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Rick Glaze
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My wife, Kelley, and I are moving back to Fairbanks, Alaska in October 2011!!! We're going to spend our remaining years on God's Earth with our kids and grandkids. We're really looking forward to it. At our age it IS a bit scary, picking up and moving to a new place, starting over, or a "new, fresh start" would be a more positive way to put it I guess, with very few personal belongings going with us. (of course I AM taking ALL of my musical equipment and accessories with me!)
Being so far away and pretty much on the "Top of the World," it's almost like moving to another country. But Alaska is definitely the biggest part of THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in every way. SORRY TEXAS! LOL
When I got the bright idea of trying to break into the "grunge" movement and moving to Seattle, I had no idea I would end up in Boise, Idaho, let alone being here for 17 years, because as soon as we got here in late 1994, we were making our plans to move somewhere else. As I always have said: "I'm so glad that grunge thing did NOT work out!" I liked some of the bands that came out of Seattle, but grunge came and went, even though the good parts of it still live on, as they as they always will, and should because the great bands that came out of the movement were indeed very good and have spawned a lot of other goodbands and music, such as the Foo Fighters, etc.
I'm happy to be going back to Alaska though, as it is a great place to live. An adventure for sure, so we DO know what we're in for.
Short, but glorious summers with nearly 24 hours of daylight for more than two of those summer months, but horribly long, very cold winters. You actually have to "plug your car in" to an electric outlet when it's not running or it will freeze up, sometimes within minutes on the coldest of days (nights,actually). An electric blanket goes around the car's battery, a dipstick heater to keep the oil from turning to frozen sludge, and a circulating heater to keep the antifreeze moving and above -40 degrees, as they still, to my knowledge, have not perfected an antifreeze that can handle the temperatures of central and northern Alaska. I have seen with my own eyes, a thermometer that actually read -74! Now, that was away from town, but even in town it can get down to -60 and even colder. It's an adventure living in central and northern Alaska, to say the least.
CAN'T WAIT THOUGH!!!
Being so far away and pretty much on the "Top of the World," it's almost like moving to another country. But Alaska is definitely the biggest part of THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, in every way. SORRY TEXAS! LOL
When I got the bright idea of trying to break into the "grunge" movement and moving to Seattle, I had no idea I would end up in Boise, Idaho, let alone being here for 17 years, because as soon as we got here in late 1994, we were making our plans to move somewhere else. As I always have said: "I'm so glad that grunge thing did NOT work out!" I liked some of the bands that came out of Seattle, but grunge came and went, even though the good parts of it still live on, as they as they always will, and should because the great bands that came out of the movement were indeed very good and have spawned a lot of other goodbands and music, such as the Foo Fighters, etc.
I'm happy to be going back to Alaska though, as it is a great place to live. An adventure for sure, so we DO know what we're in for.
Short, but glorious summers with nearly 24 hours of daylight for more than two of those summer months, but horribly long, very cold winters. You actually have to "plug your car in" to an electric outlet when it's not running or it will freeze up, sometimes within minutes on the coldest of days (nights,actually). An electric blanket goes around the car's battery, a dipstick heater to keep the oil from turning to frozen sludge, and a circulating heater to keep the antifreeze moving and above -40 degrees, as they still, to my knowledge, have not perfected an antifreeze that can handle the temperatures of central and northern Alaska. I have seen with my own eyes, a thermometer that actually read -74! Now, that was away from town, but even in town it can get down to -60 and even colder. It's an adventure living in central and northern Alaska, to say the least.
CAN'T WAIT THOUGH!!!
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I am a "solo" artist, if you will, because I do it all by myself now, but I love the way I am doing it now. I used to play professionally in bars and such, and have actually opened for a couple of once pretty big names (that I won't mention) at places such as State Fairs and bars, but now I do it all by myself, and though it may now just be a hobby as I don't make money playing anymore, I still take my "hobby" (music) pretty seriously.
In the beginning, I recorded my music with a 4 track analog studio. I have since moved up to a much better digital system, though I am old school and actually prefer the sound of an analog recording. I play all instruments myself, including acoustic and electric guitars, bass, keyboards, drums, and vocals (my weakest point, in my opinion). I think for the equipment I have, I make decent recordings.
