long time lurker/new poster
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Topic: long time lurker/new poster
Posted By: Roadie
Subject: long time lurker/new poster
Date Posted: June 19 2005 at 13:57
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Well, I thought since I finally posted I should introduce myself... I am a 39yo ex-roadie originally from Indy now living in the Metro Detroit area. I moved here about a year ago to be closer to my girlfriend. I used to travel with some midwestern bands back in the late 80's early 90's, then worked in the local Indy music scene until I moved here. My introduction to prog was about 10 years ago when I heard .... uhm.....dont flame me.....Dream Theater. I had appreciated bands like Genesis and Yes, but wasnt really "into" them, I was more of a metal head. I love Queensryche for example, and think Operation:Mindcrime is a masterpiece, but DT bridged the "gap" for me and made me look into thier influences and previous prog. (yes, I think DT is prog, no, not "classic" prog, but prog nonetheless) Some bands I got into because of DT: Spock's Beard Ice Age Yes Genesis King Crimson (great live, no matter what you read in other posts!) Peter Gabriel (INCREDIBLE live, Tony Levin is a monster) Pink Floyd Trans-Siberian Orchestra I am also a voracious reader, I love fantasy, sci-fi, suspense, etc. Recently read authors would include: Dean Koontz Raymond Feist Kim Harrison Robert Heinlein Gordon Dickson Mark Anthony Richard Laymon Mercedes Lackey Well, I think thats enough for now. I look forward to exploring the new (to me) bands that I read about here and expanding my "progness" more.  ------------- "Strange how laughter looks like crying with no sound; raindrops taste like tears, without the pain." |
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Posted By: Jimbo
Date Posted: June 21 2005 at 11:15
Welcome! 
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: June 21 2005 at 19:05
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Indeed ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
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