Thursday, March 6, 2008
Believe it or not, I’ve been in two bands.
When my sister and I were about 9 and 7, respectively, we started a band in our bedroom. We wrote the songs together, Shana was the singer, and I was the drummer. In lieu of a real drum set, I would bang the detachable plastic legs of one of my shelves on a cardboard box, and it felt great. I don’t remember our name or any of our songs. In fact, we only lasted a few days because we both got bored with it, realizing we didn’t have the necessary talent or equipment to be in a band. But it sparked something in me.
My next band experience came in elementary school when a few friends and I decided to start The Hot Fudge Sundaes. We practiced once or twice at school, and planned to meet sometime outside of school. We even came up with ways to raise money for whatever we (the band, of course) might need it for. But it was just another disappointment.
Nowadays, I've left my dreams of musical stardom behind and focused on more "realistic" goals. But the musician in me comes out from time to time in the shower or while playing the drums for Rock Band. I guess I can't leave it completely behind.
Read Jessie's story about what it's really like to be in a band, from practicing to touring across the country.
And hey, if anyone needs a drummer, call me!
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