Born in Cleveland, when my father died my mother moved the family back to her hometown in Southern Ohio when I was nine months old. I've lived all over this great country.....from Florida to Alaska! As of October 2011, my wife and I are going to be spending our final years back in Fairbanks, Alaska to be with our kids and grandkids.
I'm proud of my song writing and I play guitar and bass pretty well, and am even getting better and better on the drums and keys. My vocals are definitely not David Coverdale quality, but I do enough takes before I master the recording that I can usually come up with "something" I think I can live with. As I said before, my voice is definitely my weak point. I hope you like what you hear.
Rick
In the beginning, I recorded my music with a 4 track analog studio. I have since moved up to a much better digital system, though I am old school and actually prefer the sound of an analog recording. I play all instruments myself, including acoustic and electric guitars, bass, keyboards, drums, and vocals (my weakest point, in my opinion). I think for the equipment I have, I make decent recordings.
Born in Cleveland, when my father died my mother moved the family back to her hometown in Southern Ohio when I was nine months old. I've lived all over this great country.....from Florida to Alaska! As of October 2011, my wife and I are going to be spending our final years back in Fairbanks, Alaska to be with our kids and grandkids.
I'm proud of my song writing and I play guitar and bass pretty well, and am even getting better and better on the drums and keys. My vocals are definitely not David Coverdale quality, but I do enough takes before I master the recording that I can usually come up with "something" I think I can live with. As I said before, my voice is definitely my weak point. I hope you like what you hear.
Rick
Why this name?
My Parent's chose it. (LOL)
Do you play live?
Nothing is better than live music, especially when you're the one playing it on the stage, knowing those people with their eyes trained on you came there to see......YOU!
But I haven't played live since about 1992. I have had numerous bands over the years and used to play live a lot. I've earned money doing it too, so I guess I can say I once played professionally.
In 1974 I co-founded a band in Southern Ohio called Blitzkrieg (I know a million other bands have used that name but I'd bet we were the first! 1974?)
I'm proud to say that "The 'Krieg," as we were eventually known, are still playing and more popular in the state of Ohio than they have ever been. In 2009, after not playing together for 32 years and me personally not even seeing, nor being in contact with "the guys" for about 29 years, the four original Blitzkrieg members had a reunion jam. The other three original Blitzkrieg members suprised me when I went back home to visit my sister before she passed away from a long battle with cancer a few weeks later, God rest her soul.
That evening was dubbed by Keith (or Schmoe as he is now affectionately known) who is the original drummer and after I'd left the band, lead singer....."The Blitzkrieg Founding Fathers Reunion Jam" and it was a blast and very moving for me to play with my mates again.
I was the bass player in that band and left them in 1977. That was the best band I've ever been in, even though I was very young at the time. I've not met nor have I played with a better group of musicians since, and even though we were young, we were still kick-ass musicians and we just played well together. We "gelled" I guess. I was with them through my teen years, from age 14 to 17.
I've always wanted to write and record my own music, with me playing all instruments, and that's exactly what I do now. If I must describe it as a hobby, I'd have to say it's a very serious hobby.
But I haven't played live since about 1992. I have had numerous bands over the years and used to play live a lot. I've earned money doing it too, so I guess I can say I once played professionally.
In 1974 I co-founded a band in Southern Ohio called Blitzkrieg (I know a million other bands have used that name but I'd bet we were the first! 1974?)
I'm proud to say that "The 'Krieg," as we were eventually known, are still playing and more popular in the state of Ohio than they have ever been. In 2009, after not playing together for 32 years and me personally not even seeing, nor being in contact with "the guys" for about 29 years, the four original Blitzkrieg members had a reunion jam. The other three original Blitzkrieg members suprised me when I went back home to visit my sister before she passed away from a long battle with cancer a few weeks later, God rest her soul.
That evening was dubbed by Keith (or Schmoe as he is now affectionately known) who is the original drummer and after I'd left the band, lead singer....."The Blitzkrieg Founding Fathers Reunion Jam" and it was a blast and very moving for me to play with my mates again.
I was the bass player in that band and left them in 1977. That was the best band I've ever been in, even though I was very young at the time. I've not met nor have I played with a better group of musicians since, and even though we were young, we were still kick-ass musicians and we just played well together. We "gelled" I guess. I was with them through my teen years, from age 14 to 17.
