Comments for The Passing of Music Icons 2017 - Chuck Berry - March 18, 2017 | Eastern North Carolina Now

Here is another quick one 41 seconds Metamorphosis of Chuck Berry slide show

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Commented: Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 @ 8:11 pm By: Bobby Tony

It did appear effortless.

Your brother probably has a most settled spirit. Good music does come from the soul.

Commented: Sunday, March 19th, 2017 @ 9:08 pm By: Stan Deatherage

Great video of your Dad and your Brother having some true quality time.

It is always cool to witness older guy playing lead, just shredding the tune note by note. Is this your brother who loves to play Jerry Lee songs?

Commented: Sunday, March 19th, 2017 @ 8:38 pm By: Stan Deatherage

I agree 100%, as long as it is not destructive like brick laying or some other intensive work.

The truth be told, I don't have arthritis yet. I only get the soreness with the change of weather from dry to damp or hot to cold. However, my dad had a bad case of it and it ran in his family. It got to the point that he could no longer hold a cup of coffee. I bought him a few Plastic Beer Stein that was large enough for him to grab. When I made his morning coffee after mom passed away, I would kid him with 'Hey old man get you claws around this.' I have always suspected that I would eventually have the same problem, but dad's did not get bad until he was well into his eighties. He still played the guitar until his mid-eighties as shown in this YouTube clip of him and my brother Jim. Jim is five years older than me and so far has not had a problem with Cousin Arthur.

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That is one of the reasons I returned to guitar playing was an attempt to keep my fingers limber. That also is a reason for my attempt at writing. as the keyboard work serves the same purpose.

Commented: Sunday, March 19th, 2017 @ 7:52 pm By: Bobby Tony

Take a picture and tell us about the Little Martin if you procure it.

Commented: Sunday, March 19th, 2017 @ 11:37 am By: Stan Deatherage

I would love to have one of those to teach my grandchildren how to play a whole bunch of chords. I'm also a big fan of G - C - F - Bm - Am - and one of my favorites - Em.

There are so many cool chords, so little time.

Commented: Sunday, March 19th, 2017 @ 10:10 am By: Stan Deatherage

It is amazing to me how he took a simple three-chord repetition (A-D-E) and created an entire genre of music. Yesterday I was at a local Flea Market that has a guitar booth. They had a Martin guitar for sale @ $280 which is not a great deal for that model as they are on the internet for the same price new. It is the smallest Guitar that Martin makes and it is made in Mexico using High pressure Laminate. The last thing I need is another piece of inventory for my estate, but it sounded pretty good, its local and there is something about spending money that soothes the grieving process (I kid, I really don't need an excuse). It is an acoustic only guitar called the Little Martin LXK2.

Subsequent research has shown that many of the reviewers give it high marks for sound quality at a low price. I doubt that it will improve my skill level, but for $300 or so, how can I go wrong. I resisted the temptation, but unfortunately the Flea market is open on Sunday, so if I can resist it for one more day, I may have overcome my bereavement for good ole Chuck.

Since it is Acoustic, it would not be suitable for Chuck's style of music. If I make it through today without a purchase, I may call my old partner at the Pawn Shop tomorrow and see if he still has my Fender Stratocaster knock-off for sale. It would not the first time I have purged my inventory, then turned around, and bought the same thing later.

Here is a sample of the Little Martin on YouTube.

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Commented: Sunday, March 19th, 2017 @ 9:46 am By: Bobby Tony

After reviewing the documentary referenced in the article, I had to admit that my excuse for not being able to play the Riff in Johnny B. Goode because of my arthritis has officially been debunked. Keith Richards seems unaffected by his medical malady. So does Willie Nelson. Keith is 73, Willie is 83, Chuck was 90. I thought I had several good excuses:

1: Arthritis
2: Bad Guitar
3: Hard Living

What common thread do all these guys have that allows them to keep Rocking? Could it be booze, broads and drugs? Naw!!!!

And to think I gave up that for the sake of my health. I guess I will still try to find a suitable excuse now.

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Research has shown that playing the guitar does not cause Arthritis.

"Although there has been some speculation in the media that his playing may have contributed to the development of his arthritis, there’s no evidence that playing any instrument wears joints out quickly. Musicians get arthritis, just like the rest of us." www.ronankavanagh.ie/musicians-health/learning-from-keith-richards-fingers-why-musicians-get-sore/

Can I blame it all on the RUSSIANS?

Commented: Sunday, March 19th, 2017 @ 8:13 am By: Bobby Tony