Show off here!

[MikeMac]

Yeah - but you scare the S**t out of people! Guitar players have to IMPRESS them.

Old, bald and pudgy does NOT cut it. As they say here in hickland, "It don't matter how much talent you have".....

Point taken though. I probably won't quit. Just imagine the freaked out nurses in the home while 80 year old "rocker Bill" plays 2112 through a practice amp.

If I may jump in here with a little something to sixstring.

I don't know if anyone remembers this great American Express commercial several years ago that had a 20 something rock'n'roll guitar player warming up on stage before (or just after a show). This old man walks up to him and says something like, "mind if I give it a try?"

The young musician looks at him with a scoff and says, "ok" and hands the old man the guitar.

The old man proceeds to wail on the guitar with all kinds of complex and talented riffs. When he finally finishes his amazing feat, the young musician says to the old man, "hey pops, you're pretty good...what's your name?"

The old man hands the guitar back to the young musician and says, "It's on your guitar"

The screen shows an American Express card with the name : Les Paul

I wish I could find that commercial again on YouTube. (and if anyone finds it, please post the link)

Nevertheless, old guys playing guitars are still cool. And we 40 somethings still have lots left to give!

So, Rock On!

Shoot, maybe I'll get my old drum set out of the attic. Evans Blue Hydraulic heads and all!

 

[GoldenP51]

Scorch seriously scares the piss outta me. If I woulda seen that as a kid I probably would have started crying. Nice work though...but I am still trying to get the image of scorch out of my head! GO AWAY!!!

 

[Figurehead]

Good, Ol' Scorch is doing his job well then LOL! It was my job to keep the line entertained and on the edge. To make them really consider going in, to fear it, to build up the anxiety. Mind you, I'm the only one outside of the actual attraction (with the exception of Nutso the ticket taker seen dancing around outside, and the Ringmaster at the top of the stairs that starts off the actual show inside). Inside there is a cast of 16 that groups pass by for about 40 seconds each. I am outside and have a large crowd that needs entertained nonstop for upwards of 40 minutes at a time. The cast inside gets breaks and we hold the line outside to accomidate the actors inside (no ac or heat, heavey hot costumes, etc.), I on the other hand do not get breaks and have to be "on" the entire time...

Great thing I LOVE it. I would get depressed at the end of the night when we would have to close. My boss loved it because I would actualy run out to the sidewalk by the street and try to wave people in. LOL!

This year, Scorch is going to be even scarier. I have a few new tricks up my sleave... like actualy taking a knife to my own throat. Yup! I have this magic trick on the way:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-g9GvcLJZk

 

[GoldenP51]

This year, Scorch is going to be even scarier. I have a few new tricks up my sleave... like actualy taking a knife to my own throat. Yup! I have this magic trick on the way:

Oh man...if you did that I would freak out...I like to think I'm not a wimp but a fire breathing clown that cuts his own throat...I'd end up having to hold onto my girlfriend crying looking like a total wuss.

"I do kids parties" is a nice touch too LOL

 

[Cage]

If I may jump in here with a little something to sixstring.

I don't know if anyone remembers this great American Express commercial several years ago that had a 20 something rock'n'roll guitar player warming up on stage before (or just after a show). This old man walks up to him and says something like, "mind if I give it a try?"

The young musician looks at him with a scoff and says, "ok" and hands the old man the guitar.

The old man proceeds to wail on the guitar with all kinds of complex and talented riffs. When he finally finishes his amazing feat, the young musician says to the old man, "hey pops, you're pretty good...what's your name?"

The old man hands the guitar back to the young musician and says, "It's on your guitar"

The screen shows an American Express card with the name : Les Paul

I wish I could find that commercial again on YouTube. (and if anyone finds it, please post the link)

I don't remember the American Express version but Coors had one that fits your description:

YouTube - Les Paul (the legend!) in cool "Coors" beer comercial

It figures... if it's tied to beer I'll always find it!

 

[Figurehead]

Oh man...if you did that I would freak out...I like to think I'm not a wimp but a fire breathing clown that cuts his own throat...I'd end up having to hold onto my girlfriend crying looking like a total wuss.

"I do kids parties" is a nice touch too LOL

Yeah, stupid news crew wouldn't allow me to use my "HEY!!! Do YOU know what an "Amber Alert" is!?!?!?" and point at a small child in line. Dumb news guys. :outs::