Rocky the 82 year old wonder
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Roky is an 82 year old, child prodigy. He was able to start playing music at age 2. His mother gave him a marine band when he was 5. It only costs 25 cents! He was able to play the star spangled banner, note for note, and with the correct tempo, in only 20 minutes. He spent most of his life teaching guitar, giging, and doing radio and tv commercials, in Los Angeles and Hollywood. These recordings and interviews are being done at the convelescent hospital his is in. He is there with emphazima and colon cancer. It is very difficult for him to even sit up, without getting exahusted, but he is always ready to play. I hope you enjoy his music and stories. He would love to hear from you all. He doesn't have anything in his room, that he shares with 2 other men, but a tv and one of his guitars. I can print out any feedback you guys give. It would mean the world to him. If you could give you city, state, country, on your post, that would be even better. It would touch his heart to hear folks from around the world are listening to him.Band/artist history
There is a ton to list here. As I get to know Rocky better, I will add to this. His years in Los Angeles, and Hollywood, allowed him to cross trails, jam, and befreind many a big name artists.Have you performed in front of an audience?Up until he was sent here, he played with Ted E Bear, and Bunny R Rabbit. They had quite a show.
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Rocky, where have you been hiding? Walter, you have a real find here, sign him up! I loved your St James Infirmary , you sang a couple of verses that I haven't heard before. I've done my best to imitate blues playing and singers, but there ain't nothing like the real thing, and you are the real thing.
Regards from Oxford UKHello and hope all is going well with you. Its been fun visiting your page. I'd love if you come visit our page. I was part of an R&B group on campus before I tried out one song on the acoustic guitar with a friend and I just fell in love with it. It was incredible...you guys don't understand what you have...Pls when you get the chance check out "see it in your eyes" and "take some time" Just asking for your opinion because this is a foreign land for me and my boys. Thanks for your music and God bless.Hi Rocky,
Fabulous stuff, keep on playing. You are a true inspiration.
Neil from SpainHey Rocky, that's great music..!!
I'm posting all the way from Scotland...I know Walter form online..get him to play the Harp for you..!All comments (15)
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Rocky - you've got more character in your singing voice than half the old Chess Records blues roster put together! I absolutely loved listening to your music and hope you keep at it. Let's hear more!!