I've always wanted to write and record my own music, with me playing all instruments, and that's exactly what I do now. If I must describe it as a hobby, I'd have to say it's a very serious hobby.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I actually think the internet is good for music. While it does squelch CD sales, it allows people hear music they would otherwise never get a chance to hear. Like mine. If it weren't for the net, this music wouldn't be heard. Of course people still have to choose to listen to it, but the access to it is there, and it wasn't available before Al Gore invented the Internet. (LOL-sorry,I couldn't resist) So if you have a really good ear, you'll still want to buy the CD for the sound quality, if one exists. Maybe I'm just approaching middle age, but it would seem that kids today (anyone under 30 to me) just don't have, in general, very good ears. My sound quality lacks, frankly, because of cheap equipment. Even though I did OK for a 4 track analog studio, it could be much better if done in a real studio.
It improved a lot when I upgraded to the digital system I now use.
It improved a lot when I upgraded to the digital system I now use.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I wouldn't sign with a label now. I'm too old. Not saying that there's an age limit on making music, but when I was younger I would have been happy to sign with a major label. However, someone recently contacted me about publishing one of my songs. We'll see how that goes.
Band History:
I grew up in southern Ohio after being born in Cleveland. At 17 I moved to Columbus and a few years later married and had two children, who are now grown. I divorced in 1986 and in 1989 got a wild hair and took off for the Land of the Midnight Sun (Alaska) where I met my present (and final) wife, the love of my life.(a term I hate because it is way overused) But if the shoe fits, and in our case, it most certainly does!
My wife and I moved to Seattle from Fairbanks about month after marrying as that was the music boom city at the time and I had ambitions of breaking into a band, possibly into the Grunge movement. Boy, I'm glad that didn't work out, as except for the "big 5" from Seattle, I really didn't care much for most grunge. Every band I auditioned for thought I played very well but they all said the same thing to me......I was too old. I was then the ripe old age of 30. Funny. In late 1994 My wife and I moved to Boise, Idaho. We're moving to be back in Alaska very soon though!
I've played in rock bands since I was 8 years old or so. That's right. Eight. I got my first guitar at 8 and have been at it since. But now I do it on my own and like it that way. It's great to jam with other musicians as you can never beat live music, but as far as "my hobby" of writing and playing everything myself, I can't think of anything better. I write everything from acoustic ballads to heavy metal, but mostly good hard driving Rock!
My wife and I moved to Seattle from Fairbanks about month after marrying as that was the music boom city at the time and I had ambitions of breaking into a band, possibly into the Grunge movement. Boy, I'm glad that didn't work out, as except for the "big 5" from Seattle, I really didn't care much for most grunge. Every band I auditioned for thought I played very well but they all said the same thing to me......I was too old. I was then the ripe old age of 30. Funny. In late 1994 My wife and I moved to Boise, Idaho. We're moving to be back in Alaska very soon though!
I've played in rock bands since I was 8 years old or so. That's right. Eight. I got my first guitar at 8 and have been at it since. But now I do it on my own and like it that way. It's great to jam with other musicians as you can never beat live music, but as far as "my hobby" of writing and playing everything myself, I can't think of anything better. I write everything from acoustic ballads to heavy metal, but mostly good hard driving Rock!
Your influences?
I grew up in the 60s with, of course, The Beatles (my favorite, and frankly, in a class of their own), Elvis, Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons, The Animals, Jefferson Airplane,The Turtles,The Who,The Guess Who,Jimi,Janis,The Doors,etc.
In the seventies (my teen years) I grew ever so fond of "Yes" and to this day I tell people they are my favorite band, along with bands such as: ELO, Queen, Rush, Kansas, Jethro Tull, Uriah Heep, etc. Production rock I guess is what they call it. I love strings and orchestral instruments. I like the mixture of classical music with rock. I loved Metallica with the San Francisco Symphony.
In the 80s I mostly listened to classic rock or new music from classic rock artists like Yes, Elo and everybody mentioned before, but I also took a liking to the so called "Hair Band" onslaught. I think the best band that came out of the 80s may have been Def Leppard. Although there were many. I don't go for the notion that the 80s was the worst decade for music as is popular belief. I'd vote for the one we're in as being the worst. Seems like there's always somebody rappin' at me. Don't like rap! Sorry. It's not music to me. I'll get some flack over that statement. Rap artists usually don't write their own music. It's always something sampled or at best, programmed to play a loop over and over.
