Murph Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Today is my anniversary. For the newbies, I started playing bars at age 12. It was a different time. Raised by bikers and moved around a lot, at age 16 I was gigging (front man/lead player) for $25.00 a night, drinking beer, smoking cigarettes and everything else that would burn. Musicians were not only allowed to drink while working, it was expected. Somehow, by the Grace of God, I pulled this off for over 35 years. For those of you just getting started, and those of you winding down your musical career I just say "best of luck" and "be careful". For anyone I offended back in the day, or even just yesterday, I humbly apologize. Murph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57classic Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Today is my anniversary. For the newbies, I started playing bars at age 12. It was a different time. Raised by bikers and moved around a lot, at age 16 I was gigging (front man/lead player) for $25.00 a night, drinking beer, smoking cigarettes and everything else that would burn. Musicians were not only allowed to drink while working, it was expected. Somehow, by the Grace of God, I pulled this off for over 35 years. For those of you just getting started, and those of you winding down your musical career I just say "best of luck" and "be careful". For anyone I offended back in the day, or even just yesterday, I humbly apologize. Murph. Congratulations Murph! Keep on keepin on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 3 years here too...I never been a hard drinker, maybe 2-3 beers a day a few times a week, but had to stop it entirely due to health issues. Not if I miss it, just would be nice to have one on a hot day. That's life. Keep on. I am with You! Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyT Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Congrats! I quit drinking entirely back in '82 when the X got pregnant with our first. Never have a desire, I like having a clear head and no hangovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slavestate Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hell yeah man. Keep doing your thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Good on you Murph.... Keep it up man. You've never offended me in any way and I been here since day one. The same goes for me If I have ever been offensive I beg your pardon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Way to go, boss! Keep the faith! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Congratz Murph. Keep comin' back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY Guitar Show Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Congrats man..I remember those days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Bill Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Congratulations Murph. I also started playing at age 12 in clubs, but Penna. law required a guardian be present. So no monkey business. I have a stepson thats clean and sober 10 years...so I can relate to what you may have gone through. One day at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Congratulations Murph! I went on the Atkins diet in late 2003 so the Colt 45 had to go. It was weird for a few weeks but I haven't given it any thought in years. Once I hit the "one year" mark I figured I'd keep going. Haven't had a sip since about the first week of December 03. After a short while and a little reflecting I realized that most every bad move I did in life probably had alcohol involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Congratz, Murph. I can only imagine how hard it would be to stay sober after so many years of that life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quapman Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Congrats Murph! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 My sincere congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aster1 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Congrats to you Murph & others fight this off. [thumbup] God Bless & keep the clear head going!! Aster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Congrats Murph! Seven years here. Anytime is a good time too stop whatever. 28 Years ago this month for me stopped smoking of everything. I'm amazed I survived the 60's, to get to my 60's. Hang in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenKen Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brijas99 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Way to go Murph ! Congradulations, every day sober is a real good day for sure ! Keep on Keepin On !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderchild Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Congrats, I turn 60 next fri. and like the old joke, "If I'd have known I would have lived this long, I would've taken better care of myself" Nothing to smoke for over 16 yrs and nothing to drink for 20. I finally figured out why I felt like crap in the morning....it was the night before. Stopped that and saved a lot of money & brain cells TC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxson50 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 You Da Man! Except for the being raised by bikers part, and playing since age 12, sounds like I have a twin! Actually played in a cage once!I gave up smoking in 1975, drinking to much in 78, but couldn't play in clubs after a while, I found I have a intolerance for drunks when I'm sober.Any way,,God Bless you man, keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Happy Anniversary, Murph! P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 You Da Man! Except for the being raised by bikers part, and playing since age 12, sounds like I have a twin! Actually played in a cage once!I gave up smoking in 1975, drinking to much in 78, but couldn't play in clubs after a while, I found I have a intolerance for drunks when I'm sober.Any way,,God Bless you man, keep up the good work! I was playing in bars at 15.... but like Murph said, was a different time. Back in 1965 or so, we were playing in all the Military Bases around the Bay Area, Moffett Field, Alameda Naval Air Station, Hunter's Point, Treasure Island, Oak Knoll Naval Hospital, and several places I'm forgetting. They were 4-hour gigs..... either in the Officer's club or the Enlisted Men's club...so there was plenty of drinking/drunks, even back then, and we were there at a minimum of 2 nights a week. REALLY helped us establish our stage presence. Where do bands get that experience these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Way to go Mr. Slaw! And, Happy Birthday to ya!. Glad you are maintaining serenity. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Nice. Good on ya'. My buddy went cold turkey 17 years ago and hasn't had a drop of alcohol since. He hasn't done any cocaine, pot or pills either. Maybe I should try it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8GOIsmzVkI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm7KUQ_uXK0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 . Very happy for you. Murph, it's great to have you back on the forum contributing, and a couple of performance vids to boot. All the best to you. . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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