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About sixstrstories

I am the son and only child of a registered nurse & a self-employed collector of wildflowers. I went on to become: a Beatles’ fan; a record collector; a drummer; a music magazine subscriber; a guitar player; a songwriter; a high school graduate; a college student; a music major; a performing singer/guitarist; a photography student; a yearbook photographer; a student teacher; a boyfriend; a letter writer; a college graduate; an elementary school music teacher; an apartment dweller; a husband; a guitar teacher/independent contractor; a homeowner; an independent music producer; the father of a daughter; the father of a son; a bandmate; a teacher of the history of popular music in America; an instructor of music/adjunct faculty member; a grandfather (x3); a condo dweller; and a blogger.

This Historic Day In Music: Judy Collins

Posted on May 1, 2012 by sixstrstories

She wanted a guitar. It was 1967, she was going into the 8th grade and Andrea wanted a guitar. So, she saved up her hard-earned babysitting money and on September 29, 1967, Andrea spent $28.00 on a small-bodied, nylon string acoustic guitar … Continue reading →

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Another “This Historic Day In Music” Quiz

Posted on April 25, 2012 by sixstrstories

What was the name of the electric Blues guitarist who was born on this day, April 25, in the year of 1923, in Indianola, Mississippi? Hint #1: He played a standard-issue, Gibson Flying V electric guitar – which he named “Lucy” – … Continue reading →

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And Now… Levon Helm

Posted on April 22, 2012 by sixstrstories

The Band was blessed with three lead vocalists – three distinctive, evocative, stunningly expressive lead vocalists: Richard Manuel, Rick Danko and Levon Helm. Richard Manuel – songwriter, keyboard player, occasional drummer – was the lead voice on many memorable tracks including “Tears of Rage” from … Continue reading →

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Two Years

Posted on April 18, 2012 by sixstrstories

Today, April 18, 2012, sixstr stories turns two years old. In looking back over those two years as documented on the “site stats” page that WordPress provides, I found some interesting information. (Well, to me, it’s fascinating. I hope you find … Continue reading →

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The Three Kings

Posted on April 15, 2012 by sixstrstories

Once upon a time, there were three kings: Albert, B.B. and Freddie. From the 1960’s into the early 1970’s, these three men reigned throughout the land as masters in the realm of Electric Blues Guitar. Freddie was the youngest. Born in … Continue reading →

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“You’re The One”

Posted on April 7, 2012 by sixstrstories

I wrote “You’re The One” towards the end of 1982, with the finished lyrics dated 12/15/82 in my first, large-format, black-covered songwriting journal. This love song (true then, true now) became track #2 of my cassette album Anytime, recorded and … Continue reading →

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A “This Historic Day In Music” Quiz

Posted on April 4, 2012 by sixstrstories

On April 4, in the year of 1915, McKinley Morganfield was born in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. By what name did McKinley come to be known as when he grew up? Hint: Little McKinley grew up to be one of the … Continue reading →

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This Historic Day In Music: Richard Thompson

Posted on April 3, 2012 by sixstrstories

As a guitarist, Richard Thompson is without peer. Nobody plays the acoustic guitar or the electric guitar – and he once said in an interview I read that he approaches them as different instruments – like he does. When you … Continue reading →

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Anytime

Posted on April 1, 2012 by sixstrstories

On Friday, September 9, 1988, I recorded my first album. The recording session started at 6:00 pm and was held in Mayer Auditorium on the campus of Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH. I had the help of a trio of … Continue reading →

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This Historic Day In Music: Parlophone LP (Mono) – PMC 1201

Posted on March 22, 2012 by sixstrstories

It was released 49 years ago today, in Great Britain. It contained 14 songs: 8 originals (including the hit singles “Love Me Do” and “Please Please Me”) and 6 covers (including “Chains” by Gerry Goffin & Carole King and “Twist And Shout” … Continue reading →

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