RokitRik

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I've been a music fan all my life. I remember the early 60s and my sisters spinning rock and roll on a portable turntable in our basement. I must have memorized every Beatles song recorded! Then so much more. In the early 70s and ever since I was a rabid Bowie fan. Let me tell you, in the central US, that was not too popular but I still spread the word about the greatest musician on Earth! I've played guitar since my early teens and done recordings for years, starting on a Sony sound-on-sound reel to reel. Now I'm pretty proficient at digital recording. It's a great hobby. I hope you like my tunes. I'll listen here and give feedback as well!

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

Stated simply: "the soundtrack of my life." Whether listening or playing, music is a thread that travels through all of us. A heavenly wavelength that connects us to the past, present and future.

What is your music dream?

In my dreams, I meet the music heroes who helped me define my role in this world.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

World peace dude, what else?

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

Probably Incense and Peppermints by the Strawberry Alarm Clock.

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Bowie, Beatles, Lou Reed, Led Zep...so many others.

What inspires you to make music?

The vibration of my guitar against my body. Seeing something beautiful that I want to play and write about.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

Hope.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Nervous but once into it, I feel great.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

Hasn't changed. Play for yourself first. If others like it, great. If not, just keep playing.

What do you think of Drooble?

so far so good.

What frustrates you most as a musician?

My own limitations.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

sometimes but I'm older now and not one to go to clubs and bars anymore.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

Confidence and excellent chops.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

Yvette Young and her band Covet. Check her out on YouTube.