And except for a few talented Grunge bands, that scene was also a bust. So the 90s wasn't a great decade for music either.
In the seventies (my teen years) I grew ever so fond of "Yes" and to this day I tell people they are my favorite band, along with bands such as: ELO, Queen, Rush, Kansas, Jethro Tull, Uriah Heep, etc. Production rock I guess is what they call it. I love strings and orchestral instruments. I like the mixture of classical music with rock. I loved Metallica with the San Francisco Symphony.
In the 80s I mostly listened to classic rock or new music from classic rock artists like Yes, Elo and everybody mentioned before, but I also took a liking to the so called "Hair Band" onslaught. I think the best band that came out of the 80s may have been Def Leppard. Although there were many. I don't go for the notion that the 80s was the worst decade for music as is popular belief. I'd vote for the one we're in as being the worst. Seems like there's always somebody rappin' at me. Don't like rap! Sorry. It's not music to me. I'll get some flack over that statement. Rap artists usually don't write their own music. It's always something sampled or at best, programmed to play a loop over and over.
And except for a few talented Grunge bands, that scene was also a bust. So the 90s wasn't a great decade for music either.
Favorite spot?
Anywhere my wife is! I grew up in a little, tiny town called Middleport on the banks of the Ohio River. I love that town. I also love Seattle and all of Alaska.
Equipment used:
Rogue LX405 PRO (5 string)
Harmony H106B Acoustic Guitar
Epiphone Les Paul Standard (transparent Blue)
Ibanez RX-20 Electric Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Heritage Series Standard-80
Casio CTK-496 Keyboard
Yamaha DD-55 Electronic Drm Kit (not a drum machine)
Tascam MF-P01 Portastudio (upgraded to a Tascam DP-01 8 track Digital in 2006)
Technics 14 band EQ
Shure Microphones
Peavey Backstage 50 (50 watt guitar amp w/FX)
Fender Concert II ('82 model and newly rebuilt 60 watt-2011)
Behringer BX4500H Bass Head (450 watts of thunder)
Acoustic Control Corp. 301 Bass cabinet (these were "THE" bass cab of the 70s and 80s)
FX pedals:Wah Wah, Volume, Metal Distortion, Flanger,Chorus,Phase Shifter,Digitech RP50
Glass Slide
Medium or Heavy gauge picks for guitar, Extra
Heavy picks if needed for Bass)
D'Addario Strings for all guitars and basses
I'm a big fan of "FingerEase", a string lubricant that makes the strings "slick," if you will, cutting down on string noise, I don't know if I'd consider it "Equipment"
Harmony H106B Acoustic Guitar
Epiphone Les Paul Standard (transparent Blue)
Ibanez RX-20 Electric Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Heritage Series Standard-80
Casio CTK-496 Keyboard
Yamaha DD-55 Electronic Drm Kit (not a drum machine)
Tascam MF-P01 Portastudio (upgraded to a Tascam DP-01 8 track Digital in 2006)
Technics 14 band EQ
Shure Microphones
Peavey Backstage 50 (50 watt guitar amp w/FX)
Fender Concert II ('82 model and newly rebuilt 60 watt-2011)
Behringer BX4500H Bass Head (450 watts of thunder)
Acoustic Control Corp. 301 Bass cabinet (these were "THE" bass cab of the 70s and 80s)
FX pedals:Wah Wah, Volume, Metal Distortion, Flanger,Chorus,Phase Shifter,Digitech RP50
Glass Slide
Medium or Heavy gauge picks for guitar, Extra
Heavy picks if needed for Bass)
D'Addario Strings for all guitars and basses
I'm a big fan of "FingerEase", a string lubricant that makes the strings "slick," if you will, cutting down on string noise, I don't know if I'd consider it "Equipment"
Anything else...?
I'm just a guy that's always wanted to write, play, and record my own music with me playing all the instruments and that's exactly what I do now. I just didn't realize years ago that I would be 45 years old before I got to do it. It's good hard driving rock with a few ballads, love songs, a little twang here and there, and my friends tell me they can hear my Beatles influence. I don't sample or program anything. Every instrument and vocal is done by me. NO PROGRAMMING!
So, give me a listen! You just may like my music.
So, give me a listen! You just may like my music.