "watcher" of my blog FMAOPLS,to learn more about me, and for intelligent, lively, smartassy and fun discussion, with a little irreverence thrown in. "Like" or comment on my photos, and I promise I'll add more. Thanks.
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Great song. Yes, 'Smoke on the Water' has that classic riff When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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Great song. Yes, 'Smoke on the Water' has that classic riff 
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Not a Deep Purple fan, so if I were there, we would have to find something else to amuse ourselves... When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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Its a work night, no 70-80's gear, and you won't be here 
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Great story! Hope you get to go to the concert...that would definitely be worth the time and money! Classical Gas.....great music. I work with a woman who's husband and her are very close friends with Mason Williams and his wife. Mason and her husband play together when he's here visiting, usually at least once a year.  When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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What a great read thank you, and that song Smoke On The Water love it and so glad you got to play it. Deep Purples last concert huh, seems lots of the older groups are performing their last tours as well. I hope they will continue to play certain venues would be great..  When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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WOW I found ticket to Massachusetts show for $100 so maybe you will be able in AZ- bet the tix are cheaper there. And good for you on the guitar When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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Go to the concert, dress in your 70-80's gear ...then send pics When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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I never really learned it, and haven't played since When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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Thanks PT it was fun When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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Used to love em, back in the day, happy times. Hope you go McFrock, and come here to tell us all about it........ When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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Ty Red a very cool story. I never heard of dep purple but I wasn't really into race car driving hugs V When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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A good one to practice and listen to. When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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It was a good evening and I haven't picked up a guitar since. When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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Great story! Hope you get to go to the concert...that would definitely be worth the time and money! Classical Gas.....great music. I work with a woman who's husband and her are very close friends with Mason Williams and his wife. Mason and her husband play together when he's here visiting, usually at least once a year. Pagan  Hmmmm....I know I left that wand around here somewhere!
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What a great read thank you, and that song Smoke On The Water love it and so glad you got to play it. Deep Purples last concert huh, seems lots of the older groups are performing their last tours as well. I hope they will continue to play certain venues would be great.. Seduce the mind and see what a wonderful adventure the body will take you on.. 
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WOW I found ticket to Massachusetts show for $100 so maybe you will be able in AZ- bet the tix are cheaper there. And good for you on the guitar (Virtual Symposium Group) use Virtual Symposium Group
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Go to the concert, dress in your 70-80's gear ...then send pics
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Used to love em, back in the day, happy times. Hope you go McFrock, and come here to tell us all about it........
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Ty Red a very cool story. I never heard of dep purple but I wasn't really into race car driving hugs V Become a blog watcher sweet_vm
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A good one to practice and listen to. Vive La Difference
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https://www.axs.com/deep-purple-on-the-long-goodbye-tour-in-2017-121203 When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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