On acoustic guitar I tend to stay in the key of D for some reason. On electric guitar I keep basic: C, G, D, and A. The key of D minor is also real good for me.
When a song gets its legs and begins to come to me, this is the euphoric hook that keeps me wanting to continue.
I've always stuck with Gibsons. I've had Guilds and Fenders, too, but I always wind up going back to Gibsons.
As a solo artist, I just felt cemented in front of the mike stand. There was very little time to play with the audience and be a band member
I have always been a sucker for the big, upbeat chorus.
When you sign with a label, they do insist upon certain rights, and if you have a competent attorney, your rights will be protected.
There were some older guitarists on my side of town, and I got to know many of them
